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Getting muddy with Gunnible Landcare Inc

On a cold and wet morning of 26th September 2024, Harry Davey and Jay Barnett from OzFish Unlimited, Nicky Chirlian Liverpool Plains & Gunnedah Landcare Coordinator, and Tony Bernays, Chair of Gunnible Landcare Inc gathered to implement stage one of a Namoi River restoration project, on “Eldorado”, Gunnedah.

The crew planted 300 Lomandra Longifolia sourced from Tamworth Regional Landcare Nursery, round the top and midsection of a steep cut in the riverbank.  An efficient planting with a handheld auger drill (making quick work on beautiful loam), hand planting the Lomandras into the holes and then watering.

There is significant flood damage to the river banks, and it is hoped restoration on this section of the Namoi will be able to continue on a larger scale.

 

PS A special creature greeted the writer…


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TRLA Open Day Sneak Peek

A Little sneak peek into what's going to be on offer at our Nursery Open day on Saturday 18th April!!

A big thank you to McCarthy Catholic Collage Environment Club!

The Friends of Moore Creek Caves Reserve would like to thank the Environment Club at McCarthy Catholic Collage and the science teacher Shaun Nichols who runs the group.

 Several large bags of shredded paper the students recycled was donated to the Friends of Moore Creek Caves Reserve and used for mulching around new and old plantings as well as adding organic cover to some bare areas.  We hope this partnership continues well into the future!

TRLA Nursery Open Day!🌱

Come along on Saturday, 18th April (9am–3pm) at 300 Wallamore Road, West Tamworth and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly day out. Explore the nursery, chat with friendly volunteers & staff and browse a great range of native plants for sale!!

Don’t miss the hands-on composting workshop with Dr Ernie Harbott, a great chance to learn practical tips for your garden and great for anyone wanting to improve soil health & reduce waste. 

This is a free community event Bring the whole family and enjoy a day connecting with nature!

Native Bees, Big Impact: Community Comes Together for Pollinators and Urban Biodiversity

TRLA recently hosted two inspiring back-to-back events with native bee educator Clancy Lester, better know as the Bee Man, highlighting the critical role of pollinators and the power of community-driven conservation.

Kicking off at Landcare Learning on Tuesday 17 March, Clancy captivated a crowd of over 50 attendees from across the region. His engaging presentation explored the fascinating world of native bees and their relationship with local plants, and how simple actions-

2026 State & Territory Landcare Awards

The 2026 State and Territory Landcare Awards stand as a prestigious biennial national Landcare Awards program. The Landcare Awards honour individuals, groups and organisations that are making outstanding contributions to caring for the environment in their local communities for the benefit of all Australians today, and for generations to come.

In each state and territory, the Landcare Awards will be granted to recognise the achievements that encompass climate action, environmental leadership, sustainable agriculture, First Nations Peoples, women in landcare, youth, Coastcare and children.

Join the Intrepid Landcare Movement!

Come and be part of the INTREPID LANDCARE fun!

An exciting and innovative opportunity has emerged for environmentally conscious young people in our community. The Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) has launched an Intrepid Landcare Group, designed specifically for individuals from their mid-teens through to their mid-30s.

This initiative invites schools, students, and passionate individuals to get involved in hands-on environmental activities, connect with like-minded peers, and make a real difference locally.

Buzzing with Learning: Bee Hotel Workshop Inspires Students at Kurrawong Park!

On Wednesday, 18 March, students (together with their parents/guardians) at Kurrawong Park in Tamworth enjoyed an engaging and hands-on bee hotel workshop with Clancy Lester, the “Bee Man.”

Clancy was an incredible presenter, and students were captivated by his knowledge and enthusiasm. They thoroughly enjoyed his presentation while learning how to build a variety of bee hotels using different materials and designs to support native bee populations.

North West Local Land Services - March & April Events

The Latest Calendar for any upcoming events hosted by the North West Local Land Services in March & April. 

Know Your General Biosecurity Duty

Do you know your General Biosecurity Duty?

These are some vital tips and resources to help prevent, eliminate and minimise pests, weeds, diseases and their impacts!!

The Fuel & Drought Crisis - Real Solutions Real Farmers

The Fuel & Drought Crisis - Real Solutions Real Farmers!🌾
Farming is tough right now from rising fuel costs, ongoing drought, and plenty of uncertainty. This two-day workshop at Warrah Creek Hall is all about practical, real-world solutions from people who understand what you’re facing. Join Kevin Elmy and Mike McCosker to learn simple, proven ways to build healthier soils, cut input costs, and improve resilience.🌾April 9–10, 2026
📍 Warrah Creek Hall
🍽 Morning tea & lunch provided

Bring your questions and come have a chat!

