You're invited to this free event hosted by the Gecko Clan Landcare Network.

Over dinner connect with Landcare members from across the Gecko Clan region as well as 18 NRM and Agriculture studies university students on the Landcare Drought Extension training program.

The evening will commence with presentation from Anthony Gallacher - Landcare Victoria, followed by dinner with Landcare and community members at Temple and Co, Euroa. We will be joined by 18 NRM and Agriculture studies students undertaking a week long training program in Landcare extension. This is a free event - All Welcome.

About the guest speaker:

Anthony is a project management and engagement practitioner with over a decade of experience working in non-profits in the environment and emergency management sectors. He has worked as a Landcare Facilitator, Volunteer Coordinator and has experience as a Project Manager at the peak body for fire and emergency services.

Anthony leads Landcare Victoria’s New Futures Project exploring landscape scale planning and emerging environmental markets as pathways for farmers and community groups.

About Landcare Victoria:

Landcare Victoria Inc. represents community Landcare in Victoria. We support Landcare to be strong, connected and effective.

With over 600 member groups, representing more than 17,000 households and an estimated 60,000 individuals, Landcare Victoria is one of the largest environmental volunteer organisations in Victoria, fostering on-ground community led action.

Landcare Victoria represents Victorian Landcare nationally via its membership of the National Landcare Network, and collaborates with state and commonwealth Government agencies, local Government and the wider community to achieve our shared vision.

About Gecko Clan Landcare Network: The Gecko CLaN is a community Landcare Network which supports 14 Landcare groups stretching from Yarrawonga to the Strathbogie Ranges to Nagambie. The Gecko CLaN implements network scale projects around the themes of sustainable agriculture and biodiversity and is proudly independent and enjoys strong working relationships with government agencies and other community organisations.

About Landcare Extension Training Program: Up2Us Landcare Alliance and Gecko Clan Landcare Network are hosting 18 university students for a five-day training program funded through the Australian Governments’ Future Drought Fund. The students are undertaking either Natural Resource Management or Agriculture degrees. Throughout the five days students will learn about Landcare Extension work with a focus on drought preparation, early decision making and drought recovery. The training will be presented by Landcare staff, Agriculture Victoria staff and supported by Landcare members and landholders. The training is delivered primarily via local farm visits to working farms with direct access to innovative farmers in our region.

Join us for dinner to hear more about this program.

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Where: Temple Kitchen & Co, 10-12 Tarcombe St, Euroa

When: Thursday 6th February 2024; 6.30pm start, dinner provided

Everyone is welcome!

This program/project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund