2024 Reporting back meeting
The annual reporting back meeting of the Victorian Malleefowl Recovery Group will be held on Saturday 18 May 2024 at the Boort Resources & Information Centre, 119-121 Godfrey St, Boort.
A light lunch is provided at midday and the presentations begin at 1.00 pm.
The Reporting Back weekend is the opportunity for members and friends of the VMRG to hear Dr. Joe Benshemesh present the Annual Report on Malleefowl Monitoring in Victoria for the 2023 – 2024 breeding season. Updates on existing and upcoming projects and partnerships will also be presented.
Everyone is invited to join us for dinner at the Railway Hotel in Boort at their own cost on Saturday evening from 6pm.
An excursion to a of local place of interest will be organised for Sunday 19 May for those staying on. Members will be emailed the program and registration will open after 18 April 2024.
To assist with catering, those attending the lunch and presentations and dinner on Saturday 18 May will be asked to register on Eventbrite, or by emailing Liz, or via the Malleefowl Victoria Facebook page.
Training Weekend
The VMRG combined annual Monitoring Training and AGM weekend is coming up at Wonga Hut Campground, Wyperfeld National Park.
The VMRG conducts an annual Training Weekend on the second full weekend in October, and training is mandatory for all prospective monitors before they become monitors.
Training includes field work requirements, safety in the bush and use of the technology. The program starts at noon on Saturday and ends at lunch time of Sunday. The VMRG’s AGM will be held on Sunday morning. A separate notice of the meeting agenda and nomination forms will be sent to members.
For members, the cost of training is included in the membership fee, provided it is paid on or prior to the weekend. Saturday night dinner is a highlight of the weekend and is provided at a small charge for current members. The fee covers Saturday evening meal with desserts, Sunday lunchtime and continuous hot water for refreshments. You will need to bring your own eating utensils.
New members and prospective members who attend are most welcome this year at no cost.
New attendees will be eligible for free catering and a welcome pack.
Registrations options for the weekend are available here.
VMRG Season’s Monitoring Report Meeting
The annual reporting back meeting of the Victorian Malleefowl Recovery Group will be held on Saturday 6th May at the Natimuk Lake Caravan Park Hall. A light lunch is provided and the meeting begins at 1.00 pm.
The Reporting Back weekend is the opportunity for members and friends of the VMRG to hear Dr. Joe Benshemesh present the Annual Report on Malleefowl Monitoring in Victoria for the 2022 – 2023 season. He also gives an up-date on the camera-trap program.
Everyone is invited to join us for dinner at the local hotel (own cost) on Saturday evening, and an excursion will be organised for Sunday the 7th for those interested in staying on. Details will be available at a later date.
To assist with catering, please register your interest in attending the meeting/ Lunch / Dinner at the pub by emailing Liz Leigh
VMRG Training weekend @ Wonga Hut Camp Ground - Wyperfeld National Park
The VMRG combined annual Monitoring Training and AGM weekend is coming up on 8th & 9th October 2022 at Wonga Hut Campground, Wyperfeld National Park.
The VMRG conducts an annual Training Weekend on the 2nd weekend in October; the training is mandatory for all prospective monitors.
Training includes field work requirements, safety in the bush and use of the technology. The program starts at noon on Saturday and ends at lunch time of Sunday. The VMRG's AGM will be held on Sunday morning. A separate notice of the meeting agenda and nomination forms will be sent to members.
For members, the cost of training is included in the membership fee, provided it is paid on or prior to the weekend. The cost for non-members is $35 per head.
Saturday night dinner is a highlight of the weekend and this year it is being provided by the Karen Community from Nhill. A catering charge of $20.00 per head (children under 16 free) applies. The fee covers Saturday evening meal with desserts, Sunday lunchtime and continuous hot water for refreshments. You will need to bring your own eating utensils. New members and prospective members are most welcome. Go to the new members section to become a member or to renew your membership. Membership fees can be paid at the training weekend.
Registrations for the weekend can be lodged with the Secretary or the Treasurer, as per the Registration Form. Please send registrations by Monday 3rd October to assist with catering. A detailed program of activities will be forwarded to you on receipt of a registration form.
The large camping ground at Wyperfeld has composting toilets (three sets), limited water but no power and is suitable for all types of camping, including caravans.