Trentham and District Landcare will be partnering with NCCMA to hold an interactive stall on the Saturday. We will be asking visitors to participate in becoming River Detectives, using microscopes to look closely at what bugs are living in the local waterways. The program enables visitors to understand, appreciate and care for their local waterway through engaging, cross-curricular, citizen-science activities including water quality testing and water-bug sampling.

Landcare and NCCMA have been instrumental in working to improve the water quality in Trent Creek at the Chinese Spring location in the centre of Trentham. This project has been also focusing on increasing the biodiversity for the Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly, thought to be in decline prior to the project.

Come and chat to the NCCMA team and learn about our waterways and how they impact the overall health of our environment.

“The biodiversity footprint of Australian agriculture and the role of private land conservation”

• Newham Hall 24th April

• 1292 Rochford Rd Newham

• 7.00pm start, 6.30 for wine and nibbles

 To register use this link:  Register

 By:

Dr Carla Archibald a Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability and an ARC Early Career Industry Fellow at Deakin University. She studies how food systems and biodiversity are connected, using maps and social research to understand how agriculture both supports and impacts wildlife habitat across Australia, and to develop practical solutions that benefit people and nature.

The talk:

The future of wildlife in Australia isn’t just protected in national parks, it’s shaped on private land, by the decisions we make every day, from the paddock to the plate. In this talk, Carla explores a simple but important question: how much wildlife habitat is impacted by the food we produce, and what does that look like on our supermarket shelves? Drawing on maps of over 1,300 Australian species and 38 agricultural commodities, she reveals how different foods leave very different footprints on nature. She then shares how approaches like conservation covenants, land management programs, and sustainable farming practices can help support biodiversity on working farms and across private land, even as climate pressures and demand for food continue to grow.

Working Bee

Chinese Spring opposite the Mechanics, Trentham

10am - 11.30am

A working bee will be held to continue to improve the habitat for the Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly which is located in the area.

We will continue to remove the weed load and improve the biodiversity in the area to support the survival and distribution of this butterfly.

Please remember your sturdy shoes, gloves and a hat.

We look forward to seeing you on site at the Chinese Springs.

A working bee is planned as we continue at the Chinese Spring site for the restoration of habitat for the Bright Eyed Brown Butterfly.

Please wear sturdy shoes, a hat and don’t forget your gloves. Landcare are able to provide a range of tools to assist in the works to be completed on site.

As always we value your support and look forward to seeing you then.

The Healthy Landscapes program.

Supported by Hepburn Council Shire and the Stock Sense Team.

There is an opportunity to attend a free fencing workshop on the 20th March in Daylesford. 

Together with Healthy Landscapes, the Stock Sense team have an upcoming free Fencing Workshop featuring two experienced fencing contractors.

Participants will learn how to install new fencing and maintain and repair existing ones. The Stock Sense team will also lead a discussion on the importance of biosecurity and the critical role fencing plays in it. 

Where: The event will take place in the Daylesford region

When:  Friday, 20th March from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

 Registration:

To Register click on the link: https://zfrmz.com/VXbNr8hg35bDjmOqeHDc  

Trentham and District Landcare will be hold their AGM on the 25th Feb 2026 at the Pig and Whistle Hotel.

This is an important meeting in our calendar and, as well as providing our report for 2025 financial year, we will also be talking about the future for developing plans for Trentham and District Landcare. A key focus is on enhancing biodiversity and improving habitat in and around the Trentham area.

We are also thrilled to have John Walter (Malmsbury Landcare) as our Guest Speaker, talking about the Pollinator Project and how this relates to the work we are currently undertaking in both the Chinese Spring area and the Snowgum Rehabilitation project in collaboration with Hepburn Shire Council.

We do look forward to seeing you there. Your ideas and feedback are always welcome.

We will continue to undertake maintenance work at the Chinese Spring site, meeting at the High St bridge opposite the Mechanics.

Works will include clearing of fallen debris and tree branches, weeding of the jute matting site and preparation for the continued planting along the waterway to Forest Rd.

Please remember to bring your gloves, sturdy shoes and a hat. Our equipment officer, Tony Davis, has tools you are able to utilise on the day.

The Victorian Gorse Taskforce (VGT) is trialling the establishment of Community of Practice networks — local support groups designed to strengthen collaboration, knowledge-sharing and on-ground action for gorse control.

With that in mind, Dianna Dawson, Executive Officer of The Gorse Taskforce, would love to invite you (and your members) to an Upper Campaspe Gorse Community of Practice planning session, happening during the GROW Festival in Kyneton on 20 February.

This session will be a relaxed and practical opportunity to:

·  Share success stories from current gorse projects

·  Explore ideas for future collaboration and funding bids

·  Help VGT understand how it can best support your local efforts — whether through demonstration days, one-on-one site visits, technical advice, ambassador mentors, or grant and funding guidance

While there’s already plenty of great land and riparian management happening across the region, this session is about stepping back and taking a more strategic look at long-term gorse control, with the aim of establishing ongoing Community of Practice groups for the Upper Campaspe area.

The discussion will be led by Peter Sporle, VGT Committee member and Gorse Control Coordinator with Pipers Creek Landcare.
Peter is welcome to be contacted prior to the event:

Email: sporlepeter1177@gmail.com
Mobile: 0448 401 372

What: Upper Campaspe – Gorse Community of Practice planning session
Where: VGT Exhibitor Marquee, GROW Festival (Kyneton)
When: 2–3pm, 20 February 2026

Please let Diana know if you’re interested in attending by 15 February 2026. You can contact her at diana.dawson@vicgorsetaskforce.com.au or on 0488 081 918.

We’d love to see a strong mix of Landcare volunteers, landholders and project leaders in the room.

Our plots at Enders Bridge need some love - come down and help with some weeding and tidying, maybe even a bit of planting! Address will be sent to members via email.

Our next ‘residents for riparian rehab’ are Carolyn and family who have a property along the Little Coliban River in East Trentham.  Please join us and lend a hand to prepare the site and remove weeds