The makings of a Coolamon

There are trees living in our landscape that have modifications older than we can put our minds to. The modifications were made in a time that was more intentional, when the tools of our time were but a thought on a distant shore. Through stories of their parents and guidance of their community, First Nations…

Case Study: Blitzing Away with Culture

First Nations People and scientists working together to monitor Country through citizen science   We are lucky enough that there are people in the world who care deeply about our natural environment. Whether they are scientists, people who work in natural resource management or First Nations People who have been caring for Country since time immemorial. However, the most common discussion that we…

Case study: Connecting Elders and Seniors with Nature

Blooming Connections brought older Murrumbidgee residents together through nature-based activities, building skills, friendships and confidence while promoting wellbeing, environmental awareness and long-term community connection across the region. Across the Murrumbidgee region, many older residents face social isolation, limited opportunities for connection and reduced access to community activities. Rural living increases these challenges through distance, transport…

Case study: Cultural Burn Workshop: Building Drought Tolerance

Hay Plains Landcare delivered an educational Cultural Burn Workshop: Building Drought Tolerance, facilitated by Dean Freeman and the Gugaa Collective to broaden understanding of Cultural Burns to reduce exotic weed, promote native ground cover and increase drought tolerance. Over the two days we shared learning and strengthened Cultural understanding, supporting intergenerational learning and preserving First…

Case study: Enhancing Cultural Heritage Protection

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…

Case study: Celebrating Local Talent and Produce at the Riverina Harvest Festival

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…

Case Study 9-3: 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…