Build a Frog Hotel
Learn how to build a frog hotel, to provide a handy place for nocturnal tree frogs to shelter during the day. Download here: Build a Frog Hotel
Case Study 3-6: Engaging Year 8 in Caring for Country
Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc and Nari Nari Tribal Council facilitated a Caring for Country Day for year eight students at Hay War Memorial High School The issue Many Year 8 students feel disconnected and seek ways to contribute and feel like they belong in society. Year 8 Hay War Memorial High School Science Teacher Miss…
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 2-8: Fire Management & Weed Identification in the Tarcutta Hills
Building knowledge around fire management techniques and weed identification for local landholders in the Tarcutta Valley and Kyeamba Valley Landcare Groups The issue The Tarcutta Hills Reserve is a 738-hectare Reserve on the lower western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in central west New South Wales. This Grassy White Box Woodland is…
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 2-3: Love where you live stories
People who restore and nurture landscapes to save species In the world in which we live there is little time for deeper learning unless of course you’re doing some formal learning. Some of us just like to hear authentic stories about what other real people do with their lives to improve the environment. Unfortunately,…
Wild about wetland birds
Get to know the birds who live in and around our wetlands,
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
This is the definitive guide to all revegetation, regeneration and restoration projects in the South West Slopes region, south of the Murrumbidgee River. There are a range of fact sheets, detailed information on a huge range of native plant species, and vegetation profiles for each region covered by the guide. Produced by the Murray Catchment…
Case Study LP58 – Enhancing farm landscape understanding
The farming sector experiences a perpetual challenge in optimizing property health and productivity, due to the tendency for individuals to prioritize personal goals over environmental considerations. Successful farming hinges on understanding one’s land and working with its inherent qualities, rather than imposing predefined plans. The key challenge is fostering a shift in perspective, enhancing farmers’ comprehension…
Case Study LP59 – Kids and devices: Using them for good, not evil!
We all know that getting kids off their devices is an impossible challenge. So when Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare was asked to provide an outdoor activity for up to 40 high school students, we knew that we would be competing with 40 mobile phone distractions. On top of that, out activity would be on the last…