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...
Australian Landcare Volunteers Driving Global Impact During National Volunteer Week we celebrate our volunteers and partners- both locally and globally. From local communities in Australia to smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia, the Landcare movement is creating...
This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate our amazing volunteers and environmental champions! This year's theme, 'Connecting Communities,' highlights the power of volunteering to bring people together and to create lasting relationships that enrich...
Citizen Science and Landcare: Driving Change for a Healthier Environment The call for contributions for CitSciOz25 – A Catalyst for Change is officially open! From October 13–15, 2025, Melbourne Connect will be buzzing with energy as researchers, community leaders,...
The National Landcare Volunteering Initiative working group held its first meeting in April, bringing together STLO representatives from across the country. The session surfaced shared challenges and opportunities, from reducing the administrative burden on volunteers...
Advocacy plays a vital role in driving positive change for our environment and communities. Engaging with your local candidates and members of parliament and advocating for greater support for Landcare is a meaningful and impactful action you can take, especially as...