Landcare Week: Plantings, Chats, and Cuppas – Grow, Share, Sip!
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300 Wallamore Road
Landcare Week, held from August 5-11, is an annual celebration that honors Australians actively involved in restoring, enhancing, and
protecting their local natural environments. This year’s theme, "Landcare Is For Everyone (L.I.F.E)," invites everyone to participate. Join
us at our local landcare nursery at 300 Wallamore Road for a chat about all things landcare. We will also be doing some plantings to
beautify our nursery surroundings. If you’re interested, stop by for a cuppa and a chat!
The nursery will be open for landcare week Mon, Wed, Frid from 9-2pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Creek Bank Stabiliozation Workshop
Are you interested in managing water flow in your upper catchment creeks to your best advantage? Come along to a hands on day with
Roger Ottery and Andrew Wylie (UMLC) and Craig Pullman (LLS) to walk, watch and listen! Finish up with a BBQ on the creek.
Please wear sturdy boots, hats and sun protection.
Contact Nicky Chirlian, Local Landcare Coordinator on 0488056199 or nicky@trla.org.au if you have
questions
Don’t miss out on Early Bird tickets, now on sale for @Wilmot Field Day 2026.
Wilmot Field Day brings together global experts in the field of nature friendly farming and invites you through the farmgate to see
regenerative grazing and farming practices in action.
Walk through the paddocks with regen ag expert @Allen Wiliams (USA), jump into a soil pit with Dr @Susan Orgill of @Impact Ag Australia, or
join a candid discussion on the future of our food system with farmers who are forging new market pathways.
Whether you’re passionate about soils, pastures, plants or livestock, you can be sure to find something on the program to spark your
interest.
Meet Vetiver, a remarkable grass with deep roots and big benefits. Known for its ability to stabilise soil, reduce erosion, and filter
runoff, Vetiver is a powerhouse for land restoration and water management. Its dense root system binds the soil, making it ideal for creek
banks, dam edges, and steep slopes, while also providing habitat and shelter for insects and small wildlife. Tough, drought-tolerant, and
low-maintenance, Vetiver is nature’s own erosion control expert.
Discover four standout native plants that bring life to your garden and provide vital food and shelter for local birds. In this short video,
we showcase Ruby Saltbush, a hardy shrub with vibrant berries loved by small birds; Midgen Berry, a sweet-fruited groundcover that attracts
fruit-eaters; Prickly Blackthorn, a protective haven for nesting species; and Wonga Wonga Vine, a lush climber offering both nectar and
cover. Together, these species create a thriving, bird-friendly habitat right in your backyard.
The Burdekin Plum is a striking native tree that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial. Its glossy leaves and dark, plum-like fruits make it a
standout feature in any landscape, while also providing an important food source for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Traditionally valued
as a bush tucker plant, its fruit can be eaten raw or ripened off the tree for a rich, tangy flavour. Hardy and adaptable, the Burdekin Plum
is perfect for creating shade, supporting biodiversity, and bringing a touch of the tropics to your garden.
Native treasure! The Smooth Darling Pea (Swainsona galegifolia) in full bloom! With pinnate grey-green leaves and a rainbow of pea-shaped flowers, it’s more than just a pretty face, it’s a nitrogen-fixer, a wildlife helper and a hardy garden star. Just a heads up:
beautiful as it is, it’s not ideal for grazing zones.
A group of local farmers gathered at the Currabubula Hotel early on 27th September to hear farmers Ian Pine, Amy Perfrement,
Neville Watts and James Filby present a range of information on the beneficial effects of soil organisms and their use as a measure of soil
health, and their interaction with agriculture.
Upper Mooki Landcare Inc was fortunate to be offered 4 hours of Graeme Sait’s (Nutritech) time on 8th October 2025. This
intensive short workshop was attended by 28 farmers from Delungra, Gunnedah, Tamworth and the local area who gave extremely positive
feedback on the event.
TRLA invites you to join us for a fun-filled Trivia Night to wrap up 2025! Come along on Friday, November 21,
at 6:00 PM for a 6:30 start, at the Ibis Styles Motel Ebsworth St, West Tamworth ,for an evening of
laughs, prizes, and community connection. Grab your friends and test your knowledge over drinks, canapes, and good company! You may even win
a prize !!!!
Lessons from the Land - The Sheep Producer Session
Webinar hosted by LLS
When times get tough, there’s no shortage of technical advice – but what’s often missing are the real, practical insights from producers
who’ve lived it. This session is designed especially for sheep producers, offering candid reflections and advice from NSW sheep producers
who have faced dry times firsthand.
Tune in to hear stories, gain insights, ask questions, and take away practical strategies. This session will cover managing flock health and
nutrition during dry periods, making critical farm management decisions, adapting farm practices for resilience, and navigating the personal
and family challenges that come with tough seasons.
Why join?
A session tailored specifically for sheep producers
Real stories and strategies from producers on the ground
Engage in discussion, ask questions, and sharpen your strategy for tough seasons
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this valuable conversation.
Come along to the Nemingha Community Garden and enjoy a fun, hands-on day outdoors while learning new gardening
skills. This month’s theme is Organic Pest Control, with special guest speaker Sean Tobin from Heemskerks
Nursery.
What’s happening on the day:
✨ Free BBQ lunch
🎟 Raffle prizes (cash only)
🌱 Hands-on activity – take home your creation
🌻 Guided tours of the garden and a neighbouring garden
🍅 Market swap table – bring produce to swap or purchase (cash only)
👨👩👧 Family-friendly fun – children welcome!
Join us for an informal evening of conversation and connection with other regenerative farmers and like-minded landholders.
Share stories, ideas, and inspiration over dinner and drinks in a relaxed setting.
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.
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.
Mari ngiyani winangaylanha ganunga-waanda yanaylanha, dhaymaarr ganugu-waanda nhama ngarrangarranmaldanhi.
[We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people and custodians of this land]
Gomeroi People are the traditional custodians of the waterways and the land on which we work and live.
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend
that respect to all Aboriginal people.
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