Trees were added to an already wonderful family atmosphere where a great community of people gathered to watch Osborne and the Rand-Walbundrie-Walla Giants play football. Nestled in the front of the club house at Osborne, Landcare was part of the local National Tree Day Give away. The initiative was all about biodiversity and getting native…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (August 2025) As part of Riverina Local Land Services 2025/26 pest levy-funded programs, landholders are being offered a suite of incentives for support in tackling ground pest issues across our region. These programs are a great opportunity to take proactive steps in managing feral pigs, foxes, wild dogs,…
Many young people are passionate about the environment, and want to take action in their lives to better care for nature and live a more sustainable lifestyle. But it can be hard for children to know what to do or where to start. Often the problems seem too big for a young person to be…
National Tree Day is Australia’s largest annual tree planting and nature care event, held every year on the last Sunday in July. Established by Planet Ark in 1996, it has since inspired millions of Australians – individuals, schools, volunteers and businesses – to plant over 28 million native trees and shrubs across the country. This…
Ecologist Martin Driver teaches the Western Riverina the enchanting world of native species regeneration through a series of three Seed Workshops near Tabbita. Native species restoration in the Western Riverina remains a growing practice for landholder and community conservation efforts. Many have identified that drought, floods, fire, overgrazing and uneducated land management choices have diminished…
Young District Landcare was able to generate funding for their Grazing Group through the payments for collecting and sending colonies of dung beetles to Western Australia in a collaboration which saw thousands of live beetles shipped to the other side of the country after being collected on local farms. Murrumbidgee Landcare was approached to participate…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (July 2025) Each year, Australians come together to celebrate National Tree Day, the country’s largest community driven environmental initiative. Held on the last Sunday of July, with Schools Tree Day on the preceding Friday, this event is a reminder of the role trees play in sustaining life, supporting…
The Community Spotlighting Night engaged locals in learning about nocturnal wildlife and conservation through the Biodiversity Conservation Trust. This event included a guided spotlight walk, expert talks, and a BBQ, offering both education and enjoyment for attendees. Native wildlife populations across the Riverina, especially the Squirrel Glider, are on a steep decline. The continued loss…
Replanting at Yiray garden Children from Tumut Community Preschool’s Gindhay Room visited our local Landcare Nursery for an excursion. The trip aimed to support their project of replanting and expanding the Yiray Garden at their school by sourcing indigenous plants. The children, accompanied by five educators, enjoyed a guided tour, learned about irrigation systems and…
Observing and documenting nature Parental fears about safety and injury, restricted access to natural environments, and the lure of electronic devices contribute to children spending less time outdoors. These reasons and more are contributors to a disconnect between children and nature. Case study 2-7: Discover the Art of Nature: Where Creativity Meets Conservation in the…