Barrabaroo Landcare

24/08/2026

Following our recent birdwatching workshop comes this timely blog post by Kim Deans' from Reinventing Agriculture

Birds are particularly valuable ecological indicators, so getting to know more about the birds in your farm landscape can provide you with valuable feedback on the direction the health of the ecosystem is heading.

18/08/2026

Last Saturday, during National Science Week, members and friends of Barrabaroo Landcare enjoyed a birdwatching workshop with Steve Sass from EnviroKey. It was a perfect day to see and hear birds along Barrabaroo Creek, learn about birdwatching ethics, and get tips and tricks on bird identification.

29/06/2026

The importance of letting plants grow to improve soil health.

Is there a missing link in your soil health strategy? It’s common to start a soil health strategy with biological inputs and more natural fertilisers but this can often leave you wondering why it’s not working. If this sounds familiar, then it’s possible you are missing the foundational step i...

24/05/2026

Set Your Reminders! 🗓️ Four Major Nature Weeks Coming Your Way

We have an incredible line-up of dedicated citizen science weeks and festivals planned for the second half of the year. From the hidden life of the forest floor to the smallest bugs in your backyard, there is something for everyone!

Make sure you get these in your diary:
Fungi Feastival 🍄 (June/July)

The beloved festival returns! Prepare your senses for a month of fungal foray and fascination.

Threatened Species Day 🐨 (7 September)

A chance to focus on the unique, local species that need our help the most. Special plans are currently underway.

FrogID Week 🐸 (6 to 15 November)

Join us in recording local croaks. If you haven’t already, make sure you download the free FrogID app!

Bugs in My Backyard 🦋 (16 to 22 November)

We’re looking closer at the small things that run our world. Early info is already available.

We will provide full registration details and workshop information for each event as the dates approach. Stay tuned to our feed!

12/05/2026

The ACT government is encouraging farmers to use dung beetles to recycle the nutrients in cow dung into their pastures, with experts saying they improve soil quality and reduce fly numbers — and are cheaper than fertiliser.

08/04/2026

A free event coming up, hosted by the South East Forestry Network. Learn about planting native trees on farms, not only for timber but also for biodiversity benefits, water retention and landscape resilience.