Representing community Landcare in the Upper Murrumbidgee catchment.
Carbon Farming Initiative Information Session
Submitted by Sally McIntosh on 14 May 2012 - 4:59pm
Date:
25 May 2012 - 9:00am - 12:00pm The Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) is an Australian Government scheme to help farmers, forest growers and land managers earn income from reducing their greenhouse gas emissions through changes to agricultural and land management practices.
Under the Carbon Farming Initiative farmers and land managers earn carbon credits by storing carbon or reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These credits can then be sold to businesses and individuals wishing to offset greenhouse gas emissions from their activities.
Monaro Landscape Connectivity Project update
Submitted by K2C on 29 March 2012 - 3:06pm
Monaro Landscape Connectivity(MLC) is being organised by the Murrumbidgee CMA, Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc, and K2C and aims to improve the condition, extent and connectivity of patches of native vegetation across the Monaro region, in the Murrumbidgee catchment area. Our first information session was held in Bungendore at the end of 2011. Interested land managers can be involved and/or apply for funding.
Coles Junior Landcare school garden grant
Submitted by Esme Harris on 1 May 2012 - 1:06pm
Date:
27 Jul 2012 - 5:00pm The Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grants offer of up to $1,000 to schools groups to help create gardens in their grounds or community, such as a bush tucker garden, water wise garden or veggie garden. All schools, kindergartens, daycare centers, and Scout youth groups are eligible to apply.
The School Garden program encourages students to learn about the environment through “outdoor learning” and interaction in developing their own school gardens.
Further information, including details on how to apply, are available at the attachments below, or online at:
Environmental Knowledge & Awareness Seminar
Submitted by K2C on 2 March 2012 - 9:34am
Date:
1 Aug 2012 - 9:30am 
The Monaro Landscape Connectivity project is about working with land managers to actively manage patches of native vegetation across the Monaro region in the Murrumbidgee catchment.
Landcare Week
Submitted by ACT Landcare on 4 January 2012 - 2:12pm
Date:
3 Sep 2012 - 9:00am - 9 Sep 2012 - 9:00pm 
In 2012, the National Landcare Week campaign date is Monday September 3rd to Sunday September 9th. Landcare Week is the annual awareness raising activity of the Landcare movement. The purpose of the campaign is to assist groups around Australia build resilience, create awareness in their community and encourage participation.
National Landcare Conference
Submitted by ACT Landcare on 4 January 2012 - 2:19pm
Date:
3 Sep 2012 - 9:00am - 5 Sep 2012 - 5:00pm 
The National Landcare Conference will be held at the Parkside Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour in Sydney from September 3rd to 5th in 2012.
The 2012 National Landcare Awards Gala Dinner will be held at the Darling Harbour Parkside Convention Centre Ballroom on September 4th.
Funding Opportunities
Submitted by SACTCG on 8 March 2011 - 4:32pmA list of funding opportunities available in the ACT and NSW has been compiled. Please send suggested additions and alterations to info@sactcg.org.au.
2011 Environment Grants Guide (
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