Free Trees program, Beckworth Bolton, Burrumbeet and Lexton Landcare areas

Our 2014 Free trees program is now accepting applications from Landcare members and the general community.  Landcare members can access 120 to 200 trees at no cost for proejcts on their own properties, depending on demand.  Community members can access up to 40 trees for projects on their properties.

This project is supported by the Waubra Wind Farm Community Fund Inc.

Please fill out the enclosed application or simply send us an email with the your details and the plants you require.

Free trees 2014

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A Walk back in time to Winter Swamp

As part of Springfest activities, the Cardigan Landcare Group organised a walk back in time through the series of wetlands from Lake Wendouree to Winter Swamp to explain how they operate, interact and support the local ecology. 

22 people enjoyed some brisk Ballarat weather for a walk through what was the old Ballarat Common to visit the various wetlands.

For more information read here.  PO_a walk back in time

Pattersons Curse Alert

Pattersons Curse has began flowering across the area.  Its distinctive purple flowers are now visible on roadsides and in paddocks.

Quick action is encouraged to minimise the seeding of this weed and to maximise its ongoing control.  Control by pulling plants, or in larger infestations spraying, is desirable over the next month.

Key areas to be aware of the plant include Burnbank, Glenbrae, Miners Rest and Stoneleigh.

Pattersons Curse at flowering