Well done Sunshine Coast Environment Council
An excellent win and deserved recognition for a great community event. Attended by thousands of people and supported by community groups, business and volunteers. The World Environment Day Festival is the State champion for Queensland’s Best Charity or Cause related...
Mount Isa Landcare Forum Saturday 23rd September
Queensland Local Landcare Forums 2017
‘Keeping it Local’, this year Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC) have moved away from one central conference to allow greater opportunities for participation, sharing and celebrating what makes our local Queensland groups great. 2017 Local Landcare Forums...
Commonwealth Government GrantConnect
Want to know were to find information about Australian Government Grants Go to GrantConnect
Queensland Landcare Awards Nominations Closing Date Extended
Dont panic. We know you are all working on your nominations for this years Landcare Awards. The due date has been extended until the 18th September. Thanks to all of you that have completed your nominations. Excellent work. For those of you in the middle of completing...
Living Landscapes Local Livelihood
Together, NRM Regions Queensland (NRMRQ) and Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC) have developed Living Landscapes Local Livelihoods to articulate a shared vision to secure Queensland’s sustainable future through stronger community-based delivery of natural...
We would love to host any Green Nomads travelling through an hour or a day helping us to maintain this precious area. The Garden is open from the 20th January to the 20th December - weather permitting - and is a safe haven for all flora and fauna, therefore pets are...
Landcare Week 4th to 10th September 2017
Landcare Week is the one week every year when we celebrate Landcare and all the great work tens of thousands of Land and Water carers do to make a practical difference in our local communities around . It’s the perfect time to get involved in whatever way you can. Let...
Lights on the Lake
This spectacular event will take place on 10 December at Crummunda Park, Coongarra Esp, Wurtulla 4575 There are volunteer positions available during the day (11am - 4 pm) assisting with set-up and during the event 4pm – 8pm acting as stewards and assisting organisers...
Walking Gorge Creek Spotting Rubber Vine
Activity: Walking Gorge Creek spotting rubber vine When: Saturday 29th July 2017 9.00am to 12.00pm Where: West Leichhardt Station – North West Queensland Induction on site. Contact: Mark Van Ryt – 0419752568 Email: mark.vanryt@bigpond.com
Deadline Extended Environmental conservation grants up to $50,000 on offer
For more information, or to apply, visit www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/funding/community-sustainability. Grants Deadline Extended until 4pm 21st August 2017 Media Release The Palaszczuk Government has opened the second round of its $12 million Community...
Report released on the Review of the National Landcare Programme
The Australian Government has completed a review of the delivery arrangements for the National Landcare Programme to inform future decision making. You can access it at the link below. http://www.nrm.gov.au/national-landcare-programme/public-consultation-review
Plant a tree 20 million of them
20 Million Trees Round Three now open. The Australian Government is seeking applications from eligible groups or individuals interested in undertaking a tree planting project as part of the 20 Million Trees Program. Applications are invited for projects seeking...
National Landcare Program Budget 2017
QWaLC welcome's the retention of the current NLP funding levels in the current difficult fiscal circumstances. We also welcome the provision of the $100m MYEFO funds as an additional allocation of funds. With the National Landcare Network we look forward to working...
National Volunteer Week
Don't forget it's National Volunteer Week 8 - 14 May 2017 https://www.volunteeringqld.org.au/nvw National Volunteer Week is celebrated every year as an appreciation of the contribution millions of Australian’s make by giving their time and energy to worthy causes....