​Yarram Yarram Landcare Network

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
AND THE ENVIRONMENT?
You don't have to be young, fit, own land or be knowledgeable about flora and fauna to join in. 
​All you need is a sense of fun and a willingness to contribute to a better environmental future.
For more information contact
Anna Feely, YYLN Landcare Facilitator,
M: 0417 536 873, E: [email protected]
W: www.yarramlandcare.org

BRINGING COMMUNITY TOGETHER ​
​TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT

OUR GROUPS

The Yarram Yarram Landcare Network acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners on whose lands we live and work -
the Gunaikurnai people. We recognise your historic and ongoing care of the diverse landscapes that we call home.
​As the original land-carers, your guidance is important to us as we protect this unique land, together. 
Always was, always will be, Gunaikurnai Country.

EVENTS

Gorse Control Demonstration Day
(Friday, 23 May)

Do want to know more about managing gorse at your place?  We are hosting a Demonstration Day on Friday, 23 May in Alberton.  Come and learn the latest control measures, including the use of drones.  Pick the brains of experts from the Victorian Gorse Taskforce and local contractors.  Free event, but bookings essential for catering purposes (Eventbrite: Search 'Managing Gorse Demonstration Day').

Further information:
Anna Feely, YYLN Landcare Facilitator
M: 0417 536 873
E: [email protected]

2025 National Landcare Conference - Deadline Extended!! (1 June 2025)

This year's National Landcare Conference will be held in Queensland, and early bird tickets have been extended to the 1 June 2025.  So if you want to get inspired, share experiences from your patch, and get to know your national landcare community, here's a great opportunity!!

Drought Resilience Workshops (Food & Fibre Gippsland)

Food and Fibre Gippsland are hosting a number of Drought Resilience Workshops in April and May 2025, including one in Yarram on 8 May.  Check out the details and register at: ​https://www.foodandfibregippsland.com.au/events#!event-list

Get involved in your local Native Nursery!! 

Our new Native Nursery at the Yarram Showgrounds is shaping as a buzzing community hub, with volunteers helping every Tuesday morning.  If you are interested in getting involved, the Nursery is open from 10am -12noon every Tuesday - do something amazing for your local environment and your local community!!  Contact: Anna Feely 0417 536 873

2024 YYLN Annual Report

The 2024 Annual Report was adopted at the October AGM.  Check out the Report for details on our projects and financials.

Dung Beetle Workshop
​POSTPONED

Learn the power of the dung beetle at this upcoming workshop in Stradbroke.  For registrations, call Mob 0437 640635.

Take Home Propagation Kit

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With help from Wellington Shire Council, YYLN is launching an exciting new propagation project!  YYLN is creating propagation kits (tubes, racks, potting mix, fertiliser and seed) and offering regular workshops on how to grow plants at home for your own use and/or Landcare projects.  The propagation process takes around 6 months.  There will be a small cost for those growing plants for their own projects ~ 20c/plant.  (Note: Nursery-bought plants are around $1.20 - $1.50 each!)

So if you would like to be part of this exciting new initiative, text Bronwyn Teesdale on
​M. 0428 559 582.

NEWS

Biodiversity in Action Grant (Landcare Australia)

Applications are now open to landcare and producer groups across Australia to team up with suitable experts to improve and enhance their biodiversity measurement and management skills.  Projects aim to demonstrate how improving environmental practices boost agricultural production, conservation efforts, community well-being, supply chain reliability, and market access.
Applications close: 16 May 2025.

So we were in the News!

Our nursery champions have starred in the news.  VLG grants have now closed but our Landcare volunteers are forever famous!

YYLN Membership Renewals due now!

Membership renewals to our Landcare Network are now due!  $45 for an annual household membership makes you part of a vibrant community of Landcarers, a network which is regional, national and international!! Please visit our GET INVOLVED page for bank details.  

National Feral Deer Action

The National Feral Deer Action Plan Newsletter for March 2025 is now available.  Read the latest here:

Network Notes 

Check out the latest Network Notes from our YYLN Executive Officer, Simon Hamilton, Facilitator, Anna Feely and Project Officer, Ben Layton!!

Inspired by Phillip Johnson, March 2025 

We had a packed audience at Yarram's Regent Theatre where we were inspired by landscape designer and RHS Chelsea Flower Show Award Winner, Phillip Johnson. Phillip shared his wisdom on how to see, create and live with beauty!!  Thank you Phillip and Anna Feely for making this event happen!!

Albert River LG Gathering
​(Feb, 2025)

Albert River Landcare Group recently hosted a picnic and get-together at which Anna Feely, our Landcare Facilitator, showed the group around her patch! Lots of interest and lots of ideas!!

Seed Collection Workshop (Jan, 2025) 

The 2025 Landcare year kicked off to a fabulous start with a wonderful seed collection workshop, led by Bronwyn Teesdale.  We learned all things seed collecting at our new YYLN native nursery and then headed to the Yarram wetlands for some in-field instruction.  Our growing expertise in seed collection will help in the propagation of local species at the Nursery.  It's a lot of fun and can be a bit addictive!!

LATEST GRANTS AVAILABLE

Looking to fund your Project?

Visit our Project Funding page for more information about these and other opportunities for funding.

Wettenhall Environment Trust - Small Grants

The Wettenhall Environment Trust (WET) has a Small Environmental Grant Scheme that opens for applications every three months.  "We are looking for projects about flora and fauna conservation around Australia. These projects should involve any of the following: monitoring, recording and sharing data; delivering community education; providing community capacity building (e.g. training); research and science."
For more detail: 
https://wettenhall.org.au/grants/small-environmental-grants/

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

    CONTACT US

YARRAM YARRAM LANDCARE NETWORK
2 Livingston Road, Yarram, VIC 3971
T: (03) 1300 094 262/ (03) 5613 5902

​Anna Feely
YYLN Landcare Facilitator
M: 0417 536 873
E: [email protected]
W: www.yarramlandcare.org
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Field Workshop
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Yarram Secondary College tree planting team

Related websites...

Follow the links below to learn more about YYLN's Jack and Albert River (JARR) Project, and the good oil on all things 'revegetation'...

Subsidised site visits

Interested in submitting a VLG grant in the April/May round and don't know where to start?YYLN wants to assist you in preparing project plans and has engaged Seeds of Gippsland to work with interested members through individual property site-visits. Site visits aim to accurately map out the proposed project, determine costings, provide advice on species selection etc...
If you want help with your next project, please contact Anna Feely, our YYLN Landcare Facilitator.

Yarram Yarram Landcare Network - Connecting Community and Landscapes

A DONATION THAT REALLY MATTERS
​

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO LANDCARE?
​Yarram Yarram Landcare Network is now registered with Landcare Victoria Inc as an eligible recipient of tax-deductible donations. 
Contribute financially to the Network and we will make sure your money makes a real difference to the environment.  ​
So what are you waiting for?

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
​WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS

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