Bush Heritage is extending a warm welcome to join their annual Celebrating Women in Conservation Breakfast, featuring keynote speaker Lisa Miller, Founder of Wedgetail. This year marks the 15th anniversary of this event which brings people from across the conservation sector and allies together. While the in-person event is in Melbourne, they are set to welcome people to join online!
Click here for Tickets

The North Coast Regional Seedbank is building an essential strategic reserve of over 100 priority native species! This reserve is vital for future land restoration and resilience right across the NSW North Coast. Summer is the peak season for seed collection. The other side of the Seed Safari - collection events is the job of processing and cleaning the seed. Bringing together seedy people for this task is an absolute pleasure. Come check it out. Next one is the 26th of February. Yummy morning tea and coffee provided.

The Naughtons Gap Landcare group have been supporting revegetation along the Casino to Bentley Rail Trail extending over 1km of the trail between the Naughtons Gap Road bridge and the top of 'the Hill'. With more that 2000 trees and grasses already planted it's time to do a bit of hand weeding maintenance around those plants to support their establishment. BYO gloves.

Come for the morning or just stop by for an hour while riding past. Every bit helps. Please share the word. 

Wiangaree Lagoon Community Working Bee

Only an hour to spare? No worries.

Come along and join for as much time as you have available.

Tools provided - BYO gloves and boots.

Through several working bees in 2025, we have made significant improvements to the weed load around the Wiangaree Lagoon. As it is with weeds, the journey is far from over. Come along for an hour or two and help us move this site towards its potential. 

It's not often that the call to action involves getting out for a splash on a 4 ha wetland! In line with WORLD WETLAND DAY, this day is for the adventurous Landcarer. With restoration around the edges already well underway, the aim is to improve the habitat of the 3 islands. 

Come along for some splashy fun - byo water craft or email landcare.support@brrvln.org.au for your chance to book one of the spares. 
Prior registration for this one is required. 
CLICK HERE to register

Join the Hanging Rock Landcare Group volunteers in their regular maintenance of this beautiful site. First Tuesday of the month

The Rail Trail needs trees! Come help make that happen.

With 700 plants already in the ground in the Naughtons Gap stretch of the Rail Trail, this planting event will add an extra 500 focused around the tunnel zone of the trail.

Holes will be pre-dug - help make this mission easy with a few extra hands to plant.

This event is supported by Richmond Valley Council and the Naughtons Gap Landcare Group

Prior registration appreciated to make sure we have enough yummy morning tea for all.

Register HERE

The Richmond River is in severe stress. It has been for decades and it is getting worse.

The solutions are well-known and long-term, but need community and government support.

These moderated forums will see a panel of diverse backgrounds and experiences consider how the river – once noted as a "beautiful stream of clear water, running over clean sand and pebbles" in the headwaters, and its abundant fishery in the lower reaches, came to be in its dire condition.

With plenty of time for audience input, the forum will focus on what is needed for restoration.

For catering purposes, please register with Graeme Gibson graeme@morethanjusttalk.com.au
M. 0408676550

This event has been made possible with support from the Caring for Catchments Project and Richmond Riverkeeper

Join OzFish and the Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare Network for this year’s annual Riverfest & Gone Fishing Day, an event you don’t want to miss!

FREE EVENT - Lunch provided. BYO fishing gear.

Inspired by the ABC series Eat the Invaders, join us as we dive into the world of carp.

With a focus on a talk unpacking the environmental impact of this invasive species, including how carp affect waterway health, disturb sediment, and compete with native fish like the endangered Eastern Freshwater Cod.

Then, around the fire, Ash Castle, OzFish Project Officer and former chef, will show you how to turn this carp into a surprisingly tasty meal. Taste test included! Everyone will get to sample a variety of carp recipes and take home recipe cards to recreate them in their own kitchens.

After learning from Ash, head down to the Richmond River with the OzFish crew to start fishing! Details about the location will be provided upon registration on the day. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. You’ll have the entire weekend to post your monster catches, with entries closing at 5pm on Sunday.

To enter, simply scan the QR code on the back of your recipe card and upload a photo of your catch on the OzFish brag mat (provided). Every entry goes into the draw to win prizes for both the largest carp and the highest number of carp caught.

Please note you have to attend the event to be eligible for prizes.

Healthy wetlands are the kidneys of the catchment—capturing nutrients, filtering water, and providing vital habitat biodiversity. Just 350 metres from Iron Pot Creek in Ettrick lies a spectacular 3-hectare wetland.

