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Mistletoe: the misunderstood woodland superhero!
Mistletoe is a remarkable plant that essentially “supercharges” the woodlands and forests where it occurs. It provides a perennial food source for many bird, mammal and insect species through its foliage, flowers, and fruits. Another important biodiversity benefit of having healthy mistletoe populations on agricultural lands and within our woodlands and forests, is that it encourages a diversity of invertebrates that inhabit the humus-like leaf-litter beneath the mistletoe clumps, providing food for a declining guild of birds, ground-foraging insectivores.
Tamworth Regional Landscape Association's AGM Highlights: A Night of Insight and Continuity
The Tamworth Regional Landscape Association (TRLA) convened its Annual General Meeting on November 4th at the Tamworth Golf Club, an event marked by camaraderie, valuable insights, and a seamless transition of leadership. Approximately 30 attendees contributed to the lively atmosphere, making the evening both enjoyable and informative...
Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program
Applications are now open for the next Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program.
This six-month program, delivered by Southern Cross University and the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, connects farmers with expert
mentors to help with the transition from conventional to regenerative farming practices.
Learn from seasoned farmers and industry leaders who are passionate about sustainable land management.
Apply for RAMP today and cultivate a brighter future for your farm: https://bit.ly/ramp_application
For more information email program manager Simone Blom at simone.blom@scu.edu.au
Dung Beetle Field Day
Dung beetles are ecosystem engineers that will remove dung from the surface, recycle the nutrients back into the soil and reduce pests and
parasites.
Russ Barrow from the Gulbali Institute at Charles Sturt University will be giving a workshop, answering your questions about dung beetles
and demonstrating ways to breed them on your farm.
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Resilience and the Landscapes of the Namoi Valley
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting where we will gather to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and look forward to the future. This year's AGM promises to be a special event, featuring a presentation by our guest speaker, Professor Martin Thoms.
NE NW Landcare Adventure Conference 2023
We're thrilled to announce that the videos from the Landcare Adventure Conference 2023 are finally available for your viewing pleasure! Relive the incredible moments, inspiring talks, and all the amazing insights shared by our passionate speakers and fellow Landcarers. Whether you attended the conference or missed out, now's your chance to catch up on all the action! These videos are a valuable resource for anyone dedicated to sustainable land management and environmental conservation.Let's continue to learn, grow, and make a positive impact together. Spread the word and share your favorite takeaways with the Landcare community! Happy watching https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdg7YhnIf5scUBLflH6QDSDGToN5NgYk2&si=lnQLdKJMzDRM9QMf
Soil Science Ressources
As part of the National Soil Strategy, Soil Science Australia has been hard at work developing a Soil Resource Library that aims to make accessing reliable information on soils easier than ever before. Whether you're a farmer, a gardener, or just someone curious about the Earth beneath your feet, this resource is designed to help you better understand our precious soil.Check out the Soil Resource Library here: https://www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/.../smart-farms.../We hope you find this valuable! Let's nurture our soil for a greener and healthier future.
Exciting Giveaway Alert
Hey there, bookworms!
We have an exciting giveaway for you!
Landcare is not just a word, it's a movement that holds immense significance for our environment and the people who care for it. To
celebrate the work of our volunteers, we are giving away 4 copies of the thought-provoking book, "Call of the Reed Warbler" by
Charles Massy, which explores the evolution of farmers towards a more sustainable agriculture. To enter the giveaway, all you have to
do is share with us what Landcare means to you! We want to hear your ideas on how Landcare can better influence people to engage with and
love their environment? What motivates you to embrace sustainable practices? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below for a
chance to win this captivating book! Hurry up and share your insights in the comments below or email your response to info@trla.org.au. The
will winner be randomly selected and announced on September 15. Good luck to all the participants!
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Indian Myna Workshop
September's Landcare Learning will be an Indian Myna Workshop.
Come along to learn the most efficient and successful methods of trapping Indian Myna Birds. Laura and Kevin Noble have trapped
literally thousands of Indian Myna's in the North Coast of NSW and have all the tips and tricks to ensure your trapping efforts are
successful. Since 2012, Clarence Valley Conservation in Action have supported and enabled the trapping of more than 19,000 indian
mynas.
Slow Fashion Clothes Swap
🌿👗 Embrace Sustainable Fashion at Our Clothes Swap Event! 👗🌿
Hey fashion enthusiasts! 🌎 Looking to refresh your wardrobe without breaking the bank or harming the planet? Join us on Saturday, September
16th, from 2pm to 4pm at 192 Brisbane Street, Tamworth, for an exciting clothes swap event that's all about quality, style, and
sustainability!
