Upcoming Events

TRLA Events

Landcare Learning - Discover iNaturalist

Landcare Learning - Discover iNaturalist

Discover iNaturalist – Connecting with Nature

Curious about the plants, animals and fungi around you? Join local photographer and iNaturalist enthusiast Lynn Craggs for a relaxed, practical introduction to iNaturalist, a free app that helps you identify and record the natural world around you.

Learn how to get started, share your observations and connect with others who love nature. Whether you’re a beginner, gardener, photographer or Landcare volunteer, everyone is welcome!

Tuesday 17 November 2026
5.45 for a 6pm Start
Tamworth Astronomy and Science Centre, Piper Street, Tamworth

Come along, learn something new and discover another way to explore and record our local biodiversity.

 

 

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Astronomy and Science Centre
Piper Street, North Tamworth

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Native Plant and Seed Collection Workshop - Moree

Native Plant and Seed Collection Workshop - Moree

Spring is the perfect time to get out and discover what native vegetation is growing on your property.Our upcoming workshops in Narrabri and Moree will help landholders develop practical skills in identifying native plants and collecting native seed from local species. Narrabri - 11 November
Moree - 18 NovemberLearn about:
local native plant species
when and how to collect native seed
conditions that influence successful seed collection
the diversity of native plants across the region.

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Moree

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Land Management and Conservation Forum

Land Management and Conservation Forum

REGISTER NOW - Land Management and Conservation Forum
24 November 2026, 9 am – 4:15 pm
West Tamworth Leagues Club, Tamworth NSW
Big land management decisions rarely come with easy answers. This forum tackles the questions landholders are grappling with right now:
How do we maintain productivity while managing drought risk?
Where do biodiversity and business objectives align?
Which stewardship actions are actually worth the investment? Bringing together leading 14 leading experts, producers, researchers and practitioners, the event will deliver practical insights, local examples and honest conversations about managing productive landscapes in North West NSW.

This event is supported by North West Local Land Services’ Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator. Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators are supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

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West Tamworth Leagues Club, Tamworth NSW

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Soil Resilience workshop

Soil Resilience workshop

Curious about soil health but not sure where to start—or how to apply it on your own place? Join us for a hands-on Soil Resilience Workshop with Dr Aurelie Quade this December, designed to build your confidence and give you practical skills you can take straight back to your farm.

Spend a day in the paddock learning how to assess your soil, identify key constraints, and walk away with clear, realistic actions to improve soil function and productivity.

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Loomberah

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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




Latest News



Landcare Learning

We would like to invite you to our next Landcare Learning Session on Tuesday September 20 at 6pm. Venue is McCulloch Agencies on corner of Kable Avenue and Brisbane Street. We look forward to seeing you there. 


Northwest Carbon Forums

Learn about carbon sequestration and accessing carbon markets on 8th September Crossing Theatre Narrabri and 9th September Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth.
Northwest Landcare through funding from the State and Federal Governments are thrilled to host world leading soil carbon sequestration expert Dr Terry McCosker, to share his knowledge with local landholders on the latest research and information on sustainable soil practices.


Across the paddock

‘Across the Paddock’ is aimed at bringing Landcarers and the community across the north west all the latest in natural resource management news, what’s happening in the agricultural sector, plus events, funding, articles and more! 


Grassy White Box Woodland Restoration

Grassy White Box Woodlands provide habitat for over 60 threatened species such as the Bush Stone-Curlew and the Squirrel Glider and they are an important source of food and habitat for three nationally threatened bird species (Regent Honeyeater, Superb and Swift Parrots).

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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