The solution

The ULL Operating Committee nominated a design team of four to shape an intentional event. Using the 'Design from Harvest' template, we worked through the event's 'Why' - the tangible and intangible harvest, including the methods we would draw on for delivery and the powerful question that would secure our Landcare community's interest. 

We drew on the support of our Regional Landcare Coordinator, Linda Cavanagh, to support the design process. Linda also hosted the event, allowing our coordinator to provide a broader support role and our committee members a richer opportunity to participate. 

We promoted the evening as;

Your landscape, your community, your future. What do you want it to be? - These discussions will shape our Landcare future in Upper Lachlan and it is important we do this together!

We deliberately avoided any talk of 'strategic planning'. We invited people to prepare by reflecting before the event on what Landcare means to them, and what future they would like to see. On the night, committee members shared their insights on what ULL projects had worked well in the past and what key factors had influenced this. We then invited focused small group discussions and larger group reflections on what is the most important thing Upper Lachlan Landcare needs to do right now.