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Landcare NSW IncorporatedLandcare NSW Incorporated held its inaugural meeting in November 2007. Landcare NSW Inc will act as lobby and liaison group for the NSW Landcare Movement and will advise the NSW Landcare Committee on grassroots Landcare issues. The Reference Group is expected to have Landcarer representatives from each CMA area in NSW. The group was established at the NSW Landcare Muster, held at Tamworth on 24 October 2007, which was attended by grassroots Landcare representative from around NSW. One of the first tasks of Landcare NSW Inc is to establish sub-committees to look at the issues of representation, identifying key activities and legal issues such as the draft constitution. David Walker, Executive Officer of the Liverpool Plains Land Management Committee is the chair of NSW Landcare Inc and its representative on the NSW Landcare Committee. For more information, please click here for a media release located on the Landcare NSW Inc website. For more information on the 2008 Landcare Muster, please click here for the Southern New England Landcare website. Landcare NSW Inc now has its own website (www.landcarensw.org.au). Please note the difference between our address and their address. Landcare NSW Inc has ".au" at the end of their address, we don't ! |
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2009 NSW Landcare Awards winners announcedThe winners of the 2009 NSW Landcare Awards were announced at the 2009 NSW Landcare and Catchment Management Forum dinner, held at Port Macquarie on 10 September 2009. Winners were announced in ten categories. In nine out of the ten categories, the first place winners have been nominated as the NSW applicant at the 2010 National Landcare Awards. In the Landcare Community Group category joint first place winners of Buckwaroon Catchment Landcare Group and Southern New England Landcare were announced and Southern New England Landcare will represent NSW at the National Landcare awards.” There was also a NSW People’s Choice Award which was won by the Northern Beaches Roadkill Prevention Committee. The winners in each award category are as follows: Urban Landcare Award
Landcare Primary Producer
Australian Government Landcare NRM Region Award
Australian Government Coastcare Award
Westpac Landcare Education Award
Local Government Landcare Partnerships Award
Young Landcare Leader
Individual Landcarer Award
Landcare Indigenous Award
Landcare Community Group
Landcare Australia Limited has more details on some of the NSW Award winners. Please click here for its website. |
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Landcare NSW PlaceStoriesLandcare NSW PlaceStories is an exciting collaboration between Landcare
NSW Inc and Feral Arts. This is a site for sharing local
knowledge, local stories and local views on sustainable farm practices
and natural resource management issues across New South Wales. To access the Landcare NSW Placestories website, please click here. |
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NSW Environmental Trust - Environmental Research GrantsThe Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) has announced that funding for 2010 of $1,000,000 is available as Environmental Research Grants under the NSW Environmental Trust. The objectives of the Environmental Research Program are:
The Environmental Trust has designated Climate Change as the major category for the next three rounds of the research program, starting in 2010, with the following minor categories:
The maximum amount available per grant in the Climate Change category is $200,000, with a maximum amount of $100,000 in the other categories. The Environmental Research Program also provides seeding grants, with a maximum amount of $20,000. Landcare and other community groups are welcome to apply in all categories. Applications will be accepted until 5 pm, 12 February 2010. For more information and for application forms and guidelines, please click here for the DECCW website. |
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Australian Landcare Council ReinstatedThe Australian Government has reactivated the Australian Landcare Council. The new Chair of the Council is Kim Chance, the former Western Australia Agriculture Minister. For more information, please click here for a media release from The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. |
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2010 National Landcare Forum - AdelaideA national forum for landcare and related community groups will be held at the Adelaide Racecourse (also known as Allan Scott Park), Morphettville, Adelaide, South Australia on 22-25 March 2010. The theme of the 2010 forum is Landcare celebrates – 20 years of achievements and future challenges. The key objectives of the forum are to:
The forum will be particularly relevant to people involved in:
For more information, please click here for the Forum website. Information sourced from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. |
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The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is hosting an exhibition, Nicholas Harding: Drawn to paint, from 15 January to 7 March 2010, at its S.H. Ervin Gallery, located at Watson Road (entry from Argyle Street), Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney. In its mission to conserve natural, built and cultural heritage, the National Trust aims to promote the idea of a sense of place and the importance of recognising and preserving unique places. Artist Nicholas Harding documents a distinctly Australian sense of place, in particular Sydney, from its sun drenched beaches and industrial settings to its spectacular flora. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11.00 am – 5.00 pm (last admissions 30 mins before closing). Closed Mondays & Public Holidays. Entry Fees are $7, $5 seniors & concessions, $4 national trust members. For more information please click here for the Trust's website. |
