Local environmental groups
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There are several environmental community groups in Mitchell Shire committed to protecting and enhancing environmental resources.
Mitchell Shire is fortunate to have 12 local Landcare groups and at least 8 environmental/sustainability groups that work to protect and enhance our natural environment and care for our natural resources.
Landcare activities include weed and pest animal control, revegetation, erosion control, biodiversity enhancement and pasture improvement.
Mitchell Shire Environment Advisory Committee
This advisory committee to Mitchell Shire Council consists of local community representatives, a local Councillor and Council officers.
Local Environmental Groups
Local community environmental groups may be committed to protecting and enhancing the environmental values of a particular area, such as Mount Piper, or providing a forum to learn about, discuss and advocate for positive environmental change.
Become a Landcare or environment group volunteer and you will have a positive effect on our local environment and gain local and practical land management knowledge. The groups often organise activities such as guest speakers, working bees, field days and workshops.
Directory
- Australian Plant Society - Mitchell GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups(03) 5793 8270
- Baynton Sidonia Landcare Group / Campaspe Valley LandcareCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental GroupsRSD 391, Baynton Road, Kyneton 3444
- BEAM — Mitchell Environment GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental GroupsPO Box 767, Seymour 3661
- Broadford Community GardenCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups03 5784 2043
- Dabyminga Catchment CooperativeCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups03 5784 1177
- Friends of Merri CreekCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups
- Friends of Mount PiperCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups0468 795 954
- Glenaroua Land Management GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental GroupsPO Box 19, Broadford 3658
- Highlands Landcare GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental GroupsRMB 4430, Highlands 366003 5790 4268
- Hughes Creek Landcare GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental GroupsRMB 2730, Ruffy 366603 5790 4319
- Kilmore Community Garden Inc.Community Groups, Associations and Societies, Community Groups & Environmental GroupsAnglican Church, 11 Union St, Kilmore 3764
- Mitchell Australian Plants SocietyCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups
- Mitchell Community Energy IncCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups0477 054 666
- Nulla Vale Pyalong West Landcare GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups03 5423 7113
- Pretty Sally Garden ClubCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups0422 505 300
- Seymour Australian Light Horse Memorial Park — Committee of ManagementCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies, Environmental Groups, Sport and Recreation & ReservesGoulburn Valley Highway, Seymour 366003 5792 1848
- Seymour Bushland Park — Committee of ManagementCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies, Environmental Groups, Sport and Recreation & Reserves03 5792 1848
- Seymour Garden ClubCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups03 5792 1072
- Seymour Urban Landcare – Whiteheads Creek bioblitzCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups
- South West Goulburn LandcareCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies, Environmental Groups & Newsletters03 5734 6200
- Sunday Creek Dry Creek Landcare GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups03 5782 1446
- Transition WallanCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups
- Upper Campaspe LandcareCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups
- Upper Deep Creek Landcare NetworkCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups
- Upper Maribyrnong Catchment GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups03 5783 1325
- Upper Merri Landcare FacilitatorCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups
- Wallan Environment GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups03 5783 1325
- Whiteheads Creek Landcare GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental GroupsPO Box 434, Seymour 366003 5790 4268
- Willowmavin Landcare GroupCommunity Groups, Associations and Societies & Environmental Groups03 5782 2057
More Information
Landcare is a national network of local community groups working together towards improving land management and caring for our natural resources. Visit the Landcare Australia website for more details.
Group details may change. For up-to-date contact information head to the Landcare Gateway website.
This page was last updated on 28 March 2022.