Planet Ark's National Tree Day started in 1996 and has grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event. All Australians are called to get their hands dirty and give back to the community! Trees are not only important for our environment,...
The National Landcare Network has welcomed a $2 million investment from the Australian Government in Community Landcare for the Strengthen Landcare - Deliver Nature Repair Program, a crucial initiative aimed at uplifting the Landcare sector and promoting sustainable...
The National Landcare Network (NLN) would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to four incredible individuals whose leadership and dedication have profoundly shaped our organisation. Jim Adams, Jess Dickson, Kristin den Exter, and Rosie Rayns have moved on from the...
National Landcare Network is excited to introduce Melanie Tyas to the team, as the new National Landcare Facilitator for the Strengthen Landcare - Nature Repair program. Melanie has over 20 years’ experience in community and environmental resource management and...
Cane toads (Rhinella marina) were introduced to Australia in the mid-20th century in an ill-fated attempt to control agricultural pests. Since their introduction, they have had profound and detrimental impacts on the country's ecosystems, spreading rapidly and...
This Landcare Week, the National Landcare Network (NLN) is calling for a commitment from government to support community landcare and deliver on their election promise to fund a National Landcare Facilitator. The NLN is one of the largest volunteer movements in...
Landcare Week is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the incredible environmental, community and wellbeing impacts of landcare across Australia. From restoring landscapes to building stronger, more resilient communities, this week is all about shining a...
How community-driven efforts are revitalizing ecosystems Nestled in the heart of the Gondwana Link, amidst the Wandoo and Jarrah woodlands, lies a sanctuary of hope and revival. The Balijup feral predator-free enclosure, known as "The Sanctuary," is a testament to the...
This August, Landcare ACT invites environmental volunteers, community leaders, and changemakers from across the region to gather on Ngunawal Country in Canberra for a two-day celebration of regeneration, connection, and community action. The 2025 ACT Environmental...
As NAIDOC Week draws near, we’re reminded of the power of collaboration and the importance of listening deeply to the voices that have cared for Country for tens of thousands of years. Across the North Coast of NSW, a new initiative is bringing together Landcare...
As we head into NAIDOC Week (6–13 July), this story is a timely reminder of the strength, vision, and legacy that grows when we walk together on Country. South Australian landcare legends Gerry Butler and Uncle John Chester spoke in an ABC radio interview today about...