Boneseed Bust Community Weeding Day at Goroke

🌱 Boneseed Bust! Community Weeding Day in Goroke.

On Sunday 5 October, join Horsham District Landcare Network for a hands-on community day tackling one of our region’s worst environmental weeds – boneseed. This invasive plant threatens biodiversity by smothering native vegetation and reducing habitat for local wildlife. It is considered a Weed of National Significance.

We’ll spend the day working together to remove boneseed via hand pulling, saws and herbicide. Lunch, snacks and tea/coffee will be provided as a thank you to volunteers. No prior experience is necessary, weed ID guidance will be provided. After lunch, local naturalist Jess Sambell will take us on a wildflower walk to spot orchids and other interesting flora.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, connect with community, and make a real difference for the environment. Families and all ages welcome.

Bring:

• Clothing appropriate for the outdoors and weather conditions, including closed-toe shoes

• Gloves

• Water bottle

• Hand saw/s or electric pruning saw/s if you have them (we'll have some spare tools)

Location details:

This event is on private property near the Goroke State Forest. Access via the Goroke State Forest boundary. Parking can be near the end of Kiely St with a short walk to the site.

Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZdzxMmEGybAxu9XB6

Coordinates: 36°41'45.1"S 141°28'41.7"E

Carpooling: You can indicate your location upon registration if you are interested in being connected with others for carpooling.

Let’s bust boneseed together and help restore healthy landscapes around Goroke!

Please note: Sunday 5 October is the 1st day of Daylight Saving. We will meet on-site at 10am AEDT.

This project is supported by Wimmera CMA and funding from Victorian Landcare Grants.

Horsham District Landcare Network is a not-for-profit group that supports Landcare across the Horsham district and contributes to large scale community-led biodiversity and sustainable agriculture outcomes.

For more information on what we do, visit our website: www.hdln.org.au or follow us on social media:

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https://www.instagram.com/horshamdistrictlandcare/

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Jen, Landcare Facilitator, at facilitator@hdln.org.au or 0407914498.