{"id":10599,"date":"2026-04-22T14:50:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T04:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/?p=10599"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T04:50:38","slug":"free-workshops-exploring-biodiversity-throughout-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/free-workshops-exploring-biodiversity-throughout-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Free workshops exploring biodiversity throughout May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc. (MLi)\u00a0has launched\u00a0a series of community workshops throughout May 2026, backed by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> These\u00a0free community\u00a0events focus on practical conservation skills, local ecology, and sustainable land management tailored to the Murrumbidgee catchment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The series span multiple towns, offering diverse hands-on experiences from wildlife spotting to cultural practices.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These workshops build community capacity in biodiversity protection. Topics cover everything from spotting native fauna at night to restoring seed orchards and applying cultural knowledge in land care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participants\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gain actionable skills for private land conservation, with an emphasis on regional priorities like habitat connectivity and sustainable farming. All events are free, but spaces are\u00a0limited\u00a0and registration is necessary. No prior experience is needed, making them ideal for landholders, volunteers, and nature enthusiasts alike.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MLi&#8217;s\u00a0initiative reflects growing momentum in NSW for private land conservation, supported by BCT programs that reward stewardship. By hosting in rural hubs like\u00a0Matong,\u00a0Tumut, Wagga Wagga, Harden,\u00a0Temora, and Hay, the workshops ensure accessible education across the Murrumbidgee region, fostering long-term environmental resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The complete lineup of events can be found here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2026MLiBCT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/2026MLiBCT<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc. (MLi)\u00a0has launched\u00a0a series of community workshops throughout May 2026, backed by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT). 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