Case Study: Getting the word out about Landcare

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A lack of communication channels, combined with low-capacity communication skills amongst individuals, has left Landcare groups struggling to connect with their community, share successes and recruit new members. Important updates, opportunities and event announcements are often overlooked, curbing participation and local awareness within communities, adding to the volunteer burnout. Without someone skilled in media, social posts, or public speaking, many groups miss out on effective storytelling and broader engagement,…

Case study: Cultural Burn Workshop: Building Drought Tolerance

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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 4-6: Fungi & Soil Health: An Underground Conversation

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Murrumbidgee Landcare addresses mycology knowledge gap and fosters soil health and ecosystem resilience across the region. Relative to plants and animals, the diversity and significance of fungi is little known. Fungi are frequently referred to as the “Forgotten Kingdom”, yet they are vital in creating and stabilising soils, nourishing and interconnecting plants, recycling nutrients, retaining…

Case study 4-6: Western Riverina Seed Workshop Series: Planting the Seeds of Conservation

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Ecologist Martin Driver teaches the Western Riverina the enchanting world of native species regeneration through a series of three Seed Workshops near Tabbita. Native species restoration in the Western Riverina remains a growing practice for landholder and community conservation efforts. Many have identified that drought, floods, fire, overgrazing and uneducated land management choices have diminished…

Case Study 2-5: Community Spotlighting Night

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The Community Spotlighting Night engaged locals in learning about nocturnal wildlife and conservation through the Biodiversity Conservation Trust. This event included a guided spotlight walk, expert talks, and a BBQ, offering both education and enjoyment for attendees. Native wildlife populations across the Riverina, especially the Squirrel Glider, are on a steep decline. The continued loss…

Case study 3-7: Exploring seed germination with Tumut Community Preschool

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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…