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Become a Citizen Scientist with NatureMapr

NatureMapr gets the plant and animal sightings you make to the conservationists who need to know about it.   Aaron Clausen transformed his view of Canberra Nature Park when he nearly trampled a colony of the critically endangered Canberra Spider Orchid. Intrigued by... read more

Promote 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 more

A Passion for Purpletop

The fabulous group of Greta Landcarers held yet another industrious working bee on Wednesday 16th October at Greta Central Park. The group gathered to deal with the dreaded purple top (Verbena bonariensis), which was dug out, and to keep the ever arising Lantana under... read more

Putty 3 Valleys Group Needs Support

The weather was fine for the annual Putty Spring Fair held on Sunday 6th October. Residents and visitors to the area gathered at the Putty Hall to celebrate the Putty Valley’s people and place. Woodcutters provided entertainment with post cutting and splitting, whilst... read more

Aries Way Landcare Orchid Discovery

The Aries Way Landcare group in Elermore Vale, Newcastle have made a new discovery along their creek paradise, 300+ Upright Maroon Hood Orchids (Pterostyliserecta), not seen before onsite. The group have been working for 15 years to restore a large stretch of Willai... read more

Join Nature’s Network

The next HRLN committee meeting is 12.30-2.30pm on Monday 25th November at Hunter Local Land Services, Tocal, near Paterson.  Bring your landcare questions, contribute ideas and be inspired by what is going on across our region.  All landcarers are welcome (novice or... read more

Have Your Say – The Scoop 2025

We are reviewing The Scoop content and format for 2025 and would love to get your feedback.  What do you like in the Scoop and what is less helpful? Please give your feedback in a 6 question survey.  Thank you! Complete Survey Now read more

Plant of the Month:  Red Gums

Last month we looked at the Grey Gums and Blue Gums, this month we’re on to the Red Gums, the defining characteristics for the Red Gums is smooth bark, gumnuts (fruits) with raised discs and exserted valves and the leaves same colour on both sides (concolorous). The... read more

What is an Individual membership of HRLN?

Individual membership is for anyone who wish to be part of and support of our network.  Membership supports our events and projects that strengthen Landcare across the Hunter.  The $10 membership fee gives you free tickets for HRLN events for a year and early bird... read more