Drummond Park meadow in flower

by | 5 Mar 2020 | Garden, Habitat

Hello friends Armidale Regional Council has let native wildflowers and grasses flower and set seed in part of Drummond Park. It used to be mown regularly but was left unmown during the drought and when the rain refreshed it. Some wildflower species survived past...

The one million trees project

by | 5 Mar 2020 | Habitat

As I write this, a massive project is underway to plant a million trees and shrubs in the red soils of our Western Australia rangelands property – Eurardy Reserve. This is where I live with my wife Tina and my son Liam. Eurardy is located six hours drive north of...

VIDEO: Should Plastic Producers Pay for Recycling?

by | 5 Mar 2020 | Waste

Did you know that taxpayers pay more than 90% of recycling costs? That’s right, YOUR hard-earned money is spent on cleaning up the mess that you didn’t make. The good news is, there’s a systemic solution that’s gaining momentum around the...

2020 Home Grown Garden Tour SAT 29 FEB

by | 27 Feb 2020 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM

It’s on again! Home Grown Garden Tour (Survivor 9th Edition) from SAT 29 FEB to SUN 1 MARCH 2020 All gardens are located within the town boundary, and it only costs $5 if you go by bike and $20 per car, so bring some friends along. Meet other gardeners, pick up tips,...

Weathering Everything: Mini-Symposium

by | 27 Feb 2020 | Climate, Event

With Dr Astrida Neimanis (USYD), Tessa Zettel (Artist-Researcher), and Dr Jennifer Hamilton (UNE) Events: Tuesday, March 3: 5pm for 5.00-7pm – Public Lecture: Dr Astrida Neimanis “We are all bodies of water; we are always weathering” at Oorala Lecture Theatre,...

WORKSHOP: Feral Animal Experts to Address Uralla Forum

by | 27 Feb 2020 | Event, SNELC

Southern New England Landcare are organising Focus on Ferals Forum at Uralla Bowling Club on 4th March will be a timely opportunity to bring together landholders, extension staff and leading experts to discuss developments and best practice in pest animal management,...