The beaches of the Bega Valley are clean and weed free for a reason. It doesn’t just happen. For 10 years the ‘Coastal Weeds Project’ has been forging partnerships with Government Departments, Local Council, Landcare Volunteers and Local Aboriginal Land Councils to clean our beaches of weeds and rubbish from Narooma to the Victorian border. […]
In April 2018, the Far South Coast Landcare Association will be running a ‘Landcare Champions’ event to acknowledge and celebrate some of the fantastic people working on Landcare projects in our community. Click here for a link to the recent Champions Event held for the South East region. Right now, we are keen to hear […]
Do you need some help with controlling African Lovegrass? If so, consider a detour when you’re in Bega and drop in to our first ‘Landcare Lounge Session’. The ‘Sessions’ are a bit of an experiment to see if we can provide a casual setting in which landholders can get the information and connections they need, […]
Bega Thursday 23 November 2017 9.30am – 12.30pm Bega Civic Centre Lunch provided Information session for livestock producers Dealing with a variable climate is challenging for livestock producers. The Far South Coast has had a dry winter and very late start to spring. Recent rain has eased the situation, but the practical options covered in […]
“LIMITED PLACES REGISTRATION CLOSE NOVEMBER 24TH “ Accredited Clinics – Bombala Low stress livestock handling techniques are becoming increasingly important considerations in the improvement of animal welfare and meat quality. This course will teach stock handlers simple handling techniques to reduce the stress of yarding and working livestock. Boyd Holden delivers these courses all […]
Consider entering our $500 lucky door prize at the upcoming Landcare Celebration on the 1st November. To be eligible for the ‘door prize’ all your group needs to do is write down what your group would do with the $500 (100 words or less), and email it back to Jean at mail@fscla.org.au or drop it into the […]
You are invited to join Far South Coast Landcare in a celebration to thank their many volunteers. When : 1 Nov 2017, 5:30pm Where : Landcare Office – 71 Auckland St, Bega. (BYO alcohol) Come along and enjoy a meal designed to showcase some of the wonderful produce grown in the Valley. Local dairy, veggies, fruit, […]
Saturday 21 October Matt & Sandra Evans’, 54 Glisson Watson Road, Cobargo 8:30am – 12:00: Soil test analysis workshop 1:00pm – 3:30pm: Paddock walk at two demonstration sites The Know Your Soils project has been running since September 2016, and has involved a group of 32 farmers getting to understand their soils better, analyse soil […]
The Landcare NSW Muster is held every two years to ensure that what Landcare NSW delivers on is based on what Landcarers asked them to do. This year it will be held on the morning of Wednesday 25th October before the 2017 NSW Landcare and Local Land Services Conference in Albury. Landcare NSW encourage all Landcarers to […]
Candelo Town Hall Saturday 14th October 2017 9am – 4.30pm Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Registration essential for catering. Cost $20 to assist with soil and leaf analysis costs payable on the day. RSVP to Heidi on 0428 596 047 (text) or email: heidi@candelosalers.com Sponsored by: Southern Farm Supplies, Gosh Seaweed concentrate, Bega […]