A collective voice for community landcare in WA
Join WALN and the State NRM Team to learn about significant changes to the guidelines and application process for the 2024 State NRM Community Stewardship Grants Program. The session will also provide important information for those wanting to apply for the current 2024 Feral Cat Management Grants. Deb Slater-Lee, State NRM Program Manager, will share with us significant changes to the State NRM Grants Program important for those applying for grants in the 2024 grants round. Elissa Forbes, State NRM Project Officer will also present
Find out more »Join WALN for a collaborative event with Perth NRM/RegenWA as we take a deep dive into the framework around developing a successful and coordinated Community of Practice (COP). Guest speakers will include Dr. Kristin Exeter, National Landcare Network’s Partnership Manager who will provide an overview of the guiding principles and ideas around a COP and why they can be so incredibly valuable in the community landcare and environmental space. We will also have presentations from two WALN Member Groups who
Find out more »Join WALN and Perth NRM/RegenWA for an informative Landcare Checks In discussing Revegetation on Farms. Hear from Louise Tarrier (CEO of Carbon Positive Australia), Zoe Johnson (landholder in the Southwest – Healthy Estuaries WA), and Dr Geoff Woodall (native plant agronomist and revegetation industry expert) on topics such as: - Practical planting methods, tips and tools - Understanding soil types, conditions, and appropriate species - Benefits and challenges on starting a reveg project - Where to find funding and support?
Find out more »Calling all Coastcarers! WA Landcare Network (WALN) and the WA Coastal Marine Network (WACMN) invite landcarers working in the coastal space to join us for a Landcare Checks In dedicated to you and your work! We wanted to organise a chat to learn about “what’s working and what’s” not in your patch. Mike Ewing from Cottesloe Coastcare will be joining us to present on their groups work involving soil testing and Bruce Ivers from Trees Australia will discuss some of
Find out more »National Volunteer Week, is celebrated in May each year, with thousands of events and activities taking place across the country. In Western Australia, it is an opportunity to connect and celebrating the diverse volunteering stories across the state. Recognise your volunteers during national Volunteer Week. Find out More https://www.volunteeringwa.org.au/training-and-events/events/national-volunteer-week-toolkit/nvw-toolkit-get-involved
Find out more »Now More Than Ever #NRW2024 National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Find National Reconciliation Resources here https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
Find out more »The Future Drought Fund (FDF) provides secure, continuous funding for drought resilience initiatives and is designed to help farmers and communities prepare for the impacts of drought. Join WALN as we explore the FDF with a focus on the Drought Resilience Innovation Grants. We will have the opportunity to hear from WALN Member Groups who have been successful in receiving funding through the FDF and learn about their challenges and successes on the ground. Guest speakers will include: Laura Smith-
Find out more »UBC is organising another skills workshop, this time focused on advocating for urban bushland. It’s aimed at members of Friends groups and others wanting to refine their skills and knowledge to campaign for nature at any level. Please register here https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/advocacy-skills-workshop/
Find out more »Have your say on what matters to you! Join WALN for an open mic Landcare Checks In session ahead of the upcoming State and Federal Elections. We are calling on our members to raise landcare concerns and have your say on what matters to you. WALN aims to provide a collective voice to government on what’s important to our sector through the Parliamentary Friends of Landcare and your input is important. Register early and bring a friend to this important consultation event.
Find out more »CLIMATE CHANGERS - Tim Flannery's search for climate change leadership TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Luna Leederville The WA Landcare Network is teaming up with Conservation Council of WA and Perth NRM to deliver a special screening of Tim Flannery's documentary, Climate Changers. CLIMATE CHANGERS follows Tim Flannery's search for leadership on climate change. Where are the leaders that will drive change? How might they succeed where others have failed? Tim poses these questions as he
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