Intro Event for Small Blocks Big Dreams, Ballarat region
About
Since it's launch in 2022, the Small Blocks Big Dreams project has engaged over 160 small landholders in the Corangamite Region and empowered participants to become land stewards through tailored land management workshops.The project aims to build natural resource management knowledge, skills, community connection, and landholder confidence in adopting on ground management practices to improve and nurture the landscape and environment on their property and within their community.
For this Introductory event, travel back in time with us to Ballarat's iconic Sovereign Hill to imagine what the region looked like during the Gold Rush.
Small bush block landholders in the Corangamite Catchment are invited to meet like-minded people, and discuss the opportunity to participate the the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority's Small Blocks Big Dreams Program.
This introductory event will provide participants with an engaging and historical educational session on the legacy of the Gold Rush, followed by a sit down dinner at the Charlie Napier Hotel.
Overview:
🔥 Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony hosted by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners
🌱 Learn how our workshops and property tours can support your land stewardship journey
🏛️ Guided tour of Sovereign Hill exploring the gold rush and the ecological impacts it’s had on the region’s landscapes, water, flora & fauna + free time
🍽️ Dinner at the historic Charlie Napier Hotel
Plus, if you go on to be a part of Small Blocks Big Dreams, you’ll have access to:
✔️ four in-person workshops tailored to small bush block owners
✔️A personalised property visit
✔️ Support to develop your own property action plan
✔️ incentive payment of up to $2,000 for on-ground works
Over 160 landholders in the Corangamite CMA region have already taken part—now it’s your turn.
👉 Places are limited, bookings essential
Registration for the Small Blocks Big Dreams program will be open to interested guests during this event.
The Small Blocks Big Dreams project is funded by the Victorian Government through 'Our Catchments. Our Communities' program.
Date
Friday 19 June 2026 1:45 PM - 7:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Centre for Rare Arts and forgotten Trades, Sovereign Hill Ballarat
389 Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350
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