Macro photography workshop Don’t forget that on the evening of Thursday the 8th of December, the president of the Southern Otway Landcare Network Ros Jamieson will presenting a workshop on the art of macro (close up) photography. Ros is a passionate and experienced photographer and her workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Bring your [...]
The Southern Otway Landcare Network (SOLN) has been lucky enough to obtain 3 colonies of the winter active dung beetle Bubus Bison. Each colony is worth over $700 and contains over 1000 individuals. These colonies will be given to three lucky participants at our Field Day on Tuesday 19th July 2011 at the Hordern Vale [...]
Regenerative farming seminar Nov 22 2010 “THE SOIL IS THE ANSWER” ONE-DAY FREE AGRICULTURAL SEMINAR, WITH PROFESSOR PAUL HEPPERLY OF THE WORLD-RENOWNED RODALE INSTITUTE: Subjects covered will include: Farming for increased soil fertility and improved water retention; Increasing plants’ access to minerals in the soil; Healthy soils, healthy animals, healthy people; Carbon sequestration from [...]
Coming Events If you cant beat ‘em Eat’em! SOLN Feral Feast and AGM Sunday 21st March 2pm Apollo Bay Youth Club, Moore St Apollo Bay If you have ever had your Landcare planting decimated by feral pests such as rabbit and deer well it is payback time!!! Come along and sample how good they taste. [...]
The Southern Otway Landcare Network (SOLN) invites you to attend a free workshop to learn about soil chemistry. When: Friday 19th February, 10 – 3pm Guest Speaker: Fiona Baker, Beef Industry Officer, Department of Primary Industries What: How do you read a soil chem test and relate it to your property and management? Can pasture [...]