Landcare Groups
Biodiversity Boost for Rutherford Landcare
Rutherford Landcare’s biodiversity boost project worth $12200 is auspiced by Hunter Region Landcare Network. Rutherford Landcare site is Lower Hunter Spotted Gum Ironbark, an Endangered Ecological Community under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act.... read moreHabitat Haven in the Park Funded
Earthcare Park Landcare’s ‘Habitat Haven in the Park’ project has received funding of $14,150, enabling vital conservation efforts in the area. This initiative focuses on planting 4,000 locally indigenous tubestock, with an emphasis on restoring native grass and... read moreHunter Intrepid Recent Events: A Focus on Conservation and Community
Hunter Intrepid has hosted a variety of engaging events recently, aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and community involvement: Fungi Walk and Talk: In collaboration with Monty Sharma from Urban Botanica Collective, participants explored the fascinating... read morePromote Your Hunter Landcare Group
As Landcare group AGMs unfold across our region, we encourage you to ensure your contact details are up to date. If you’ve recently made changes or just want to verify your information, reach out to our dedicated Landcare Support Officer, Helen Rubeli, at... read moreGovernance Training for Landcare Groups
Sounds like a boring topic right? Governance is traditionally one of those topics that groups either avoid or are unaware of, yet it is crucial for your group activities and insurance coverage. Governance doesn’t have to be a dry, boring subject. Recently the Hunter... read moreAbbotts Flat Update – Sustaining the Williams Valley Inc. Landcare
In August 2023, Sustaining the Williams Valley Inc. fenced the riparian zone along Abbotts Flat to begin rehabilitating the south side of the Williams River in Dungog. The resilience of the ecosystem is now apparent and the group has been witnessing the natural... read moreLuskintyre Landcare – The New Container
In late June, HRLN joined Luskintyre Landcare members to celebrate the opening of their new storage container. The container is more than just a storage unit; it serves as a communal place to house tools, equipment and a place to meet and connect. The Landcare sign... read moreBolwarra Landcare – Two Years On
Happy 2nd Birthday to the Bolwarra Landcare site at the John Wilkinson Sporting Complex, Victoria Rd, Bolwarra. What a transformation in under 2 years- the site overall is approx 2000 m2 and has several areas being revegetated over time. The area pictured below which... read moreLandline Feature: Broke Bulga Landcare’s River Red Gum
Broke Bulga Landcare’s River Red Gum restoration project was featured in a story on how the Restore and Renew research project by Botanic Gardens of Sydney is helping to save the endangered Hunter population of River Red Gum. Watch from 42:20 to see the feature.
read moreAries Way Landcare
A recent series of volunteer days at Aries Way Reserve at Elermore Vale, saw more key areas of the reserve rehabilitated.
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With an idyllic location, morning tea, and good company, the Mt Vincent Landcare members and our Coordinators met to undertake a planning session to identify the group needs and workshop priorities for the next 3 ½ years. As a private landowner group but also working on Council bushland reserves, the group came up with a range of priorities for the future. Keep an eye out for their upcoming activities in the new year.
read moreKotara Park Landcare Update
Last month saw the revival of Kotara Park Landcare with the help of Scout Groups from Kotara, Maryland and Shortland.
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