Reminder - Landcare Events coming up!

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Special Edition May 2022

Dear <<First Name>>,

It's been a busy couple of weeks on the Landcare calendar - this is just a quick reminder of some upcoming events happening in our area. Look forward to seeing you at some of them!

Upcoming Events

Living With Deer Forum

Saturday 28th May | 10.30am - 3.30pm
The Pavilion, Pioneer Park, Bright

Hosted by Upper Ovens Valley Landcare: come along to a day of presentations to learn more about deer and ways to manage the impacts of feral deer on your rural or township property.
There will be experts in a range of deer control methods. These include how to assess damage from feral deer, and controls such as using professional pest controllers, volunteer hunters, deterrents and disruptive activity along with physical asset protection such as fencing and guards.
Registration essential for catering purposes.

Stock Water Reticulation - Future Ready Farms

Sunday 29th May | 10am - 12pm
Edi Upper

Join the OLN and Agriculture Victoria to learn more about farm water supply and demand, and gain an understanding of reticulation systems. This workshop will have a focus on stock water in our hill country and the considerations needed when dealing with slopes. Considerations such as pump sizes, friction loss in pipes and sizing, flow rate required, avoiding air locks and pressure requirement of pipes.
Lunch provided. Register online here or contact Penny 0427613970.

Production Advantages of Sustainable Agriculture

Monday 30th May | 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Old Town and Country Tavern, Wangaratta

Warby Range Landcare host Dr Tim Reeves at their AGM, presentation begins 7.30pm.
"How can we have profitable farms that are also more diverse, more resilient, and more sustainable?" Tim will discuss pathways of how to get from where we are, to where we need to be.
RSVP essential to Peter - text 0408 313 979 or email secretary.wrlg@gmail.com. All welcome to AGM and dinner starting at 6.30pm - please let Peter know if you are coming to both or just the presentation.

Better homes and neighbourhoods for a changing climate

Wednesday 1st June | 5pm - 8pm
Gateway Hotel, Wangaratta

Join Wangaratta Landcare & Sustainability at this Wangaratta community forum for inspiring speakers talking about adapting our homes and neighbourhoods to improve liveability.
A light dinner and refreshments will be provided. Registration essential for catering purposes by May 27th here.

Growing into a Climate Ready Future

Friday 3rd June | 1pm - 4.30pm
Wangaratta

Join Swamps Rivers and Ranges as we assess the current situation and plan for practical actions to ensure the future of north-east Victoria’s native vegetation under climate change.

This event will be supported by case studies and a literature review to set the context. Attendees are encouraged to come equipped with practical ideas to help identify ways to ensure the future of our native vegetation
Cost $10, register here.

Upcoming Events

Living With Deer Forum

Saturday 28th May | 10.30am - 3.30pm The Pavilion, Pioneer Park, Bright

Stock Water Reticulation - Future Ready Farms

Sunday 29th May | 10am - 12pm Edi Upper