{"id":9081,"date":"2025-04-16T15:36:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T05:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/?p=9081"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:36:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T05:36:26","slug":"discover-the-riverinas-landcare-legacy-a-fun-and-meaningful-roadside-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/discover-the-riverinas-landcare-legacy-a-fun-and-meaningful-roadside-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Riverina\u2019s Landcare Legacy: A Fun and Meaningful Roadside Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-3\">Discover the Riverina\u2019s Landcare Legacy: A Fun and Meaningful Roadside Adventure<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">If you\u2019re roaming the country roads of the Riverina, keep an eye out for Landcare signs\u2014a fantastic game of spotto for the kids and a chance to discover the incredible work happening to protect our local environment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">What Are Landcare Signs?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">These signs mark special spots where caring communities have planted native trees, shrubs, and grasses to create vital biodiversity corridors. These corridors connect fragmented habitats, helping native wildlife thrive across the landscape.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Why Are Biodiversity Corridors Important?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Many hills and roadside areas in the Riverina have been left bare or overgrazed, but thanks to Landcare efforts, these areas are being transformed. Tree-lined hills, roadside vegetation, and creekside plantings like those along Burkes Creek all contribute to a healthier rural landscape. These connected plantings provide essential habitat for woodland birds and other native fauna, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">What You\u2019ll See Along the Way<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">As you travel, you\u2019ll notice private landowners and community groups working together to link landscapes with native plantings. Species such as River Red Gum, Red Box, Silver Wattle, and native grasses are commonly planted to restore natural habitats and improve soil health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">One standout example is the Landcare sign at Mangoplah, set against a beautiful, tree-lined hill\u2014a testament to the dedication of local volunteers and landholders.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">How You Can Get Involved<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Love healthy landscapes? Join the Eastern Riverina Landcare Group and become part of a passionate community making a real difference. Whether you want to help with planting, maintenance, or community education, there\u2019s a role for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[525] first:mt-3\">Learn More and Explore<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Many Landcare sites feature interpretative signs that explain the environmental significance of the plantings, making them perfect educational stops for families and nature lovers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Next time you\u2019re exploring the Riverina\u2019s country roads, keep your eyes peeled for Landcare signs.<\/strong>\u00a0They\u2019re more than just markers\u2014they\u2019re symbols of community pride, environmental stewardship, and hope for a thriving natural future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Join us and help protect the Riverina\u2019s unique landscapes for generations to come!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Riverina\u2019s Landcare Legacy: A Fun and Meaningful Roadside Adventure If you\u2019re roaming the country roads of the Riverina, keep an eye out for Landcare signs\u2014a fantastic game of spotto for the kids and a chance to discover the incredible work happening to protect our local environment. What Are Landcare Signs? These signs mark&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":9082,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","iawp_total_views":10,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","pmpro-has-access","category-81","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9081"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9084,"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9081\/revisions\/9084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}