Events
Events calendar
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These events include those hosted by Wooragee Landcare and other local events that may be of interest to members and others.
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Keep informed of upcoming events and other news via our newsletter.
Our events are often fully booked. If you register to attend an event but are no longer able to make it, please let us know so we can offer the place to someone else and volunteers and presenters can adjust resources accordingly.
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Upcoming events
Wooragee Landcare AGM
October 11th 6pm -more information soon. Guest speaker Lachlan Campbell on "Creating a propserous rural community in a changing climate".
We are looking for a new secretary and would love a few new committee members.
Committee work allows you to gain knowledge and skills you might not have within your day-to-day role. You can also learn from colleagues or community leaders, hear about different points of view, and expand your knowledge and have an active role in educating the public about and protecting the environment. And not the least, you are spending time with like-minded people.
If you would like to join our crew this is our link to the nomination form . Download and fill in and return to secretary or bring to the AGM.
Book for our AGM and dinner here: https://events.humanitix.com/wooragee-landcare-agm
Wooragee frogs and their habitat
13th October
Come and learn what makes a good frog pond, what frogs we are likely to find in this area, and how to use the Museum Australia frog app to help you identify frogs and also upload valuable information about the stautus of frogs.
https://events.humanitix.com/wooragee-frogs-and-their-habitat
Orchid walk on Terry's block - 3rd walk
October 27th
Bushy has been taking orchid walks on his lovely Wooragee property for a number of years. The last walk is 27th October. Free but registration required
https://events.humanitix.com/2024-orchid-and-wildflower-walk-at-wooragee-third-walk24
Past events
Propagation of tussocky plants using division 22nd September
Wooragee Landcare is presenting a workshop on propagating tussocky plants like Mat-rushes, sedges and grasses. They can be propagated easily at home using a technique called "division". Come and learn how to do this, and pot up and take some home for your garden.
https://events.humanitix.com/propagation-by-division-wooragee
Orchid walk on Terry's block
21st September
Bushy has been taking orchid walks on his lovely Wooragee property for a number of years. The next walk is 22nd September registration https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-2024-orchid-and-wildflower-walk-at-wooragee-second-walk
Planting a native garden to attract woodland birds 13th September
It is hoped that newcomers to Wooragee will benefit from his presentation, in planning a bird-friendly habitat around their property to attract and support local birds. It can be a lifetime hobby!
Arrive early, the talk will start at 6pm.
Afterwards, stay for a chat and the famous Wooragee Landcare refreshments!
https://events.humanitix.com/planting-a-native-garden-to-attract-woodland-birds
Weed identification and management workshop August 10th
Wooragee Landcare is running a weed identification and weed management workshop on Saturday 10th August in the afternoon. This workshop is suitable for landholders and gardeners and will include a session in the hall with some hands-on how to identify plants, looking at weed specimens, and starting a weed scrapbook (included) then a weed walk nearby. For Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/weed-identifcation-and-management-in-wooragee
Fungi events in May 2024
We have two fungi events this year. They are both the same - choose to attend Saturday or Sunday. While called identifying edible fungi, they are suitable for anyone interested in fungi ID and ecology.
Anyone who has attended one of Alison's workshops has come away filled with enthusiasm, knowledge, an awareness of how important fungi are in the world, and impressed with her knowledge and teaching ability. Someone did say after a workshop "I think I will take up photographing fungi rather than foraging" - it is seriously important to be confident with your ID.
Our annual plant give-away
Each member receives some free plants annually. The last give-away was Sunday June 4th. Members are always there to give advice about planting, etc. Keep an eye on the newsletter to see when 2024's event is .
Fungi events in May 2023
Visit to Acres and Acres in Corryong
Acres and Acres is a social enterprise in Corryong that is interested in local food supply and community resilience . They have a market garden and supply a local cafe. Wooragee Landcare visited on Friday 3rd March. Read about it in this edition of the newsletter.
Filmed at our Slow Mushrooming - identifying edible fungi workshop and the launch of our Fungi of NE Victoria - an identification and Conservation Guide Alison Pouliot explains the importance of fungi in ecosystems and in Landcare works.
Film by Jacqui Schulz, commissioned by Wooragee Landcare and funded by the State Government Victoria, Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning.
Read more about these events in this edition of our newsletter or let us know you'd like to get news from our group by email each month.
Alison speaking at the launch of the brochure
Identification and ecology at Wooragee Hall
Checking out the mushrooms at Mayday on field trip
Pics by Jacqui Schulz
Planting along the rail trail in 2021 -we'll do more
Nature Journaling introductory workshops and field trips
Fungi workshops - ID and ecology. We have a fungi ID brochure available - "Fungi of North East Victoria - identification and conservation"
Cultural burning
Cultural burning with Duduroa Dargal -see videos on our Wooragee Landcare YouTube channel to see our films over 3 years of the project
Creating habitat
Adding nest boxes to creek reserves
Warden Lane Reserve monthly working bees
Turning a weed infested site into a lovely picnic area with a sign explaining aboriginal use of local plants.
We do have rest and cuppa times too.
Working with Wooragee school
Working with the kids, and also helping with management in Yirrikama creek side reserve
How to prune an orchard
Orchard pruning at Wooragee school - summer pruning run workshop by Charlie and Fay Robinson
Food growing
Dirk and and Karen's garden in Patch to Patch
Annual plant give-away
Members get free native indigenous plants each year
Nature walks
Orchids in Wooragee
Environmental monitoring
Checking for Change workshop
Working with landholders
Fairies Aprons on private property in Wooragee