WildSeek Supports the Conservation and Rescue of Koalas and Other Native Species

Tamworth Regional Landcare Association became a WildSeek Community Hub in 2022. The project received three years of funding to help identify koala populations within the Namoi Valley Region. In its first year, Landcare Australia with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) assisted the WildSeek Community Hub in obtaining equipment, survey methodology training, guidance in CASA approval for obtaining their RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) and ReOC (Remote Operator Certification).  

Transforming Farm Dams into Ecological Assets Coca-Cola Australia and Landcare Australia

At Cheyenne Dam in Somerton, NSW, our own Wayne and Nell Chaffey have transformed a drought-degraded farm dam into a thriving ecological asset through a project supported by the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation and Landcare Australia.
This project has already seen some great results from local native waterbirds retuning and improvement of habitat, it is a great model of combining farm productivity with environmental stewardship.

Weathering the Seasons: Cover Crops for Climate Smart Farming

Join Local Land Services for a practical, hands-on workshop exploring how cover crops can improve soil health and build resilience on your farm.

📅 Monday 16 March 2026
📍 Emerald Hill Community Hall

Hear from industry experts, see a live roller-crimper demonstration, and learn about soil health, moisture outlooks and climate-smart farming practices.

Intrepid Landcare Property Tour – Kamilaroi Cattle Company

Intrepid Landcare Property Tour – Kamilaroi Cattle Company

 Last Saturday, 1st March, Intrepid Landcare participants gathered at Kamilaroi Cattle Company for a truly outstanding and insightful property tour hosted by Charlie Thurgate.With a good group of engaged attendees, the day was marked by thoughtful questions, open discussion and genuine curiosity.

Composting Workshop With Dr Ernie Harbott

🌱 Composting with Dr Ernie Harbott 🌱

Join North West Local Land Services for a hands-on composting workshop in Tamworth! Learn simple, practical skills to create healthy, productive soil using sustainable methods.

🗓 Saturday, 18 April 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Tamworth Landcare Nursery, 300 Wallamore Rd, Westdale

TRLA Small Grants Program

Applications are now open for the Tamworth Regional Landcare Association Small Grants Program — a great opportunity to bring your local environmental or community project to life. Funding is available for practical, on-ground activities that support biodiversity, sustainability, and community engagement across our region. Get your ideas in before March 1 and let us help turn them into action!

Meet Clancy Lester (The Bee Man) - Coming To Tamworth

If you’ve heard the buzz about native bees lately, chances are you’ve come across Clancy Lester — affectionately known as “The Bee Man.” Clancy is an environmental educator and researcher, focusing on Australia’s incredible native bees!

Landcare Learning - With Clancy Lester

You may have seen that Clancy Lester, also known as The Bee Man, is heading to Tamworth! Before building bee hotels at Currawong Park, Clancy will be our guest speaker at Landcare Learning on March 17 at UNE centre, where he’ll explore Australia’s native bees, their relationship with flowering plants, and simple, practical actions we can all take to support biodiversity.  This is a free event, with light refreshments but please visit the link and register to secure your seat. If you have any questions, please contact Susan – susan@trla.org.au or 0400590776

A Guided Bird Walk On The Farm

Join North West Local Land Services in Winton/Tamworth on 11 March (9:00am-12:00pm) for a fascinating morning exploring birds led by bird ecologist Steve Debus and local birdwatchers Alex Hunt and Denise Kane!

This engaging morning will explore topics such as recent bird surveys and the results of these surveys, the impact of farming practices on bird diversity and habitat features to support birdlife and much more.

Whether you're a landholder, bird enthusiast or simply curious about nature this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect and enjoy the outdoors.

Landcare Leadership Program – Chaffey Dam | 27–28 March

We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity for young people to grow their leadership skills, connect with like-minded changemakers, and take part in hands-on environmental action.

The Landcare Leadership Program will be held at Chaffey Dam on 27–28 March and is open to young people aged 13–35.

Keeping Your Plants Going in the Extremes of Summer Heat

Our North West Slopes / Namoi Valley has its own very particular mix of heat, wind, clay soils and brutal dry spells. Below is advice that is informed by our hot summers, cracking clays, exposure, and regeneration-scale plantings. It also has application to suburban gardens  

North West Slopes & Namoi Valley (Bush Regeneration Plantings)

 


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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 TRLA’s strategic plan with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.

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