Congratulations to the 481 recipients of the Victorian Landcare Grants! 🌱👏 Volunteer groups and networks are sharing in $3.98m for projects & work to protect Victoria’s natural environments. List of recipients here:

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱-𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲 (𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮) . Did you know?.The Broad-shelled turtle has the longest neck of any turtle in the world. See full post on our facebook page. #mallee #turtles

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗱 (𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗶) 🐟 . Did you know?.The largest Murray Cod ever recorded was 1.8m long and weighed 113kg. #mallee #eagles

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲-𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 (𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗮𝘅) 🦅 . Did you know?.The largest wingspan ever verified for an eagle of this species was a female eagle in Tasmania in 1931, which had a recorded wingspan of 284 cm (9 ft 4 in). #mallee #eagles

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺 (𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮) . Did you know?.The Common brushtail possum has four colour variations, silver-grey, brown, black, and gold. See our facebook page for full post. #mallee #possums

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗥𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶 (𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿) 🐀 . Did you know?.Rakali are highly territorial, marking their home ranges with a strong scent resembling that of cat urine. #mallee #rakali

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗯 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗡𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘀) 🕷️ . Did you know?.Their strong web can sometimes trap small birds and bats, from which they wrap them and feed on them. #mallee #goldenorbweavingspider #spiders

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗵 (𝗘𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮) . Did you know?.The term galah is derived from gilaa, a word from the Yuwaalaraay and neighbouring Aboriginal languages spoken in north-western New South Wales. #mallee #birds #galah

CLOSED FOR KING’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Please note the Mallee CMA office will be closed Monday 12th June for King’s Birthday Public Holiday. #mallee #Kingsbirthday2023

💧🐟 For 26 years, Vic’s CMAs have worked with Traditional Owners, partners & community to protect & enhance landscapes & support communities. 🐟 #CMAsGetItDone.#25YearsAndMoreToBeDone.@ShingvWorld .@DEECA_Vic .@AusLandcare .@dcceew .#Landcare

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗘𝗺𝘂 (𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗲) . Did you know?.When walking, the emu takes strides of about 100 cm (3.3 ft), but at full gallop, a stride can be as long as 275 cm (9 ft). Full post on our facebook page. #mallee #birds #emu

𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹 (𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀) . Did you know?.Feed in a sweeping motion from side to side through the water. Also walks forward and probes forwards with the beak. #mallee #birds #spoonbill

See you at the 2023 Mildura Field Days! . For more information about the 2023 Mildura Field Days visit the website . #mallee #Mildurafielddays #environment

Happy Mother’s Day 🌺 . To all the mums out there, we hope you have a wonderful day and get spoilt. #mallee #MothersDay2023

PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK. This year, Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is all about getting back to basics. It’s the perfect opportunity to revisit the foundations of strong privacy for organisations and individuals alike.

Applications for 2023 Victorian Landcare Grants close Tuesday 16 May. Apply today! . Environmental volunteer groups and networks can apply for grants up to $20k for projects that help protect and restore the natural environment. Go to 🌱

Fauna Friday – Echidna (Tachyglossidae). Did you know?.- Along with the platypus, the echidna is the only other living egg-laying mammal species. Visit the Echidna CSI website for more info . #Puggles #Echidna #Mallee

CLOSED FOR ANZAC DAY. Please note the Mallee CMA office will be closed on Tuesday 25 April for the ANZAC DAY public holiday. #mallee #anzacday2023

Turtle Monitoring event Friday 21 April – Kings Billabong 🐢 . See full post on our facebook page. Register for the event by clicking below. #mallee #turtles #environment

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 . Happy Easter from all the Mallee CMA team. Our office will re-open Tuesday 11 April at 9.00am. ☎️ 5001 8600.✉️ reception@malleecma.com.au.