Landcare Learn
Murray Landcare Round Robin of Learning
Capacity building - LEP_23-020_RLC08
The issue
Landcare coordinators and project staff within Landcare organisations across the Murray region hold many years of valuable knowledge, skills and experience. This knowledge was being used effectively within local landcare areas but not necessarily widely known or held by all across the region. We recognised an opportunity to utilise our collaborative regional approach to share knowledge, experience and practical learning, broaden and improve the delivery of Landcare activities, and build the collective capability of Landcare coordinators and other landcare staff across the region.
The solution
We used regional community of practice funding to co-design a "Landcare Learn" workshop with Landcare coordinators and project staff that allowed peer to peer sharing of knowledge and skills and meaningful discussion. A skills analysis was conducted prior to the event with workshop participants to understand what their needs and interests were as well as skills and knowledge they hold that they were interested in passing on. The workshop topics were designed to address this input while tapping into the knowledge held within the region. All landcare staff participants played a part in the workshop, either delivering a session to pass on knowledge, facilitating a discussion, or leading a hands-on practical activity.
The impact
A full and productive day of sharing, learning and healthy discussion was held face to face in Mulwala on 29 July 2025.
The day consisted of:
- Guided breathing exercise to start the day,
- Being creative with Canva to engage audiences
- Shared presentation on Fish reintroduction
- Facilitated conversation on how people are currently managing membership lists
- Nature journalling practical activity and information on how to start a group
- Facilitated discussion on how can we more effectively use CAT data across the region
- Group facilitated discussion on Artificial Intelligence - what are we using it for and should we be using it?
- Citizen science presentation on apps we are using
- Weaving and string making with Traditional Owners and an opportunity for discussions on culture
- Facilitated Q&A session - an opportunity to ask each other any questions
Positive feedback was provided by all participants who really enjoyed the opportunity to get together, learn from one another and participate in meaningful discussions about relevant topics. All participants agreed we should definitely do it again!
Key facts
- 14 participants across 7 Landcare organisations
- Landcare coordinators & project staff participated
- 10 topics of peer-to-peer learning
- A mix of presentations, practical activities and facilitated discussions