Compost Ring Workshop

8:30 am Registration & Introduction: Introduction to Biological Farming

Session 1: Compost Making
Session 2: Compost tea making
Session 3: Demonstration of Equipment
Session 4: The theory of the Soil Food Web

Orange-bellied Parrot Discovery Tour

Winter sees the return of the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) to mainland Victoria & South Australia. Learn about this rare migratory parrot & the value of the Western Port Ramsar Wetland to the species long-term survival as we:

Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Moonlit Sanctuary’s OBP captive breeding facility
Visit a Western Port OBP winter survey site
Hear from experts in the OBP Recovery Group

Lunch, entry to Moonlit Sanctuary & transport to the winter survey site is provided. And at the conclusion of the tour explore Moonlit Sanctuary’s other wildlife.

Spaces are limited for this free event & preference will be given to local residents of the northern Western Port coastal communities.

RSVP by Monday 28th May

t: 5979 2167
e: admin@biosphere.org.au

Enquiries: Tom Healey, Project Officer tomh@biosphere.org.au

Western Port Biosphere Reserve in partnership with Port Phillip & Westernport Catchment Management Authority thanks Moonlit Sanctuary for supporting this project

Sustainable Living Workshops 2018 – Waste

Have you ever stopped to think about how much waste you and your family produces every day?

Do you feel confused about how to manage your rubbish?

Come along to our free workshop and learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Morning tea provided.

RSVP to Lea Duff 03 5997 9790

Healthy Soils Sustainable Farms

Opportunities with climate, cows and carbon. New research and perspectives.

Guest Speakers: • Richard Eckard, Melbourne University: Future Climate challenges for the grazing Industry. What will future climates and pasture production look like? What are the challenges and where are the opportunities for South Gippsland?

• Mathew Warnken, Corporate Carbon: Where is the value and opportunities for farmers with the emissions reduction fund? Trial results from Soilkee work and carbon.

• Tony Gardner, West Gippsland CMA: Soilkee trial results from Ross Battens Trial plot. • Walk of trial plot and discuss results and view soil profile

BYO deck chair, afternoon tea provided

Trust for Nature – Annual Picnic and Walk in the Bush

Jutta Goetz would like to invite other Trust for Nature covenantors in the Cardinia Shire (and any other interested, like-minded people) to her property in Pakenham upper for the annual picnic and walk in the bush.

Sunday 29th April 2018

12.00 – 4.00pm

245 Harvie Road, Pakenham Upper

The afternoon will consist of a BYO picnic lunch, informal discussions and knowledge sharing, and a guided tour of the property. Jutta has also arranged for some guests speakers: Dallas Wyatt, to speak about his bird survey work for Landcare and the bird life on Jutta’s property; and Bronwyn Teesdale, to

speak about her experience restoring steep and wet slopes. Trust for Nature will provide a summary of

organisational news and developments, as well as speak specifically about taking action on climate change at the property level—what we can please RSVP directly to Jutta via email: jgoetze@bigpond.net.au or phone (03) 59 427 by 25th April

BYO water, appropriate clothing and footwear, lunch, picnic rug or chairs etc. please note that the day

will be cancelled if there is a declared total fire ban.

245 Harvie Road is the second last property on the left at the very end of Harvie Road. For anyone coming from the direction of Warragul/Drouin please do not use your GPS as it will direct you to Trevor Road and the fire track, which is often locked.

Scots on the Swamp

Victoria Police Pipe Band, ‘Best Dressed Scot competition’, Kilt Run, Fiddlers & Dancers, Vintage Cars, Crafts, House Tours, Clan Tents, Shetland Ponies, Scottish Breeds, Lunch, Teas & more….