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Go on an exciting discovery walk through the Warriewood Wetlands on 12 February 2010, 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm. Coastal Environment Centre educator and fauna expert, Sonja, will present an informal chat about local native fauna and take you on a guided walk. This chat will involve interesting facts about habitat and vegetation, bats and frogs and other interesting facts such as threatened species, simple things we can do to help minimise impact on fauna and fauna habitat. You will have the opportunity to use spotlights to see what you can find and record bat noises using the anabat machine. Most importantly you will discover how to enjoy this amazing natural wonderland whilst being a responsible visitor. Costs are $8 for people 13 and over, $5 for kids 5-12 and $20 for families. Kids under 5 are free. For more information and to book, please click here for the Pittwater Council website. Another walk will be held on 19 February 2010. The Coastal Environment Centre, a facility of Pittwater Council, is offering a boat cruise along the beautiful Pittwater Estuary on 14 February 2010. Another cruise is available on 14 March 2010. Participants will cruise from Palm Beach, to Mackerel Beach, then to The Basin where you will enjoy a gourmet lunch and return to Palm Beach. This day out has mastered the art of merging social interaction with an enjoyable learning experience from local environmental educators. This event is a family-friendly event with activities for kids and families. The day’s activities will include:
The cost is $55 per adult, $25 for children (10-15yrs) $8 per child (6- 9yrs) and kids under 6 years are free (max 2 per booking; additional children $5 each). Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to book, please click here for the Pittwater Council website. Please note that bookings are essential and must be made at least five days before the cruise. Please note changes to the cost and booking arrangements. |
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Project AWARE on the Coast is a community marine education course run by Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives (OCCI) over a number of weeks to teach about the fantastic marine life in our coastal waters. Ecology, safety, regulations, cultural considerations and field trips form part of the course. If you want to learn about marine life, come along to the information session at Port Stephens on 17 February 2010 or at Lake Macquarie on 18 February 2010 to find out what it's all about. The Port Stephens course will then start on 3 March 2010 and the Lake Macquarie course is on 4 March 2010. For details about the Port Stephens course contact 02 4980 0251 and
for Lake Macquarie course contact 02 4921 0724. The 2010 NSW Conservation Agriculture Field Day will be held at the Trangie Agricultural Research Centre (8km west of Trangie on Mitchell Highway) on 18 February 2010. Gates open 8.30 am and activities commence 9.30 am. There will be demonstrations and static displays in :
The event is organised in partnership by the Conservation Agriculture and No-till Farming Association (CANFA), Central West Farming Systems (CWFS), Farmlink Research and Industry & Investment NSW. The cost is: CANFA, CWFS, FarmLink members - $5; Non members - $15; Students free. For more information contact Neville Gould, CANFA Executive Officer, 02 6845 1044 or 0427 452 488 or email: canfa@bigpond.com. Join the Community Environment Network for a morning of activities and information about the value and importance of Saltmarsh - an endangered ecological community (EEC) found around the shores of the Tuggerah Lake - on 20 February 2010, 9.30 to 11.30 am, at Tacoma Oval, Tacoma South (near Wyong).
For catering purposes please RSVP by 18 February 2010 by calling Marilyn on 02 4349 4756. For more information call the project officer, Narelle Leite, on 02 4348 4327. |
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Oceans and Coastal Care Initiatives (OCCI) Central Coast have a meeting at the new Marine Discovery Centre, 11 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal, on 24 February 2010 at 7 pm. The meeting will include a guest speaker, Sarah Huscroft, on The origins of sustainable development and how it applies to the marine environment. Supper is provided. Non-members are welcome to drop in and see who OCCI is and what it does. Brunswick Valley Landcare (BVL) (Far North Coast) has a workshop on 27 February 2010 on ‘How Weeds Affect Biodiversity’ with Mark Evans. Some of our environmental weeds are having a severe impact on native fauna and flora. If the Richmond Bird Wing butterfly accidentally lays is eggs on the exotic Dutchmans Pipe Vine instead of the native and similar looking Birdwing vine, the caterpillars cannot feed and subsequently die. The commonly called Velcro weed or silver desmodium is so sticky that small animals have died attached to the plant. This workshop will teach you about the effects that environmental weeds are having on biodiversity. The cost for non BVL members is $5. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings essential: contact Judy MacDonald, BVL Project Officer, on 02 6684 5390 (Wednesdays & Thursdays). The Pelican Blacksmiths Landcare Group is holding a field day to celebrate the completion of the NSW Government’s Environmental Trust program at Soldiers Road Reserve, Pelican (near Swansea) on 28 February 2010 from 9 am to 12 pm. The field day in February will include a guided tour of the Soldiers Road site complete with native plant identification by Carl Fulton, Landcare Vegetation Officer. They will look at all the highlights of the site that became possible due to the Environmental Trust grant, as well as the wonderful natural elements of this urban bushland environment. Please RSVP by phoning the Lake Macquarie Landcare Resource Centre on 02 4921 0392. The cost is free with a morning tea and a BBQ lunch. Please dress appropriately. Wear covered shoes, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Please click here for more information on Lake Macquarie's Landcare Inc's newsletter, located on the Lake Macquarie City Council website. |
