Stories and magazine

Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management Magazine

The Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management magazine was first published in 1996.

The magazine is published 3 times a year and the stories are primarily contributed by community Landcarers.

The magazine is available in both hard copy or online on the Victorian Landcare Gateway.

To receive an email alert when the Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management magazine is available online, email: info@lvi.org.au.

Landcare Videos

Celebrating the LGBTIQ Friends of Bababi Djinanang Grasslands

In this heart-warming video, we follow the journey of Gabriel Aleksandrs, a Reservoir resident who found solace, connection, and purpose through his love of nature along the Merri Creek in Melbourne.

Driven by a desire to heal and unite, Gabriel established the 'LGBTIQ Friends of Bababi Djinanang Grasslands' Facebook group. What starts as a small endeavour quickly blossoms into a thriving community of like-minded individuals.

The group not only focuses on environmental conservation but also becomes a safe haven for LGBTIQ individuals seeking meaningful connections beyond traditional spaces, while also connecting with nature.

The Power of Partnerships - How to maximize your impact together

Meet Chantal Morton, the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Facilitator, who's uniting 13 Landcare groups and landowners to create new koala habitat on Bunurong Country in the Mornington Peninsula.

Collaborating with the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation, they've initiated a groundbreaking biolink project, planting over 20,000 trees across private properties.

With funding from the Victorian Landcare Grants, this alliance aims to create a thriving eucalyptus corridor for Peninsula koalas, proving that partnerships can yield monumental results.

Plant Dance – A Day out with Intrepid Landcare

These under-40 champions gathered for the 'Plant and Dance' Landcare event in South Gippsland. In 1 day, they planted over 3,500 trees.

This initiative proves that when you combine the power of community, music, and environmental action, you create an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impact on both the land and its caretakers.

This project was supported through our Victorian Landcare Facilitator Program and a Victorian Landcare Grant to Gippsland Intrepid Landcare.

Seachangers and Treechangers – Encouraging new volunteers into Landcare

The Bellarine Coast experienced a post-pandemic population boom. Sophie Small, Victorian Landcare Facilitator of the Bellarine Landcare Group, noticed a powerful trend: the community's newfound connection with nature for improved mental wellbeing.

This video encapsulates the resilience, growth, and positive impact of Landcare on communities and the environment.

Tackling Natural Disaster: how Landcare facilitators can help

Meet Penny and Deb, who showed that even in the face of disaster, a united group of volunteers can create a greener, resilient future.

Following the Black Summer fires in East Gippsland, Landcare volunteer groups worked together to help threatened species, including working to restore habitat for the glossy black cockatoo.