Coming together to grow food & connect with nature
4 September 2024 | Learning the art of fruit tree pruning and planting was the theme for a recent workshop at Freesia Gardens in Kingston.
Read moreTackling cat management on the South Arm Peninsula: A collaborative approach
26 August 2024 | In response to growing community concerns about cat management on the South Arm Peninsula, Landcare Tasmania, with support from the State Government, recently hosted a crucial South Arm Cat Management Stakeholder Meeting at Lauderdale Hall.
Read moreComposting in a nutshell workshop
9 July 2024 |
Freesia Gardens in Kingston was a busy hub during a recent workshop delivered by Landcare Tasmania team members. Coined the 'Composting in a nutshell' workshop, project officer Sonja Ralph shared her knowledge and passion for green waste, and participants walked away with a host of tips for successful composting.
Celebrating with cake & working bees
27 June 2024 | It was the perfect recipe - harnessing the passion of our member Landcare groups with an outdoor celebration of sorts. After putting the call-out to groups, we were delighted to attend 15 working bees across the state this month, bringing cake and providing an opportunity to reflect on 30 years of Landcare in Tasmania.
Read moreCelebrating hardworking pollinators
6 June 2024 |
In a ‘buzzing’ celebration of Tasmania's invaluable pollinators, Strahan children and families came together on 18 May for an educational event focused on the hardworking native bees of Tasmania.
Read moreLaunch of the State of Tasmanian Seed report
30 May 2024 |
Landcare Tasmania is thrilled to launch a new research report for the Seed Resilience Project. The Seed Resilience Project is an on-going project that aims to improve the capacity to supply native seed for biodiverse revegetation projects into the future.
Read moreFun at AgFest!
10th May 2024 |
We had an excellent time at the agricultural extravaganza that is AgFest 2024 last week. Held at the sprawling grounds of Quercus Park, this year's event brought together farmers, families, and nature enthusiasts alike, all eager to engage with the land in meaningful ways.
Read moreKids connect with nature at Platypus and Waterbug Discovery Session
24th April 2024 |
Landcare Tasmania hosted a school holiday event focused on platypus and waterbug discovery on Monday 15th April at Garden Island Creek. The aim of this sold-out event was to connect children and families with their local environment and active Landcare groups.
Read moreBug Hunt at the Tas Arboretum
23rd April 2024 |
On Sunday 13th April Landcare Tasmania hosted 60 Northwest locals at the Tasmanian Arboretum in Eugenana for a day of bug hunting, joined by expert scientists Clare Hawkins and Lynne Foster.
Read moreConnecting Communities with Landcare - Freesia Gardens Meetup
19th January 2024 |
Amidst the tropical rains in southern Tasmania on Wednesday, we met with 14 residents of Freesia Gardens – a Centrecare Evolve Housing village - to hear their ideas for gardening and Landcare activities at the residence.
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