Mid Macquarie Landcare is excited to have been successful in the 2026 round of the Community Nursery Project funding through Landcare Australia's Michael King grants.

In partnership with Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum, we are planning to run a series of seed collection and propagation workshops for Arboretum staff, Landcare staff, land managers and community volunteers.

By expanding the local skill base in correct plant ID, seed collection and propagation, our aim is to see an increased number of native trees and shrubs planted in our region. Increasing native vegetation will provide food and habitat for wildlife and will expand the existing seed bank. Establishing denser mid storey is a deterrent to invasive bird species such as the Indian Myna and native tree plantings help to mitigate erosion and salinity. Skilling up Landcare staff, Arboretum staff and land managers in native seed ID, collection and propagation will result in a greater capacity for revegetation projects now and into the future for the Wellington region.