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).
A community-led conservation project is bringing the Green and Golden Bell Frog back to Canberra, combining cutting-edge science with hundreds of volunteer hours. Working to reintroduce the locally extinct species, volunteers have built and monitored innovative frog “saunas” and “spas” designed to help frogs combat the deadly chytrid fungus through natural behaviours. The project also uses night surveys, acoustic monitoring and citizen science to track success and guide future action. By blending research, innovation and community stewardship, the initiative is creating a scalable model for amphibian recovery and inspiring local support for threatened species conservation.