A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (June 2026) It was wonderful to support an exciting learning experience for Hay Public School Year 1 students, who recently took part in an excursion to a local cotton farm and the AFF Cotton Gin as part of the Climate Smart Agriculture project. The students had the opportunity…
One of the best things about working for Landcare is that so many of us are genuinely passionate about our work – we love what we do, and are often willing to go above and beyond what’s required of us in order to meet the needs of our community. But this additional “volunteer” work can…
Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc is supporting community seed banks to collect, store, and share locally sourced seed for revegetation projects. This approach helps landholders and community groups restore native vegetation using seed adapted to local conditions, improving survival rates and strengthening long-term landscape resilience. Many revegetation projects rely on seed sourced from outside the region, which…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (May 2026) In July 2023, a quiet but exciting discovery at Toms Lake near Booligal changed what we thought we knew about biodiversity in the lower Lachlan – and reminded us how much there still is to learn when we slow down and really look after Country. During…
Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc. (MLi) has launched a series of community workshops throughout May 2026, backed by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT). These free community events focus on practical conservation skills, local ecology, and sustainable land management tailored to the Murrumbidgee catchment. The series span multiple towns, offering diverse hands-on experiences from wildlife spotting to cultural practices. These workshops…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (April 2026) AgriWomen Connect: Food, Fibre and Farming brought women together at Whitton Malt House on 5 – 6 March 2026 for two days of practical learning, inspiration and connection across the agricultural value chain. From paddock-to-product insights and regional storytelling to hands-on business skills, the conference celebrated…
There has been a lot of talk about native grass over the years. We are becoming more familiar with Kangaroo grass and Wallaby grass as native grasses that can provide great groundcover and feed for stock. We hear less about some of our native herbs. Corrugated Sida (Sida corrugata Lindl.) is a prostrate sprawling herb that often goes unnoticed and can be…
Linking former Landcare members with the new generation of Landcarer’s to learn from the past and make connections and plans for the future. Milbrulong and District Landcare Group (MDLG) was active between 1997-2010, from interest generated during Property Planning Workshops under the Farming for the Future Program. The group was responsible for approximately a…
A coordinated, region-wide approach to strengthening landholder knowledge, leadership, and networks to enable long-term, community-led environmental outcomes across the Murrumbidgee. Landholders and community groups across the Murrumbidgee region face increasing pressure from climate variability, biodiversity decline, and changing land management expectations. While interest in sustainable practices is strong, many individuals lack the confidence, technical…
How Coleambally Landcare was resurrected after 9 years. Coleambally Landcare Group had been an active local force for environmental stewardship until a problematic grant acquittal in 2017 undermined confidence and momentum. The experience left members disheartened and uncertain about governance and compliance processes, with no clear succession plan or formal closure procedure, the group gradually…