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Woorndoo grasslands & biosphere talk

The Woorndoo Chatsworth Landcare Group has known the importance of its grasslands for years and has been proactive in restoring them on roadsides and areas of public and private property. For its...

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Episode 8: Searching for the Bittern

In this Pondcast we are talking all about bitterns. We talk to project manager Jacinta – who explains the project behind finding the elusive Australasian Bitterns. These shy, long-necked birds who...

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Shorebird identification workshop

A day of everything you ever wanted to know about shorebirds will be held in Portland on December 3. Hosted by Birdlife Australia come along and learn about shorebirds - how to identify them, watch...

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Managing and monitoring wetlands

There is a lot of talk about how to manage on-farm wetlands - should we graze them or not? Should we put up a fence and ignore them? Wetlands are incredibly diverse and resilient ecosystems, and generally...

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Native grasslands on farms field day

Come and see how two farmers are looking after their native grasslands and wildflowers, while operating successful commercial and multiple enterprise farming businesses. See how one farmer is managing...

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Supporting pollinators

It's National Pollinators Week for November 14-21 and it's not all about bees. Farmers know that much of agricultural production, and the food we eat, is made possible by the pollination services provided...

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October 2021 newsletter

Keep up to date with everything that's been going on in the CMA with our latest monthly newsletter. From record funding for Landcare projects to how to spot a Sanderling on our beaches to help with research...

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Local projects & groups funded in Victorian Landcare Grants

24 Landcare projects and 28 support grants will be funded in the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment through the 2021 Victorian Landcare Grants program. The Victorian Government provides funding to support Landcare...

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2020-2021 Annual Report

The 2020-21 year required significant adjustments to operations and thanks to COVID-19. Despite these the Glenelg Hopkins CMA has now released its 2020-2021 Annual Report detailing its activities...

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National Bird Week

It's National Bird Week from October 18-24 and you can get involved by participating in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Now in it's 8th year, the count aims to understand what birds are where by asking...

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