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…
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…
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“Cherry Sweeper” This piece is inspired by a beautiful 30-year-old Cherry Blossom in my Parent’s front yard. My family and I have a strong emotional connection to this tree, as it has always been the backdrop to our family photos over the years, as our family has grown. Year after year, the tree matured and…
“Rainbow Serpent” Morning walks can bring about some wonderful magic. What is a scary image – (The perfect imprint of a large snack), can also be so beautiful. This is the basis of my mixed media piece. The beautiful perfect curves of nature against the straight man-made lines. Slithery snake along the edge of…
“After Hay Making” This mixed media work is inspired by an empty paddock after haymaking – filled with the remnant textures and colours of the old and the new, found in late spring in Gundagai. Created By: Freda Marian Nicholls
“My Happy Place” I love the landscapes of Van Gogh, the textures and swirls. I want to pay homage to this style and work in a lot of textures to celebrate all the different textures in the Australian Landscapes. Also, My favourite place in the garden is at the base of a tree trunk. They…