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Rainforest Rescue and Inspired Adventures are looking for twenty people that are willing to go on an adventure that can help protect the forests, save the orangutan and change the world. They are organising a fundraising trek through the jungles of Sumatra. Participants will visit the orangutan rehabilitation program in Gunung Leuser National Park, trek through the stunning rainforests of Indonesia and contribute toward the protection of this vital ecosystem. The duration of the trek proper is four days on a moderate grade track. The entire trip will last from 5 to 15 March 2010. Potential participants will need to raise $6000 funds which will cover travel and accommodation costs outlined by the itinerary, with the remainder being used by Rainforest Rescue to help reafforest and protect the orangutan's habitat. Participants will also need to pay an additional $700 registration fee as well as extra costs for items not covered by the itinerary. For more information on the trek, please click here for the Rainforest Rescue website. Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives (OCCI) Port Stephens will be giving a Seagrass walk and information session at Bagnalls Beach on 7 March 2010 at 9 am. If you would like to come along and learn about seagrasses please phone 0404 713113 for bookings. The next Australian Seabird Rescue (ASR) Marine Wildlife Workshop will be held on 13 March 2010, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at the ASR Marine Wildlife Centre, Ballina. The workshop is a great opportunity for new and potential members to find out what ASR is all about and how you can help save our local wildlife. You must register prior to the workshop to secure your place, by phoning 02 6686 2852. The workshop is great value at $20 for members and $30 non-members and includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and handbook. ErinEarth is an environmental education
house and garden on half a hectare of land in central Wagga Wagga. It
has an open day on 20 March 2010, 10 am to 3 pm. The day
will feature a workshop on growing wattles from seed. There will also
be a large number of Eremophilas (emu bushes) available for purchase.
ErinEarth is located at 1 Kildare Street, Wagga Wagga. Brunswick Valley Landcare (BVL) (Far North Coast) has a workshop on 27 March 2010, 1.30 to 4.30 pm, on ‘Living with Wildlife Peri-Urban Issues: Protecting Our Local Biodiversity' with Brendan Taylor. The cost for non BVL members is $5. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings essential: contact Judy MacDonald, BVL Project Officer, on 02 6684 5390 (Wednesdays & Thursdays). R.E.G.E.N. is happy to present the return of the Regrowth Festival on 24-26 April 2010! After a year away the festival is back, celebrating its 5 year anniversary with three days of music, workshops, tree planting and good times. Tickets are $50 plus booking fee until 28 February, $60 plus booking fee from 1 March to 23 April and $80 at the festival. For more details and to contact R.E.G.E.N. please click here for its website. |
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Landcare MarketplaceWelcome to the Landcare Marketplace !! The market place is designed as an area where NSW Landcare groups can advertise their goods and services. The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water does not endorse or in any respect warrant any third party products or services by virtue of any information, material or content referred to or included on, or linked from or to the Marketplace. Advertisements by landcare groups are published on this site as a free service to groups. All enquiries should be directed to the landcare group that placed the advertisement. IndexFor Hire
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The Australian Green Grants GuideAre you involved in a Landcare or another community group? Are you an individual or business with a great project that could help the environment? You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of grants available each year, which could make a big financial difference to your project. The Australian Green Grants Guide 2008 is a comprehensive listing of environmental and heritage grants offered by Government and non-Government organisations. Projects that lower greenhouse gas emissions, that conserve places of environmental and heritage value and that use water wisely are examples of those that have received funding.. The Guide focuses on grants relating to seven themes: Water ~ Biodiversity ~ Energy ~ Greenhouse ~ Heritage Sites ~ Land ~ Waste In the Australian Green Grants Guide 2008, you’ll have access to more than 300 grants around Australia. The guide costs for $54.95 (GST included) each.There will also be a charge of $9.95 for postage and handling for each copy mailed. Please click here for a webpage on the site of the guide's publishers, Molino Stewart Pty Ltd, which will give you more information on the guide and how to order it. Please note - The Green Grants Guide is currently sold out. Please keep referring to the Molino Stewart site for more information. |
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History of Landcare Support in NSWWant to see some of the highlights of the past 20 years? Please click here. |
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Links to Calendars of green events |
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| Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water - Greendates Calendar (www.environment.nsw.gov.au/greendates/index.htm) |