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A Guided Bird Walk On The Farm

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.

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Winton/Tamworth NSW

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Landcare Learning - With Clancy Lester

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

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UNE Building, 24 Fitzroy St, Tamworth

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Save the Date! The Bee Man - Clancy Lester

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! 🐝

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Currawong Park, Corner of Fitzroy and Raglan Sts East Tamworth

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Walk & Talk At Currawong Park

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

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Currawong Park, corner of Fitzroy & Raglan Streets, East Tamworth

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Composting Workshop With Dr Ernie Harbott

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!






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300 Wallamore Road, Westdale 2340

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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



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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

Community Event - Just A Farmer Screening

Saturday 7th March 2026.

🎬 “Just A Farmer” Screening Brings Mental Health Awareness to Tamworth

 The award-winning film Just A Farmer will be screening in Tamworth Community Event Centre Darling Street Tamworth at 2pm on Saturday 7th March 26. This powerful film captures the struggles and triumphs of rural life, with a deep focus on mental health awareness and community resilience.

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)

 


Now’s the Time to Plan for Autumn Tree Planting

Planting trees is a long-term investment in the health, productivity and resilience of your property. While the act of planting may still be a few months away, now is the ideal time to start planning and preparing for your autumn planting program, a season widely recognised as the most successful time to establish farm trees.

Exploring Grassy Box Woodlands and Wildlife Corridors

On 15 December, around 35 enthusiastic community members joined TRLA for a fascinating Grassy Box Woodland Field Trip, visiting Klori Travelling Stock Reserve (TSR) at Somerton for a morning session.

Blackville TreeTroff Update

Following my initial report on the TreeTroff installation at Blackville Public School on 4th November, I made  a quick trip out to Blackville Public School on 15th December. 

This was  an opportunity for staff, students and myself to gain more understanding of the process of the TreeTroff equipment and program...

Upper Mooki Landcare’s Creekbank Stabilization and Water Management workshop

28 Landowners attended Upper Mooki Landcare’s Creekbank Stabilization and Water Management workshop on 15th November.  Presented by landowner and UMLC member Roger Ottery, and UMLC Chair Andrew Wylie, the day was well planned, enabling participants to visit 3 varying sites.  These included observation of a new paddock swale with spill, use of embedded logs to direct creek water flow,  and a demonstration of making and placing Rock Bags and a Rock Mattress directly into the creek.  The day was beautifully catered for by UMLC members and finished with a BBQ on the creek and much ongoing dialogue.  Feedback was very positive and included requests for return visits to monitor the progress of the sites. 

Save the Date for Landcare Adventure 2026

Mark your calendars for next year's Landcare Adventure and Regional Landcare Awards!  Speakers include Ian and Di Haggerty, Bruce Maynard, Pip Jones and many more

GYL Cupp & Catchup

GYL Cupp & Catchup

A reminder for Gomeroi Yinarr members and friend to join GYL for a warm Cuppa & Catch-Up on Saturday 21st December.

The catchups provide a gentle space to yarn, breathe out, reconnect, and share some end-of-year joy together.
Bring your stories, your laughter, your sisterhood — and we’ll bring the cuppas.

“Discover a Hidden Woodland Gem: Klori TSR Field Trip with Ecologist David Carr”

Join us for a guided bus trip to the Klori Travelling Stock Route near Somerton with ecologist David Carr from Stringybark Ecological. Explore a rare remnant grassy-box woodland rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, and learn about the conservation value of these unique ecosystems. We’ll then visit the McVeigh family property, “Aytonlea,” Winton, where over 7,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted to create a thriving, biodiverse landscape. The day will conclude with lunch at Aytonlea and an opportunity to reflect on how thoughtful land management can balance conservation and productivity across our rural environments.

An exciting and innovative opportunity for environmentally conscious youth is on the horizon!

Come and join the fun!🤩 
An exciting and innovative opportunity for environmentally conscious youth is on the horizon!

The Tamworth TRLA is establishing an INTREPID LANDCARE GROUP targeted at individuals ranging from their mid-teens to their mid-30s. We encourage schools, school students, and interested individuals to contact us if this initiative piques your interest. What actions can Intrepid Landcare take to empower you, young individuals, and communities to engage in meaningful activities? Enabling stuff that happens- Intrepid Landcare Australia (https://intrepidlandcare.org/enabling-stuff-that-happens/) 

Contact: Kate Spry 

Email: kate@trla.orga.au 

Ph: 0428 267 912

Community Takes Action on Common ‘Indian’ Myna Tamworth

Community Takes Action on Common ‘Indian’ Myna Tamworth

If you’ve spent time around Tamworth’s Peel Street cafés, you’ve probably noticed the cheeky Indian Mynas darting between tables, snatching crumbs, and leaving more than a little mess behind. While they might look harmless, these introduced birds are a serious pest — and local community members are banding together to do something about it.

