Rare Plant Propogation workshop

The Tumut Grevillea has a highly restricted distribution in the NSW South-west Slopes region. Its main occurrence is along a 6 km stretch of the Goobarragandra River approximately 20 km east of Tumut where about 1,000 plants are known.

In this hands-on session, led by Dr David Hunter, Senior Threatened Species Officer with DCCEEW, discover the secrets of propagating and nurturing native Australian plants using locally sourced seeds and materials.

As part of the workshop, you be given a Tumut Grevillea to take home and nurture.  The workshop will be run over 2 sessions, the first catering for school age children and the second being open.

When:    Wednesday 16th July 2025

Time:    10:30am to 12:00am (Juniors) and 12.30pm to 2.00pm (non juniors)

Location:     Tumut Landcare Nursery, 5 Gocup Road, Tumut NSW 2720

What to bring: this is an outside event so please bring warm clothes.

Any questions: contact Cherie White, Riverina LLS on 0427 407 126 or email cherie.white@lls.nsw.gov.au

This event is part of the Refreshing Rivers Project funded by the NSW Environmental Trust

Latest news and events

July 13, 2025

Working Bee at Ian Geddes Bush Reserve

Be part of the Refreshing Rivers Program in the Upper Billabong, and join Holbrook Landcare Network for a family-friendly morning in nature as we care for the beautiful Ian Geddes Reserve along Ten Mile Creek.

LEARN MORELEARN MORE
July 2, 2025

Refreshing Ian Geddes Reserve

You may have noticed a lot has been happening at the Ian Geddes Reserve in Holbrook. Learn more about the recent works undertaken to improve waterway health and create habitat for Southern Pygmy Perch at the local reserve, as well as nest box installation and an upcoming working bee.

LEARN MORELEARN MORE
June 28, 2025

New homes for our gliders

Holbrook Landcare and helpful volunteers have been busy putting up new nest boxes for Gliders at the Ian Geddes Reserve, Holbrook. Read more about the works undertaken, and how you too can build your very own wildlife nest box.

LEARN MORELEARN MORE

Stay up to date with the Refreshing Rivers Program by subscribing to our newsletter

Thanks for subscribing!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

The Refreshing Rivers Program is a collaboration between government, industry, research, and community organisations, led by Local Land Services. This Program has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.

The Refreshing Rivers Program works on Country that always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and we pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Website developed by the Australian River Restoration Centre