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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
After the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019-20, the community of Batlow were left with a massive rebuild and the repercussions of being hit hard by this catastrophic event. Reedy Creek Park is an entry to town and the site of ongoing community plans. Landcare Bushfire Project Officers were able to jump in on the conversations…
Following the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019-20, Landcare took on the task of trying to protect one of the only known populations of Grevillea wilkinsonnii from wildfire, whilst still providing the right kind of fire for this isolated population to thrive. Factors to consider include the lifecycle of the species, the fire history and how tolerant…
Murrumbidgee Landcare predominantly operates from decentralized home offices or leased desk spaces within other organizational premises. This distributed operational model poses a challenge in establishing a distinct and readily accessible public-facing presence for the organization. The solution involved securing a prominent shop front in Narrandera, strategically positioned at the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.…