Case Study 4-9: Great Southern BioBlitz

Communities engaging in citizen science face several challenges, including citizen science initiatives not being readily available or promoted, funding constraints, and the ability to continue contributing after one – off events are finalised. Limited access to technology and resources can hinder effective communication and engagement, making it challenging to sustain long-term participation and collaboration. Murrumbidgee…

Case Study 4-4: Tools and technology

Effective communication is vital to ensuring our community understands the work we do as Landcare and have the opportunity to engage in our projects and events. Often seen as ‘behind the scenes’ work, effective communication is central to every Landcare project mission to engage the community. But how do you produce communication products which provide…

Case Study 3-9: Cultural Connections in Conservation

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…

Case Study 2-6: “Dirt Eats Too” Waste Management and Soil Conservation Program

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…

Case Study 2-4: Discovering Wildflowers and Orchids

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…