Community events

Venue: Woodside - location provided upon registration

Description:

Learn how to implement your own integrated rabbit control program. Suitable for rural landowners and lifestyle properties in and outside of the fire scar area.

Please register by email.

For more information call (08) 8336 0901.

Download the flyer

This project is supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges and SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM boards, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program

Venue: Environmental Services Centre. Springs Road, Mount Barker

Description:

Losing a garden in a bushfire can be devastating and yet with the right soil remediation and planning, gardens can be rebuilt and thrive. Join us for a workshop with ABC TV’s Gardening Australia presenter Sophie Thomson and invited guests.

Program

Bushfire recovery (11 am)

The importance of gardening - Sophie Thomson

Revegetation, weeds and the fire scar - Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges

Self-care and community care - Red Cross Australia

Lunch (12.15 pm)

Garden recovery (1 pm)

How to restore damaged soil, plant choices, sustainable garden design and starting again - Sophie Thomson
Presentation includes time for Q&A.

Next steps - Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges
We'd like to hear from you on how we can help your garden recover.

Refreshments and lunch are provided.

For any event enquiries please email Christy Spier or phone 8272 9100.

Bookings essential for catering purposes.

Download the flyer.

This event is supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges and South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Boards through funding from the NRM levies.

Venue: Woodhouse Activity Centre. 37 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly

Description:

A free event for families affected by the Cudlee Creek fires to be held on the first four Sundays of March

Enjoy a day out with the family with activities including tube slides, the labyrinth maze, disc golf and Challenge Hill.

A free lunch will be provided.

To book go to trybooking.com/BIDHF

For more information phone Elena on 0400 293 908, Andrew on 0408 681 813, Pam on 0431 934 357 or John on 0419 841 040.

Venue: Onkaparinga Senior Citizens Hall. 36 Main Street, Lobethal

A native vegetation information night for fire-affected landholders

Includes expert panel Q&A session and presentations from the CFS, Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges, and SA Murray-Darling Basin staff, DEW Fire Management Unit and the Native Vegetation Branch.

Learn about post fire recovery of native vegetation and reducing fire risk on your property. Have your questions answered by the panel.

Download the flyer.

For more information call (08) 8336 0901.

Please register by email.

This event is supported by the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin and Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Boards through funding from the NRM levies

Venue: Harrogate Hall, 13 Mail Road, Harrogate

Description: A sausage sizzle to say thank you to all the emergency services, volunteers and locals who looked out for our town during and after the Cudlee Creek fire. You are welcome to bring a plate of food to share.

Venue: Woodhouse Activity Centre. 37 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly

Description:

A free event for families affected by the Cudlee Creek fires to be held on the first four Sundays of March, 9am - 4pm

Enjoy a day out with the family with activities including tube slides, the labyrinth maze, disc golf and Challenge Hill.

A free lunch will be provided.

To book go to trybooking.com/BIDHF

For more information phone Elena on 0400 293 908, Andrew on 0408 681 813, Pam on 0431 934 357 or John on 0419 841 040.

Venue:  CWA Hall. Corner McLaren and Mann St, Mt Barker

Description: Run by the Agricultural Bureau of South Australia

Upcoming Mt Barker Agricultural Bureau Meetings will be focusing on helping members and local landholders on the road to recovery from the recent bushfires in the region.

Richard Prusa, Barenbrug seeds and various bureau members on pasture recovery after a bushfire, assess what you have, do you need to reseed, how to manage what you have.

Venue: Woodhouse Activity Centre. 37 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly

Description:

A free event for families affected by the Cudlee Creek fires to be held on the first four Sundays of March, 9am - 4pm

Enjoy a day out with the family with activities including tube slides, the labyrinth maze, disc golf and Challenge Hill.

A free lunch will be provided.

To book go to trybooking.com/BIDHF

For more information phone Elena on 0400 293 908, Andrew on 0408 681 813, Pam on 0431 934 357 or John on 0419 841 040.

Venue: Adelaide Hills Business Centre. 82 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Woodside

Description:

Join us for a free evening of information, networking and lots of opportunity to ask questions.

The event will cover:

• post-fire evaluation of paddocks
• soil testing for nutrients and soil acidity management
• establishing pastures for grazing and/or hay production
• deciding what pasture varieties to plant.

Small landholders from non-fire affected areas or carrying other livestock species welcome.

Download the flyer.

This project is supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board, the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board, and Horse SA.

Register and more information

Please register for this event online.

For more information email horsesa@horsesa.asn.au, or call 0402488306.

Venue: Lobethal Centennial Hall. 36 Main Street, Lobethal, SA 5241

Description:

Losing a garden in a bushfire can be devastating and yet with the right soil remediation and planning, gardens can be rebuilt and thrive. Join us for a workshop with ABC TV’s Gardening Australia presenter Sophie Thomson and invited guests.

Program

Bushfire recovery (11 am)

The importance of gardening - Sophie Thomson

Revegetation, weeds and the fire scar - Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges

Self-care and community care - Red Cross Australia

Lunch (12.15 pm)

Garden recovery (1 pm)

How to restore damaged soil, plant choices, sustainable garden design and starting again - Sophie Thomson
Presentation includes time for Q&A.

Next steps - Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges
We'd like to hear from you on how we can help your garden recover.

Refreshments and lunch are provided.

For any event enquiries please email Christy Spier or phone 8272 9100.

Bookings essential for catering purposes.

Download the flyer.

This event is supported by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges and South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Boards through funding from the NRM levies.

Venue: Woodhouse Activity Centre. 37 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly

Description:

A free event for families affected by the Cudlee Creek fires to be held on the first four Sundays of March, 9am - 4pm

Enjoy a day out with the family with activities including tube slides, the labyrinth maze, disc golf and Challenge Hill.

A free lunch will be provided.

To book go to trybooking.com/BIDHF

For more information phone Elena on 0400 293 908, Andrew on 0408 681 813, Pam on 0431 934 357 or John on 0419 841 040.

Venue: Meet outside Mt Pleasant (site listed on registration link) before moving to the Natural Resources Centre 132 Melrose St, Mount Pleasant

Description

Join Andrew Fairney of Seeding Natives to find out more about:

• Native grasses: identifying grasses which return after the fire, simple ways to increase their extent and management for the long term.
• Native trees: Refurbishing shelter belts or paddock tree clusters
• Find out about tree growing projects for fire and non-fire affected properties
• Q & A on related topics, including sowing native seeds or shelter belts from scratch

Registration appreciated: https://www.trybooking.com/BIOTQ

This project is jointly funded by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board,  the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board and Horse SA.

For more information visit www.horsesa.asn.au, email horsesa@horsesa.asn.au or phone 0402 488 306