eNews #12

• 17th June - Uralla Rivercare Group Action Planning
• 18th June - Guyra Cuppa Chat Group Meeting
• 2nd July - Harnham Landcare Group Action Planning
• 21-24th September - Landcare National Conference (Gold Coast)

Southern New England Landcare is currently missing 10 Indian Myna bird traps and 3 fox/cat traps from its equipment for hire.

These traps are important tools for local pest management, and their return will help ensure ongoing support for landholders and community members tackling invasive species.

There was storytelling at its finest when a group of local women gathered in Guyra on May 27th for the Telling Your Story workshop with author Annabelle Brayley.

“The day had a special feel,” said Elizabeth Rosser from Southern New England Landcare.

“Annabelle shared her experience and practical advice on how to shape and share personal stories, sparking thoughtful discussion and reflection among attendees,” she said.

Winter often brings a change in bird activity.

New species arrive, familiar ones move on, and flocks gather in different ways. 

Your Birds in Backyards survey data contributes to long-term research, informs urban habitat management, and even supports university student projects!

Check out some past findings and get involved this June and July here.

Armidale Regional Council is developing a Destination Management Plan to guide the future of tourism in the region.

A community meeting will be held in Guyra on Wednesday 19 June, 1–3pm at the Guyra Bowling Club, and locals are encouraged to share their ideas.

To learn more or contribute online, click here. 

Uralla Shire Council is developing a 30-year Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy and invites the community to be part of the process.

The first technical workshop will be held on the 18th of June at the Uralla Court House (with an online option available).

NSW Public Works will present key findings on local water and sewerage challenges and long-term water security.

Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Men’s Night Out, Glen Innes is once again coming together to support, uplift, and connect around the important topic of men’s health.

This year’s event on Friday 13 June 2025 at the Glen Innes Services Club, promises another powerful and entertaining evening—offering warmth, great food, moving stories, and live music under one roof.

With the support of the Kayne Wells Memorial Fund, the Glen Innes Men’s Shed, White Rock Wind Farm, and the Glen Innes Services Club, the event continues to build momentum as a must-attend winter gathering in our community calendar.

Armidale Regional Council has released draft Plans of Management outlining how key public spaces—like parks, sportsgrounds, and natural areas—will be managed.

The plans are now on public exhibition, and community feedback is invited.

Read the full article and access the draft plans here.

Interested in managing mistletoe on your property?

Methods to Manage Mistletoe: A Landholder’s Guide is a practical resource developed by Southern New England Landcare to help landholders understand and manage mistletoe in farm and bushland settings.

It explores the ecological role of mistletoe, when and why control may be necessary, and outlines a range of mechanical, biological, and landscape-based management strategies.

The guide also includes findings from local trials and highlights legal considerations in New South Wales.

Perfect for landholders looking for a balanced, informed approach to mistletoe management.

The full guide is availabe from the SNEL office or you can download a copy here: Methods to Manage Mistletoe: A Landholders Guide PDF (575kb) 

Soil Biology Masterclass

(2-days) |14-15 July 2025 | Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus – Richmond NSW

The two-day Soil Biology Masterclass is designed to provide participants with the core knowledge and principles needed to incorporate soil biology and health into management practices to sustainably increase productivity and profitability.

Participants will learn about strategies to harness the life in soils and use the power of plant-soil-microbial relationships to unlock soil nutrients, and produce healthier, more nutritious plants.

Registration cost $595.00

For more information click here.

Soil Health and Biology Certificate Program in Partnership with Soil Science Australia

(4-days) | 14-17 July 2025 | Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus – Richmond NSW

The Soil Biology and Health Certification Program is offered in partnership with Soil Science Australia.

It is a comprehensive course designed for growers, consultants, and agronomists who are interested in learning about the benefits of soil biology as a driver of healthy and sustainable crops, and the future directions for research, technologies, and practice.