November 22nd, 2022Grass ID field day, Malmsbury

A free field day offers the chance to learn some of the fundamentals of identifying introduced and native grasses seen in paddocks.

Martin Roberts, Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Bushland Reserves Officer, will be special guest on a walk through Malmsbury Common.

Martin will give a practical demonstration and discuss the key characteristics in identifying the grasses you have on your property and in your paddocks. Be aware this is an outside event, so make sure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

The field day is part of the Healthy Landscapes: Practical Regenerative Agricultural Communities program series that aims to raise awareness in their community about sustainable land management practices that improve soil health, reduce exposure to climate risk, enhance biodiversity and increase on-farm productivity.

This program is being delivered as a partnership between Macedon Ranges Shire Council (MRSC), Hepburn Shire Council, the City of Greater Bendigo, A Healthy Coliban Catchment project (North Central Catchment Management Authority and Coliban Water), Melbourne Water and the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network.