Boots on Ground Day – Kangaroo Valley, NSW

Join Mulloon Institute, Shoalhaven Landcare and Brogers Creek Landcare for a hands-on day exploring practical ways to build healthier, more resilient landscapes.

We'll start with a visit to Beauridge Farm, where you'll see a newly established landscape rehydration project in action and hear about what's worked, what hasn't, and the lessons learned along the way.

From there, we'll head to Rising Still Farm, hosted by Andrew, Liz and Ruben FitzSimons, to roll up our sleeves and help build a new small-scale landscape rehydration project. Along the way, Mulloon Institute landscape planners will share practical tips for designing and constructing natural infrastructure that works with the landscape.

As we head into a drier period, this is a great opportunity to learn simple, nature-based approaches that can help improve landscape hydration, support productive landscapes and build resilience for the seasons ahead.

Come along, get your boots dirty, and be part of creating something positive on the ground.

Mulloon Institute is a leading research and education organisation helping to build resilient regional communities by supporting the long-term, sustainable growth of Australian agriculture.

Date and time: Monday 28 of September: 9am - 4pm

Cost: Free (limited spots available)

Presenters: Mulloon Institute's Erin Healy, Sharni Pike, Tony Wells

Location: Kangaroo Valley / address available upon registration

Contact: Sharni Pike, sharni@mullooninstitute.org

What to bring: Shovel, gloves, camp chair, weather-appropriate clothing (work boots, long-sleeved shirt and pants, hat, rain jacket, coat, gumboots) sunscreen, water bottle, pen, paper and, most importantly, enthusiasm.

What to expect: This event is an active event, with a mix of engaged discussions and hands-on activities. We will be in the field for the duration of the workshop, so please be prepared for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain. If you have limited mobility, please contact us so we can assist. 

This event is part of Mulloon Institute’s Water Stewardship Program, supported by WaterNSW and The Ian Potter Foundation. The program empowers communities in the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment to restore local water cycles, improve water quality, and build resilience to climate change through nature-based solutions.