The Muckleford Catchment Landcare Group’s Annual General Meeting will be held in conjunction with our November Committee Meeting. At the AGM we will be electing the committee and all members are welcome to attend.
Thursday 20th November, 6pm, Muckleford train station
We had a great event on Sunday, with 26 people attending our wildflower walk. Highlights included: a Purplish Beard Orchid, Crimson Sun Orchid, Scented Sun Orchids, and a healthy patch of Small-flowered grevillea.
Connecting Country and Seeding Victoria are holding a Seed Collection Workshop on Saturday 18th October 2025, 9.30am to 3.30pm in Castlemaine.
You will learn about seed collecting, identification, permits, extraction and storage. It’s costs $30, and you need to click on the link below to learn more information and book a spot.
https://events.humanitix.com/seed-collection-workshop-castlemaine-j7yaj4n2
Come for a walk and see what wildflowers are out in the Muckleford/Walmer area. We will also have a look at the recent forest burn.
Sunday 19th October 2025, 10am – 12 noon.
Meet in the parking area on Sinclairs Lane/Donkey Farm Track, just before the train line. Wear walking shoes, bring a water bottle.
Muckleford Community Centre, Saturday 16th August, 5-8pm mucklefordhall@gmail.com
The Muckleford Catchment Landcare Group Committee
invites members to join them on the train to Maldon for the solstice bonfire
Saturday 21st June
As part of the Maldon Winter Festival (Let there be Light) we will take the steam train from Castlemaine to Maldon and attend the bonfire, returning to Castlemaine via a stop at the Muckleford station.
Join us on the train – you can buy your tickets here: https://www.vgr.com.au/maldon-winter-solstice
We will be doing our annual nest box monitoring on the Walmer South Nature Conservation Reserve (on the Muckleford-Walmer Road).
If you would like to help check the nest boxes, please join us as we split into two teams and tackle just under 40 boxes per team. It takes around 2-3 hours.
SUNDAY 4TH MAY 2025, 10am. Please RSVP to Beth Mellick if you would like to come. Dress in suitable gear for the bush, sturdy shoes, hat, bring your own water etc.
Connecting Country and DJAARA are inviting you on a cultural walk to learn about cultural land management. It’s Friday 16th May 2025, 10am to 2pm. You can find more information here:
and you can book here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1375025
Landcare AGM and Xmas party at the Botanic Gardens on Thursday 5th December, 5.30pm-7pm, food and drinks provided, RSVP to mucklefordlandcare@gmail.com
Muckleford Neighbourhood Celebration at the Muckleford Community Centre on Saturday 7th December, from 4pm, bring food to share, RSVP to mucklefordhall@gmail.com
NCCMA funding for tree planting in Central Victoria, if you are interested in habitat restoration activities similar to our corridor project, and recent roadside connectivity project, expressions of interest are open – https://www.nccma.vic.gov.au/climate-change/grow-towards-zero/
It’s here again, the annual Muckleford Landcare Bike Ride! We ride from the Muckleford train station to Maldon along the bike trail, have lunch at the Maldon Hotel, and return.
Sunday 17th November, 11am
Everyone is welcome, you can ride at your own pace, or ride in a group. Make sure you’ve done your bike maintenance, and meet us at the station promptly at 11am.
RSVP numbers to Beth so I can make a reservation at the Hotel.
