Updated social distancing measures – impact on Landcaring

Following the latest advice from the Prime Ministers press conference on Sunday 29 March, we are changing our recommendations for working on Landcare sites. From now on, we ask that in addition to previous precautions, you also: Work in groups of two at most while maintaining at least 1.5m separation at all times. If you…

Landcare Resource Centre closed to public

UPDATE 24/3/20 A huge thank you to the Lake Macquarie Landcare community for your patience and understanding during such an uncertain and challenging time. The health and safety of residents, volunteers and employees is our top priority. For this reason, the Landcare Resource Centre will be closed to the public until further notice. I am…

Community update on COVID-19

We’re following advice from the NSW Government on the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We’ll continue to keep you updated about coronavirus relevant to our Lake Macquarie community on our website and social channels. Find out more here. We will keep you up to date with any changes to Landcare events and services, as…

2019 Environmental Excellence in Landcare Awards

2019 LMLVN Chair report

By Lois Simpson, Chair, Lake Macquarie Landcare Volunteer Network 2019 has been an exceptional year for the Lake Macquarie Landcare Volunteer Network. Your committee works to be your representative, your advocate and the means for you to act as an autonomous and independent Network. Thank you to the committee this year, which proudly represents all…

Plant sales from the Landcare Resource Centre

Hunter Intrepid Landcare

Our latest newsletters

Download the latest Urban Landcarer or Landcare Bulletin We also have a fortnightly e-mail newsletter which you can subscribe to using the bar at the bottom of your screen or by emailing lro@lakemac.nsw.gov.au Read the August 2019 volume 1 e-newsletter

Grants available

The following grant programs are currently open, which may be relevant to Landcare projects: LMCC Community Environment Grants Grants of up to $5000 are available to support community-initiated projects that improve our local environment and inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in Lake Macquarie City. Not-for-profit community organisations such as groups, clubs and school parents and citizens associations are…