New Member Application - Welcome Aboard
Welcome:
Welcome aboard, your membership has been approved and I can confirm your payment has been received.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Alternativity if you have any special interests or skills that you are willing to share or assist the committee with, we would love to have a discussion on how they can be utilised 😊.
Yarra Ranges Landcare Information For Residents Brochure
Equipment:
As a member there is equipment available for use.
See details here: Member Benefits - Steels Creek Landcare Group
Programs:
Deer Control
One of the ongoing programs Landcare is involved with is the Yarra Ranges Council Deer reduction program.
The results of the Steels Creek deer cull November 2023, run by the shire had been really successful in starting to tackle the significant deer problem which is causing multiple issues such as environmental, biosecurity risks, road traffic risks and a key reason why there is a significant increase in illegal shooters entering the area due to the high numbers. Due to the positive result and feedback from program participants, Stage 2 started in March 2024 which was initially slow due to the winter season from wet paddocks for most participants. As of March 2025, we are currently waiting on council feedback to confirm if funding has been approved from DEECA to continue this successful program to June 2026. Overall due to the ongoing culling efforts of the council and community participation, we have seen a large reduction in numbers and will require ongoing participation into the foreseeable future to ensure their numbers remain low.
2023/2024 report is here: https://www.northernyarralandcare.com.au/report-deer-2023-cull
This deer issue is wide spread across the eastern seaboard and is a major focus of all state governments and local councils who are aiming to have a multi year programs. If your interested in finding out more or wanting to participate, there are details in the report or simply reach out at [email protected] for a chat.
Tree Planting Projects
Ribbons of Green, Melbourne Water creek frontages, Enhancing Farm Dams
Various tree planting projects with some properties working with Melbourne Water, Yarra Ranges Council and Bird Life Australia. There has been several property walks with the owners keenly showcasing their progress (multi year projects) and what their aims are including vegetation in and around farm dams aiming for many benefits such as water quality, farm productivity and biodiversity.
Some programs to date
Programs or event notifications are sent out periodically. Fruit Fly control, European Wasp control, Chainsaw Training, Permaculture Week, Pasture Management, Dam Restorations, Tree Planting Plans/property walks from Birdlife Australia & Melbourne Water, and other events that various organizations and councils run.
Pest/Interest Info:
To minimise duplication of effort, most info we develop is consolidated here: Northern Yarra Landcare Network - Resources
European wasp and India Myna birds info in the above link may be of immediate interest you yourselves.
If there is a topic your interested in, passionate about and want a page created, let me know at [email protected]
Community Groups:
If you are new to the area, some handy groups or info sites to register are:
Welcome:
Welcome aboard, your membership has been approved and I can confirm your payment has been received.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Alternativity if you have any special interests or skills that you are willing to share or assist the committee with, we would love to have a discussion on how they can be utilised 😊.
Yarra Ranges Landcare Information For Residents Brochure
Equipment:
As a member there is equipment available for use.
See details here: Member Benefits - Steels Creek Landcare Group
Programs:
Deer Control
One of the ongoing programs Landcare is involved with is the Yarra Ranges Council Deer reduction program.
The results of the Steels Creek deer cull November 2023, run by the shire had been really successful in starting to tackle the significant deer problem which is causing multiple issues such as environmental, biosecurity risks, road traffic risks and a key reason why there is a significant increase in illegal shooters entering the area due to the high numbers. Due to the positive result and feedback from program participants, Stage 2 started in March 2024 which was initially slow due to the winter season from wet paddocks for most participants. As of March 2025, we are currently waiting on council feedback to confirm if funding has been approved from DEECA to continue this successful program to June 2026. Overall due to the ongoing culling efforts of the council and community participation, we have seen a large reduction in numbers and will require ongoing participation into the foreseeable future to ensure their numbers remain low.
2023/2024 report is here: https://www.northernyarralandcare.com.au/report-deer-2023-cull
This deer issue is wide spread across the eastern seaboard and is a major focus of all state governments and local councils who are aiming to have a multi year programs. If your interested in finding out more or wanting to participate, there are details in the report or simply reach out at [email protected] for a chat.
Tree Planting Projects
Ribbons of Green, Melbourne Water creek frontages, Enhancing Farm Dams
Various tree planting projects with some properties working with Melbourne Water, Yarra Ranges Council and Bird Life Australia. There has been several property walks with the owners keenly showcasing their progress (multi year projects) and what their aims are including vegetation in and around farm dams aiming for many benefits such as water quality, farm productivity and biodiversity.
Some programs to date
Programs or event notifications are sent out periodically. Fruit Fly control, European Wasp control, Chainsaw Training, Permaculture Week, Pasture Management, Dam Restorations, Tree Planting Plans/property walks from Birdlife Australia & Melbourne Water, and other events that various organizations and councils run.
Pest/Interest Info:
To minimise duplication of effort, most info we develop is consolidated here: Northern Yarra Landcare Network - Resources
European wasp and India Myna birds info in the above link may be of immediate interest you yourselves.
If there is a topic your interested in, passionate about and want a page created, let me know at [email protected]
Community Groups:
If you are new to the area, some handy groups or info sites to register are:
- Steels Creek Grapevine: Send an email to [email protected] to register.
- Steels Creek Facebook: Steels Creek Community | Facebook. Posts are only let through by admin….so next to no rubbish posts and spammers/trolls are booted out 😊
- Steels Creek Tennis Club which is a great club catering for beginners to advanced players including coaching/lesson days.
- Fire Guard Group: CFA Community Fireguard Group Fact Sheet & Your Local Area Info & Advice Generally speaking, the minimum requirement for Fire Guard Groups is a 1 hour training session at least bi-annually conducted by the CFA (usually on site in Steels Creek). There are several within Steels Creek and I can chase up if a local fire guard exists for your area and who the contact if needed, let me know if I can assist at [email protected]
- Steels Creek Community Centre: Steels Creek Community Centre - Celebrating Community. Contains links to most local community groups, publications and Notice board of community events.
- The Jolly Thing bi-annual newsletter