Blackville Public School has joined the TreeTroff Program!

On Tuesday I (Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah Local Landcare Coordinator) had the great pleasure of joining the students and staff of Blackville Public School, and Wes Leedham and Carl Holmsby  from the NSW DET Environmental Education Centre at Coonabarabran, to install a Tree Troff in the playground. 

2025 Landcare conference videos and ressources

Did you miss the landcare conference? If so, You can now watch all the speaker presentation videos from the 2025 National Landcare Conference, and the 2025 National Landcare Awards event online. We have also published over 50 poster presentations that were on display at the conference. 

SOIL: Rewilding the Underground

I know we have a few people among us who has an interest in soils, or if you just want to learn a bit more check out this podcast which was sent to us by Helen. If anyone else has any resources they would like to share let us know!. Thank you Helen 🙏

https://open.spotify.com/show/3GTWyj92WzwyW7iLmc8sY9?si=Kw5BkEn8RdyqeaEhiuqunQ

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.

Tickets are discounted for a limited time only. Find them here:https://wilmotfieldday.com.au/tickets/

Vetiver (Chrysopogon filipes)

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.

Bird habitat plants

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.

Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)

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.

Smooth Darling Pea (Swainsona galegifolia)

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.

Get in Touch - Soil Workshop

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.

Graeme Sait Workshop

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. 

Landcare Learning - Trivia Night

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. 

Nemingha Community Garden Open Day & Workshop

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!

Please bring your own chair.

NO RSVP NEEDED

Regen Farmers Pub Meetup

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.

TRLA Native Plant Nursery Open Day

Here’s what’s happening on the day:
- Build a No-dig Garden with the Tamworth Community Organic Gardeners, learn sustainable garden-building techniques.
- Meet the Critters with Phil Spark, discover some of our fascinating local wildlife up close.
- Explore the Nursery, browse our range of local native plants and chat with the friendly TRLA team.

 Free community event • Family-friendly • Everyone welcome!

Celebrating Our Own – Nell Chaffey Wins National Landcare Award

Celebrating a Landcare Champion: Nell Chaffey
National Women in Landcare Award recipient – 2025

We are thrilled to share the excellent news that Nell Chaffey, from the Tamworth region of New South Wales, has been awarded the Women in Landcare Award at the 2025 National Landcare Awards.

AgQuip 2025

The weather posed several challenges at this year's AgQuip, however our stand helpers rose to the challenge, sharing information about Landcare across the region with a diverse range of attendees...

Ngiyaani and Big Little Lowlines are looking for a part time Steward

Escape the routine and join our regenerative farming family! We’re looking for a practical, reliable individual to help care for our Australian Lowline cattle stud and beautiful property.

Call-out for Local Landholders – Nemingha, Loomberah, Dungowan & Woolomin

Call-out for Local Landholders – Nemingha, Loomberah, Dungowan & Woolomin

Are you curious about regenerative agriculture or already experimenting on your property?
We’re inviting landholders from Nemingha, Loomberah, Dungowan, Woolomin and surrounding areas to come together for a casual, landholder-to-landholder chat.

This is purely a networking opportunity to share experiences and ideas within our small area.
If there’s enough interest, we’ll arrange a relaxed dinner meet-up at the Dungowan Pub.

Interested?
Email Ninna at ninna@trla.org.au to put your name down or ask questions.

Let’s build local connections and share practical knowledge about regenerative agriculture.

Winter clearance

Winter clearance

We still have a few plants let on our $2.00-$3.00 sales rack. Call in to check them out. Would be great to get these cleared as we have lots on new ones coming on. 

NW Catchup

Building a stronger North West Landcare Community was the order of the day at a recent get together in Barraba...

SOIL HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH!

Upper Mooki Landcare Inc is presenting a free half day workshop for farmers (and gardeners!) with Graeme Sait.

This is a great opportunity to hear a  globally respected author, educator, and founder of Nutri-Tech Solutions (NTS)—a pioneering company in organic and regenerative agriculture, offering cutting-edge inputs and world-class education. Graeme has trained over 47,000 farmers and consultants across four continents.

Graeme’s online content is found at  https://nutri-tech.com.au/pages/nutrition-farming-podcast and Nutrition Matters Blog: https://blog.nutri-tech.com.au/

A sought-after keynote speaker, Graeme regularly presents at international conferences and advises at government level. His talks are frequently described as "life-changing" by attendees.  Take advantage of a great local education event!

