Case Studies
Discover the Art of Nature: Where Creativity Meets Conservation in the Riverina
Observing and documenting nature
Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest – Community action, education and capacity building.
The Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest is a threatened ecosystem facing ongoing pressures from land use, invasive species, and lack of community awareness. In response, a partnership led by Hawkesbury River County Council and HNLN has delivered education, citizen science, and community engagement initiatives—culminating in Bilpin Environment Day—to build local capacity and support long-term conservation efforts.
Responding to Rising Biosecurity Risks
A one-day event in Guyra connected producers with experts to tackle rising biosecurity risks.
Community Gardens in Wellington
Landcare brings Lifestyle Gardening to Maranatha House residents.
Homegrown Parkes Spring 2024 Event a Cracker!
In October 2024, Central West Lachlan Landcare held their Fourth Homegrown Parkes Event
Seedy Encounters with the Sydney Botanic Gardens
We were fortunate to welcome Nathan Emery and Laura Watts from the Botanic Gardens of Sydney to provide workshops in Parkes and Forbes.
Enhancing Cultural Heritage Protection
Two-day workshop teaching Cultural Site identification, AHIMS use, and traditional stone tool-making skills.
Engaging Youth: Lessons in the Bush
Exploring the collaboration between Boys to the Bush and Murrumbidgee Landcare, empowering disengaged youth through environmental education, hands-on conservation activities, and community engagement to foster resilience and ecological stewardship.
Growing Grenfell Community Produce
A community garden project at a small school in Grenfell has evolved into a community-wide initiative to supply fresh, local produce to those in need.
Namoi Soil Symposium
Gunnible Landcare Inc members instigated a highly successful soil health day at Emerald Hill, near Gunnedah, NSW
Upper Namoi Water Symposium
Engaging community and stakeholders in planning for sustainable water use and rehydration of the Upper Namoi landscape.
Planting Seeds with Young People
Engaging young people with fun, innovative, hands-on Environmental activities
Eucalyptus Oil Distillation Brings Plant Communication to Life.
Essential oil distillation is a powerful & engaging l tool for explaining how plants use aroma chemicals to communicate & remain healthy
Celebrating Local Talent and Produce at the Riverina Harvest Festival
Murrumbidgee Landcare teamed up with a group of local not-for-profits to bring the Riverina Harvest Festival to life, a two-day celebration showcasing the region’s rich agricultural and artistic diversity
Enhancing Engagement Through Digital Connection – WhatsApp as a Community Building Tool
This case study explores how a simple WhatsApp group, introduced at the “Beyond Soil Sustainability” workshop, enabled real-time interaction, extended engagement beyond the event, and fostered an ongoing Community of Practice among participants from across Australia.
50 Shades of Clay - Soil Workshop for Women
A full day workshop designed for women to learn the basics of soil and water chemistry and native tree selection and planting
Protecting platypus in Flowerdale Lagoon
A creative educational campaign on the impacts of litter on local waterways