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 Leigh Catchment Group, in partnership with the Buninyong and District Community Bank, is running a Biochar production and farm business workshop on Friday 26th August. Speakers will include a biochar production specialist, and speakers including lawyers, accountants and agricultural advisors. Places are limited, so if you’re interested contact the Leigh Catchment Landcare Group to [...]
Exploration licenses from Forrest to Portland have been granted for coal mining and for coal seam methane extraction. An application for an exploration mining license with the Department of Primary Industry, was advertised in the Colac Herald. This application is for an open cut coal mine in the Deans Marsh/Bambra area, although the exploration permit [...]
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 [...]
The Southern Otway Landcare Network invites you to attend a free Sustainable Agriculture Field Day. Date: Tuesday 19th July 2011 Time: 9.45 am (for a 10am start) to 3.00 pm Where: Hordern Vale Hall, Marriner’s Access Presenters: Graeme Hand, Stipa Native Grass Association Morning Tea and Lunch Will be Provided! See the results of the [...]