A Word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (May 2025) The quandong tree, scientifically known as Santalum acuminatum, is a remarkable native Australian species with deep cultural, ecological, and culinary significance. For over 40,000 years, it has played a vital role in the lives of Indigenous Australians. Known as guwandhang in the Wiradjuri language and other…
Due to the impacts of colonisation, traditional knowledge about identifying and protecting Aboriginal Cultural Sites has not always been passed down through generations. As a result, many community members and local stakeholders lacked the practical skills and legal understanding needed to accurately identify, record, and protect these sites. Unfamiliarity with relevant legislation and limited experience…
Boys to the Bush empowers disengaged young males through mentoring and community engagement. However, accessing the natural environment—a core component of its mission—presents challenges due to diverse environmental topics, limited public access points, and inherent safety risks. Determining where to begin can often be difficult. The collaboration between Murrumbidgee Landcare’s Local Landcare Coordinator in Narrandera and Boys to the Bush’s Leeton…
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…
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,…