Join us for a community planting day as we work together to enrich this ecosystem by planting an additional 500 native trees and sedges around this wetland.

There will be a 300m walk from the parking area to the planting site. Holes will be prepared in advance.

BYO hat, drink bottle, long pants and closed boots - gumboots may be a good idea depending on the weather the week prior. 

A picnic lunch will be provided on conclusion of the planting. Hand washing facilities will be available. 

This event will continue in mild wet weather. Should heavy rain occur it will be rescheduled. 

Register your attendance at: https://form.jotform.com/250518316091856

The Richmond River is in severe stress. It has been for decades and it is getting worse.

The solutions are well-known and long-term, but need community and government support.

These moderated forums will see a panel of diverse backgrounds and experiences consider how the river – once noted as a "beautiful stream of clear water, running over clean sand and pebbles" in the headwaters, and its abundant fishery in the lower reaches, came to be in its dire condition.

With plenty of time for audience input, the forum will focus on what is needed for restoration.

For catering purposes, please register with Graeme Gibson graeme@morethanjusttalk.com.au
M. 0408676550

This event has been made possible with support from the Caring for Catchments Project and Richmond Riverkeeper

Considering Creeks - the current state - the desired future and how to get there. 

Do you have an aspiration to improve your creek but don't quite know where to start?
Have you undertaken works in the past and have been discouraged by the challenge?
Do you have an interest to pursue funding support for a riparian project?
If so, this workshop is for you.

This half day workshop will:

• discuss restoration in riparian areas,

• explore all the factors worth considering before you begin,

• help you develop a strategic and realistic plan and get ‘shelf ready’ for a funding application.

plant species - weed control techniques - timeframes - hydrology - soil type - erosion challenges - surrounding lands & broader site context – resources available

Come prepared for a short field walk along Post Office Creek including closed shoes, long pants and a hat.  Lunch will be provided. 

All participants will be provided with a take-home information kit that includes some great resources to support you in the future. 

REGISTRATIONS ARE CAPPED AT 15 PARTICIPANTS. Register HERE

Learn bush regeneration techniques and weed identification skills

Meet at Kyogle Landcare Nursery Alcorn Park

RSVP robdrury3@gmail.com or text 0437866911

Join us for as much time as you have available. Tools provided, BYO boots and gloves.

You are welcome to come along just for a chat and to hear what is planned for the next 12 months.

We will be working round the Southern end of the Lagoon

Working on the Casino-Bentley Rail Trail

For more information contact landcare.support@brrvln.org.au or call 0457052636

We will be planting 300 native trees and grasses along the Casino to Bentley Rail Trail at Naughtons Gap. Meeting at 9am under the bridge - Parking is just north of the Stones Road junction. BYO Gloves and drinking water. Tools provided to dig holes.

For more information Email landcare.support@brrvln.org.au or call 0457 052 636

This event is part of the Northern Rivers Koala Conversation program. It will combine a shared bike ride of the Bentley to Casino rail trail with conversations about the wildlife habitat values of the surrounding landscapes and actions underway to improve habitat for Koalas.

We will stop near the Naughtons gap road intersection and offer a half hour working bee to support a restoration project in that zone and then ride on to Casino for a provided lunch. A shuttle service will be on offer for those that wish to ride in one direction only on a first in first serve basis with limited places so book early for place.

BYO bikes

Click here to register

Bangalow Koalas is running a Koala Health & Habitat and Landholder Workshop for Bonalbo and surrounds.

• Interested in joining our wildlife corridor

• Planting koala food trees and other native species

• How to distinguish between a sick and healthy koala

Guest speakers

• Linda Sparrow Bangalow Koalas

• Linda Swankie ecologist

• Ben Heringto WWF Australia

• Fiona Dawson Envite

 Bookings are essential so book your space by emailing president@bangalowkoalas.com.au

Bring some friends or come solo and join a random table and find some friends you haven't met yet. 

Join in for an evening of wacky facts in this Koala Trivia quiz. 

Meals from the bistro and drinks from the bar. 

Register at Jotform

For more information 0457 052 636 or landcare.support@brrvln.org.au

Venue: Kyogle Community Centre 3 Bloore Street - ALL DAY
Welcome to attend for an individual session. Need not attend the full day.

