Here is a summary from Chris Johnston about the changes to the state government’s planned burns, highlighting a more strategic approach at first glance. There are three areas targeted in the Muckleford Forest – click here to read the summary. Well done to Chris for participating in the community consultations and having her voice heard. For more information on this issue, also visit Friends of the Box Ironbark Forests.
Author: EJ
Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Please note that the next Muckleford Landcare meeting will be Thursday 2nd June, starting at 6.30, Ray Bradfield Room in Castlemaine. We will be discussing the upcoming history project, reptile monitoring with the Steiner School and Connecting Country, and other community education events. We may have guest speakers.
A Camera and a Creek
Muckleford Landcare member, Deanna Neville, invites you to the launch of her book A Camera and a Creek, photos and reflections of the Muckleford Creek. The launch will be held at the Muckleford Community Centre, on the Muckleford-Walmer Road in Muckleford on Saturday 9th April at 2pm.
Feathered Five Festival
Book at spot at the Feathered Five Festival which includes bird walks and talks, and not-to-be-missed activities for young and old. Click here for the Feathered Five Festival Poster 2016 or go to Connecting Country’s website for all the details.
Roadside Weed Project
We just received $3,000 from the Mount Alexander Shire Council to carry out weed treatment on a number of roads around our area (some just outside of our area). Matt from Bushtech will be the contractor to carry out this work. Here is a map of our five main sites.
Muckleford Landcare Xmas Drinks
Please join us Thursday 3rd December at 5pm for Christmas drinks to celebrate the end of the year. We will be in the garden at the rear of The Hub in Templeton Street, Castlemaine.
We will provide nibbles, and you could bring some drinks to share.
Minutes from 2015 AGM
40,000 Trees
On 11th July 2015 we invite you to join the three local Landcare groups of North Harcourt/Sedgwick, Harcourt and Barkers Creek Landcare and Wildlife Group in partnership with Connecting Country to plant 40,000 Trees.
https://www.facebook.com/40000Trees
Muckleford Bush Walk this Sunday
This Sunday, 19th April 2015, there will be a bush walk in Muckleford. The walk is part of the Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests bushwalking program. We will walk through areas of interest like the firewood collection area and Dunns Reef. It’s a good 5-6km, with some uphill trekking, but fairly easy.
Meet at the Continuing Education building in Templeton Street at 9.30am to car pool. Otherwise, meet at the Red, White and Blue Poppet Head mine in the Muckleford State Forest. Bring water bottle, snacks and lunch. We will be finished by 1pm.
For any queries, call Neville Cooper on 0401 319 659.
