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Hay Landcare hosts popular Women of the Riverina Forum

Hay Landcare hosts popular Women of the Riverina Forum

By Krista Schade Women from across the Riverina region gathered at Hay Services Club last week, for Hay Plains Landcare’s highly successful Women of the Riverina Forum. The two-day event was organised by local Landcare powerhouses Jade Auldist and Jenny Dwyer in recognition of NSW Women’s Week, and

Roundabout refit - Hay Shire and Landcare partner to fix eyesore

Roundabout refit - Hay Shire and Landcare partner to fix eyesore

By Krista Schade Hay Shire Council and Hay Plains Landcare Group have formed a partnership to address the beautification of the South Hay roundabout precinct. Hay Shire General Manager David Webb said council agreed that the recent attempts to plant out the roundabout and verges had failed, but he was

Getting their hands dirty for the environment

By Jenny Dwyer Members of Hay Plains Landcare travelled to Carrathool and Narrandera recently to hone their skills in composting and propagating. To fast-track their nursery and demonstration site development, members visited the established nursery at Narrandera to learn effective methods of propagating native seed. The workshop touched on the

Landcare demonstration site and nursery in full swing

Landcare demonstration site and nursery in full swing

Landcare demonstration site and nursery is forming like magic across from the gaol. It has recently become time to plant. Hay Landcare members met at the site to finalise the layout of the demonstration site, and then plant what was available, and installed the watering system stations. “From the series

Emma joins Landcare team

Emma joins Landcare team

Hay Plains Landcare is excited to welcome Emma Johnston to the team. While studying Conservation Ecosystem Management through TAFE, Emma will work as a Landcare school-based trainee. She is passionate about the environment, Aboriginal culture, and making a positive impact on the future of Landcare. Emma has been a student

Women are firing

Sam Harrison is pictured during the recent practical firearms workshop for women on the land, hosted by Hay Gun Club and Hay Plains Landcare. The workshop was aimed to empower women to use firearms safely for the humane destruction of pest animals and livestock. Hay Plains Landcare is helping to