Enchanting Harmony: Suite Mágica by Andrew Blanch and Emily Granger Supports Nundle Community Garden's Growth
Guitarist Andrew Blanch and harpist Emily Granger united their talents to cast a captivating spell with Suite Mágica. Presented by Music in the Regions, this musical delight not only enthralled the senses but also echoed support for the Upper Peel Landcare Group.
Landcare Collab Alert!
Wanna make a difference!? TRLA have started to collaborate with Campgrounds coffee and they have joined forces with Floozy Coffee Roasters this August to give you a special Landcare Collab beans! So all you have to do is snag a bag of these special 'Landcare x Floozy x Camp Grounds' beans to make a difference! For every 1kg bag, Floozy is donating $5, and for every 250g bag, they're donating $2.50. What champs! Plus, Camp Grounds is donating 10% of all bags sold! Come get your snazzy 'Landcare Collab' bag of beans to fund the good work of our volunteers. TRLA is non-for-profit and all funds donated will be going back in to the community. So head down to their shop on 37 Dowe Street today to get your beans.
Music in the Regions
Music in the Regions presents the extraordinary combination of guitarist Andrew Blanch and harpist Emily Granger in Suite mágica. This concert is presented in partnership with the Upper Peel Landcare Group.
Compost purchased by Tamworth farmers gives back to Landcare
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) has just taken delivery of composted soil conditioner and fine wood mulch at its Landcare Nursery on Wallamore Road, Tamworth. The compost and mulch were donated by Renew Organics and BioCarbon Soil, who have been operating the composting facility at 123 Forest Road for Tamworth Regional Council since March 2022.
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Kiss the Ground - Landcare Learning
Please join for a screening of the documentary Kiss the Ground. Discussion after the movie will be lead by Wayne Chaffey.
River Restoration Project in Woolomin
Woolomin Public School, in conjunction with Tamworth Regional Landcare Association, are looking for volunteers to help with the removal of weed species along the river at Woolomin Reserve. If you are available on the date below to assist with this removal, please contact the school as morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided to helpers. What to bring: a water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen. Whilst tools are supplied, please bring chainsaw or rakes if you have them. Loads of woodchip will be available to those who bring a trailer on the day. Date: Sunday, 18th of June 2023 Time: Anytime from 9:30am Where: Woolomin Reserve
Weedy Garden Compost Workshop
Learn how to make compost and Compashi (soil bacteria) with Mr Weedy himself.
Major regional water management initiative is launched
Exciting news! A powerful water alliance has emerged with the mission to safeguard water security in New England. On Monday, May
8, community activists, local and state governments, and the University of New England (UNE) joined forces to unveil the incredible Upper
Namoi Water in the Landscape Initiative (WILI). WILI is dedicated to preserving our precious water resources throughout the region, and they
need your support! Together, we can make a significant impact and ensure a sustainable future for our communities.
Northwest Benchmarking Soil Project Field Day
Join us for an exciting field day exploring the joint journey of a group of eight local farmers to broaden their understanding of soil fertility on their properties.The day will cover the results of their projects, what this means for the health and productivity of their farms, practical measures they are taking toward increasing soil health, and project learnings.
Down the Carrot Hole - Movie Screening
During lockdown of March 2020, award winning Master Photographer David Trood was stuck at home like most people. On a piece of land far away from any town, and even further from a city, David used his time to realise a dream that he has had since childhood. A garden full of food! A dream to be able to eat whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted… just like a gorilla.
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New England & North West Landcare Adventure 2023
We are pleased to invite you to join us for the upcoming Landcare Conference! This event will explore the latest innovations, strategies, and best practices in landcare and conservation. We will have a variety of experts giving engaging presentations, offering interactive workshops, and engaging in meaningful dialogue. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from and collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations as we strive to care for and protect our land and its resources. We hope to see you there!
NE & NW Landcare Awards Nominations Now Open
These awards are your chance to recognise an outstanding person or group within the New England or North West region who is working to conserve our natural environment and/or sustainable, regenerate farming systems. Let them know their work is appreciated and values.
Easter Sale at the Nursery
There is a great deal of moisture in the ground and still lots of warmth so it is the perfect time to plant. The Nurseray is located on 300 Wallamore Road, Westdale. Feel free to message our Nursery Manager Paul Moxon on 0425 337 475
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Landcare Learning - The catch with cats -Feline Offenders
Please join us as we put a spotlight on the issue of feral, stray and roaming cats. What is the impact of cats on native species and local biodiversity? What are the options for control on rural properties and in our local neighborhoods?
Clean up Australia Day
Join in to clean up along our beautiful peel river and take part in tree planting to Promote biodiversity with Tamworth Urban Landcare Group.
Plant propagation workshop
Learn from Paul Moxon our Nursery horticulturist and native species expert. he will show you how to grow native plants by cuttings. Morning
Tea will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes.
