Aboriginal Bush Regeneration & Restoration Workshop (Armidale)
We are delighted to promote this exciting opportunity for Aboriginal people across the New England region. It will develop practical skills in bush regeneration and ecological restoration.
The New England Landcare Network (NELN), in partnership with Stringybark Ecological, Armidale Tree Group and BioBank Seeds, is inviting Aboriginal people interested in caring for Country to participate in a series of hands-on bush regeneration and restoration workshops. These workshops will commence in January 2027.
The Healing Country program will deliver 8 practical hands-on workshops between January and March 2027, guiding participants through a local restoration project from the initial planning and the site preparation through to the final planting.
Participants will gain valuable experience in site mapping, native plant identification, seed collection, native grass seed harvesting, seed processing and storage, seedling propagation and planting.
Led by experienced local practitioners, the workshops will build practical skills and introduce participants to potential employment and career paths in the ever-expanding bush regeneration and environmental sector.
The program is particularly relevant to Aboriginal people currently working as Rangers, or those interested in pursuing Ranger roles, or anyone with a genuine interest in caring for Country and restoring our native landscape.
These workshops are not formally accredited however, they offer valuable hands-on experience and opportunities to connect with local industry professionals.
You are invited to come along to the Information BBQ!
An introductory BBQ will be held in Armidale for anyone interested in learning more about the program.
When: Friday 11 December 2026 (12pm – 2pm)
Where: Armidale Tree Group, 80 Mann Street, Armidale
For more information see the attached flyer or contact:
Dave Widders
Phone: 0448 655 113
Email: neln.alc@snelandcare.org.au
The program is presented by New England Landcare Network, Stringybark Ecological, Armidale Tree Group and BioBank Seeds, with funding through the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW, supported by the NSW Government.
