Rutherford Landcare- Maitland Landcare Inc.

19/06/2026

Another very productive working bee with Net Modular volunteers this morning. We are very grateful for their support and the amount of work we complete with their support. Well done and look forward to your next visit.

11/06/2026

Reminder
Our June Sunday working bee is on this week, starting at 1300 on 14th June. The usual w**ding and general tidying up and a chance to enjoy the cooler weather outdoors. Look forward to seeing you there🌿🐛🐦‍⬛🐝

07/06/2026

Really enjoyed our working bee this morning, with our goals achieved. Gahnia planted and resprouting w**d trees lopped and treated. Also managed to construct a few wildlife habitats. Thanks to our willing helpers.

05/06/2026

Additional Working Bee.
We will be having an additional working bee at Rutherford on Sunday 7th June starting at 0900. Just a couple of hours of w**ding and general maintenance. All helpers welcome. Meet at St Fagans Pde. entry.

03/06/2026

Also found at Rutherford Landcare site. Lovely shady tree and loved by many bird species.🐦‍⬛🦉🐝🦋

One of our classic Hunter Rainforest Revival species.

30/05/2026

Amazing the changes that occur after rain. Lovely Autumn colours. Rutherford Landcare site today.

29/05/2026

Rutherford was a recipent of a Bupa Grant last year. We are very grateful for the support and the amazing volunteers who helped achieve our goals.

🌿 Healthy Cities in Full Bloom 🌿

The impact of the 2025 Bupa Healthy Cities Landcare Grants is starting to take shape across communities, from hands-on community events to large-scale planting efforts, these projects are bringing people together to restore green local spaces:

✅ 29 community events delivered
🌱 14,985 native trees, shrubs and groundcovers planted
🙌 850 people involved
⏱️ 4,098 volunteer hours contributed

It’s inspiring to see communities coming together to restore local environments and create greener, healthier cities. And with more activity still to come, we’re excited to see these projects continue to flourish over the coming months.

👀 Coming soon: Applications for the 2026 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants will be opening soon... keep an eye out for your chance to get involved.

Bupa Australia

29/05/2026

"National Reconciliation Week is always an important time to reflect on where we are as a country, but also where we still need to go.

This year’s theme, ‘All In’ hits home deeply with me because reconciliation cannot sit with just one group of people. It takes all of us. It takes honesty, listening, respect and a willingness to keep showing up, even when the conversations get tough.

Through my work with the First Nations Landcare Working Group, I see the value of creating spaces where First Nations voices, knowledge and leadership are genuinely respected and embedded into the way we care for Country. There is so much strength in working together, learning from one another and building relationships based on trust and shared responsibility.

For me, reconciliation is about action as much as words. It’s about making sure future generations inherit strong Culture, healthy Country and Communities that walk together with respect.

This National Reconciliation Week, I encourage people to take the time to listen, learn and think about what being ‘all in’ means for them and their Communities."

Natalie Sommerville, Chair First Nations Landcare Working Group

28/05/2026

Cancellation of Working Bee 29th May.
Unfortunately , due to the predicted bad weather our Friday WB has been cancelled for this month. Love to see you next month.
However am loving the rain.☔️🌂

16/05/2026

Celebrating our 1st year on Facebook. Thank you Rutherford volunteers for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🤗🎉