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Our Achievements

NE & NW Landcare Conference 2023


North West Rural Leadership Program 2018 & 2019

 


Growing the Next Generation of Community Leaders

Renewable Manilla 2019

TRLA partnered with Manilla Community Renewable Energy Co (MCRE) to host a celebration of 20 yrs of Landcare in our Region and the partnership between MCRE and Provenance to deliver a community owned solar farm in Manilla NSW.

240 people attended the 100 mile dinner and stayed on to be entertained by folk band Magpie Diaries.


Photo courtesy of Joanne Stead


Photo courtesy of Joanne Stead

Greening the Moore Creek Catchment




Daruka Riparian Restoration Project




Local Provenance 100 Mile Long Lunch Gunnedah




Box Gum Competition 2017, 2018

Showcasing the Beauty of our Community and Environment




2000 – 2016: Grassy White Box Woodland Large Scale Bush Regeneration Grant

 $235,000 over 6 years.

Fantastic regeneration results and weed control results. Allowed TRLA to develop the Bush Regeneration team and provide employment and training for passionate landcarers.

3 reserves – MCCC Winton Cemetery Currabubula Cemetery = 78 hectares

Target weeding plans to tackle weeds which pose the greatest threats to biodiversity.

Funds also provided for 4 activities per year for community engagement.

Native Plant identification card set – To ID plants in GWB.

2015: New England North West Landcare Adventure



The New England North West Landcare Adventure is a program which has been run for the past 17 years to bring together Landcarers and landholders from throughout the New England, North West and Northern Tablelands. Each year this event is hosted by a different Landcare Group. 2015 was the first year this event has been hosted in the North West by Tamworth Regional Landcare Association.

The 17th Annual New England North West Landcare Adventure ran in 2015 on May 27th & 28th, and consisted of a 2 days of speakers, activities, workshops, field trips and the New England North West Regional Landcare Awards.

2013: Sustainable Namoi Living Expo

The Sustainable Namoi Living Expo was awarded Grand Champion at the Tamworth Community Sustainability Awards (presented by the Tidy Towns Committee). This award was specifically created to recognise the enormous success of the program, and the hard work by the committee, the volunteers and the project management team.

Tamworth Regional Landcare Association were proud to be a founding partner of this Program, and we thank our members Stephanie Cameron and Jean Coady for their ongoing commitment to this work.

2009 – 2012: Sustainable Namoi Living Expo

TRLA was a founding partner of the Sustainable Namoi Living Program including coordinating the annual two-day Sustainable Namoi Living Expo with Namoi CMA. This project has met with unprecedented success, and in 2013:

  • 1000+ people attended one of the Regional Events held across the catchment
  • 4000+ people attended the Expo over the two days
  • There were almost 50 exhibition sites
  • More than 200 entries were received for the Schools Competition and almost 500 children attended the schools’ program
  • Almost 100 people attended the ‘100 Mile Food Night’
  • The project has more than 400 ‘friends’ on Facebook and more than 400 ‘followers’ on Twitter.


2012

TRLA was awarded a NSW Environmental Trust Grant for education and restoration of Grassy White Box Woodlands in the Tamworth Region.

2011

TRLA was engaged by State Water to revegetate an offset area as part of the Chaffey Dam Wall Upgrade Project.



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Join or Renew Your TRLA Membership for 2026–27

Join or Renew Your TRLA Membership for 2026–27

Become part of a growing community of people who are passionate about caring for our environment and supporting practical, local action.

Whether you're joining Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) for the first time or renewing your membership, we'd love to have you with us for the 2026–27 financial year.

As part of our commitment to improving the member experience, we've recently moved to a new membership platform hosted by Landcare NSW. The new system provides a secure and streamlined way to manage memberships and stay connected with TRLA.

As a TRLA member you'll receive:
  • Free or reduced fee Landcare event and workshop attendance
  • Support from our dedicated Landcare team for your projects, planning and grant applications
  • Specialist advice and support from our Landcare Community
  • Have the opportunity to learn new skills and receive Landcare training
  • Be covered by insurance for all TRLA approved activities
  • Subscription to our member emails and newsletter
  • Discounted prices on plants at our very own TRLA Nursery


Joining or renewing only takes a few minutes.

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Already a current financial member? Great news, you've already been transferred to our new membership system, so there's nothing you need to do until your next renewal.

Thank you for supporting Landcare and helping us care for our landscapes, waterways and communities.

Webinar: Farm Business Insights - Performance Trends of Livestock Assets and Practical Planning Tools

Join Local Land Services and Agripath in this online webinar for data-driven insights into enterprise profitability in the North West. 
11 August 2026 – 10:30am

Forbs on Farms – Workshop 2: Practical Ideas for Productive, Resilient Farms

Landholders are invited to join us for Forbs on Farms – Workshop 2, a hands-on two-day workshop exploring the important role that flowering herbs, or forbs, can play in creating healthier and more resilient farming systems.

Land for Wildlife Assessments Now Available Through Tamworth Regional Landcare

We are excited to announce that Tamworth Regional Landcare is now offering Land for Wildlife assessments, providing local landholders with the opportunity to learn more about the unique biodiversity on their properties and explore ways to protect and enhance the natural environment.

Community Pizza Cob Oven Building Day at the TRLA Nursery

On Sunday, 6 July, the Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) Nursery was brought to life with a fantastic day of community, creativity and hands-on learning, as volunteers came together with the Tamworth Community Organic Gardeners to build a traditional pizza cob oven.

Landcare Week Special Event!

Two years after captivating our Landcare Learning audience, native urban gardener Eliza Weekes returns this Landcare Week to share the real story behind her garden’s evolution—what’s thrived, what hasn’t, and the lessons learned along the way. From bare block to a flourishing, wildlife-friendly space, Eliza’s journey is packed with practical ideas and inspiration for creating your own sustainable garden.

Please note the venue is the Astronomy and Science Centre, Piper Street, North Tamworth.

Biological Inputs: Are we asking the right questions? Dr Aurelie Quade & Dr John Rochecouste

“Biological inputs are not failing us. We misunderstand their role, benchmark them against the wrong standard, and too often apply them without a diagnosis.”

Global trade disruptions have driven price spikes in fuel and fertiliser, accelerating interest in agricultural biological inputs. Although the broader trend is relatively recent roughly two decades old some products, such as microbial inoculants, have been in use for over a century. As our understanding of soil systems has grown, so too has an entirely new segment of the agricultural market: biological inputs and their many derivatives

National Tree Day Brings the Community Together at Currawong Park

On Sunday morning, the volunteers of Currawong Park teamed up with Co-exist Tamworth to celebrate National Tree Day with a fantastic morning of planting, community connection and a delicious BBQ.

Together, volunteers planted 40 new trees and plants, helping to expand and enhance the existing garden bed at Currawong Park a Landcare initiative. The morning was a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, get their hands dirty and contribute to creating a greener, healthier space for everyone to enjoy.

Growing a Greener Future at Peel High School

Tamworth Regional Landcare Association was delighted to join students and teachers from Peel High School on Friday to celebrate Schools National Tree Day with a wonderful day of hands-on environmental learning and action.

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Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’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 TRLA’s strategic plan with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.

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