{"id":9128,"date":"2025-05-13T12:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T02:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/?p=9128"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:42:51","slug":"case-study-9-5-engaging-youth-lessons-in-the-bush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/case-study-9-5-engaging-youth-lessons-in-the-bush\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study: Engaging Youth – Lessons in the Bush"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The issue<\/h2>\n

Boys to the Bush empowers disengaged young males through mentoring and community engagement. However, accessing the natural environment\u2014a core\u00a0<\/span>component<\/span>\u00a0of its mission\u2014presents challenges due to diverse\u00a0<\/span>environmental\u00a0<\/span>topics, limited public access points, and inherent safety risks.\u00a0<\/span>Determining<\/span>\u00a0where to begin can often be difficult. The collaboration between Murrumbidgee Landcare\u2019s Local Landcare Coordinator in Narrandera and Boys to the Bush\u2019s Leeton branch has created opportunities for environmental education while addressing these challenges. By providing structured access to natural spaces and mitigating associated risks, this partnership has enabled meaningful learning experiences that connect participants with nature and their community.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The solution<\/h2>\n

The collaboration between Boys to the Bush and Murrumbidgee Landcare addresses challenges in accessing natural environments and learning opportunities by combining their strengths. Murrumbidgee Landcare\u00a0<\/span>suggests<\/span>\u00a0local natural spaces,\u00a0<\/span>guidance<\/span>\u00a0in environmental education, and structured programs<\/span>\u00a0partnering with\u00a0<\/span>similar organisations<\/span>. Boys to the Bush integrates these opportunities into their mentoring framework, enabling disengaged young males to\u00a0<\/span>participate<\/span>\u00a0in hands-on projects like tree planting and\u00a0<\/span>citizen science initiatives<\/span>. This partnership fosters environmental stewardship, builds personal resilience, and strengthens community connections, ensuring participants gain meaningful experiences while safely engaging with the natural environment<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The impact<\/h2>\n

Recent events involving Boys to the Bush and Murrumbidgee Landcare have had a profound impact on participants and the environment.\u00a0<\/span>A<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>guided\u00a0<\/span>koala\u00a0<\/span>tour<\/span>\u00a0through Narrandera\u2019s flora and fauna reserve\u00a0<\/span>shared knowledge<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>of<\/span>\u00a0native wildlife and ecosystems. Tree planting at Grong Grong contributed to local biodiversity restoration, connecting participants with hands-on conservation efforts. The freshwater mussel collection and documentation with YACTAC engaged participants in citizen science, raising awareness of mussels\u2019 role as natural biofilters and their importance to waterway health. These activities combined environmental education with community engagement, empowering participants while making meaningful contributions to ecological preservation and scientific understanding.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Case study: Lessons in the bush<\/a><\/p>\n

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