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Habitat Talk and Open Day

Habitat Talk and Open Day

Join us for a special morning exploring how to design your garden for habitat โ€” whether you live in town or on the land!

Our Habitat Talk starts at 10:00 AM, presented by Paul Moxon, our resident horticulturist. Paul will share his expert advice on:

  • Choosing the right plants for urban and rural spaces
  • Creating inviting environments for birds, insects, and other native wildlife
  • Garden design tips to boost biodiversity
  • How to care for your plants, plus handy planting tips and tricks

After the talk, enjoy a relaxed browse through our nursery, chat with our friendly team, and pick up some beautiful, habitat-friendly native plants.
๐ŸŒฑ Free entry โ€“ No bookings required โ€“ Everyone welcome! ๐ŸŒฑ

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300 Wallamore Road,

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Bee Hotel Holiday Workshop

Bee Hotel Holiday Workshop

Looking for a fun and creative school holiday activity? Join us at the Tamworth Regional Landcare Nursery on Wednesday, April 23 from 10:30am to 12:30pm to paint and create your very own bee hotel to take home for the garden โ€” a buzzing good time for kids and parents alike!

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300 Wallamore Road,

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The Great Bee Morning Tea

The Great Bee Morning Tea

Enjoy a delicious morning tea featuring tasty treats made with locally sourced honey. Kids will love our special workshop where they can get creative and build their very own little bee hotelsโ€”perfect for supporting our buzzing friends at home!

While you're here, explore our nursery and shop for bee-friendly plants to enhance your garden and help support local pollinators!

Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Nursery open from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Location: 300 Wallamore Road, Westdale

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300 Wallamore Road,

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Bendemeer Community Event - Discover the Macdonald River

Bendemeer Community Event - Discover the Macdonald River

Discover the rich history and unique ecology of the Macdonald River at this special community event. Hear from local historians and ecologists working to protect endangered species like the Bellโ€™s turtle. Join us for stories, science, and simple ways we can all help care for our river.

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Habitat Augmentation at Barraba

Habitat Augmentation at Barraba

Transform your farm, backyard, or community into a thriving ecosystem!
Join us on Thursday, May 15, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Barraba Golf Club for a hands-on workshop with Mick Callan from Habitat Innovation and Management.

Discover effective and innovative habitat augmentation techniques through practical demonstrations โ€” including the installation of artificial tree hollows and a raptor platform

Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to learn how simple changes can make a big impact on local biodiversity.

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Barraba Golf Club

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Biodiversity & Productivity โ€“ Tamworth Workshop | 15 May

Biodiversity & Productivity โ€“ Tamworth Workshop | 15 May

Weโ€™re excited to be partnering with Carbon8 for a powerful one-day workshop all about boosting biodiversity to strengthen your farming system โ€” from the soil up!

Whether youโ€™re managing pasture or cropping, increasing biodiversity can improve productivity, build resilience, and reduce the need for chemical inputs. This is your chance to hear directly from landholders, educators, and experts who are walking the talk.

๐Ÿ“… When: Wednesday, 15 May
๐Ÿ“ Where: Tamworth Agricultural Institute
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Limited places available

Hear from an inspiring speaker lineup:
๐ŸŒพ Scott McCalman โ€“ Cropping Farmer & AgriRisk High Achiever of the Year Nominee
๐ŸŒฟ Wes Leedham โ€“ Indigenous Educator & Trainer, Warrumbungle National Park
๐Ÿ„ Dr. Gundi Rhoades โ€“ Veterinarian, International Speaker & Author
๐Ÿšœ Mike McCosker โ€“ Founder of Carbon8 & Fourth-Generation Farmer

This event is packed with practical insights you can apply straight to your paddocks โ€” donโ€™t miss it!

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Tamworth Agricultural Institute

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A Deep Dive into Soil, ๐ŸŒฑWater ๐Ÿ’ฆand the Little Critters ๐Ÿฆ‰ in the Environment

A Deep Dive into Soil, ๐ŸŒฑWater ๐Ÿ’ฆand the Little Critters ๐Ÿฆ‰ in the Environment

A Call out for all Stage 2 and 3 teachers in the North West Region.

Carbon8 is excited to be working with the inspiring Tamworth Regional Landcare Association and LLS NSW to deliver "A deep dive into soil, water and the little critters in the environment"

If you are a teacher from yrs 3 to 6 and would like to be immersed in a practical hands on learning environment with Rock Star soil scientists and ecologists, , leading speakers and farmers, you will love this full day teaching event for your students.

