In recent years, Murrumbidgee Landcare have commenced a program of school holiday workshops, providing fun activities to connect local school-aged children with Landcare and nature. While the workshops were a great success, they really did not provide the right environment for my autistic son. Being in a noisy and busy environment, with large numbers of…
Steve and Cheryl Mathews have a property with a good creek line through it, but unfortunately the creek often overflowed and caused erosion and flooding. The Matthews’ received a grant from the then Catchment Management Authority (now Local Land Services) for 12km of fencing along the creek line in 2009. Where possible the area was…
Junior Landcare is all about encouraging kids of all ages to get outdoors and enjoy time in nature. The Learning Centre has sections covering: Biodiversity Food production First Nations perspectives, and Waste management. Each section has a whole series of activities, with how-to guides, supporting videos and heaps more. Some of our favourites include: Sow…
This program aims to guide young Australians towards impactful contributions to both their communities and the planet at large. Along with their formal programs, the website features a fantastic Resources section, including topics such as: Change management Natural resource management The Sustainable Development Goals How to have courageous conversations How to share new ideas with…
This is an international organisation, based in England and with members all across the world. They have some stellar flagship programmes, including: Eco Schools Learning about Ecosystems and Forests, which has the lovely acronym of LEAF, and Young Reporters for the Environment, a network and platform for young people to investigate, research and share solutions…
This is a Canadian website, aimed at engaging kids, teachers and whole school communities to work together towards a more sustainable future. There are loads of resources on here, but our favourites are the Action Toolkits; these cover some fun activities, like building a worm farm, making a reusable bag from recycled clothing or material,…
This website is a treasure trove of information and ideas for all Young Enviro Champions! There is a huge collection of short (5 min) videos, covering the essentials on topics ranging from biodiversity to op shops, peaceful protests to worm farms. Profiles of young eco warriors tell the inspiring stories of people who are making…
This great resource shows you all sorts of useful things, including how to create habitat for native creatures in your backyard. You can learn how to: Build a frog hotel Make a lizard lounge Make a dragonfly garden Make an insect hotel Attract birds to your backyard Create a frog friendly backyard Create an inviting…
A Word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (March 2025) We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new project, the AgriWomen Connect Program, designed to support and celebrate the contributions of women in agriculture across the Riverina region. This initiative aims to provide women with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to thrive in the…
A Word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (February 2025) As the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator at Riverina Local Land Services, I’m incredibly excited to be part of the Murrumbidgee River Habitat Restoration Project. This initiative, led by Hay Landcare in partnership with OzFish Unlimited, Hay Shire Council, and ourselves, is a shining example of how collaborative…