Copyright 2026. The 2027 National Landcare Conference and 2027 National Landcare Awards are funded by the Australian Government through the Natural Heritage Trust. Landcare Australia administers both events on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
Friends of Magpie Hill Park is proving the power of community-led conservation, transforming a local reserve into a thriving ecological asset for Canberra. Established in 2020, the volunteer group has restored degraded habitats, controlled invasive grasses, stabilised erosion-prone areas and increased native vegetation through hands-on landcare activities. Working alongside government agencies and ecological experts, members have built valuable skills in environmental monitoring and habitat management. Through regular working bees, community events and local engagement, the group is fostering long-term stewardship while improving biodiversity, water quality and ecological resilience for the benefit of the wider community.