Public Education
Providing the public with educational opportunities is an important part of the work we do. We deliver targeted projects, workshops, and onsite field days.
At Clarence Landcare, providing the public with educational opportunities about the environment and natural resource management is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe that informed and engaged community members are crucial to achieving a sustainable future for our region.
We deliver targeted projects that address specific environmental issues and challenges within the Clarence region. These projects are designed to raise awareness, promote best practices, and engage the community in meaningful conservation efforts. Focusing on relevant and pressing topics ensures that our educational initiatives have a significant and lasting impact.
Our workshops and onsite field days provide hands-on learning experiences that bring environmental education to life. These events cover various topics, including sustainable agriculture, effective land management, and biodiversity conservation. Participants can learn from experts, engage in practical activities, and gain valuable insights to apply to their land management practices.
One of our key educational initiatives is raising awareness about the invasive cane toad and its impact on local ecosystems. Through workshops and community engagement, we educate residents on how to identify cane toads, understand their effects on native wildlife, and implement effective control measures. By empowering the community with this knowledge, we help mitigate the negative effects of this invasive species.
We also actively promote citizen science by involving the community in environmental research and monitoring. Our citizen science workshops offer opportunities for residents to contribute data on local biodiversity, feral species, and other environmental parameters. These activities provide valuable information and foster a deeper connection between participants and their natural surroundings.
Projects
Cane Toad Community Education Project
This was a public engagement project, working with the Clarence Valley community to build its capacity to identify and manage cane toads. Through this project, Clarence Landcare hosts information sessions and community cane toad busts, visits schools, attends community events, and has produced information and resources for community use. A Cane Toad Control Handbook, A Quick Guide to Cane Toad Identification tool, and Cane Toad Collection Kits are available through the Clarence Landcare office in Prince Street.
Delivery: 2019-2024
Funded by: NSW Government through its Environmental Trust