Small Grants Projects

2024 Projects

Myna traps video 

Thanks to a TRLA Small Grant, Tamworth Birdwatchers have created an instructional video and guide on building traps to help reduce feral bird numbers and support native biodiversity. Check out the report and see the impact this project is having!

Video here




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Tamworth Open Garden Trails 

Discover how backyards became catalysts for change during the 2024 Tamworth Open Garden Trail, a community-led event that turned private gardens into public showcases of sustainability and inspiration. Held across 12 diverse locations, the trail featured water-wise designs, native plantings, thriving veggie beds, and creative verge gardens—all aimed at sparking ideas for resilient gardening in a changing climate. 

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Native Species Worksop 

Upper Mooki Landcare Groups partner with Willow Tree and Blackville Public School to present  native species workshop for all pupils by Mr Phil Spark, Ecologist.




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Changemakers 2346 

Think Global, Act Local Building Stronger Futures and Communities for Manilla and the North West.








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Currawong Park Frog Project 

This is another installment of the ongoing project for frog habitat on public land - Currawong Park. Including engaging local families in on-ground works to enhance biodiversity, and providing environmental education. 

Ongoing project updates can be found here 

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2023 Projects

Peel River Restoration Project

Woolomin Public School restoring part of the Peel River in Woolomin. 


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NTWC Saving Wildlife 


Northern Tablelands wildlife carer Jaenina has been busy saving wildlife in Tamworth.


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Creek Regeneration Project

McCarthy Catholic College students have been removing South African Thornbushes.

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Vegetable Garden Rehabilitation 

The main goal of this project was to rehabilitate the Billabong Clubhouse community vegetable garden, which had become rundown and underutilized, with the aim of encouraging members to re-engage with our gardening group and promote sustainable gardening practices. 

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Latest News



Landcare Learning - Eyes in the Sky: Drones for Koala Conservation"with James Filby

oin us for an evening with James Filby – farmer, agronomist, and chief pilot of the Wildseek Koala Project. TRLA is proud to support this groundbreaking project using drone technology to locate and protect koala populations across the region. James will take us behind the scenes , sharing where the team has flown, what they’ve discovered, and how TRLA’s own drone is helping monitor and conserve koala habitat

Flash Sale

Flash Sale

We’re clearing some older stock, mainly eucalyptus – and that means bargain prices!
25c each for TRLA members
$1 each for non-members
Pick-up only from the nursery (Wallamore Road)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 9am–2pm only
No holds – first in, best dressed!Get in quick before they’re all gone!


PHOTO COMP EXTENDED!

PHOTO COMP EXTENDED!
We’ve had a few technical hiccups with our submission form – sorry about that! If you tried to enter the 2025 Photo Competition and it didn’t go through, please give it another go. Everything is working now. 

To give everyone a fair chance, entries are now open until JULY 11!

Theme: Biodiversity in Focus
Whether it's birds, bugs, blossoms or bushlands, show us the beauty in your backyard, local park or favourite wild place.

Open to all skill levels!
https://www.trla.org.au/news/2025-photo-competition/

Thanks for your patience — and keep those amazing shots coming!

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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