Mardan–Mirboo North

Landcare Group

Friends of Baths Rd Reserve Working Bee

The Friends of Baths Road Reserve is auspiced by MMNLG and, with the support of the South Gippsland Shire Council, works to preserve and rejuvenate this important area of remnant wet forest adjacent to Baromi Park in Mirboo North. The Friends group has regular working bees held on the last Sunday of each month to work on areas within the reserve, including clearing weed species. The working bees are also lively social occasions, featuring all-important refreshments at the end of each session.

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Check back here soon for the date of our next working bee.

Worm Farming Workshop

MMNLG recently held a very successful and well-attended worm farming workshop where Helen Hasty revealed the secrets of easily and efficiently farming worms at a scale sufficient to produce enough rich liquid fertiliser for pasture spraying. This enjoyable and informative event was followed by an event more enjoyable dinner. Thanks to Helen and Ian for hosting this terrific event.

Community Events

MMNLG conducts community events to raise awarness about local Landcare work to support sustainable land management and enhance the environment for the benefit of our community. A recent example was our Saturday morning sausage sizzle outside the Foodworks in Mirboo North.

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Keep checking this website and our Facebook feed for up-to-date information about upcoming events.

Baths Rd Reserve Grant Funding

We would like to acknowledge the generous support from the Mirboo North and District Community Bank which provided grant funding for a picnic table at Baths Rd Reserve.

Bendigo Bank Community Bank branches give up to 80% of profits back to the community with the aim of developing long-term prosperity by supporting programs that help empower local individuals and groups within the local community.

Strzelecki Erosion and Landslip Project

MMNLG received a grant through the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority to tackle erosion and landslip issues in priority locations within our catchment. During 2024, MMNLG volunteers worked on fencing and tree planting at the project sites. This work has successfully stabilised the ground in affected areas and reduced the impact of gully erosion.

Knowledge and Skills Development

MMNLG provides opportunities for members to develop knowledge and skills to help build capacity for environmental sustainability and land management. MMNLG members Heather Matthies and Ian Hasty recently ran a fencing training session where other members were able to receive practical, hands-on training in fencing techniques. Participants learned how to erect end assemblies and run insulated wire for electric fences. The session also allowed members to become familiar with the range of fencing equipment that MMNLG has available for members to borrow.

Reversing habitat loss

Most of the MMNLG area is pastural land, with only small patches of remnant native vegetation remaining. With the support of landowners, MMNLG has sought to restore native habitat in key areas through revegetation efforts. Since 2002, MMNLG has planted more than 20,000 trees to revegetate cleared land with native flora appropriate to the local ecology. This work continues today and is a core part of the group's efforts to preserve and improve the environmental value of our local area.

Building biolinks

MMNLG is capitalising on work done in 2021 and 2022 by the Preserve our Forests Mirboo North and District Steering Committee, the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council and the South Gippsland Landcare Network to target priority locations for building biolinks and connectivity for at-risk native fauna. This work includes linking ongoing revegetation efforts with existing remnant vegetation to create a wildlife corridor in the southern part of our catchment area.