News Archive – Wodonga Urban Landcare Network Inc.

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Welcome Friends of Elmwood

Welcoming our new Landcare Group - Friends of Elmwood

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Our Native Garden Nursery and Wodonga Urban Landcare Network have merged

Our Native Garden Nursery and Wodonga Urban Landcare Network have officially merged!

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Celebrating Our 2025 WULN Award Winners!

Announcing the outstanding recipients of this year's Wodonga Urban Landcare Network Awards

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2025 Annual Report

Reports, news and achievements from the financial year 2024-25.

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Get set to BioBlitz!

A bioblitz is a community effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. Join in the Great Southern Bioblitz independently to contribute your own observations, or come along to one of our Bioblitz events and share the fun with others.

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Spring is here – Federation Hill flowering highlights

Wonderful wattles and many other flowering delights are now on show!

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Students and Community Partner with WULN to explore Climate Resilience

Through a series of initiatives exploring climate resilient planting WULN have strengthened the power of partnerships between educational institutions and community-led environmental stewardship groups for addressing climate challenges.

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Seeking Business Manager for Our Native Garden Nursery

We're seeking a dynamic leader to guide Our Native Garden community nursery in Wodonga through an exciting period of change and expansion.

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New Futures Rocketing Along

Local farmers and producers from the Kiewa-Wodonga area are working alongside national and international practitioners to explore, identify and assess new and emerging investment markets that may be possible for our region.

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Project Sprout Progress Update

Community planting efforts deliver exceptional success on Project SPROUT, with the community rallying together to exceed our planting goals to restore Wodonga's urban landscape.

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We’re halfway through the 2025 Healthy Hectares Program!

21 small property landholders from across North East Victoria are taking part in this year’s Healthy Hectares program. Find out what they've been up to.

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Fascinating Fungi workshops

Led by renowned ecologist and author Alison Pouliot, these two workshops held in May offered attendees a deeper understanding of the vital roles fungi play in ecosystems. From symbiotic networks to striking fruiting bodies, Alison brought the unseen underground to life through her engaging storytelling and expert knowledge.

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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Revolutionary Approach to Save Freshwater Turtle Nests from Fox Predation

La Trobe University researchers partner with community groups to trial innovative taste aversion technique that aims to condition foxes to avoid turtle nests.

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Landcarers and community invited to get planting with Project Sprout

Wodonga Landcare's major winter planting initiative aims to plant over 7,000 native tube stock across multiple locations with community support this June.

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Ecohub – seeding change at Baranduda Fields

A grant from Border Trust, ACE Radio 2AY with Handbury Foundation supports our new project.

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Habitat Gardening for Birds – video series

Watch this video series from BirdLife Australia to discover how you can create a garden that birds, other wildlife, and you will love.

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New Futures Program – Seeking Pilot Farmers

Are you interested in looking into alternative income sources for your farm?

Kiewa Catchment Landcare groups and Wodonga Urban Landcare Network are looking for 10 pilot farmers to participate in our New Futures Project.

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News from Wodonga’s Birds and Hilltops event

Walking, talking, learning, sharing: a morning of cultural and environmental discovery in Wodonga hilltop reserves. On Country with Dhuduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation and BirdLife Australia.

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Looking for a local landholder to host a Rabbit Management workshop

We're seeking a local landholder to host a group at their property for an ‘Integrated Rabbit Management’ workshop on the 24th May 2025.

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Fascinating Fungi workshops with Alison Pouliot

Whether you're a nature enthusiast, land manager, curious forager, or photographer, these workshops offer rare insights into the remarkable world of fungi.

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Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Landcare event

The event has helped to raise the profile of landcare and environmental volunteering, facilitate communication and recognise the network of individuals and organisations contributing to landcare and environmental volunteer efforts across Victoria.

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Urban Wetland Walk, On Country, at David Winterbottom Park

Our recent Evening Urban Wetland Walk at David Winterbottom Park was a super evening. We were On Country with Uncle Al Murray from Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation (DDAC) and Ben Humphries from BirdLife Australia - Birds on Farms Southern NSW.

