Events

Group's Events
AGM & Social Evening
25 Nov, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Watershed Landcare will be holding it's Annual General Meeting on Friday 25 November. We will also be celebrating our 20th birthday with a BBQ dinner afterwards.

AGM & Trivia Night
27 Nov, 2015 from 05:30 AM to 08:30 AM

Watershed Landcare's Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 27 November. We had such a great time last year that we are doing Trivia Night again! Come along for a fun and entertaining evening with other Watershed members.

Backyard Beekeeping Course
25 Feb, 2017 08:45 AM to 26 Feb, 2017 05:00 PM

Are you interested in learning about bees, or perhaps having your own hive but don't know where to start?

Bush Tucker Brunch
23 Oct, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Want to learn more about bush foods and our indigenous culture while enjoying a delicious brunch? Watershed Landcare would like to invite you to join us for a Bush Tucker Brunch. We have invited Sharon Windsor from Indigiearth to prepare menu of "Modern Australian Native Cuisine" and give us an insight into how Australian native produce was collected, prepared and cooked.

Farm Walk and Grass Seed Harvester Demonstration
20 Feb, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Do you have some native grass seeds to harvest? Watershed Landcare will be hosting a farm walk and Grass Seed Harvester Demonstration on Saturday 20 February. Come along and find out more about native grasses and how you can harvest your own.

Farm Walk to Explore Grazing Management
28 May, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Watershed Landcare will be hosting a Farm Walk on Saturday 28 May at Eastwood, Rylstone. The landholders operate a mixed grazing system and are keen to share their next challenge of how to incorporate an undeveloped block of 20 hectares into their system.

Friends of Putta Bucca Wetlands 2015 Photography Competition Exhibition
16 Sep, 2015 12:00 AM to 27 Sep, 2015 12:00 AM

The Friends of Putta Bucca Wetlands recently held their inaugural Photo Competition. The finalists photos will be showcased at the Artisan Cafe from Wednesday 16 to Sunday 27 September (please note the cafe is closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Head on down for a coffee and check out the amazing photography talent from our region.

Grass Identification Workshop
06 Jun, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Mudgee Plant Study Group will be hosting a Grass Identification workshop to help you to become GRASS LITERATE. By understanding ten to dozen key features of a grass, you will be better equipped to identify the many different Australian grasses.

Green Day 2015: Digging Deeper – Seeing our Soils!
10 Sep, 2015 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM

Watershed Landcare will be hosting the 7th annual Green Day environmental expo on Thursday 10th September 2015 at Mudgee Showground. Celebrating the United Nations 2015 Year of the Soil, our theme this year is Digging Deeper, where we’re going to learn everything about soils.

Green Day 2016 - Healthy Minds, Healthy Environments
01 Sep, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Watershed Landcare is proud to share with you the fun and engaging line-up we’ve developed for our 8th Annual Green Day. Green Day involves 600 Year five and six students from 16 schools around the region coming together to learn about the environment and our community. This year’s theme ‘Healthy Minds, Healthy Environments’, aims to make the link between the health of people, and the health of the environment. It also aims to increase the capacity and resilience of young people in engaging with the environment and their community.

Influential Women Workshop
20 Apr, 2015 12:00 AM to 21 Apr, 2015 11:59 PM

This 2‐day workshop will be hosted by past RIRDC Rural Women of the Year, Catherine Marriott. The Workshop aims to instill confidence & knowledge around social media, teamwork and resilience in your local people. Catherine is a passionate advocates for rural Australia and most importantly, it’s people. This is a must for any person with interest in or around agriculture, community, learning and having a laugh!

Mudgee Small Farm Field Days
15 Jul, 2016 12:00 AM to 16 Jul, 2016 11:59 PM

Watershed Landcare will once again be at The Mudgee Small Farm Field Days. We will have informative displays, information about our group and projects, kids activities, workshops and, of course, the Watershed Landcare Lecture Series!

Multi-Species Pasture Cropping Workshop
14 Nov, 2016 from 01:00 PM to 04:30 PM

This workshop will be an introduction into pasture cropping, looking at principles, practical implementation and the benefits of pasture cropping with multiple species.

Native Seed Collection and Germination Workshop
07 Nov, 2015 from 01:30 PM to 04:30 PM

A hands-on, practical introduction to native seed collection and germination. The emphasis of the workshop will be introducing people to a few tricks to ensuring a good germination, and doing so at low or no cost in terms of equipment.

Pasture Establishment and Management Field Day
03 Nov, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Watershed Landcare have invited Agricultural Consultant and Journalist, Robert Freebairn to be our guest speaker on the day. Discussion topics will include ground cover, various pasture types, the logic for each, establishment, management, soil quality and other relevant aspects. Native pastures will be included as well as the role of tropical, annual legumes, Lucerne and winter forage crops.

Watershed Landcare Productive Gardens Tour
18 Oct, 2014 01:00 PM to 19 Oct, 2014 03:03 PM

Come along and meet other gardeners, exchange hints, tips and see what's possible to achieve by busy people in small spaces. This is a great opportunity to share ideas with other gardeners and be inspired by some beautiful, productive gardens in our region.

Putta Bucca Wetland Tree Planting Day
08 May, 2015 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM

The Friends of Putta Bucca Wetland would like to invite you to come along and help them with a big Tree Planting Day on Saturday 9 May.

Riparian Processes and Vegetation Workshop
25 Sep, 2015 from 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Watershed Landcare will be hosting a workshop on Riparian Processes and Vegetation on Friday 25 September. Topics covered include: river processes, erosion and deposition, using vegetation to assist river processes and suitable species for our district.