Upcoming events
Bush Bound Paint & Pastries
Bush Bound Paint & Pastries
Sunday 4th May 2025
9.00am - 11.00am
Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre
Join us for a lovely morning at Wirraminna! Paint a canvas of wildflowers & butterflies with local artist Mikayla Heir, while enjoying a lovely morning tea with friends.
Cost is $75 (all materials are included, morning tea also provided)
events.humanitix.com/art-morning-tea-at-wirraminna
Need more information? Contact Judy: 0427 043 097 or judywesthumelandcare@gmail.com
Bush Bound Ladies Lunch
Bush Bound Ladies Lunch
Empowering women for proactive health and connection
Sunday 4th May 2025
11.30am - 3.00pm
Burrumbuttock Public Hall
With Guest Speaker: Dr Rebecca McGowan - a highly experienced Medical Practitioner for over three decades and is an acknowledged Preventative Health Expert.
Cost is FREE but registration is essential!
events.humanitix.com/bush-bound-ladies-lunch
Need more information? Contact Judy: 0427 043 097 or judywesthumelandcare@gmail.com
Farm Water Field Days - Burrumbuttock
Farm Water Field Days - Burrumbuttock
Tuesday 20th May 2025, 10am - 12midday
Join West Hume Landcare and Corowa District Landcare along with expert speakers as we showcase practical measures to enhance on-farm water security.
10am - 12pm: Session featuring expert guest presenters David Thompson, Geoff Minchin and LLS District Vet.
12.30pm - 3.00pm: Option to attend Walla Walla Field Day for lunch at 12.30pm, session commencing 1pm. See flyer below…
Please RSVP by 17th May 2025
Book online at: https://tinyurl.com/mthxvv5s
To RSVP via phone/email contact Rob Cook Email: rob@westhumelandcare.org.au Mobile: 0427 873 604
Farm Water Field Days - Walla Walla
Farm Water Field Days - Walla Walla
Tuesday 20th May 2025, 1pm - 3pm
Join West Hume Landcare and Corowa District Landcare along with expert speakers as we showcase practical measures to enhance on-farm water security.
12.30pm – 1pm: Lunch
1pm – 3pm: Session
Please RSVP by 17th May 2025
Book online at: https://tinyurl.com/mthxvv5s
To RSVP via phone/email contact Rob Cook Email: rob@westhumelandcare.org.au Mobile: 0427 873 604
Grassy Woodlands Nature Journaling Group
Grassy Woodlands Nature Journaling Group
Sunday 16th February 2025
9.30am - 11.30am
Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre
BYO water and something to share for morning tea.
Cost is free, however gold coin donation to Wirraminna is welcomed.
Need more information? Contact Kathie at 0408 443 261 or Judy at 0427 043 097
Stock Water Workshop
Stock Water Workshop
Get enough good quality water when and where you need it!
Join experts from Sapphire Irrigation Consulting, Local Land Services and more to answer these questions and be supported to develop your own Farm Water Management Plan.
Friday 14th February
Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre, Burrumbuttock
Breakfast, morning tea and lunch provided.
8.30am - 2.00pm ~ Full workshop for new participants
2.00pm - 4.00pm ~ Drop in session for previous workshop participants
For more information contact Kathie: Kathie@westhumelandcare.org.au.
This is a Southern NSW Drought and Innovation Hub project funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Breakfast with the Birds at Oil Tree Lagoon
Breakfast with the Birds at Oil Tree Lagoon
Tuesday 11th February
8.00am - 11.00am
Oil Tree Lagoon, Balldale
Join us at Oil Tree Lagoon to celebrate World Wetlands Day with a breakfast walk and talk to learn more about local birds and threatened species and what you can do to look after the natural values on your property.
BYO keep cup, sturdy footwear and binoculars.
Need more information? Contact Susanne Watkins from Murray LLS at susanne.watkins@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0458 414 924
Managing sheep in variable seasons with the use of containment areas
Managing sheep in variable seasons with the use of containment areas
Thursday 6th February 8.30am-2.30pm
Walbundrie Showgrounds
Breakfast, morning tea and lunch are included.
Cost $30/person, $10 discount for WHL current members. Contact info@westhumelandcare.org.au to receive the Member discount code.
Need more information? Contact Kathie@westhumelandcare.org.au
Farm Water Management Demonstration Site EOI
Farm Water Management Demonstration Site EOI
Expression of Interest - Ends 1st Nov 2024
Do you want to enhance your farm’s water management system?
Are you willing to host a field day to showcase your improvements?
If you answered “yes” to both questions, we want to hear from you!
For more information contact Rob at rob@westhumelandcare.org.au or on 0427 873 604
Sowing the Seeds of Biodiversity
Sowing the Seeds of Biodiversity
Burrumbuttock
Thursday 31st October 2024
9am - 12.30pm with cuppa and lunch provided
For more information contact Lou at lou@westhumelandcare.org.au or on 0458 240 634
We hope to see you there!
West Hume Landcare AGM
West Hume Landcare AGM
“Warrangee” 1027 Howlong-Burrumbuttock Rd
Sunday October 20th 2024
10am - 2pm with lunch provided
For more information contact Kathie at kathie@westhumelandcare.org.au
We hope to see you there!
Wattle Day 2024
Wattle Day 2024
Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre
Sunday September 1st
10am - 2pm
Come and explore Wirraminna and enjoy the wonderful wattle at Wirraminna’s Wattle Day to celebrate all the hard work the community has put in to helping our native squirrel gliders.
Presentations, guest speakers, stalls and plenty of activities!
We hope to see you there!
