Case Studies
Fish Field Day
The Fish Field Day at “Yarnell” near Condobolin provided a hands-on learning opportunity for landholders and community members, focusing on native fish, waterway health and practical land management. Led by Dr Adam Kerezsy (“Dr Fish”) and partners, participants experienced a live fish survey demonstration and learned about the role of environmental water in supporting local ecosystems. The day also included demonstrations on Boxthorn biological control and direct seeding for revegetation, highlighting practical approaches to improving landscape resilience. The event fostered knowledge sharing and strengthened connections between community, science and sustainable land management.
Yindyamarra Community Connections
Schools, environmental educators and community organisations in Gulgong collaborated to support youth wellbeing, engaging Year 10 students in hands-on projects, cultural learning and community mentorship.
Saving the Platypus: Community Science in the Upper Murray
Khancoban Landcare Group worked with scientists and the community to monitor platypus in the Swampy Plains River using eDNA and local knowledge.
Connection by Fire: Learning from Country at Ngurang Reserve
Connection by Fire brought together cultural fire practice, biodiversity monitoring and community learning at Ngurang Reserve near Rylstone.
Scouts to the rescue
Sustaining the Williams Valley Landcare gets a boost from Scouts
Tree and Hollows Offsetting Opportunity
Partnering with Transport for NSW to deliver a direct offset planting to guide future project delivery across the district
North West Koala ARKS: Protecting Koalas
The North West Koala ARKS group was established to raise awareness of vulnerable koala populations across the Warialda district and to engage the community in protecting and restoring koala habitat. Through strong partnerships and local volunteer effort, the group has developed the Warialda Wildlife Reserve as a refuge for koalas and other native wildlife, providing habitat plantings, water stations and education for the community.
Learning from the past – Milbrulong and District Landcare Group made it happen
Linking former Landcare members with the new generation of Landcarer’s to learn from the past and make connections and plans for the future.
Gone Fishing Day , Walgett
Improving the health of the river system and encouraging community participation
Flying Foxes & Heat Stress
What a run of >40C days taught us about disaster preparedness & our local bat colony
Governance for Growth
Strengthening organisational governance during a period of rapid expansion at Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc.
Bush adventures for braver children
Weddin Landcare has accompanied several local schools on excursions to local nature reserves to provide learning experiences for students about their environment, challenge children to step outside their comfort zone and provide opportunities for them to really connect with nature.
Nocturnal Animals of the Central Tablelands: Community Art Show
A community art show was held as part of biodiversity month and showcased artworks from youth across the area.
Sharing the Load to Save the Nursery
How co-management, diversification and stronger promotion helped a volunteer run Landcare nursery regain its feet and keep delivering local native plants to the community.
Returning Oyster Reefs to the Shoalhaven & Crookhaven Rivers
Shoalhaven Riverwatch is embarking on a fascinating project to construct oyster reefs from cages and recycled oyster shells to be placed at target sites to assist improving the health of the Shoalhaven and Crookhaven Rivers.
Below Our Knees: Exploring our Native Grasslands
This workshop engaged the community and local landholders to build connections and spark a coordinated, landscape-scale approach to native grassland management and weed control across the region.
Engaging a New Bush Army for the Undefendable Town
How Batlow rallied local community networks and Landcare groups to restore bushland and build environmental resilience after the devastating 2020 bushfires.
Connecting through Landcare Link Up
A space to connect with our Local Landcare Groups and associated members, and for these groups and members to share information, stories and resources with each other
Meeting the different needs of virtual and in-person supporters
Understanding the differences between online followers and active participants helps ensure equitable access to information and opportunities