Limestone Coast Landscape Board

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

🌱 Digging Deeper – Soils, Pastures and Productivity 🪏

Join us for a hands-on workshop in Tintinara exploring the secrets hidden below the surface of our sandy soils. As they say, when you're in a hole, stop digging... but for this workshop, we reckon it's worth making an exception.

Led by Sunlight Soil Strategists you will explore how sandy soils behave at depth and the management strategies that can help improve productivity and resilience. You’ll also hear and see the latest results from local Veldt grass nutrition demonstration trials, inspect soil pits extending more than a metre deep, and gain insights into nutrient and fertiliser management for productive pastures.

Make sure you register… We think you’ll dig the experience!

Event details:
📅 Date: 21 October 2026
🕙 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Location: Tolmer Rocks Rd, Tintinara & 631 Woods Well Rd, Tintinara*
☕ Morning tea and lunch provided

Registration link:
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/digging-deeper-soils-pastures-and-productivity

This workshop is part of the Improving landscape health of sandy soils prone to erosion and declining fertility project, funded by the Landscapes Priority Fund and the SA Drought Hub. This project is delivered by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board in partnership with Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, Coorong and Tatiara Local Action Plan, and the SA Drought Hub.

14/10/2026

📣Volunteers needed 🙋

Are you a malleefowl fan?

If the answer is yes (and we're guessing it probably is!), then we've got some exciting news.

Led by the National Malleefowl Recovery Group on behalf of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, the annual malleefowl mound monitoring survey returns from 2 - 8 November, and we're looking for volunteers to help survey malleefowl mounds across the Upper Limestone Coast.

Interested? Key information below:

📅 Dates: 2 – 8 November 2026

📍 Location: Upper Limestone Coast region.

✅ Commitment: One day, multiple days, or the full week.

⛺ Accommodation: Free camping at Cantara Homestead in Coorong National Park.

🎓Support: Training and guidance provided.

Registration is via the National Volunteer Recovery Group volunteer form available via the link below. 👇

https://www.nationalmalleefowl.com.au/get-involved

Alternatively, for more information please contact:
Dr Robbie Andrew
Team Leader Habitat Conservation
📧 [email protected]
📱 0428 645 664

07/10/2026

Walk the Wetland is only days away!

Take a look at the event schedule and maps to see what's on offer.

If you haven't already make sure to register.
🔗https://events.humanitix.com/walk-the-wetland

We can't wait to see you there!
📆 Friday 9 October 2026
⏰10 am – 2 pm
📍Lions Park, Port MacDonnell

Port MacDonnell Landcare Group
Southern Limestone Coast Council

07/10/2026

Variegated thistle? More like a variegated hassle!

This prickly pest reduces pasture productivity, makes grazing difficult for livestock and can spread rapidly across your property. Don't wait for seed to spread. Now is the time to act and avoid future hassles while plants are flowering and easier to identify. 🌱

👉 Unsure where to start?
Our local Landscape Officers can help you identify variegated thistle and discuss the best control options for your property: https://lc.landscape.sa.gov.au/advice-services/talk-to-us-today

06/10/2026

Visit our website to explore grant opportunities for local landholders interested in protecting habitat for the South-eastern red-tailed black cockatoos into the future.
https://lc.landscape.sa.gov.au/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities

This project is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by Limestone Coast Landscape Board, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel and Zoos SA.

01/10/2026

Do you have pets or backyard chickens at home and want to learn more about how H5 bird flu may affect them? 🦜🐓🦆

The South Australian Government is holding a free online community webinar to learn practical steps you can take to help protect your pets and flock from H5 bird flu.

Hear from South Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Skye Fruean, along with representatives from the Department for Environment and Water, RSPCA and SA Health, as they discuss:
• The current H5 bird flu situation and preparedness measures in place.
• How H5 bird flu spreads and the signs to look out for.
• Simple biosecurity measures you can put in place at home.

Register to attend:
📅 Wednesday 14 October
🕡 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3VTsm4t For the latest updates, visit birdflu.sa.gov.au

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them.

🚫 Avoid contact
📝 Record what you see
📞 Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

30/09/2026

Salvation jane? More like salvation pain! 😵
Sure, the flowers look pretty, but left unchecked, this invasive w**d can:

🐑 Be toxic to livestock, particularly horses.
🌱 Reduce pasture productivity and compete with native vegetation.
💰 Become costly to control.
🌾 Spread rapidly if allowed to set seed.

With spring in full swing and plants flowering across the region, now is the time to identify infestations and 'spring' into action before seed is set and the pain really sets in!

👉 Unsure where to start? Our local Landscape Officers can help you identify salvation jane and discuss the best control options for your property: https://lc.landscape.sa.gov.au/advice-services/talk-to-us-today

30/09/2026

🌱 Field Day Invitation: Soil Enhancement for Grazing

Join us at Padthaway to learn about practical approaches to improving soil health and livestock production through compost, biochar, multispecies plantings and controlled grazing.

📅 Date: 14 October 2026
🕙 Time: 8:00 am
📍 Location: 414 Giles Road, Padthaway
🌭 BBQ Breakfast provided

Hosted by local producer Phil Giles, this demonstration site showcases the impacts of varying compost and biochar application rates across both sandy and heavier soil types.

Participants will hear about recent soil analysis and see firsthand how soil amendments can improve soil quality, water retention and productivity.

This is a great opportunity to discuss practical soil management options and view project outcomes in the paddock.

Registration link: https://events.humanitix.com/soil-enhancement-for-grazing-field-day

This Soil Enhancement for Grazing project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered for the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel by Mulbarton Compost PC & JL Giles Pty Ltd.

28/09/2026

Join us at Walk the Wetland!

Free all day activities
• new walking track opening
• storytelling sessions
• revegetation planting activities
• wetland treasure hunt
• kids nature crafts
• macroinvertebrate sampling
• guided walks
• interactive wetland education presentations.

Enjoy the sausage sizzle, purchase sweets and drinks from Tide Espresso Bar van, or pack a picnic.

Don’t forget your gumboots!

Register now events.humanitix.com/walk-the-wetland

Southern Limestone Coast Council
Port MacDonnell Landcare Group