Welcome to the May issue of the Dirty Hands Newsletter.
Read on to find out about our jam-packed month of events, the critically endangered swift parrot, the winners of the State & Territory Landcare Awards, celebrations for our 30th Birthday and job vacanies with us.
Happy reading!
State Landcare Award Winners Announced!
Winners for the Landcare Australia State & Territory Landcare Awards have been proudly announced at an awards ceremony hosted at Government House Tasmania on 14th May, recognising the outstanding contributions from locals to the environment and community.
We took the opportunity to begin celebrations for 30 years of Landcare Tasmania (with cake). The event was a great chance to reflect on the remarkable achievements of our community's Landcare champions.
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Happy 30th Birthday Landcare Tasmania
Have you heard? Landcare Tas will be entering its dirty thirties this year!
We are planning celebrate with you, doing what we all do best; getting our hands dirty, having a cuppa and spreading the word on all the great things our groups are up to.
We'll be running a month-long fundraiser for our birthday, visiting Landcare group working bees to share cake, reminiscing on 30 years of Landcare, and asking: what will the next 30 years of Landcare look like?
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Fun at AgFest!
We had an excellent time at the agricultural extravaganza that is AgFest.
We had a blast engaging with AgFest go-ers, who we invited to join us for a range of activities, presentations and discussions featuring citizen science, weeds on farms, feral cat management, revegetation and more.
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Swift Parrot Awareness Day
Landcare Tasmania and NRM South hosted a free ‘Swift Parrot Awareness Day’ at Charlotte Cove Scout House. Throughout the day, participants delved into topics ranging from the swift parrot's preferred nesting and foraging habitats, to the intricacies of nest box installation and the impacts of sugar gliders on swift parrot populations in Tasmania. Practical sessions offered insights into data logging on sightings and the collection and propagation of seeds crucial for the parrot's survival.
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Pollinators in Strahan
In a ‘buzzing’ celebration of Tasmania's invaluable pollinators, Strahan children and families came together for this month an educational event focused on the hardworking native bees of Tasmania.
We had a great time delving into the fascinating world of native bees, exploring their habitats, behaviors, and distinguishing characteristics. One of the highlights of the event was the hands-on activity where participants crafted bee hotels using natural and locally sourced materials, providing a safe haven for Tasmanian native bee species.
Blog post coming soon
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KPMG Volunteering Day
Last month, over 350 corporate volunteers from KPMG swapped regular office-based work and routines for days spent as landcarers nationwide. Landcare Tasmania, together with City of Hobart Bushcare, hosted 29 enthusiastic participants from KPMG Hobart for a full-day exploration and working bee at the much-loved Hobart Rivulet.
Participants helped remove cotoneaster, English broom, gorse, elderberry and sycamore, removing an estimated 100kg of noxious weeds from the environment.
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We are thrilled to welcome Jen Milne to our team as the new Outreach Coordinator!
Jen has many years’ experience working in Natural Resource Management within Local Government and has been lucky enough to deliver projects in partnership with community groups and Landcarers in areas such as Tasman, King Island and the Midlands.
Jen will be the powerhouse behind many of our upcoming outreach events!
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We are seeking a part-time Administration Officer.
Become part of our tight-knit team that values the health, happiness, and growth of its members as much as it does the environment.
We are looking for someone to work 3-4 days per week and are able to offer some flexibility on the days and times you wish to work your hours.
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We are inviting all Huon Landcare groups to join us for discussions on group health, project planning, the LISTMap, the Landcare Tas Project Bank, partnering with Huon Valley Council and more. We will also tour of the Huon Valley Landcare Nursery and have a celebratory lunch for Landcare Tasmania’s 30th Birthday.
WHEN 15th June 10am - 3pm
WHERE The Huon Hub
Please note this is for Huon groups only and only one representative from your landcare group can attend.
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Save the date - Sorell Rivulet Restoration And Willow Removal Planning Day
WHEN July 06, 2024 at 10:00am - 2pm
WHERE The Sorell Bowls Club 11 Parsonage Pl Sorell, TAS 7172 Australia
Resigstration details will be up on our website soon. Keep an eye on our social media & events calendar.
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Upper Crabtree Landcare Group
Fulcher Homeschool Group
West Launceston Primary School
Cygnet Primary School
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Read the new State of Tasmanian Seed Report (2024). This report is a summary of the problems and solutions with native seed supply in Tasmania. It contains background information on the national native seed sector, a summary of the issues in Tasmania, examples of seedbanks from other states and a conclusion on how to improve the seed supply in Tasmania. Join the Native Seed Collectors Network here.
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We are excited to announce a new partnership with Impact Travel . Hailing all the way from the UK, Impact Travel have chosen to donate part of their yearly profit to Landcare in Tasmania.
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Businesses, organisations, and councils aiming to fulfil Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility goals can now collaborate with Landcare Tasmania across various avenues to bolster environmental impact projects and community initiatives.
Our new Parnterships webpage outlines various partnership opportunities tailored to suit your interests, expertise, and resources. Read more
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Thanks for Reading!
The Landcare Tasmania Team
Landcare Tasmania
[email protected]
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