Dunmoochin
Landcare Group

There is no obligation to commit to Dunmoochin Landcare—we understand that life is busy. Whether you can contribute regularly or just occasionally, we welcome you to our conservation events whenever you have the time and energy. Even if you can only join us for an hour, every bit of your involvement makes a difference.

We are always looking for passionate people to support Dunmoochin Landcare in a variety of ways. Whether it’s helping with event planning, assisting with data collection and monitoring, or writing grant applications, there are many opportunities to contribute behind the scenes.

You might be surprised by the range of skills that can be valuable to our projects. Practical skills such as building, fencing, four-wheel driving, and cooking can all make a significant contribution to the success of our events and on-ground activities.

Key projects of Dunmoochin Landcare

• Protecting rare and threatened species, such as the Brush-tailed Phascogale (vulnerable in Victoria). This includes erecting nest boxes specific to these animals, conducting surveys (using motion cameras and checking nest boxes).

• Protecting indigenous orchids, herbaceous plants, and shrubs is a conservation project that preserves the area's remarkable floral beauty while providing habitat for a wide range of native animals, with a particular focus on supporting insect diversity. The work can be somewhat physical  but highly rewarding, often involving the construction and installation of protective cages to shield plants from choughs, rabbits, and hooved animals, the creation of wildflower enclosures, planting species that attract pollinators, and weeding to reduce competition.

• Protecting pockets of bushland with incredible plant diversity on private property through weeding, building wildflower enclosures, and planting species that attract pollinators.

• Managing noxious weeds, such as Bridal Creeper and Blackberry. This includes brush-cutting, hand-weeding, and, when necessary, employing contractors to spray large patches of blackberry.

• Community walks to showcase the magical plants, animals, and plant diversity in the area.

• Movie nights/presentations to showcase environmental issues and management successes.

• Applying for grant funding to engage contractors with specialist expertise to survey and manage ecosystems across the community.

Looking After Your Block for the Betterment of the Community

It must be said that, as a community, we greatly appreciate the recognition that we live in a fantastic ecosystem. Many of us have pockets of bushland that are magical and worth protecting. We believe it’s essential to protect these areas from destructive activities such as mountain bike tracks and dirt bikes. Without this protection, habitat destruction leads to the loss of the beauty and the very reasons we live in this community—fewer magical bird calls, fewer colourful and fascinating insects, and a decline in iconic mammals like the Brush-tailed Phascogale. This isn’t just about a reduced experience for you—it affects your neighbours and the broader community as well. Please remember, the changes you make on your property can impact your neighbours in either a positive or negative way.