Join Petra Wilden (Regional Weeds Coordinator, Cradle Coast NRM) and Russell Horton from Wilmot Willow Busters for a hands-on working bee tackling invasive willows along the Leven River. Participants will learn about willow treatment, riverbank stabilisation and native revegetation.
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 9:30am–12pm
Location: Lee Park, South Riana Road, Gunns Plains
Morning tea and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring sturdy footwear or rubber boots, long pants, sun protection, work gloves and water. Please RSVP to Petra - wilden@cradlecoast.com
While this is a separate workshop and not a Cradle Coast NRM event organised by Petra, NRM staff are welcome to attend. Facilitated by Axel Meiss, the workshop will cover field identification of serrated tussock and other weedy grasses, along with practical manual management techniques.
Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
Time: 9am-12pm
Meeting point: Minna Road, Heybridge
Parking: In front of Burnie Transport Hub
Please bring a mattock if you would like to participate in the practical activities.
Serrated Tussock and Weedy Grasses Identification and Management Workshop | Cradle Coast Authority
Both workshops offer opportunities to build practical weed management knowledge and support efforts to protect our region’s landscapes and ecosystems.
Please RSVP to Petra - pwilden@cradlecoast.com. Please note, Petra is away this week so if you have any questions let me know. Please send this through your networks.
