The Yass Area Network of Landcare Groups (YAN) is pleased to announce that Sue McIntyre has been awarded the 2025 John Betts Landcare Award! Sue’s dedication to Landcare, the Climate Ready Revegetation project, and the restoration of her own property has made a lasting impact on our local environment. Through her generosity in sharing ecological...

The Southern Tablelands Tree Start Growers Network is a grassroots initiative uniting volunteers to grow native seedlings from home, supporting vital revegetation efforts across the region. With over 50 growers on board, the project aims to propagate 10,000 canopy species by May 2025, strengthening biodiversity and restoring habitats. Volunteers have already planted thousands of seedlings,...

On this International Women’s Day, South East Landcare proudly celebrates the remarkable women who drive our Landcare community — both the passionate volunteers and the dedicated employees who work tirelessly to protect and restore our natural environment. Women have long been at the heart of Landcare, combining their knowledge, leadership, and dedication to create healthier...

Boorowa Community Landcare Honours Paul Cavanagh – A champion of sustainable agriculture, Paul Cavanagh has played a key role in keeping Boorowa Landcare active and relevant, earning him this year’s Landcare Award.

When neighbours join forces, extraordinary things can happen—especially in the realm of land management. This was the resounding message from the recent Across the Fence farming day, hosted by Goulburn Mulwaree Landcare Landscapes (GMLL) in partnership with the Southern Highlands Landcare Network (SHLN). The event showcased the transformative power of collaboration, providing local landholders with...

Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare explored wildlife surveillance, featuring Markus Buchhorn on cameras, Stuart Harris on citizen science apps, and insights into the how and why of monitoring. Participants left inspired, confident, and ready to monitor wildlife on their own properties.

Identify, Harvest, Grow, focused on plant identification, seed harvesting, and propagation, attracting a mix of Landcare members and community members keen to deepen their skills and knowledge.

Discover the hidden world of fungi with Gunning District Landcare’s Fungi Discovery Workshop! Led by ecologist Alison Pouliot, participants explored the vital role of fungi in nature, learned identification techniques, and marveled at a stunning display of mushrooms, mycelium, and lichens. A hands-on foray uncovered a surprising diversity of species, showcasing the wonders of fungi...

Landholders, conservationists, and conservation-minded individuals gathered for the South East Private Land Conservation Matters Biodiversity Muster, celebrating private land conservation in southeastern NSW. The event featured expert talks on woodland birds, koala monitoring, biodiversity trust agreements, and sustainable farming. A visit to the Wandiyali Restoration Trust offered hands-on biodiversity monitoring and insights from local experts,...

Thanks to the combined efforts of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private Land Conservation Matters Project, the Yass Area Network of Landcare Groups (YAN) recently hosted a dynamic workshop titled A Bird in the Hand, Data in the App. This interactive day brought together community members passionate about the natural...