The NSW Landcare Enabling Program (LEP) is a project aimed at supporting the local and regional grassroots Landcare organisations, to enhance natural resource management and sustainable agriculture. This program continues the legacy of the Local Landcare Coordinator Initiative and previous Landcare support programs, where Local Landcare Coordinators were first introduced. With an increase in the…
The Riverina is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for the first ever Riverina Harvest Festival—and it’s almost here! Get in quick to secure your tickets for the Conference & Dinner on 1st March and invite your whole family to the FREE Festival & Market Day on 2nd March at Riverside. This is an event…
Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc and Nari Nari Tribal Council facilitated a Caring for Country Day for year eight students at Hay War Memorial High School The issue Many Year 8 students feel disconnected and seek ways to contribute and feel like they belong in society. Year 8 Hay War Memorial High School Science Teacher Miss…
A field day at ‘Allandale’ in Narrandera, exploring the connection between Cultural heritage and biodiversity conservation. The issue Cultural connections in Australian conservation face several challenges, including the difficulty of mainstream society recognising intangible Cultural resources and integrating traditional ecological knowledge into mainstream frameworks. Systemic barriers, such as historical disconnection from policy and…
Building knowledge around fire management techniques and weed identification for local landholders in the Tarcutta Valley and Kyeamba Valley Landcare Groups The issue The Tarcutta Hills Reserve is a 738-hectare Reserve on the lower western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in central west New South Wales. This Grassy White Box Woodland is…
Cultivating a strong sense of environmental responsibility, experiencing a connection to nature and instilling values of stewardship early in children’s lives is as important for people’s wellbeing as it is for healthy ecosystems. Hay Plains Landcare is committed to teaching the next generation and through a successful Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant Application, have been able…
People who restore and nurture landscapes to save species In the world in which we live there is little time for deeper learning unless of course you’re doing some formal learning. Some of us just like to hear authentic stories about what other real people do with their lives to improve the environment. Unfortunately,…
A Communities Journey to Hidden Roadside Gems Roadside vegetation is invaluable for preserving landscape connectivity, local endemic species and serving as wildlife refuges. However, these seemingly ordinary stretches of land are often overlooked, neglected and unexplored. Further undervalued elements to roadside vegetation are our observations and memory as we travel by. Subconsciously, people begin…
Engaging Temora Youth Group for tomorrows Landcare A continuous question at each Landcare gathering is, “How do we engage more young people to join Landcare?” Youth are vital to Landcare, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and enthusiasm. They provide balance to the group dynamic and ensure long-term succession. However, with commitments such as education and…
The Murrumbidgee Landcare Team is excited to announce our participation again in the Henty Machinery Field Days, taking place from the 17th to the 19th of September 2024. You can find us in the Landcare Shed at Block C, Site 43. This year, our main focus will be the launch of the updated Native…