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Woodlands, weeds, bees and bush tucker
Published 14 October 2016. This weekend why not learn about woodlands, weeds or bees while you get out in the fresh air?...
Wild weeds, gardens and Costa in Kandos
Published 1 April 2016. The mornings are getting chilly, reminding us that winter is just around the corner. So why not take the family to Kandos this weekend, to enjoy the last of the glorious weather, and for some garden inspiration?...
What Eucalypt is that?
Published 22 April 2016. The distinctiveness of the Australian landscape results more from the extensive domination by eucalypts, and their close relatives, than from any other single factor...
Well-structured vegetation helping farms
Published 24 June 2016. Landholders in our district have been undertaking work to create well structured vegetation communities along waterways on their farms to improve landscape function and farm productivity...
Weeds, wild food and medicinal plants
Published 10 June 2016. The weather is getting chilly. That must mean that the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days are just around the corner...
Webinar for rural women in February
Published 6 February 2015. Strong family relationships form the backbone of any successful family farming business. But how do you address the issue of transition in ownership without conflict and disagreement?...
Weather and climate workshop at Club Mudgee
Published 20 February 2015. Have you ever wondered how the temperature of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile can affect rainfall patterns in Mudgee? What do all those squiggles on a weather map mean?...
Watershed plans for year ahead
Published 12 February 2016. Watershed Landcare remains an active community group driven by members interests and community needs. Feedback on last year's activities has been very positive and we are looking forward to another busy year...
Watershed Landcare to hold AGM and trivia night at AREC
Published 14 November 2014. Watershed Landcare would like to invite all members and the community to our Annual General Meeting, dinner and trivia night...
Want to improve the health of your soils?
Published 7 October 2016. Healthy soils are the foundation for healthy pastures and, in turn, healthy livestock. But how can you improve the health of your soils?...
Turn out the lights to help Aussie farmers
Published 27 March 2015. This Saturday homes and businesses in 162 countries will be turning out their lights to raise awareness of global warming and it's effects on our food supply and farming sustainability...
Training opportunity for women in ag
Published 23 January 2015. Watershed Landcare is inviting women involved in the agricultural industry in our region to participate in our 2015 Women in Ag project...
The art and science of creeks and wetlands
Published 11 September 2015. A couple of events are coming up over the next few weeks to inform and inspire you about managing our riparian areas through art and science...
Tasty tucker with native cusine
Published 30 September 2016. Want to learn more about bush foods and our indigenous culture while enjoying a delicious brunch?...
Sustaining Landcare
Landcare has received a welcome boost in NSW. Under the NSW Government’s Landcare support program we now have 66 part-time coordinators supported by a small central team and a ‘community of practice’. So how do we keep this going well into the future?
'So, how much rain did you get?'
Published 5 December 2014. Living in a rural area, it doesn't take long for the topic of conversation to swing around to the weather and, in particular, rainfall...
Snapshot of catchment health
Published 17 October 2014. The Waterwatch Snapshot, an annual stream health monitoring event, will take place on Wednesday 22 October 2014...
Seminar for small acreage farmers
Published 22 May 2015. Central Tablelands Local Land Services (LLS) will be hosting a seminar for small acreage farmers and rural lifestyle block owners in Mudgee next week...
Sectors unite for land health
Published 29 July 2016. Landcare is all about partnerships, between individuals, communities and organisations...
Sculptures, gardens and sustainable homes
Published 9 October 2015. The spring weather is glorious so it's time to get out and about and be inspired!...
Reverse garbage, Mudgee style
Published 3 April 2015. One man's trash is another man's treasure, the old adage goes and now residents of the Mudgee district can use social media to re-home their unwanted things...
Region wins five awards for resource management.
Published 26 June 2015. The Central Tablelands LLS Regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) Awards were recently announced. The awards recognise dedicated individuals, groups and organisations in our region practising and promoting natural resource and environmental management excellence...
Quitting the herd seminar held in Yeoval
Published 15 May 2015. After a sold out seminar at Beef Week, Kit Pharo, a cattle rancher from Colorado, presented his 'Herd Quitter' seminar in Yeoval on Wednedsay 13 May...
Putta Bucca Carp Muster on again
Published 13 February 2015. Mid Western Regional Council and Central Tablelands Local Land Services will be hosting a Carp Muster at the Putta Bucca Wetlands on Saturday 14 February...
Public forum for changing landscapes
Published 16 September 2016. Futurelands2, a public forum will explore our changing relationship to land. The forum will gather farmers, artists, custodians and scholars to lead this essential discussion, and invites visitors to engage in novel ways with the region’s natural and farming environments...
Protecting our pollinators
Published 25 November 2016. November 20 – 27 marks Australian Pollinator week, bringing these usually unnoticed insects to the forefront of peoples’ thoughts, with the goal of supporting and protecting their populations...
Positive point to downpour
Published 22 July 2016. Since the beginning of June more than 180 mm of rainfall has been recoded at Mudgee airport. So how do we make the most out of all that water?
Pasture management field day reschedule
Published 21 October 2016. The field day will now be held on Thursday 3 November at 'Maidavale', 978 Castlereagh Highway, 10 km north of Gulgong. Watershed Landcare have invited Agricultural Consultant and Journalist, Robert Freebairn to be our guest speaker on the day...
Opportunity for landholders to restore creek health
Published 31 July 2015. Have you got a degraded creek on your patch? Does your watercourse have an unstable channel, erosion or water quality issues you'd like to fix but don't have the expertise or just need some financial assistance to get started?...
Opening the Door to Sustainable Living
Published 18 September 2015. Many people are seeking ways to contribute to a greener planet, and right where you live is considered the best place to start. Do you dream of a home that provides a healthy environment with seasonal comfort, low ongoing energy and water costs, and a small environmental footprint?