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NSW DPI - Tamworth Agricultural Institute

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TRLA photography competition

TRLA photography competition

TRLA Photography Competition โ€“ Biodiversity in Focus

Celebrate the incredible diversity of our regionโ€™s flora and fauna! From ancient, towering red gums to seasonal wattles and delicate bluebells, from wedge-tailed eagles and kangaroos to blue wrens and blue-banded beesโ€”biodiversity thrives in every corner of our landscape. We invite photographers of all skill levels to capture the beauty of our natural environment, both big and small. Whether itโ€™s the grassy white box woodlands, rivers, dams, and billabongs, or footpaths, parks, backyards, and even pot plants, thereโ€™s always a unique perspective waiting to be discovered.

The competition opens on May 17th and closes on June 28th, giving our judges time to carefully select the winning shots. Winners will be announced during Landcare Week, commencing August 8th, and all submitted photos will be proudly displayed at Fitzroy Plaza, allowing the community to celebrate and be enthralled by the stunning biodiversity of our region. So grab your camera or smartphone, explore the beauty around you, and โ€œshoot your best shot!โ€

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Regular Events

TRLA Monthly Meeting

TRLA meet on the third Tuesday of every month from 5.15 pm. These meetings are either in person or online via zoom. Notification is sent to members and newsletter subscribers. If you would like to attend but are not a member please contact info@trla.org.au.

Friends of Moore Creek Cave Working Bee

3rd Saturday of every month from 8.30am, held at Moore Creek Caves Reserve (end of Maysteers Lane)

Activities which are undertaken at the MCCR working bee include:

  • Weeding
  • Tree planting
  • Tree maintenance
  • Native bee hive care
  • Seed collecting
  • Seed processing
  • Propagation & nursery days
  • Free local native plant giveaways
  • Social morning teas
  • Chat with experts on ecology, aboriginal culture of the reserve, bush foods and the environment

Facilities: No facilities are at this site.

Contact: Paul Moxon 0425 337 475



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๐ŸŒฟ Biodiversity & Productivity โ€“ Tamworth Workshop | 15 May ๐ŸŒฟ

Weโ€™re excited to be partnering with Carbon8 for a powerful one-day workshop all about boosting biodiversity to strengthen your farming system โ€” from the soil up!

Whether youโ€™re managing pasture or cropping, increasing biodiversity can improve productivity, build resilience, and reduce the need for chemical inputs. This is your chance to hear directly from landholders, educators, and experts who are walking the talk.

๐Ÿ“… When: Wednesday, 15 May

๐Ÿพ NSW Companion Animals Act Review โ€“ Have Your Say! ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ NSW Companion Animals Act Review โ€“ Have Your Say! ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿšจ Submissions close Sunday, May 4, 2025 ๐Ÿšจ

After years of advocacy, the NSW Government is finally reviewing the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 โ€” and your voice is urgently needed to help protect our native wildlife from the impacts of free-roaming pet cats.

๐Ÿฆ˜ Why it matters:
This outdated law currently prevents local Councils from setting and enforcing cat containment policies, leaving cats to roam, kill native wildlife, and spread diseases like toxoplasmosis. Itโ€™s time for a law that reflects modern expectations of responsible pet ownership.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Make a difference โ€“ three easy options:
โœ… Option A (quick & easy):
Use the Invasive Species Councilโ€™s free writing kit โ€“ theyโ€™ll send you a ready-to-go email template.
๐Ÿ”— Register here

โœ๏ธ Option B (most impactful):
Write a short email in your own words explaining why you believe cat containment is essential.
๐Ÿ“ง Email: ca.review@olg.nsw.gov.au
๐Ÿ“ Subject: Companion Animals Act Review

๐Ÿ’ก Ask for:

  • Statewide 24/7 cat containment laws
  • Mandatory desexing by 4 months
  • $9 million+ in support for Councils and education campaigns


๐Ÿ“„ Option C (official form):
Review the discussion paper and submit feedback via the online submission form on the Office of Local Government site.
๐Ÿ”— Submit here

๐ŸŒฟ Every submission helps push for change! Letโ€™s keep native wildlife safe, support responsible pet ownership, and empower Councils to act. Please share this widely. ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿฆ‰๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿšœ Calling All Farmers, Farm Managers & Owners! ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿšœ Calling All Farmers, Farm Managers & Owners! ๐ŸŒฑ

We're helping support important PhD research from Federation University Australia exploring how farmers think about sustainability, technology, and data in agriculture โ€“ and how we can build better tools to support real-world needs.