Renovate, Rehabilitate or Replace your Farm Dam
Renovate, Rehabilitate or Replace your Farm Dam
Bungowannah Field Day
Sunday 11 August 2024
10-11.45am - Morning session: Erosion along Dead Mans Creek
12-3.30pm - Afternoon session: Renovate, Rehabilitate or Replace your Farm Dam
See flyers for full details of each session.
RSVP essential to Kathie@westhumelandcare.org.au
Our Afternoon session is delivered in partnership with Corowa District Landcare, Bungowannah and Splitters Creek Landcare and Murray Local Land Services and is part of a Southern NSW Drought and Innovation Hub project funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Erosion Along Dead Mans Creek
Erosion Along Dead Mans Creek
Bungowannah Field Day
Sunday 11 August 2024
10-11.45am - Morning session: Erosion along Dead Mans Creek
12-3.30pm - Afternoon session: Renovate, Rehabilitate or Replace your Farm Dam
See flyers for full details of each session.
RSVP essential to Kathie@westhumelandcare.org.au
Our Morning session has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust and supported by Local Land Services.
Farming For Tomorrow
Farming For Tomorrow
Monitor, Manage and Improve Natural Capital on your Farm
Thursday 4th July 2024
Bird Walk & Talk
2024 Bird Walk & Talk
Come and build your bird identification skills and talk about bird species and habitats with local BirdLife Australia experts.
Yummy morning tea included.
Nectar Sippers
Nectar Sippers
Come and learn about some of West Hume Landcare’s Nectar Sippers.
Sunday 23rd June 2024
Wiradjuri Walk & Talk on West Hume Country & AGM
Wiradjuri Walk & Talk on West Hume Country & AGM
Wiradjuri Walk & Talk and West Hume Landcare AGM
Sunday 12 November from 4pm.
Please join us for a family-friendly walk and talk with Wiradjuri man Darren Wighton, BBQ dinner in the Huonlea Woolshed and a brief AGM.
Full details are in the flyer.
Please RSVP by 8 November and let us know of any dietary restrictions. Please bring a chair, along with a plate and cutlery (to reduce waste).
This is a free event, however, we do appreciate 2023/24 membership fees being paid before the event ($10/individual, $20 family). You can complete a new membership form or renew an existing membership, via our website: www.westhumelandcare.org.au/membership.
This project is supported by FRRR, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Community Celebration Event
Join in to celebrate the success of the Squirrel Glider LAMP project.
Community Planting Day
Join West Hume Landcare for a Community Planting Day!
This year we will be enhancing two special woodlands with ground covers and shrubs. This will involve hand-planting seedlings and distributing clay seed balls.
We will be planting over 400 shrubs and ground covers
Learn about the Grassy Woodlands project
Have fun, make a difference and connect with nature!
Please bring along gloves, sturdy footwear, favourite digging tool, hat, drink bottle and weather appropriate clothes.
Morning session 9.00-11.30am at “Thurso” Burrumbuttock
Afternoon session 1.00-3.30pm at “Roseview” Walla Walla
Directions will be sent to those registered prior to the day.
Come for one or both planting sessions!
Bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy between sessions in the grounds of beautiful Wirraminna in Burrumbuttock.
Cost: Free! Morning & afternoon tea provided
Please RSVP by 22 August contact: Kathie Le Busque on 0408 443 261 or kathie@westhumelandcare.org.au
Salinity Roadshow
Join West Hume Landcare & the NSW DPIE Salinity Basin team as we continue our series of targeted workshops on dryland salinity.
EOI open for Erosion Intervention & Waterway Protection Project
A program to assist landholders to protect waterways through changed land management practices including erosion prevention and early intervention.
CANCELLED: Burrumbuttock BioBlitz
Community and Scientists working together to discover our local plants and animals and actions to protect them. This event has something for everyone – Birds, Frogs, Bugs, Weeds, Pests, Reptiles, Nestboxes and more!
Enhancing the biosecurity & biodiversity value of shelterbelts
Join West Hume Landcare for a walk and talk at Judy & Roger Frankenberg’s property, followed by morning tea. Hear about how they have created a biodiversity hotspot at “Warrangee”. Our other speakers include:
· Lou Bull, Squirrel Glider LAMP project who will discuss the importance of shelterbelts for Squirrel Gliders
· Ben Humphries, BirdLife Australia who will lead a bird walk and talk and share tips and tricks on how to encourage and support bird diversity on farms
· Dr Mark Stillman our new District Vet from Murray Local Land Services, who will be on hand to discuss the biosecurity benefits of shelterbelts
· Dr Mason Crane, NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust who will share his knowledge on how to enhance the biodiversity value of shelterbelts.
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, hat, drink bottle, binoculars
RSVP: to Kathie Le Busque by 15 March on kathiewesthume@gmail.com
Please note: attendees should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption. Please don’t attend if you are unwell. We encourage you to socially distance and wear a mask when you are unable to do so.
West Hume Landcare AGM
Join us for a meal and a catch up about all things Landcare!
Note this is our 2020/21 AGM which has been delayed due to COVID, late harvest and general busyness at the end of 2021.
All attendees should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please don’t attend if you are unwell.
Reptile Walk and Talk
Join West Hume and Culcairn Landcare Groups for a Reptile Walk and Talk.
Native Seed Collecting Workshop
Presenters Tash Lappin (Murray LLS) and Landcare legends Judy Frankenberg & Sue Rose will share their knowledge and skills in native seed collecting.
West Hume Landcare AGM
Tim Paramore, local agronomist/farmer, will discuss What is Regenerative Farming and what are its’ applications for me? This will be a talk based on Tim’s thoughts/review of the book ‘Dirt to soil’ by Gabe Brown.
Grassy Woodlands Project 2020/21 Landholder EOI
The Grassy Woodlands Project supports landholders to protect and enhance remnant native vegetation or to revegetate new areas on their properties.