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“THE FUEL AND DROUGHT CRISIS” UPPER MOOKI LANDCARE & CARBON8 WORKSHOP
This report summarises feedback from 23 participants who attended a soil health event led by Kevin Elmy (Canadian Soil Health Educator) and Mike McCosker (from Carbon8) on April 9-10 2026 conducted by Upper Mooki Landcare and Carbon8. The event was designed to enhance knowledge and practical skills related to soil health, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable farming practices. The event was funded by a Tamworth Regional Landcare Small Grant, in combination with sponsorship from Carbon8, enabling minimum ticket price.
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Nursery Plant Sale!
The TRLA Nursery shadehouse is FULL, and we need to make room for new stock and some renovations, so we’re holding a huge Shadehouse
Clearance Sale!
If you’ve been thinking about adding natives to your garden, starting a habitat patch, or planting around your property, now is the perfect
time.
With recent rain across the region and warm soil temperatures still hanging around, conditions are ideal for planting and helping new plants
establish before winter.
🌿 All ready to go stock just $2 per tubestock
🌿 Trees, shrubs, grasses and pollinator plants
🌿 Locally grown plants suited to our region
🌿 Sale runs through June or until stock runs out.
Landcare Learnings: Exploring Permaculture Through Film and Conversation
Our latest Landcare Learnings event on May 12, brought together community members for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening focused on permaculture and sustainable living. With a slightly different format to usual, the event attracted a diverse audience of around 25 attendees, including familiar Landcare faces and newcomers keen to learn more about living sustainably.
Just A Farmer Screening
On May 17, Upper Peel Landcare group hosted the movie Just a Farmer. This movie deals with serious issues of mental health in rural communities. The event was made possible through partnerships with TRLA, Upper Peel Landcare, Hunter New England Mental Health services, and Blackdog ride, the funding provider for the event.
Exploring the Hidden World Beneath Our Feet: A Living Classroom Success!
A Deep Dive into Soil, Water and the Little Critters in the Environment’, held on 28th May 2026 in Bingara at the Living Classroom, was a
resounding success, bringing together 90 enthusiastic primary-aged students for an immersive exploration of soil, water, and the hidden
world beneath our feet.
Tree Planting At Moore Creek Caves Reserve
🌱 Join us for Tree Planting at Moore Creek Caves Reserve! 🌱
Come along for a great morning outdoors as Intrepid Landcare teams up with Co-Exist Australia and Friends of Moore Creek Caves Reserve to
plant Trees and make a real difference for our local environment.
📅 Sunday 21 June
⏰ 10:00am
📍 Moore Creek Caves Reserve (end of Maysteers Lane, Moore Creek)
A Light lunch and refreshments will be provided, with all equipment supplied. Just bring a hat, water bottle, and enclosed shoes.
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