If you're a farmer, farm manager, or farm owner, please take 10-15 minutes to complete this anonymous survey. โœ…
Or, if youโ€™re not a farmer, help us by sharing this post with your networks!

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŒพ Your insights will help shape a new framework for assessing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts in agriculture.

๐Ÿ”— Take the survey here:
https://federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Mqz9Vzs9m7kdNk

๐ŸŽ“ Research by Bhola Paudel, PhD Candidate
โœ”๏ธ Approved by Federation University Human Research Ethics Committee (2024/228)


Bee Hotel Holiday Workshop for kids!

Looking for a fun and creative school holiday activity? Join us at the Tamworth Regional Landcare Nursery on Wednesday, April 23 from 10:30am to 12:30pm to paint and create your very own bee hotel to take home for the garden โ€” a buzzing good time for kids and parents alike!


Habitat Talk and Open Day

Join us for a special morning exploring how to design your garden for habitat โ€” whether you live in town or on the land!

Our Habitat Talk starts at 10:00 AM, presented by Paul Moxon, our resident horticulturist. Paul will share his expert advice on:

  • Choosing the right plants for urban and rural spaces
  • Creating inviting environments for birds, insects, and other native wildlife
  • Garden design tips to boost biodiversity
  • How to care for your plants, plus handy planting tips and tricks




After the talk, enjoy a relaxed browse through our nursery, chat with our friendly team, and pick up some beautiful, habitat-friendly native plants. ๐ŸŒฑ Free entry โ€“ No bookings required โ€“ Everyone welcome! ๐ŸŒฑ


Habitat Augmentation at Barraba

Transform your farm, backyard, or community into a thriving ecosystem!
Join us on Thursday, May 15, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Barraba Golf Club for a hands-on workshop with Mick Callan from Habitat Innovation and Management.

Discover effective and innovative habitat augmentation techniques through practical demonstrations โ€” including the installation of artificial tree hollows and a raptor platform

Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to learn how simple changes can make a big impact on local biodiversity.


๐ŸŒฟ Holistic Management: A Foundation for Regeneration ๐ŸŒฑ

We're excited to share an incredible opportunity for landholders, farmers, and anyone passionate about Regenerative Agriculture!

Join the 8-day Holistic Management course in Tamworth, delivered over four 2-day sessions between July and November 2025.

๐Ÿ’ก Learn how to improve: โœ… Farm profitability
โœ… Paddock resilience
โœ… Land health & biodiversity

๐Ÿ“… Course dates:

  • Session 1: July 15-16
  • Session 2: August 12-13
  • Session 3: September 9-10
  • Session 4: November 11-12


๐Ÿ“ Location: Tamworth
๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost: $2420 per person
๐Ÿ“ฉ Enquiries: kerry@insideoutsidemgt.com.au
๐Ÿ”— More info: www.insideoutsidemgt.com.au

โ€œAbsolutely recommend attending this course โ€“ it is truly life-changing.โ€
โ€“ Dierdre Mikkelson, past participant ๐ŸŒพ

#RegenAg #HolisticManagement #TamworthFarming #Landcare #SustainableFarming #InsideOutsideManagement


Community Tree Planting for the Whole Family

The Friends of Moore Creek Caves Reserve

Invite You
 
To a community family friendly tree planting morning
In the reserve at the end of Maysteers Lane
(off Moore Creek Road)

On Saturday 19th April 2025 between 9:00am and 12:00


Feral Bird Trap

๐Ÿšจ Feral birds like the Common Myna, Starling, and House Sparrow are wreaking havoc on our native birds ๐Ÿฆ โ€” stealing food, taking over nests, and damaging crops and infrastructure! ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ But thereโ€™s hope! The clever crew at Tamworth Birdwatchers Inc. has developed a simple and effective feral bird trap to help restore balance. ๐Ÿ’ก

๐ŸŽฅ In this video, 94-year-old legend Eric shows how to build the trap, with expert tips from Annabel. Itโ€™s practical, DIY-friendly, and a fantastic way to make a real difference. ๐Ÿ‘

๐ŸŒฟ This project was proudly supported by Tamworth Regional Landcare Association and beautifully produced by Matt Foley of Folmac Video Productions. ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Watch the video here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ The Making of a Feral Bird Trap

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Letโ€™s protect our native birdlife and give them the space they need to thrive! ๐Ÿ’š
More resources here: tamworthbirdwatchers.com

Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, youโ€™re not just joining a group, youโ€™re becoming part of a family. The concept is so compatible with Australian culture itโ€™s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, youโ€™ll be supporting our work, learning new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.

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funding support

Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.

Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLAโ€™s strategic plan with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.

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