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Coastal Weeds Video
The Far South Coast Landcare Association has just released an inspiring video to showcase a project and prove that partnership, volunteers and passion can make a difference. You will also be treated to some spectacular footage of their local coastline.........
Shortage of Government funding
Successful Clean Up Australia Day at Flat Rock Crossing, Yass - Toby Vue
The Clean Up working bee was coordinated by Ryl Parker on behalf of Friends of Yass Gorge, as part of the 'Being a Good Neighbour to the Yass Gorge' program. This program has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust. This item is reprinted from Yass Tribune.
National Landcare Program’s Environment Small Grants
Grants of $5,000 to $50,000 available, applications close 19 March 2018.
Friends of Grasslands offers Small Grants
2018 Small Grants Project Applications Wanted!
K2C Feb Mini Forum: Wetland values and biodiversity
At our most recent K2C forum on 16 Feb 2018, Donna Hazell talked on the subject Wetland values and associated biodiversity - here today...what about tomorrow? Donna is employed by South East Local Land Services but previously did her PhD on wetland ecology.
Former natural resource leader dies
Many people in the K2C region will be saddened to learn about the death of Val Wiseman who died on 24 Feb.
Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council Celebration Lunch 2018
On 24 Feb 2018 four members of our Landcare Group joined with scores of landcarers from the Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council area for a delicious ploughman's lunch and cider at The Old Cheese Factory, Reidsdale, part of the Celebration of the Champions of the Catchment.
Kreative Koalas Invite Students to Create a Sustainable Future
Expressions of interest are now open to schools in the Southern Tablelands region to join 2018 Kreative Koalas, an innovative and exciting project-based-learning STEM program designed to give students a greater understanding of sustainability and environmental issues.
Release of 2017 ACT Native Grassland Strategy and Action Plans
Natural Temperate Grasslands (NTG) are considered to be one of the most threatened Australian ecosystems, and are listed in the ACT as ‘Endangered’ and listed nationally as ‘Critically Endangered’. The ACT contains significant remnants of the remaining extent of NTG in the region. As such, our native grasslands are a priority for protection and management.
Snakes Alive, 15-21 Jan, ANBG
Snakes Alive organised by K2C supporter, ACT Herpetological Association, a great success in January.
Holistic Grazing and Ecological Monitoring Courses in Braidwood
The Holistic Management Co-operative Project and Farming Together are offering two-day courses in innovative approaches in holistic grazing and ecological management in Braidwood, Mudgee and Orange.
Save our Scarlet Robin Workshop, Bombala 9 Dec by Lesley Ishiyama
SATURDAY 9 DEC 2017. Twenty enthusiastic Monaro landholders attended a K2C Save our Scarlet Robin (SoSR) Workshop at Monaro Native Tree Nursery, Bombala. The workshop was organised by K2C's Lesley Ishiyama and Ryl Parker and is part of the Local Land Services, the Save our Scarlet Robin program, funded by NSW Environmental Trust.
K2C mini forum on ACT Government Weeds Strategy
8 DECEMBER Nineteen people attended the recent K2C’s mini forum to hear Steve Taylor’s presentation on “the Government’s Approach to Weed Management”. Steve along with Jenny Connolly, also present, make up the ACT Weeds Team. Between them, they direct the resources devoted to the ACT weed work, and illustrate what can be achieved by a small team of well-informed and strategically-focused people using the latest technology.
Annual General Meeting, 8 Dec 2017
The Kosciuszko to Coast Partnership held its AGM Annual General Meeting on 8 Dec 2017. This news includes the Chair's Report, including a more detailed Addenda, item reports on meeting, the K2C Incorporated President's Report, and the Auditor's report.
Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
There has been some concern about the amount of Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) in our region this year. There have been queries about whether it is a wildflower or not, and what we have to do to control it if it is an introduced species.
A tribute to the late Roger Bishop Good from the Geary’s Gap/Wamboin Landcare Group
This is a tribute from the Geary’s Gap/Wamboin Landcare Group to a valued member of the Group who passed away in 2015. This tribute was presented at the opening of a new children’s playground at the Bywong Community hall (Les Reardon Reserve) in Bywong on 16 December 2017 by long-term Group Convenor, Geoff Butler, on behalf of the Group.
Latest e-news letter from Goulburn/Mulwaree Landcare
Download the latest e-news from the Goulburn/Mulwaree Landcare Community including all of the Landcare champions, exciting news about Koalas in our region and a new schools education program that is being launched in 2018
Annual General Meeting, 4 Nov 2017
The Geary’s Gap/Wamboin Landcare Group held its 2017 Annual General Meeting at the Group's nursery in Wamboin on 4 November 2017.
November 2017 REC newsletter released
Newsletter features articles on two new apps for rapid assessment of linear reserve environments and facts about NSW linear reserves.
Tree-planting weekend anyone? Landcare Society celebrates 20yrs
First published University of Sydney news 8 May 2017 Arthursleigh is a favourite escape for our student Landcarers.
Landcare celebrates its champions- and why every kid needs a swamp
First published in Goulburn Post 13/12/2017- "A Huge Landcare celebration in Goulburn" Over 100 Landcarers from around the Wingecarribee, Upper Lachlan and Goulburn/Mulwaree region gathered to celebrate the Landcare champions of the South East region with a tour and lunch in Goulburn on Wednesday November 29.
Dandarrga Native Nursery Opens in Dorrigo
Native propagation, rainforest trees, bush tucker plants, community nursery in Dorrigo
YAN Landcare Groups e-news December 2017
Follow this link to the latest e-news from Yass Area Network of Landcare Groups.
Grand Opening of the Yass Community Nursery
Around 40 people braved the windy conditions for the official opening of the Yass Community Nursery on Saturday 30th September by deputy Mayor Kim Turner.
Biosecurity on the menu at Landcare Dinner
45 guests were treated to a lesson in biosecurity from Professor John Lovett guest speaker at the YAN Landcare Awards Dinner on Saturday 18th November.
2017 YAN Landcare Champions
The annual YAN Landcare Champions Awards were presented at a dinner at Trader & Co on Saturday 18th November.
Landcare Exchange
Goulburn Landcarers were treated to a tour of the Landcare and Bushcare sites in the Southern Highlands as part of a sub-regional Landcare exchange initiative.
Old records blitzed by new research
One hundred people and eleven ecologists descended on Wombeyan Caves in early November to help improve the flora and fauna record of the well-known and loved national park. Hosted by the Kanangra to Wyangala (K2W) Partnership, the Wombeyan Bioblitz provided people with three days of opportunity to participate in wildlife surveys, looking at everything from orchids to birds, bats and insects.
Newsletter - Summer 2017
MDBA Visit, AGM and Election Results, Reports from the EO and Implementation Officer, updates from EWAG, NSWIC, OEH, SAP, Murray LLS Billabong Yanco Project, CEWO.
Celebrating Monaro Golden Daisy, 23 Nov
