Upcoming Events
TRLA Events
A Guided Bird Walk On The Farm
Join North West Local Land Services in Winton/Tamworth 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 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
Save the Date! The Bee Man - Clancy Lester
Stage 5 and 6 teachers and students-this beauty is for you! 🐝
TRLA are thrilled to announce a special visit from ‘The Bee Man’ Ecologist — a passionate advocate for pollinators and biodiversity.
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of bees, their vital role in our ecosystem, and what we can do to protect them! 💛
Students will create permanent native bee hotels for Currawong Park as a lasting legacy of the Bee Man's visit! 🐝
Walk & Talk At Currawong Park
Join us for a relaxed Walk and Talk at Currawong Park with Clancy Lester – The Bee Man – alongside members of Tamworth Birdwatchers Inc. Discover how native plants support birds, bees and other pollinators, learn about local and threatened bird species, and see how Currawong Park Landcare volunteers are enhancing local biodiversity.
There’ll be plenty of time to ask questions, share observations and take home useful resources.
🕚 Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm
📍 Location: Currawong Park, corner of Fitzroy & Raglan Streets, East Tamworth
🥪 Catering: Lunch provided – please BYO water bottle
RSVP: Please register via the link provided.
For more information, contact Susan Wilson
📧 susan@trla.org.au | 📞 0400 590 776
Composting Workshop With Dr Ernie Harbott
🌱 Composting with Dr Ernie Harbott 🌱
North West Local Land Services invites you to join Dr Ernie Harbott for a practical, hands-on composting workshop designed to help you build healthier, more productive soils using simple and sustainable methods.
This interactive session will cover different composting systems, balancing materials for effective decomposition, managing moisture and temperature, troubleshooting common issues, and applying finished compost to support productive landscapes. With demonstrations, Q&A, and practical insights from Dr Harbott’s years of experience.
🗓 Saturday, 18 April 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Tamworth Landcare Nursery, 300 Wallamore Rd, Westdale
Perfect for landholders, small acreage owners, home gardeners and anyone wanting to improve soil health and reduce waste. Morning tea and light lunch provided along with native plants available for sale from the TRLA Nursery!
Regular Events
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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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