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The 2025 Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Muster
Bringing the Region Together! The Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network is proud to announce the inaugural 2025 Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Muster — a flagship event designed to celebrate, connect, and inspire our region’s Landcare community.
Just Days to Go! Your South East Landcare MUSTER Reminder
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.
Stanways: The New Guard on the Block
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.
Hollow Hog Demo Day
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.
Willoughby Bushcarers Lend a Helping Hand in Araluen
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.
Willoughby Bushcarers Lend a Helping Hand in Araluen
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.
Landcare Finds a Home for Nursery Hub at Dargues Gold Mine
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.
WE'RE HIRING! Local Landcare Coordinator and Landcare Administrator
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)
Plant sale, Wamboin, Sat, 15 February 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!
General Tips On Tree Guards
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.
Wild Swimming for the School Holidays!
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.
Christmas Update: Southern Tablelands Tree Start Growers Network
A huge thank you to all our Tree Start Growers. For those who attended the Bungendore and Braidwood workshops, it's coming up to 5-6 weeks after sowing. Here's a few updates and seedling tips heading into Christmas. Also, welcome to our new growers who just got their kits. The following information will hopefully be useful to you around mid-late January.
Collaborating with Charles Sturt University to Revive the 'Save the Bush Toolkit'
The Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network (CTRLN) is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Charles Sturt University, granting permission to host and share the Save the Bush Toolkit, originally developed by Dr. David Goldney and Sue Wakefield in 1997, on our website.
Local Landcare Nurseries Collaborate for a Greener Future
This week, volunteers and staff from the Central Tablelands Local Landcare Nursery, Watershed Landcare Nursery, and Lithgow Community Nursery came together for a successful meeting to share knowledge, and ideas, and learn from each other. This gathering is part of a Regional Project by the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network, aimed at fostering collaboration and supporting Landcare efforts across the region.
MLG now has DGR status
MLG has deductible gift recipient status from 4 November 2024, that is, donations to MLG may be tax deductible.
Christmas Gift Tag Art Workshop
Mid Macquarie Landcare partnered with Wellington Arts to deliver a Christmas Gift Tag Art Workshop.
20 years of service: Thank you Jean!
SHOUTOUT to one of our group stalwarts's as Jean Ellis steps down from the Mid Macquarie Landcare office bearers.
Highlights from the USLC AGM
The Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council (USLC) hosted their annual gathering on Friday 22 November 2024 at the Braidwood Servicemen's Club. Ten people turned out to the meeting to pass the necessary financials, reports, and vote in the committee for 2025.
Wellington locals go batty
Wellington students and community members celebrated the creatures of the night during Halloween and Australasian Bat Week.
🌱 Supporting Grassroots Landcare Through Regional Representation 🌱
Did you know that the Regional Landcare Coordinator plays a vital role in connecting grassroots Landcare with regional and state-level representation?
Glossies in the Mist planting morning at Penrose 19/11/24
The Glossies in the Mist planting morning at Penrose on the 19th of November, was our first 'official' joint project with Saving our Species with around 20 volunteers helping out! It was also great to have four of the volunteers come along from the Oatley flora and fauna Conservation society. This is the group that played an important role in our first planting day at Pinaroo last year, it is great to see them coming back for more.
November Newsletter Out Now!
The Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network is excited to bring you our November edition, focusing on Threatened Species and Communities. This month, we explore the challenges facing some of our region's most vulnerable species and the inspiring work being done to protect and restore their habitats.
Weeds Workshop Sept 2024
Mid Macquarie Landcare hosted a Weeds Workshop focusing on the management of Tiger Pear, St Johns Wort, Blue Heliotrope and newly emerging weeds of concern.
Become a volunteer grower with the Southern Tablelands Tree Start Growers Network
Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council (USLC) are delighted to be partnering with the Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Network and Wagtail Natives Nursery to kickstart the Southern Tablelands Tree Start Growers Network.
October Newsletter Out Now
This month, the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network is excited to present our October edition, focusing on the critical theme of Ecosystem and Landscape Function. In this issue, we delve into how natural processes in our landscapes work together to support life, from the flow of water through our catchments to the essential role of soil health in fostering biodiversity.
