Case Studies
Community Planting Day
A collaborative urban tree planting project restoring the Boorowa River and bringing together community
Birds and the Brush
Different types of opportunities for connection and capacity building
Children’s Activities – Waterwatch & Habitat Hunt
A hands-on school holiday program by Yass Landcare invited children and families to explore the Yass Gorge through Waterwatch, habitat discovery, and cultural storytelling—fostering a lifelong connection to local nature.
Fungi & Soil Health: An Underground Conversation
Murrumbidgee Landcare addresses mycology knowledge gap and fosters soil health and ecosystem resilience across the region.
Continuing to grow partnerships with our local native plant nurseries
We can't Landcare without them. Strengthening partnerships with our local Landcare and community native plant nurseries.
Plantings for Threatened Species
Restoring habitat corridors for gang gang cockatoos, glossy black cockatoos, brush-tailed phascogales and greater gliders
Paddock Trees for Koalas
Fencing paddock trees to encourage the natural regeneration process within Areas of Regional Koala Significance (ARKS)
Connecting community to help in dry times
Workshops, a social event and conference attendances to share information about drought responses
Growing Capacity
Volunteers help to boost native seed collection capacity in Coffs Harbour
Science in the Field: Restoring Rivers, Reimagining Futures.
The Peel Wetlands Stage 6 River Health Workshop empowered students to investigate real-world environmental issues through fieldwork and scientific inquiry. Guided by experts, students assessed water, soil, and ecosystem health, applying systems thinking to propose sustainable management strategies—developing both scientific skills and a deeper connection to land stewardship.
Soil, critters and curious minds- A deep dive into Biodiversity for students in the North West region of NSW.
Students explored the hidden world of soil, water, and critters through hands-on workshops and expert-led activities. This engaging event fostered environmental curiosity, built knowledge of ecosystem health, and inspired the next generation to become active stewards of the land—one handful of dirt and one tiny critter at a time.
Western Riverina Seed Workshop Series: Planting the Seeds of Conservation
Ecologist Martin Driver teaches the Western Riverina the enchanting world of native species regeneration through a series of three Seed Workshops near Tabbita.
Refresh Replenish Re-engage - augmented habitat for Squirrel gliders
2024 Lake Hume Squirrel glider nest box maintenance
Revising the Curriculum for Conservation Farming
Weddin Landcare assisted Caragabal Public School to revise a unit of work to more effectively engage students and inspire future farmers with a balanced view of environmental challenges and farming solutions.
A spooky twist to attract new participants
Weddin Landcare gets in the Halloween spirit to connect with new audiences
Fire Ecology Education
Fire Ecology education programs designed to build practical and theoretical knowledge for landholders
Connecting Rural Women Together
Connecting rural communities through a Rural Women’s Lunch
Putting wetlands on the school radar!
The HNLN Schools Wetlands Challenge is a hands-on, community-driven education program that empowers schools across the Hawkesbury-Nepean region to adopt, study, and restore local wetlands through citizen science and environmental learning. Launched in 2025 by HNLN with support from CHEN, the program fosters student connection to local ecosystems and culminates in an annual awards event celebrating conservation achievements and leadership.
Guiding Change in Perceived Adversity
Guiding change can be difficult, however, a simple mindset of supporting, over fixing can be all it takes.
Landcare Adventure 2025
Landcare Adventure is a biennial regional Landcare event rotating across the Northwest and Northern Tablelands Landcare regions.