To assist us with managing venue capacity please register for each of the sessions you would like to attend. Registration at: Jotform

• Weeds large and small - with Sarah Angus & Alex Hue Rous County Council 9:30 - 10:30

• Rainforest plant identification – with Nan Nicholson 10:45 -11:45

• Intro into Eucalypt identification – with Alison Martin 12 - 1:15

• Native Grasses - with Max Watt 1:30 to 2:30

• Forbs, ferns and the forest floor - with Jo Green 2.45 - 3.45

• Fungi – with Stephen Axford 4 - 5

Coffee tea station provided - BYO food provisions.

Field day conversations and actions:

• Koala/Cow interactions

• Constructing koala corridors in grazing areas

• Considerations for strategic corridors at the landscape scale

• Fencing and wildlife considerations

• Gallagher electric fence demonstration

• Planning for plantings - getting it ‘right’ from the beginning

 Presentations from:

• Charllie McDougal - Gallagher fencing rep

• Brendan Taylor - Northern rivers regional koala partnerships officer with Department of Planning & Environment’s Koala Program

• Mark Ambrose - Ecologist from BRRVLN

Prior registration is required. Morning tea and lunch provided

Bring long pants, sturdy shoes, water bottle, jacket / umbrella in case, and a hat. 

This event will go ahead if showers forecast. 

Address provided on registration Register at Jotform

For more information contact landcare.support@brrvln.org.au Ph 0457 052 636

Come get your hands dirty and help plant trees in a grander plan of a 4000 tree corridor planting supporting both Koala habitat connectivity and improving fish habitat

197 Ettrick Road, Horse Station Creek

Bring: long pants, hat, covered sturdy shoes, gloves, water bottle

Morning tea provided

Prior registration required for catering purposes

Register at Jotform

This event will explore threats to Koala habitat in the Cawongla and surrounds area including:

• Bell Miner Associated Dieback (BMAD) and its impact on Koala habitat

• Restoring koala habitat from the ground layer to the canopy

• Weed management techniques including use of Ecopigs in managing lantana

• Koala health concerns - sharpening your eye to illness

SPEAKERS: Jane Baldwin, Wayne & Susan Somerville, Linda Swankie, Noah Neilsen

Date: Monday September 25th

9:30am - 11.30am

Venue: Cawongla Store, 5329 Kyogle Road, Cawongla

Morning Tea provided.

 Short field trip to Barkersvale Koala habitat restoration site from 11:30 to 1pm - Optional

Register at Jotform

For more information 0457 052 636 or landcare.support@brrvln.org.au

A casual 2 hour walk on property known as Koala habitat - just 10 minutes out of Kyogle

Learn to identify signs of Koalas in the landscape and recognise the characteristics of Koala habitat.

This is the perfect warm up for the Northern Rivers Koala Count! 24-30th Sept.

Tuesday 19th September 10am - Noon

Please wear clothes, shoes and hat suitable for a walk. BYO water bottle and a packed lunch for a picnic afterwards. 

This event will go ahead in mild wet weather (supported by rain jackets / umbrellas) and will be postponed in the case of significant wet weather. 

Registration essential. Register at Jotform

For more information 0457 052 636 or landcare.support@brrvln.org.au

This presentation will cover:

·         When does a koala need rescuing;

·         Things to consider (Legal, Licensing and H&S);

·         Methods of rescue;

·         Dos and don’ts;

·         Ways to help.

Following this workshop, for those keen to help there will be koala handling training at FOK’s rescue and rehabilitation centre in Lismore, as well as more detailed rescue training at a later date.

Friends of the Koala (FOK) is looking for volunteers across Kyogle Shire who are interested in helping with koala rescues.  We have very few people to cover a very large area and we need to get to koalas as quickly as possible.  We are hoping to organise a team to cover the shire to reduce the amount of time it takes to reach koalas and train people to help in whatever capacity they can.

To be a rescuer you must become a FOK member ($20 general/$10 concession) so that you are covered by insurance and licence while on a rescue. 

Saturday 16th August 2023 – 10.00 am to 12.00

Presenter: Linda Swankie.  Kyogle Area Coordinator FOK

To register go to: Jotform

ORIGINAL DATE IS NO LONGER AVAILBLE. THIS EVENT HAS BEEEN POSTPONED TO SAT 16th SEPT

Come along and create a painting and/or a clay sculpture of a Koala with artist Rebecca Tapscott

All materials provided.

Cost $25

Limited places. Minimum 8 to run. Maximum 15

Book at Eventbrite

For more information contact landcare.support@brrvln.org.au 6or Ph 0457 052 636

Part of the 2023 Boodahbee Festival of the Koala