Mallee Conservation

Raakajilm is a 490-hectare conservation property in the Mallee of northwest Victoria, Australia.

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Aug 21, 2025

The Swainson-peas are beautiful plants, difficult to propagate and mostly threatened in Victoria. In the Mallee we have several species, including: Small-leaf Swainson-pea (Swainsona microphylla); Silky Swainson-pea (Swainsona sericea); Dwarf Swainson Pea (Swainsona phacoides); and Hairy Darling-pea (Swainsona greyana).

Aug 21, 2025

Aug 4, 2025

Swainson-pea Field Day

Aug 4, 2025

Thursday 4 September - FULLY BOOKED

Please join us and staff from the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to survey the rare Silky Swainson-pea, Swainsona sericea.

Aug 4, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

Raakajilm wetland

Jul 10, 2025

We are excited to announce … there’s a wetland on Raakajilm!

This beautiful one hectare area will be seasonally wet, with a smaller permanent pool forming a drought refuge for wildlife. A wetland like this offers many opportunities to establish insurance populations of rare plants and a completely different bird-watching experience.

Jul 10, 2025

Jul 9, 2025

Gazania - the multicolour menace

Jul 9, 2025

It’s that time of year when Gazanias start flowering and we notice them creeping their way into bushland areas. These plants may be colourful but they are a real menace. It frustrates me that they are not listed as a weed in Victoria so they can still be sold in nurseries. Luckily, I’m not the only one concerned.

Jul 9, 2025

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Our seasonal nature diary - blog posts from July in previous years…

What is happening in July ...

Jul 31, 2022

Looking back on July

Jul 31, 2022

A sun-baking mantid, hot pink and purple plants, frosty mornings and rainbows, an Australian Shelduck on our wetland and getting rid of Cruel Vine. Plus, a visit from the Food Next Door farmers!

Jul 31, 2022