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…
Creating vegetation profiles of the Northern Murrumbidgee Catchment within the South West Slopes Bioregion for better revegetation and restoration projects. https://revegetation.org.au The South West Slopes Bioregion, with only 16% native vegetation remaining, is one of Australia’s most heavily cleared landscapes. In the late 1990s, the South West Slopes Revegetation Guide was created, hailed as…
There are three Fs we never want to separate as they are so well linked in a natural biodiverse environment. On Wednesday the 14th of May at CSU, we were blessed with the company of Alison Pouliot who taught us about the third kingdom. That of Fungi. We were taught at school there were only…
Broaden your understanding of Cultural Burns to reduce exotic weed, promote native ground cover and increase drought tolerance. Hay Plains Landcare is excited to offer an educational opportunity for landholders and the community to learn more about Cultural Burning at a Cultural Burn Workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday 3rd and 4th June 2025, facilitated by…
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…
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. A…
The Hay Plains Landcare Nursery & Demonstration Site hosted a lively Bush Dyeing and Bush Tucker Workshop on the 17th of April 2025, bringing the community together to explore traditional crafts and native flavours. Participants enjoyed hands-on creativity as they dyed silk scarves and calico bags using natural plant materials sourced from the local environment.…
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…