Feral Animal Control Workshop with Donald Barwick

Got a pest problem?
Feral pigs, foxes, cats or Indian mynas giving you grief? Join pest control expert Donald Barwick for a no-nonsense, hands-on Q&A session and discover what really works.

Cuppa & Catchup on Country

Cuppa & Catchup on Country

Gomeroi Yinarr Landcare invites you to join us for our monthly community gathering every 3rd Sunday of the month at Tamworth Mountain Bike Park.Come along, share a cuppa, a yarn, and enjoy the beauty of Country together. Everyone is welcome. Our next gathering will be on Sunday 21st September, we’d love to see you there, bring a chair!

Nature Journaling with Henrietta

Nature Journaling with Henrietta

On Saturday, 6 September, Tamworth Regional Landcare Association had the pleasure of welcoming Henrietta Moone, ecologist, natural history illustrator, and founder of the Hunter Region Field Naturalists and Nature Journaling Club, for a wonderful nature journaling workshop.

Henrietta’s work combines science, art, and conservation, creating watercolour paintings, felted sculptures, and educational resources for schools, government, and community programs. Through her passion, she demonstrates how nature journaling can become a tool for conservation, helping people connect deeply with the natural world.

Cuppa Chat - Werris Creek

Upper Mooki Landcare is supporting a short, informal gathering for locals interested in soil health. This will be an opportunity to meet others and information is applicable to grazing, cropping or the home gardeners.The workshop is free – but please register with Nicky Chirlian (Local Landcare Coordinator) on 0488056199 or at nicky@trla.org.au

Just a farmer - Movie Screening

This a moving story that goes beyond the dust and fences to reveal the emotional strength, struggles, and resilience of rural life.

Winter Clearance

Winter Clearance

We’re making room for our spring seedlings with a special stock clearance!
For just $2.00 each, you can take home any of the following:

  • Australian Vetiver (Chrysopogon filipes)
  • Lemon Scented Gum (Corymbia citriodora)
  • Blakely’s Red Gum (Eucalyptus blakelyi)
  • Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta)
  • White Cypress (Callitris glaucophylla)
  • Sandpaper Fig (Ficus coronata)
  • New England Blackbutt (Eucalyptus campanulata)
  • Native Flax Lily (Dianella caerulea)
  • Spiny-headed Mat Rush (Lomandra longifolia)


Don’t miss this chance to stock up on hardy natives at a great price – perfect for your garden or revegetation project.


DCCEEW Stakeholder Survey

As part of ongoing stakeholder consultation, the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has developed a short survey to better understand how climate change is impacting restoration projects across the state.
The survey aims to: 

  • Capture local experiences of climate risks and impacts on restoration efforts,
  • Identify whether climate adaptation actions are being considered or implemented, and
  • Understand what information, tools, or resources could better support restoration practitioners in planning for a changing climate.


We are hoping to reach a wide range of practitioners, planners and policy makers working in ecological restoration across NSW and would greatly appreciate your help in circulating this survey through your networks.

The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and does not collect any personal or identifying information. All responses will be reviewed carefully to ensure they remain anonymous.

Please feel free to forward this message and survey link to any colleagues, project partners or relevant contacts who may be interested in contributing. The broader the reach, the better the insights we can gather to support effective, climate-resilient restoration in NSW.

Learn the art of Nature Journaling with Henrietta Mooney

Reconnect with nature, spark your creativity, and enjoy a mindful afternoon outdoors!

2025 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Now Open!

Landcare Australia, in partnership with Bupa, has launched the 2025 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program, supporting community-led environmental projects in urban and peri‑urban Australia

What You Need to Know:

  • Funding: Grants between $5,000 – $25,000 (ex‑GST). If your project needs more and can be completed by August 2026, reach out to discuss options. 
  • Eligibility: Open to Landcare groups, Friends‑of/Coastcare/Bushcare groups, local councils, environmental nonprofits, NRM organisations, First Nations or Traditional Owner groups, and State/Territory Landcare organisations. 
  • Project Requirements:
    • Plant native trees, shrubs, or groundcovers in public spaces within urban/peri‑urban areas.
    • Sites must be within 300 m of homes or accessible via public transport, and suitable for outdoor activity. Minimum of 500 plants required. 
    • Must also host a public community event. 
  • Key Dates:
    • Applications open: 22 July 2025
    • Closing: 29 August 2025, 5pm AEST 
    • Successful projects notified: By 21 November 2025
    • Project completion: by 31 August 2026, with maintenance covered until August 2027 (max 10% of budget) 
  • Last year’s impact: In 2024, grants supported the planting of 106,500 native plants across the nation, boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.  


