NSW Landcare Gateway


Comenarra Creek Restoration Project Revisit

27 Mar, 2019

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Bitou busting on the sand dunes Hawks Nest

25 Mar, 2019

Bitou busting Hawks Nest

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1st Bitou Busting for this year

22 Mar, 2019

Working Bee

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Two Fires Festival: Food Health and Healing the Land

22 Mar, 2019

The 2019 Two Fires Festival (2FF) will be celebrating Food Health and Healing the Land in Braidwood on Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of April. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to learn about and experience native and local food, art and literature, local activism, indigenous culture and regenerative farming. Since its beginning in 2005, the Two Fires Festival celebrates the work of a vigorous artistic community, and enlivens the creative force of activism. Arts and activism blend, each feeding the potency of the other. The Festival honours and carries forward the spirit of poet Judith Wright’s twin passions, art and activism, particularly environmental and Indigenous activism.

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March newsletter

02 Mar, 2019

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Myall Koala & Environment Group

17 Feb, 2019

Educating the local community on the environment in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest NSW

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Bitou Busters 2019 Weeding Dates

12 Feb, 2019

Bitou Busters Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens,NSW

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Ken the Koala

11 Feb, 2019

‘KEN the Koala’ dropped in to the caravan parks at Hawks Nest and Jimmy’s Beach to give a special talk to holiday makers and their children on the facts of life when it comes to Australia’s national treasure.

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Funding for landholders to Save Our Superb Parrot

07 Feb, 2019

Landholders across the Yass Valley, Hilltops, Weddin, Cowra and Upper Lachlan are being offered the chance to be participate in the NSW Governments Saving our Species Program – to protect and enhance the habitat of the threatened Superb Parrot. The program is providing funding through Landcare and other community groups to help farmers and land managers look after hollow-bearing trees and woodland vegetation and to replant trees and shrubs for the future, which will also contribute to sustainable farming ecosystems.

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John Betts Award won by Elizabeth Goodfellow from Bowning-Bookham Landcare

06 Feb, 2019

Elizabeth Goodfellow is the 2018-19 winner of the Yass Area Network John Betts Award. The John Betts Award which was established in 2007 in memory of local Landcare legend John Betts and recognises outstanding service to Landcare. Elizabeth is the first member from Bowning-Bookham Landcare to win this award.

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Managing our farm dams to maximise livestock performance and maintain biodiversity

06 Feb, 2019

The ongoing hot and dry conditions are extremely challenging for our farmers, farms, livestock and biodiversity. In these times we are reminded of how important natural assets on farms are, not only for production but also for biodiversity, whether they are scattered paddock trees providing shade or shelterbelts slowing the wind and providing refuge for wildlife. These assets also includes natural water assets such as farm dams and creek lines. While water is in short supply across much of this region, it is essential that the little water we do have is managed well to maximise livestock performance and to maintain our biodiversity.

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February Newsletter

03 Feb, 2019

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A short introductory video to Dandarrga Native Nursery

30 Jan, 2019

Community, Landcare Nursery, Rainforest Propagation, Dorrigo Seed Savers

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Linda Thane announced Bowning-Bookham Landcarer of the Year

29 Jan, 2019

Linda Thane is the 2018-19 Yass Area Network Landcarer of the year for the Bowning-Bookham Districts Landcare Group. Linda is a keen supporter of regenerative agriculture, innovative practices and participates in robust debates - always encouraging landholders to have a go at tree planting and to learn more about the local environment.

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January Newsletter 2019

31 Dec, 2018

January Newsletter 2019

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Newsletter - Summer

22 Dec, 2018

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