APRIL 13th

 

  •  GOOD NEWS FOR LANDCARE FACILITATORS
  • VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT
  • TYLDEN LANDCARE PROJECT STORY IN NORTH CENTRAL CHAT
  • BIRDSONG,MUSIC AND THE EVOLUTION OF LISTENING

 

Environment Minister Announces  continued Funding

For Landcare Facilitators

 

 
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas (far right), speaks to landcare members about the Labor Government's commitment to ensure funding for landcare facilitators. She is seen here with (left to right) Oliver, Malcolm and Meg Shurell from Newham Landcare, Alan Denehey (president of Ashbourne Landcare), Penny Roberts (president of Newham and District Landcare), and Angela and Alice Van Dam from Woodend Landcare. They are walking in a landcare planting area which is part of a wildlife and biodiversity corridor. Photo: Sandy Scheltema<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas (far right), speaks to Landcare members about the Labor Government’s commitment to ensure funding for Landcare facilitators. She is seen here with (left to right) Oliver,Malcolm and Meg Shurell from Newham Landcare, Alan Denehey (president of Ashbourne Landcare), Penny Roberts (president of Newham and District Landcare), and Angela and Alice Van Dam from Woodend Landcare. They are walking in a landcare planting area which is part of a wildlife and biodiversity corridor near Hanging Rock.. Photo: Sandy Scheltema

For the full article go to link below.

 http://www.elliottmidnews.com.au/story/3000084/local-projects-to-benefit/

 

 

 

1 May 2015 – North Central Volunteer Recognition Event

 

If you’re a Landcare or Waterwatch volunteer from the North Central region then you’re invited to a special event to celebrate your achievements.

The volunteer recognition event being run by the North Central Catchment Management Authority on Friday 1st May 2015 will have a range of activities on offer, including:

  • Guided tour of a local Landcare and Waterwatch projects
    CMA invite pic– Discover borth central Victoria’s rare Yarra Gums and Snow Gums.
    – Learn about Birch’s Creek and its resident Platypus.
  • Twilight picnic against the backdrop of Anderson’s Mill at Smeaton.
  • Moonlight cinema showcasing short films from the EnvironmentalFilm Festival Melbourne.

When: Friday 1 May 2015

Time: 4.00 pm – Guided tour
5.30 pm – Twilight picnic and moonlight cinema
9.00 pm – Event close

Where: Anderson’s Mill, Creswick-Newstead Road, Smeaton

Cost: FREE. BYO warm clothing, picnic and drinks. BBQ dinner and cheese platters available for purchase.

RSVP: Is essential to the North Central CMA by Wednesday 29 April 2015 via email info@nccma.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5448 7124. Please advise if you are buying dinner and/or cheese platter

 

 

 

 

 

North Central Chat Out with an Article about Tylden Landcare’s Project

 

http://www.nccma.vic.gov.au/library/scripts/objectifyMedia.aspx?file=KMSMedia/pdf/128/45.pdf&fileName=North%20Central%20Chat-%20March%202015.pdf

 

 

 

 

23 April 2015 – Why music happened; birdsong, music and the evolution of listening

 

The Castlemaine Library is set to come alive later this month with the sounds of bird calls, frog choruses and drumbeats.  “Why music happened; birdsong, music and the evolution of listening” is a  sonic journey presented by Andrew Skeoch.

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Andrew will explore how nature – through birdsong, animal calls, insect and frog choruses – uses sound to communicate, survive and adapt, and will discuss how music has evolved in our own species.

Andrew is a bioacoustic researcher, musician and sound recordist.  His intriguing conclusions are supported by audio recordings made over 20 years in wild habitats the world over, and will have you appreciating music from an entirely fresh perspective.

This free event is being hosted by the Castlemaine Library – Bookings are essential – please click here or phone the library on 5472 1458.
Light refreshments provided.

Thursday, 23 April 2015 – 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Castlemaine Library