Whether you're a local group, council, or not-for-profit with a vision for greener, healthier cities, this is your chance to bring it to life!

Join us for a magical evening under the stars as 130+ incredible photos light up Fitzroy Plaza for the TRLA Photography Awards N

Join us for a magical evening under the stars as 130+ incredible photos light up Fitzroy Plaza for the TRLA Photography Awards Night!

Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM
Burger Urge, Fitzroy Plaza, Tamworth

Celebrate the talent of our local photographers
See the winners revealed & prizes awarded
Enjoy light refreshments at Burger Urge
Dress warm – it’s an open-air gallery!

This is a free, family-friendly event and all are welcome!
For more info or to register, contact Susan Wilson: 0400 590 776 | susan@trla.org.au

Don’t miss this special Landcare Week event – see you Friday!

Flood Damage and Creek Crossings – Do You Need a Licence to Repair?

After recent flooding across the region, many landholders are facing damaged or washed-out creek crossings—and the question we’re hearing most is: “Do I need a licence to repair it?”

Landcare Learning recap - Eyes in the Sky for Koala Conservation

A recent Landcare Learnings event shone a spotlight on the innovative WildSeek Koala Project, a national collaboration between Landcare Australia, WIRES, and QUT, with Tamworth Regional Landcare (TRLA) one of just five community hubs involved across the country.

Managing natural assets on farm – Enhancing Farm Dams

Wayne & Nell Chaffey, Susan Wilson and Nicky Chirlian joined many LLS staff from across the NorthWest and New England on an excellent  workshop on 28th & 29th July at the  Department of Primary Industries Tamworth Agricultural Institute.

Gunnible Landcare Working with Community

Gunnible Landcare members, working with Gunnedah SES,  have been proactive in providing local residents with flood warnings.

 

PLCs in Action: PLC Matters Wraps Up for Another Year!

We’re excited to share the official wrap‑up article from the BCT about the PLC Matters program and its impact on private land conservation across New South Wales: PLC Matters inspires private land conservation across NSW.

Since launching in June 2023, BCT and Landcare NSW have teamed up through PLC Matters to develop a thriving network of landholders committed to safeguarding biodiversity. By June 2025, they had delivered 143 events across the state, engaging nearly 2,200 participants in field days, workshops, and storytelling sessions. plcm.landcarensw.net.au+5bct.nsw.gov.au+5bct.nsw.gov.au+5

The program’s impact is clear:

  • ✅ 90 % of participants reported high satisfaction and felt inspired to take conservation action
  • ✅ 85 % said they could directly apply what they learned to their own land
  • ✅ Knowledge increased from an average of 41 to 58 on a 100‑point scale
  • ✅ Over 30 partner organisations are now collaborating with BCT and Landcare NSW bct.nsw.gov.au


From practical learning and community building to empowering landholders to protect threatened species and landscapes, PLC Matters is making a real difference for conservation on private land.

Want to be part of this community? Read the full article above and explore the PLC Matters Toolkit via Landcare NSW to find upcoming events and resources in your region.

Come Work With Us!

Come Work With Us!

Our native plant nursery is on the lookout for a Casual Horticulturist to join our team!

If you’re passionate about native plants, love getting your hands dirty, and have experience in propagation or nursery work, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or if you have any enquiries please contact Jacqui on 0401717015 or jacqui@trla.org.au

TRLA stands with the Home is where the hollow is campaign

Here at TRLA, we’re passionate about the wellbeing of our natural ecosystem and recognise the responsibility we have to protect the environment and biodiversity.

Tree hollows and fallen logs provide important homes for Australian wildlife, but they’re disappearing at an alarming rate.

Trees provide critical habitat for native wildlife to forage, shelter, roost and nest. Hollow bearing trees are particularly important, as many species use hollows on a daily and seasonal basis to nest and raise their young.

Koala Tree Species for Tamworth Region

🌿 Planting for Koalas in the Tamworth Region 🐨
Looking to create koala-friendly habitat on your property or in your next revegetation project? Here's a handy list of preferred feed, browse, and shelter species for koalas in the Tamworth region, lovingly compiled by local ecologist Phil Spark.

LLS Events August

Check out what LLS has to offer this month.

Annual General Meeting

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 6 September 2025. The evening will begin at 5:00 pm for a 5:30 pm start, with a brief AGM , dinner followed by a presentation from special guest speaker Henrietta Mooney.
Henrietta, a Natural History Illustrator, will share how she documents Australia's unique biodiversity and how her creative practice intersects with Landcare values.
To learn more about Henrietta and to get inspired before the event please check out her website here. https://www.henriettamooney.com/
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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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PO Box 7118, NEMSC
Tamworth NSW 2348
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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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