Aims of group: to maintain genetic diversity in traditional food plants by saving and sharing seeds and to share our skills and knowledge.
Activities: regular sessions at our seed libraries to make seed packets, package seed and learn from each other
When and where:
Kyneton Library
Romsey Library
Woodend Library
Macedon Community House
Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House
People with an interest in the preservation, maintenance and improvement of the gardens
https://friendsbotanicgardens.org/companies/18/61/Friends-of-Gisborne-Botanic-Gardens-Inc-
Engaging the local community in order to protect and enhance native vegetation, fauna, water quality, and general environmental health within Gisborne and the surrounding area, thus improving the region’s overall biodiversity and natural character.
No membership fees, however, there is an option to donate upon application.
please contact them for an application form.
https://www.facebook.com/gisbornelandcare
Contact: Jackson O'Neill
0497 580 141
An active community group supporting residents with activities related to native flora and fauna, plant give-aways, education and weed control.
$20 per year per household
Greening of Riddell is a volunteer group which has taken responsibility for the rehabilitation and maintenance of Wybejong Park as its major focus. Monthly working bees which involve weed removal, planting indigenous species and maintenance of existing vegetation and access tracks (and of course socialising over morning tea). These working bees are held at Wybejong Park on the first Saturday of every month at 9:30am.
Riddells Creek Landcare looks after a magnificent 120 hectares of grassy woodland in the hills on the edge of Riddells Creek. Barrm Birrm, a place of many yam roots, is a gorgeous place to walk, recuperate and botanise. For the latest, go to the group's website. https://nutsaboutnaturercl.blogspot.com/
http://www.riddellscreeklandcare.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/rclandcare/
Ross Colliver
info@riddellscreeklandcare.org.au
0411 226 519
Clarkefield and District Farm Landcare Group has undertaken many projects on private properties. .
http://clarkefieldlandcare.org.au/index.php/we-work-with
https://www.facebook.com/JacksonsCreekEcoNetwork/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Julie Macdonald
To enhance biodiversity and natural ecosystems within the local environment.
Membership $20 per year
https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Creek-Landcare-Lancefield-Romsey-Monegeetta-1684279505119772/
Secretary Pat Danko 0417 103 064
The Kyneton Horticultural Society meets at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Monday of the month at Kyneton Football Club rooms (beside Grandstand) Showgrounds, Mollison St, Kyneton. Tea and coffee is provided with a light supper.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in the monthly competition which includes: single bloom, container of flowers, pot plant, floral art, mixed stems, flowering shrubs, foliage, fruit, and vegetables.
The Society welcomes anyone with a passion for gardening and an interest in horticulture.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077587934512
President: Melva Ryan
Friends of Kyneton Botanic Gardens needs new members and would love your support. Meetings are held up to six times per year at Kyneton Mechanics Hall. There are always activities you could become involved in if you desire. Join us to promote the Gardens as a tourist attraction, and raise funds to contribute to projects that improve and develop the Gardens.
Membership fees (annual):
$10 single (introductory offer for 2024)
$20 family (introductory offer for 2024)
Join Horticulturalist, Mel Husada, in our 2024 Garden Club. Through the year, learn tips and tricks that will get your garden to flourish!
Weekly activities in our Community Garden with lots of conversation over a cuppa and biccie.
This is a free and collaborative class. (Gold coin donation is welcome but not essential)
https://www.facebook.com/KynetonCommunityHouse
https://kynetoncommunityhouse.org.au/
admin@kynetoncommunityhouse.org.au
54223433
This Kyneton based group's top projects are weed control along the river (willows, blackberries and gorse), repairing the river walk path following flooding – currently 4 km long, and installing excellent interpretive signage.They are working in partnership with North Central Catchment Management Authority to remove willows. The group has been growing and planting the threatened Hairy Anchor Plant. They have regular planting days, including some with students from Kyneton Secondary College.
Brendan Smith
0429 199 890
Tylden Landcare group has had a focus on Gorse control and revegetation along Premier Mine Road, working with multiple partners, landowners and the wider community. The group has provided trees to members and has run a series of guest speakers to meetings.
Brendan Smith
0429 199 890
Do you have a passion for gardening? Days and times will be determined based upon the availability of the group.
Register your interest by calling between 9am - 3pm (Mon to Fri).
https://www.facebook.com/woodendnh
5427 1845
Volunteer opportunities are available at the Woodend Farmers Market or Repair Cafe - Woodend Neighbourhood House - First Saturday of the month Plus many community action groups. Action Groups are groups of local MRSG members who are passionate and able to volunteer some of their time and energy in a certain area of sustainability like renewable energy, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, healthy eating with more vegies, farmers markets, beekeeping, with locality specific groups such as Sustainable Malmsbury and Kyneton Transition Hub, etc. Joining one or more community action groups is a great way to contribute to sustainable living in our region and meet new people.
Membership $30 per year (discounts for concession)
The group focuses on habitat restoration of public land along Five Mile Creek and runs approximately 10 planting/maintenance/activity days each year, as well as weekly bees held by the Thursday Crew action group.
Landcare also works in other areas around Woodend including Slatey Creek Reserve, Quarry Rd rail reserve, and other roadside reserves. They work closely with the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, North Central CMA, local community groups and schools. In addition, Woodend Landcare hosts a number of education events and plant giveaways.
Membership is $20 per year per family. New volunteers always welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/WoodendLandcare
Email: woodendlandcare@gmail.com
A number of Work/Interest Groups which relate to projects, the special interests of our Members, and maintenance of the Ashbourne and Marsh Court Reserves.
membership is $30 per year
https://www.facebook.com/Ashbourne-Landcare-1738417479762218
Carlsruhe Landcare group is very focused on the Carlsruhe township – mowing, gorse spraying and generally keeping it looking its best. The Campaspe river and Yelka Park are also a major focus of the group – its public land and the group has put walking paths, seats and interpretive signage up to showcase this wonderful asset. The group is currently focused on a biolink from the township to the Cobaw forest.
Bill Taylor
03 5422 2201
Connect with a group of other gardeners. Monthly speaker nights and many events including a flower show and the Garden Lovers Fair held at Bolobek each October.
membership is $40 per year with a $5 cost for speaker nights.
https://www.mountmacedonhorticulture.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/Mount-Macedon-District-Horticultural-Society-1757524191132407
0438 210 621
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