Yass Landcare Group has a diverse membership including broad acre farmers, hobby farmers and townsfolk – everyone with an interest in protecting and improving our environment.
Our aims are to:
- Contribute to the environmental sustainability of the Yass Valley
- Maintain and expand biodiversity
- Improved the quality of water flowing through our landscape
- Build resilience in the face of climate change
- Promote sustainable and production farming
- Provide nature-based activities that help children learn about their local environment and build a positive, meaningful connection with it.
- Help all our community to enjoy the special environment of the Yass region
The group offers many opportunities for our members:
- opportunities to learn about the local environment and how to nurture our native plants and animals
- benefit from funding for projects on your land that contribute to biodiversity and to sustainable agricultural production
- participate in activities that can enhance our local community and environment
For more information about our projects and events, please check out our page on the Landcare NSW Gateway.
Yass Landcare Nursery
The Yass Landcare Nursery is located behind the Yass Men’s Shed, at 1428 Yass Valley Way.
The nursery is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9am to 12 noon. If you would like to participate in a nursery activity please come along or email Yass Landcare, [email protected] for more information.
Become a Member
Yass Landcare Group welcomes all members.
To join or renew your membership please complete the form below and return this by email to Yass Landcare [email protected]
>> Yass Landcare Group Membership Form
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