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Webinar: Managing Foxes as a Pest in Victoria

Landcare Victoria are offering this free webinar, designed for Landcare groups, environmental organisations, and Traditional Owner groups working to manage invasive species in their local landscapes. Learn about the latest strategies, share experiences, and explore practical solutions to reduce fox impacts in your region.

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Gardenesque 2025

News from Gardens for Wildlife and Wodonga Landcare on show at Gardenesque in Albury.

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Healthy Hectares North East 2025

Are you are a new or small landholder, curious about sustainable land management and how to apply it to your property? Healthy Hectares is back for 2025, with its fantastic series of workshops, full of essential knowledge and skills for sustainable land management.

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New Landcare Group for Bears Hill Reserve

Are you passionate about protecting the natural values and beauty of Bears Hill Reserve in Wodonga? Come along to our information night to learn of opportunities for hands-on conservation work with a new Landcare group.

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We’re Hiring: Admin Support Officer Position

We are seeking a skilled Administrative Support Officer to join our team in a casual capacity starting May 2025.

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Spotlight on Spiders

Keen to hear about our spider night event and what we found? Read on. Spiders not your thing, that's ok ... give this one a miss. Spoiler: our spider spotters loved it!

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Wodonga Takes Root in Climate-Smart Future

WULN is spearheading an exciting new initiative to help the region's landscapes withstand the challenges of a changing climate through smarter planting practices. This comprehensive project brings together councils, community groups, environmental organisations, and residents to explore practical solutions for creating climate-resilient urban landscapes.

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Have Your Say – Wodonga Creek Activation Project

Wodonga Council are seeking feedback on the Wodonga Creek Activation Project draft concept design. Design highlights include improved water access, connecting pathways, rail trail connection, and a new loop along the water's edge. Take a look and make a submission before 18 February.

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National Landcare Conference & National Landcare Awards

Early Bird Registrations for the National Landcare Conference and 2025 National Landcare Awards are now open. Join master of ceremonies, Costa Georgiadis, at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland from Sunday, 21 September to Wednesday, 24 September 2025.

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Great events coming – 2025

WULN staff have been working in conjunction with our partners and groups to prepare and offer some great events in 2025. Get your calendar out and put these dates in your diary!

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‘Tis the season for beautiful beetles!

Get to know some of the big beetles that love summer and consider sharing your observations. Beetles are not only fun to find but important for biodiversity.

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EVM Grow 2024 in Wodonga

Environmental volunteer managers from across the North East recently came together at the EVM Grow event which was live streamed from Melbourne into regional hubs, including Wodonga.

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WULN Award Winners Announced at recent AGM

The Wodonga Landcare Network Awards were announced at our recent AGM. If you missed the awards red carpet night of nights, read on for this year's list of deserving winners. Congratulations, everyone.

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Summer Internship with Parklands Albury Wodonga

Apply now for a paid Summer Internship with Parklands Albury Wodonga. This exciting opportunity to work alongside Parklands rangers assisting with vital bush restoration projects closes Thursday 5 December.

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Project SPROUT (Sustaining Parks, Restoring our Urban Terrain)

We are launching Project SPROUT (Sustaining Parks, Restoring our Urban Terrain) thanks to Bupa Australia's generosity. In 2025, you and Wodonga Landcare will plant 5,000 trees, shrubs, and grasses across Wodonga at 10 locations, thanks to a Bupa Australia Landcare Grant.

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Powering up environmental volunteering

Lights, camera (for pictures of our new power connection), now let’s get our volunteers into action! We have powered up environmental volunteering in Wodonga with thanks to a grant from Albury Wodonga Connected Communities Ltd. This means lighting and power points. Such little things that mean so much to our volunteers!

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EVM GROW Program announced!

DEECA will again be holding their annual Environmental Volunteer Managers event – EVM Grow and in exciting news the event which is being held in Melbourne will be livestreamed into a hub at Wodonga with morning tea, lunch and an afternoon presentation from a local environmental educator, Karen Retra.

