The Dirty Hands - February 2022

Celebrating Regenerative Agriculture | Sea Spurge Biocontrol Agent | World Wetlands Day  | March4Earth |  + more 

Celebrating Regenerative Agriculture

Valentines day move over - this Feb 14 we are celebrating our love for the land with National Regenerative Agriculture Day.  Check out what some of our awesome members are doing in the Regenerative Agriculture space, and learn a bit...

World Wetlands Day Bonanza with Kingston Beach Coastcare

To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2022, Kingston Beach Coastcare Group and Conservation Volunteers Australia got together to weed the far end of the promenalinah/Browns River Saltmarsh.

Will this fungus stamp out Sea Spurge?

10th Feb 2022 |  The first releases of the biocontrol agent are underway in south-east Australia with hopes that the fungus, known as Venturia paralias, will reduce the spread and impact of sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias). 

The Dirty Hands - January 2022

New Board and CEO | Training and Workshops Begin | Dung Beetle Surveys | Huon Island Raffle | Foxglove Petition | Rodenticides Submission + More! 

Dung Beetles and Regenerative Agriculture - Mini Workshops!

01 Feb 2022 - One event packed to the brim with three highly informative workshops from experts on dung beetles, holistic grazing and regenerative agriculture. 

Seed Collection Workshop with Ruth Mollison

Sold out and successful! Workshop go-ers meandered through a beautiful native garden and learnt how to collect, store and propagate native seeds. 

Make a Submission: Chemical Review of Anticoagulant Rodenticides

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority are reviewing the approvals and registrations of anticoagulant rodenticides because of concerns on environmental safety, secondary poisonings, human health, and impacts of residues on livestock and wildlife.   

Dung Beetle Surveys

Landcare Tasmania recently surveyed 4 farms in and around the Coal Valley to see how dung beetles are going in the area. 

Citizen Scientists Needed

Avid Landcarer and PhD student, Kawinwit is studying the impacts of black rats in Tasmania - and they are looking for some extra help. Are you interested in participating in some citizen science?