Murrumbidgee Landcare teamed up with a group of local not-for-profits to bring the Riverina Harvest Festival to life, a two-day celebration showcasing the region’s rich agricultural and artistic diversity Despite being the food bowl of NSW, Riverina producers often struggle with local visibility and connecting with the community around our rich, high-quality local produce.…
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the 16th of April 2025 with our Young Enviro Champs, packed with inspiration, learning, and hands-on environmental activities! The day kicked off with inspiring talks from two amazing young environmental advocates, Chloe and Lachlan, both just 16 years old. Their dedication and achievements in caring for the environment…
Discover the Riverina’s Landcare Legacy: A Fun and Meaningful Roadside Adventure If you’re roaming the country roads of the Riverina, keep an eye out for Landcare signs—a fantastic game of spotto for the kids and a chance to discover the incredible work happening to protect our local environment. What Are Landcare Signs? These signs mark…
Our Creative Landcarers had a fantastic morning on the 10th of April, exploring hydro-dipping and poured paint techniques at Landcare Alive. A colourful array of serving boards, pots, vases and dishes were transformed into unique masterpieces with vibrant patterns. Everyone also savoured some traditional Bush Tucker damper served with bush jams and refreshing lemon myrtle…
A seed propagation activity was held last Thursday as part of the Blooming Connections program, which aims to connect Seniors and Elders with environmental activities. Participants from Narrandera, Leeton, and Albury attended, and the session was led by Fleur Stelling, who shared her expertise in propagation. This program is a year-long initiative funded by the…
Hay Plains Landcare’s Landcare Alive brings the community together every Thursday at their Landcare nursery. The aim is to grow and supply native plants for the community to plant in the local landscape. The Nursery was established in 2023 with support from the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust. Since October 2023, it has opened…
Knowing when to step in and when to step back as a coordinator in navigating the natural cycle of Landcare Groups Landcare groups, like any community-driven initiative, experience phases of growth, consolidation, and reflection. As a result we can see Landcare groups become quite disheartened when they reach low points in the adaptive cycle.…
A Word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (April 2025) We are excited to celebrate the success of our recent AgriWomen Connect workshops, held across the Riverina region from March 4th to 7th during NSW Women’s Week. This series united women from diverse agricultural backgrounds to learn, connect, and grow through four unique workshops in Batlow,…
Did you know that dung beetles can bury manure up to 2m down into the soil, reducing fertiliser needs and increasing water infiltration? Young District Landcare (YDL) and Harden Murrumburrah Landcare groups recently gathered to explore how dung beetles contribute to soil health and nutrient cycling on farm. Combined with the YDL bimonthly grazing group…
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…