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Student Landcarers helping to care for Wodonga reserves

A great job by Grace Christian College Wodonga students whose recent volunteer efforts in a WREN reserve helped to tidy up tree guards, remove rubbish and contribute a bunch of citizen science nature observations! Did we mention we saw an echidna?

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Calling for nominations – WULN Board

We need you! Calling for nominations for the WULN Board.

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Birds on Farms event in the Wodonga Hills

Birds were in abundance at our recent Birds on Farms event at "Regal Downs" in the Wodonga Hills. Our hosts Christine and Peter were generous with their knowledge and time and walk leader Ben Humphries from BirdLife Australia assisted us immensely with our bird watching and identification skills.

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Invasive garden escapees to avoid in your yard

Lots of locals love gardening but some of us are unintentionally planting species that jump fence-lines and wreak havoc in our local parks and reserves.

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Preparing for the arrival of Avian Influenza (H5N1)

Learn how you can help Birdlife Australia and the Australian Government by looking out for early signs of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in our local wild bird and mammal populations.

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Milestone moment: new constitution adopted

This step paves the way for some exciting changes and opportunties for the network and member groups.

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Native Sensory Garden taking shape at Leneva Enviro Hub

The Leneva Enviro Hub now has the beginnings of a native sensory garden thanks to a recent planting effort by Parklands Albury Wodonga rangers and volunteers.

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It’s turtle nesting season!

If you are lucky enough to see a turtle nesting or laying eggs, please take a photo and contact Turtles Albury Wodonga. They will swing into action and head down to undertake nest protection which will prevent foxes from eating the eggs.

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Have You Seen a Bogong Moth?

Help Zoos Victoria track endangered Bogong moth as they migrate this spring by uploading your sightings into the Zoos Victoria Moth Tracker website.

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Aussie Bird Count 2024

The Aussie Bird Count is for all ages and involves observing and counting the birds that live near you, be it in your garden, the local park, the beach or even outside your office window! You don’t need to be an expert birder to take part — all you need is a little enthusiasm!

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Hidden Farm Field Day

Wodonga Landcare's recent Hidden Farm field day showcased the incredible landscape restoration of steep, rocky terrain in the Castle Creek catchment near Wodonga.

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Noticing Nature: Events During the Great Southern Bioblitz

Discover and record nature in Albury Wodonga during the Great Southern Bioblitz! We're hosting a series of local community events to record observations, and you can add your own, independently using iNaturalist, as well.

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Invasive Garden Escapees Higlighted on National Threatened Species Day

Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga are highlighting the dangers invasive garden plant escapees pose to native plants and animals. Find out more with these new resources, a presentation on Wednesday 4 September and at upcoming market stalls in September.

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We’re Hiring!

Opportunity available for a casual project officer to help make a difference in our community.

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Healthy Hectares Program Drives Sustainable Land Management in North East Victoria

The 2023 and 2024 Healthy Hectares programs have successfully empowered in excess of 90 small landholders across 56 properties in North East Victoria with essential skills and knowledge in sustainable land management.

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2024 Victorian Landcare Awards

WULN have been highly commended in the Australian Government Community Partnerships Landcare Award at the 2024 Victorian Landcare Awards.

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Community plantings in full swing

It's planting season ... and our groups are busy all around Wodonga. Join in!

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Healthy Rivers project a huge boost for Wodonga waterways

Wodonga Landcare (WULN) have delivered their largest project to date, improving the health of Wodonga's urban waterways, through funding from the Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers program.

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Visit to Ewart Brothers Reserve

The November quarterly network gathering was a chance for members and groups to catch up, and included a visit to Ewart Brothers Reserve.

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Wildlife Gardens photobook out now!

We are delighted to announce the Habitat Gardens of Albury Wodonga photobook is now available.

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Frogs webinar resources

Access videos from the Sloane's Champions and FrogID online session, held 7 October 2021, along with additional resources.