Presented by Kate Skvor   Kangaroo Grass Kangaroo Grass is one of Australia’s most iconic native grasses and thrives in Australia’s harsh climate. It is a perennial warm-season grass that provides good nutrition without the high sugar content of some introduced grasses. Benefits: Kangaroo Grass is particularly low in non-structural carbohydrates (NSC), making it an excellent choice for horses that need to avoid high-sugar diets. It is drought-tolerant, requiring less water th

Dr Maddie Hawkins from South Eastern Equine Hospital joined us for a discussion around several of the most common medical issues for horses.

This event was the first in a series of property tours that we hope will unlock different ideas about how to approach managing horses and...

Rabbits are a direct threat to indigenous vegetation and disadvantage native animals. They cause soil instability and land degradation. Rabbit control is of benefit to the whole community. How can we do this?

Late last year members of our group were invited by the Cardinia West Gippsland Landcare Network to join them in a monthly dung beetles...

We were very fortunate to have Richard MacEwan travel from Central Victoria in March to present a very full day of information about...

The Balnarring CFA hosted an information session on preparing your horse property for bush fires in November. There were some interesting...

In November, Dan Brindley from Wetland and Wildlife Creations filled us with information around effective wetland design, construction,...

Presented by Anton Vigenser from SEEDS Bushland Restoration on 8th September Anton Vigenser from Seeds Bushland Restoration walked a...

Report by Greg Holland in the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network Newsletter April 2024   Hard-working Dung Beetles As part of their...

Report by Sally Barnett Jane's excellent presentation explained how land, soil and pasture can be protected from our heavy animals during...

Part 2 of the three part series: Why, Where and How to Increase the Biodiversity on an Equine Property Report by Sally Barnett Jane...

Part one of a three part presentation: Why, How and Where to increase the Biodiversity on a Horse Property Report by Sally Barnett Greg...

Walk around a property in Balnarring, early July Report by Sally Barnett   Brett Tonkin from RAGT, visited a property in Balnarring to...