Nicole Maher - Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc

Case Study LP54 – Opening of the Narrandera Murrumbidgee Landcare office

Case Studies - OLDBy Nicole Maher 1 December 2023

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.…

Case Study LP53 – Platy-project: Citizen scientist

Case Studies - OLDBy Nicole Maher 29 November 2023

Did you know that there are only about 300,000 platypuses remaining in the wild? And that they mostly come out during dusk and dawn? The platypus, an elusive creature, is facing a rapid decline in numbers, placing it at risk of extinction. To address this critical situation, it is imperative to rally individuals together with…

Seed collection workshops nurture green thumbs in Young

NewsBy Nicole Maher 17 November 2023

In a bid to cultivate a deeper connection between the community and the environment, Murrumbidgee Landcare recently hosted two insightful seed collection workshops in the Bidgee north region, on November 13 2023 in Young. The workshops aimed to educate both children and adults about the significance of seed collection for our environment and ecosystems. Tom…

Case Study LP50 – Nesting boxes installed near Kindra Forest

Case Studies - OLDBy Nicole Maher 17 November 2023

The landscapes of the Coolamon area have been extensively cleared and modified over the last 200 years for urban and agricultural needs. This is the time it takes to create homes (hollows) for medium-sized animals like parrots. New South Wales counts at least 46 mammals, 81 birds, 31 reptiles and 16 frogs that rely on…

Case Study LP52 – Hay celebrates National School’s Tree Day

Case Studies - OLDBy Nicole Maher 17 November 2023

The last Friday in July each year is dedicated to National Schools Tree Day. This year, Hay Public School helped Hay Shire Council and Murrumbidgee Landcare celebrate, learning about the importance of trees in their environment. National School’s Tree Day is a great way to inspire students to learn about the local environment while playing…

Case Study LP51 – Riverina local threatened species take the stage

Case Studies - OLDBy Nicole Maher 17 November 2023

When the general community think about threatened species, the ones that come to mind are often the species overseas such as the Panda, Gorilla or Rhinoceros. Not a lot of people think about the locally native bird species that are doing it tough. But there are many locally native threatened species in the Riverina, including…

Case Study LP47 – Hotspots Fire project

Case Studies - OLDBy Nicole Maher 17 November 2023

Fire has shaped the character of Australian landscapes for millions of years. Many plant and animal species have evolved strategies for coping with fire. Southern NSW has a long and varied fire intensity history. Some landholders use fire as a management tool, while others are concerned about the impact of fire on their properties, given…

Case Study LP48 – Empowering landholders in identifying local native plants

Case Studies - OLDBy Nicole Maher 17 November 2023

Landholders in the West Wyalong area have long lacked accessible and user-friendly information on native plant identification for their area. This knowledge gap hindered effective land management and conservation efforts. The development of a native plant ID booklet provided many benefits, including: Enhancing native plant identification skills. The booklet serves as a practical tool to…

Join the buzz! Participate in Australia’s Pollinator Count

NewsBy Nicole Maher 16 November 2023

A Word from the RALF (November 2023) Ready to get up close and personal with Australia’s pollinators? The Australian Pollinator Count is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about these essential creatures and become a part of the citizen science movement. In this article, we’ll explore what the Pollinator Count is, why it’s important, and…

Reflections on “Positive Planning for Dry Times”

NewsBy Nicole Maher 15 November 2023

Sixty proactive farmers gathered at ‘Allendale’, Boorowa on 24th October 2023, to grapple with the idea of getting ahead of the impending dry season and hearing about the experiences of the Marsh family over the fifty percent of below average rainfall years since 1999, when they adopted the principles of Holistic Management. This day came…

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