NSW Landcare Gateway

Just Days to Go! Your South East Landcare MUSTER Reminder

23 May, 2025

The South East Landcare Muster is just days away, and we can’t wait to welcome you! This year’s theme — Collaboration: Projects, Partners, People & Skills — is all about celebrating the incredible work we do together. Whether it’s connecting across the region, learning new skills, or simply catching up with familiar faces, it’s shaping up to be a truly inspiring day.

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Stanways: The New Guard on the Block

22 May, 2025

A chance encounter between a Tathra oyster farmer and Local Land Services at a local show led Upper Murrumbidgee and Upper Shoalhaven Landcare on adventure down the coast... An article by Georgeanna Story, Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Coordinator.

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Hollow Hog Demo Day

15 May, 2025

On the 9th May Mid Macquarie Landcare hosted a demonstration of the Hollow Hog habitat creation tool at Bodangora in partnership with Mitchell Creek Mining Company.

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Upper Shoalhaven Climate-Ready Revegetation Project

15 Apr, 2025

The ravages of drought, fire and flood have made their presence felt over the past few years, with significant impact on life, landscape and native vegetation. Dieback and loss of tree cover are becoming more apparent. From the widespread death of Eucalyptus viminalis on the Monaro, to severe dieback of Eucalyptus blakelyi in the ACT, and a nationwide citizen science project from ‘Dead Tree Detectives’ mapping tree death and determining causes, the trend is increasingly clear.

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AGM Event Showcases Climate-Ready Revegetation Research

15 Apr, 2025

On the evening of Thursday 17 November, Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council (USLC) welcomed forty-five Landcarers from across the district to the National Theatre in Braidwood for their annual general meeting. The topic for discussion: ‘How can our district be climate-ready?’

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Willoughby Bushcarers Lend a Helping Hand in Araluen

10 Apr, 2025

On Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of March two mini buses from Sydney made the descent into the Araluen Valley. On board were a dozen volunteers from the various Bushcare groups run by Willoughby City Council from the lower north shore in Sydney. These Bushcarers came all the way to Araluen to lend a helping hand to the local Upper Deua Catchment Landcare group (UDCLG) and plant out their new 5ha revegetation demonstration site at the confluence of Majors Creek and Araluen Creek.

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Napolean Reef Landcare - Ecological Burns

08 Apr, 2025

Our Local Coordinator met up with the Napolean Reef Landcare team for a presentation on ecological burns they have been holding on their site since 2019.

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Willoughby Bushcarers Lend a Helping Hand in Araluen

08 Apr, 2025

On Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of March two mini buses from Sydney made the descent into the Araluen Valley. On board were a dozen volunteers from the various Bushcare groups run by Willoughby City Council from the lower north shore in Sydney. These Bushcarers came all the way to Araluen to lend a helping hand to the local Upper Deua Catchment Landcare group (UDCLG) and plant out their new 5ha revegetation demonstration site at the confluence of Majors Creek and Araluen Creek.

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General Tips On Tree Guards

31 Mar, 2025

Here are some things we've learnt on tree guards from our tree plantings in the Upper Shoalhaven Landcare (USLC) district over the last few years. Everyone has their personal opinions on tree guards and there's no silver bullet unfortunately, as it's highly dependent on your local conditions and grazing pressure.

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Landcare Finds a Home for Nursery Hub at Dargues Gold Mine

31 Mar, 2025

On 28 February 2025, Aurelia Metals signed a Licence Agreement with the Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council (Landcare), providing Landcare access to the geology shed and surrounding outdoor areas at its Dargues Mine in Majors Creek to propagate tubestock for regional revegetation projects.

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Newsletter - Autumn 2025

12 Mar, 2025

Reports and updates on the activities in the Yanco Creek System.

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FOR SALE: Microbats of Wellington Tea Towels

07 Mar, 2025

Treat your loved ones to a batty gift!

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Welby Weir Reserve Community Planting Day

05 Mar, 2025

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WE'RE HIRING! Local Landcare Coordinator and Landcare Administrator

25 Feb, 2025

We are currently recruiting for the following roles: 🍃 Local Landcare Coordinator (pt 17.5 hrs / week) 🍃 Landcare Administrator (pt 9-12 hrs / week negotiable days)

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Plant sale, Wamboin, Sat, 15 February 2025

09 Feb, 2025

The Gearys Gap/Wamboin Landcare Group will have locally-propagated native plants for sale at the Wamboin community market, 112 Bingley Way, Wamboin, next Saturday 15 February, from 9am to 12pm, or while stocks last. Get in early!

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Wild Swimming for the School Holidays!

15 Jan, 2025

Looking for the perfect way to cool off and reconnect with nature during the school holidays? Check out these stunning wild swimming spots across the Central Tablelands and beyond. Whether you’re after a serene camping escape or a day trip filled with family fun, these destinations offer something for everyone.

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