Intrepid Landcare

01/06/2026

Nine years. That's a long time to chair anything 💚

But what we'll remember most isn't the tenure. It's the phone call Doug made from his holiday to workshop board succession ideas with us. Or the time he was in Japan 🌏 (also on holiday) and made a point of dropping in to spend time with Kaz and our group there.

That's Doug.

From our earliest days as an organisation, Doug has been genuinely present for us, not in a formal or at-arm's-length kind of way, but in the way that we needed. Advice when we sought it. Honest conversations when things were hard. And through his role leading Landcare Australia, a consistent voice backing the next generation of landcarers at a national level, including through the formation of the NextGen Landcare Working Group, something we're incredibly proud to be part of 🌱

We're really looking forward to seeing what he does next (after another holiday, hopefully 😄), all the while quietly hoping he doesn't go too far. Because there are still a lot of young Australians who'd benefit from five minutes with him.

Thank you Doug. It's meant more than you know 💚

25/05/2026

🌿 Calling all young nature lovers aged 18-35 in Victoria! 🌿

Want to connect with nature, meet like-minded friends, and explore new career opportunities? We are thrilled to announce the Nature Stewards Winter 2026 course being hosted by the Victorian National Parks Association specifically for young adults!

Facilitated by two wonderful , this is an incredible opportunity you won't want to miss. Along the way, you'll be joined by special guest presenters, including traditional custodians, researchers and environment industry experts.

Why is it totally worth your time? Across 8 online evening classes and 6 hands-on field sessions, you'll dive deep into our local environment and pick up awesome practical skills. You will learn all about:
▪️First Nations culture, place, and land management
▪️Geology and soil sampling
▪️Plant and fungi identification
▪️Waterways, fire ecology, and climate change
▪️Career skills and getting involved in community

📅 When: 25 July to 19 Sept 2026 (Tuesday nights online & Saturday mornings in the field)
📍 Where: Classes online + field trips around inner and outer eastern Melbourne
💸 Cost: $175
Spots are limited and applications close 12 July 2026.
Don't miss out on the chance to discover the world around you and gain those skills to boost your resume!
👉 Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/4nd9f2sa
Find out more by contacting us or visiting vnpa.org.au/naturestewards
This course has been generously supported by Melbourne Water

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

Our local groups have been absolutely firing lately — and we love to see it. 🌿🔥

This week we're throwing the spotlight on the Brisbane Intrepid Landcare crew. If you've been following their page, you'll know they've been quietly busy for months — and this Saturday, they're inviting the whole community to come along and get their hands dirty.🌱🙌

A big shout out to Landcare Australia and Bupa Australia for the grant funding that made this possible. 💚🤝

All the details are in the flyer. Go show them some love! 👇❤️

18/05/2026

Three new board members. One shared mission. 💚

Over the past week we've introduced you to Clancy, Jessica, and Sophia - three people who have been quietly doing extraordinary things for the environment long before joining our board.

A community builder who's turned native pollinators (and nature strips) into a movement. An environmental educator who's worked from island conservation projects to botanic gardens. A grassroots advocate who plants trees on two continents and never stops inviting people in.

Together, they bring fresh perspectives, deep experience, and genuine passion to everything we're building at Intrepid Landcare. We believe the best way to grow the next generation of environmental leaders is to make sure the people at the table have actually lived it - and these three absolutely have.

If you haven't already, go show Clancy, Jess, and Sophia some love in their intro posts. The Landcare family just got a whole lot stronger. 🌿

14/05/2026

Meet Sophia Bagatsing – our newest board member, and honestly, one of a kind. 🌱

Manila-born and Melbourne-based, Sophia brings a rare mix of lived experience, grassroots energy, and genuine heart to the Intrepid Landcare Board. Her connection to the land runs deep – rooted in a family farming heritage, shaped by volunteering across two countries, and fuelled by a belief that caring for nature is ultimately an act of love.

Over the years she’s worn many hats: garlic farmer, youth and community facilitator (Climate for Change + Wyndham City Council), environmental engagement officer, and – our personal favourite – self-appointed inflatable dinosaur at a The Climate Council 🦕 After discovering landcare through a Landcare Australia mentorship program, she found her way to Intrepid Landcare during the pandemic and has been an active volunteer and advocate ever since.

As a migrant, Sophia understands deeply what it means to feel rooted in place – and she brings that understanding to everything she does, making environmental action feel welcoming, practical, and a little more fun for everyone around her. We’re so glad she’s officially part of the family. Welcome, Sophia! 🙌

Tag a friend who makes environmental action feel this good 👇

12/05/2026

We're so excited to welcome Jessica Vize to the Intrepid Landcare Board! 🌿

Jess is an environmental educator, volunteer coordinator, and environmental science graduate from Deakin University - and she brings exactly the kind of hands-on, youth-focused conservation experience that sits at the heart of what we do.

Through her work at the Jane Goodall Institute Australia, she's coordinated threatened species conservation projects on Mud Island in Port Phillip Bay and supported young leaders right across the country. She also delivers environmental education programs at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - connecting students with ecology and science communication in ways that actually stick.

What we love most about Jess? She genuinely believes in the power of connecting people with nature to build community and grow the next generation of environmental leaders.

Sound familiar? We thought so too. 💚

Welcome to the team, Jess! Drop a 🌿 in the comments to say g'day!

10/05/2026

Everyone, meet our new Board Member, Clancy - aka the Bee Man. 🐝 And yes, that is an official title.

Clancy runs Bees And Blossoms , a grassroots initiative reconnecting communities with nature through native pollinators, biodiversity education, and hands-on action. With a background in ecology, conservation, and science communication (shaped by the Wattle Fellowship and the The University of Melbourne), he has a knack for showing people that caring for nature can start right where they are.

He builds native bee hotels, plants native species, and has inspired thousands of people to do the same through his online content. But beyond the videos, what really drives Clancy is creating genuine pathways for young people to step up as environmental leaders - and making the whole thing more accessible, inclusive, and a lot more fun along the way.

We're thrilled to be working with his energy, creativity, and community focus shaping the future of Intrepid Landcare. 🌿

Welcome to the board, Clancy! 🙌 Have you ever built a native bee hotel? Tell us in the comments 👇

03/05/2026

Something's growing at Intrepid Landcare. 🌱🤫

Three new voices. Three new perspectives. Three people who've already been out there doing the work - in the field, in classrooms, in communities, and across two countries.

We can't wait to introduce them. Watch this space. 👀

03/05/2026