RSVP to nursery@trla.org.au.
Tree Planting Service
Ideal erosion control and riparian rehabilitation, dam plantings and tree corridors.
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Native Plant ID Day
Grasses, forbs, herbs, weeds! Learn the names, nutritional value, growing periods, seasonal variation, toxicity of the plants in our pastures and what they tell us about the soil beneath.
These workshops will offer advice on how to build your own herbarium and the opportunity to collect specimens.
Free Koala Friendly Trees
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association’s Koala Committee are looking for up to 20 peri urban and rural property owners to receive between 20 and 80 Koala friendly trees for planting on their properties.
Say no to Sox and Jox this Christmas!
If you have a dear relative who always buys you Sox and Jocks each and every year, why not suggest they Gift you a few trees on your behalf
instead!
It’s a gift that lasts for generations and for just $20 - it will buy 4 trees in your name !
To Gift a Tree (or 4) this Christmas visit:
Welcome to our New Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator
We would like to introduce our newest addition to the TRLA team, Sarah Carter. Sarah is our new RALF taking over from Lana.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Christmas operating hours
TRLA will be closed from Friday 23 December until January 3, 2023.
Seed Collection Field Trip
Native seed collection field trip with Paul Moxon from TRLA Nursery
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Location change for this Sunday's TULG Working Bee
Due to the recent flooding we won't be meeting at the the Peel river, instead we will have a working bee at the Nursery at 300 Wallamore
Road from 8.30am-12.30pm.
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Propagation Workshop October 2022 was a huge success
The propagation workshop was a great success with nearly 30 attendees...
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Critters & Constellations
Please join us for our AGM and an afternoon of critters and constellations.
RSVP here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/critters-and-constellation-tickets-453485195427
Regenerative Agriculture Field day at Timor
Local Land Services will be holding a Regenerative Agriculture Field day at Timor. To book contact Nikki Gilder - P: 0476 796 729E:
nicola.gilder@lls.nsw.g
Get your tickets here Regenerative
Agriculture Field Day Tickets, Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
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Pull your head in...
Discover stunning Bells Turtle habitat and on-farm biodiversity monitoring with Ecologist Phil Spark.
For more information please contact Susan Wilson on 0400 590 776.
Registration essential
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discover-a-stunning-bells-turtle-habitat-on-the-mcdonald-river-tickets-432393409327
Naxas Quartet
Upper Peel Landcare Group is thrilled to partner with Music in the Regions to bring Naxas Quartet to Nundle on Saturday November 5th, 2022.
BYO drinks and snacks. Cheese plates for sale.
Book your tickets here https://events.humanitix.com/nexas-quartet-the-french-saxophone-nundle?fbclid=IwAR1sqanoX6FeE58XCOKVSluY-1Cbw9KE8cJkMtD1NHLdP2ugO5pB9WvRqZE
Prpagation Workshop
Sunday October 23, 2022 at 8.30am - 12.30pm - 300 Wallamore Road.
Learn from Paul Moxon our Nursery horticulturist and native species expert. He will show you how to sow native seed and take cuttings,
Morning Tea will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes.
RSVP to nursery@trla.org.au.
Funding opportunity
Projects of up to $25K are being sought (this is NOT limited to formal Landcare groups but rather Landcarers).
Applications for this this Landcare Farming Program Expression of Interest will close on Monday 24th of October.
Save the date for the AGM
This years AGM will be held on November 19. More information to come soon
Seen a koala recently in the North West? Let LLS know
North West Local Land Services would like to hear from anyone in the North West slopes region (Barraba to Wallabadah) who has seen a koala in the past three years.
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EOI for the Small Grants Program Closing Soon
EOI for the Small Grants Program will be ending on September 30. So if you haven't already submitted your EOI please do it as soon as possible.
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Native Vegetation Identification
Learn more about the plants in our pastures and the soils beneath.
When: Saturday 8th October 2022
Where: 58 Koorooya Road, Somerton 2340 NSW
Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm
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Small Grants Program now open
We are excited to announce that this years round of our small grants program is now open. Volunteer Landcare, Grassroots Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan. Applications close on September 30, 2022 with successful applicants being announced on November 19th.
Carbon Forum 2022
'Let's Talk About Soil Carbon'. Over two days in Narrabri and Tamworth, 125 landholders from across the North West had the privilege of hearing from innovator, leader, pioneer and change-maker Dr Terry McCosker from RCS and CarbonLink. It was inspiring, challenging but most of all motivating. Along with the science, we also heard about opportunities for carbon projects from CarbonLink, Climate Friendly and South Pole. A big thank you to all our wonderful speakers and to everyone who attended. Proudly supported by Tamworth Regional Landcare Association and Northern Slopes Landcare Association Inc.
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).
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