As the spring days began warming up, the Hay community came together for Hay Plains Landcare’s Spring Carp-a-thon. This year’s event was a resounding success, with participants young and old sharing in the excitement of fishing, friendly competition and environmental care. Over the course of the Carp-a-thon, a remarkable 114 carp were removed from our local waterways. These…
The NSW Landcare Enabling Program (LEP) is a project aimed at supporting the local and regional grassroots Landcare organisations, to enhance natural resource management and sustainable agriculture. This program continues the legacy of the Local Landcare Coordinator Initiative and previous Landcare support programs, where Local Landcare Coordinators were first introduced. With an increase in the…
It’s that time of year again when the nesters are getting a bit protective over their eggs and young chicks (Don’t blame them, really). So, make sure you keep your sunglasses on when you’re heading anywhere near their nesting site. Who are the major offenders in this region? Of course, the magpie comes to everyone’s…
Community partnerships program (Transgrid) Close 3 May Grants of up to $5,000 are available for not-for-profit organisations that are local to Transgrid’s planning, operations and major project areas. Projects should focus on providing education opportunities, environmental sustainability, safety and wellbeing, along with initiatives that energise communities. Community grants (Birdlife Australia) Close 4 May Grants…
Succession planning for rural women (Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups) 30 April, 10.30 am to 12.00 pm Succession planning for rural and farming families is a complex process, with deep emotional ties and complicated legal and financial issues involved. This online webinar will be led by succession planning expert Dianna Jacobsen, who will help attendees learn…
Livestock production tours (Riverina Local Land Services) 4 to 5 May, 7.30 am to 5.30 pm OR 11 to 12 May, 7.30 am to 5.30 pm Depart/return to Hay. Tickets $150 pp These tours (both identical) give you the chance to gain first-hand insight into key stages of the beef and lamb supply chain, including:…
Hello from Jessie, the Bidgee Floodplains Local Landcare Coordinator! Spring is here at last, and it comes with a calendar full of events and a million reasons to go out bushwalking. Here’s my bush walk suggestions for September: Bundidgerry Hill in Narrandera There are so many walking tracks through Bundidgerry, head to…
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.…
Junior Landcare is all about encouraging kids of all ages to get outdoors and enjoy time in nature. The Learning Centre has sections covering: Biodiversity Food production First Nations perspectives, and Waste management. Each section has a whole series of activities, with how-to guides, supporting videos and heaps more. Some of our favourites include: Sow…
This program aims to guide young Australians towards impactful contributions to both their communities and the planet at large. Along with their formal programs, the website features a fantastic Resources section, including topics such as: Change management Natural resource management The Sustainable Development Goals How to have courageous conversations How to share new ideas with…