Case Studies
Building Community Capacity for Landscape-Scale Change
A coordinated, region-wide approach to strengthening landholder knowledge, leadership, and networks to enable long-term, community-led environmental outcomes across the Murrumbidgee.
Landcare & Fisheries; connecting young people to inspire stewardship along the Darling-Baaka
Western Landcare and NSW Fisheries delivered interactive workshops at a local school to build students’ understanding of river health, native fish, and habitat restoration. Through outdoor ecology‑themed games and hands‑on activities, students designed and modelled fish passageways and “fish hotels,” exploring how these structures support fish movement along the Darling–Baaka.
Wentworth Show: Best Trade Exhibit – Western Landcare Engagement and Education
At the 2025 Wentworth Show, Western Landcare presented an interactive exhibit promoting local environmental initiatives and community engagement. Featuring Junior Landcare activities and discussions on pest control, grazing management, and biodiversity, the display fostered environmental awareness across Western NSW and earned the award for Best Trade Exhibit.
Citizen Science Takes Root in Gunning
A community BioBlitz and Citizen Science Corner build local species knowledge and spark lasting citizen science efforts.
Resurrecting Defunct Landcare Groups
How Coleambally Landcare was resurrected after 9 years.
Celebrating birds on farms through the lens
Little River Landcare supporting Mid Macquarie Landcare in Showcasing local bird biodiversity on farms and engaging the community through photography.
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.
Fighting Back Against Fruit Fly: A Community Learning Experience in Broken Hill
I attended a public fruit fly workshop in Broken Hill hosted by Western Local Land Services and supported by Broken Hill City Council. The session was led by horticultural entomologist Andrew Jessup, who has studied fruit fly for over 40 years, along with Dr. Salman Quddus. The workshop provided practical information for backyard gardeners and growers about identifying and controlling Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). With only twelve attendees, the small group setting allowed for detailed discussion, demonstrations, and the opportunity to learn practical techniques to protect backyard fruit and vegetable crops.
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.