Celebrating 30 years
1995-2025
Actively caring for the land and water that sustains us in Queanbeyan and in surrounding regions since 1995
Welcome to Queanbeyan Landcare
We are a local not-for-profit community group that cares for our local environment.
We plan projects, plant native species, remove invasive weeds, organize funding and resources, advocate to council and governments on environmental issues and provide information and connections with like-minded organisations. Our aim is to make Queanbeyan a better place to live by preserving and restoring our natural landscapes and native species. Our focus is on making a positive difference, protecting and caring for native plants and animals, and enjoying ourselves along the way.
Celebrating 30 years
Queanbeyan Landcare celebrated 30 years of protecting and caring for our local environment on 19 December 2025 at Bicentennial Park in West Queanbeyan. Around 45 past and present members attended the event.
Formed as a Landcare group in 1995, Queanbeyan Landcare was built upon the foundation laid by the Monaro Conservation Society and Trees for Queanbeyan.
QPRC Mayor Kenrick Winchester, Councillor Katrina Willis, Queanbeyan Landcare President Ian Johnsson, together with long-time members Tom Baker and Bill Willis praised the group’s accomplishments over the past 3 decades. They highlighted the many triumphs that have made our region a better place by conserving and rejuvenating natural landscapes and native species. A special mention to our Secretary Michele Dovers, whose commitment and enthusiasm have played a pivotal role in the success of this celebration.
Today, Queanbeyan Landcare remains active in shaping local projects, planting native flora, tackling invasive weeds, securing funding and resources, advocating to Council and government on environmental matters, and sharing information and connections with other like-minded groups.
Local news
$1.9M FUNDING BOOST FOR QUEANBEYAN RIVER
QPRC in partnership with Queanbeyan Landcare and Molonglo Conservation Group have been awarded $1.94m as part of the Federal Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments Program 2023 grant opportunity.
These works will fund the rehabilitation of 2km of the Queanbeyan River corridor between the Queen’s Bridge in Queanbeyan CBD and Jumping Creek junction at the bottom of Barracks Flat Drive. The project aims to improve riparian habitat quality and connectivity for native fauna, while enhancing to corridor for public use.
Works will include:
Removing and controlling problematic weed species
Revegetating the corridor with native and riparian species
Community planting days, workshops, and platypus counts
Improving access, including the construction of two viewing platforms
Habitat boxes installed along river corridor
Works will be undertaken in staged sections throughout the corridor. Relevant information will be signposted, and information will be provided to nearby residents through letterbox drop as required. Sections of walking tracks and access points may be temporarily closed during working hours.
What’s On
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OUR MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2026
7:30PM TO 9:30PM
The first Tuesday evening of every month we hold a meeting at the Letchworth Community Centre in Queanbeyan West.
Please come along, we would love to see you.
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MORE EVENTS TO COME IN 2026!
Our website is always kept up to date with the latest activities Queanbeyan Landcare are involved with.
Be sure to check back regularly to see what fantastic events, working groups, and community festivals we’re participating in.
There’s always something happening and we would love for you to join us, get involved and make a difference with your local Landcare group!
For up-to-date information please
Membership in 2026 is free
We have undertaken almost 40 environmental rehabilitation projects, removing rubbish, planting trees, shrubs and grasses, fencing, weeding, providing for recreational access, and maintaining sites over time. We couldn’t have achieved this without the power of our amazing members and volunteers.
Do you have a love for the environment and want to join us?
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Regular Events
We’re involved in many events throughout the year including Clean Up Australia Day, World Environment Day, National Tree Day and many, many, more.
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Current Projects
Find out about our current rehabilitation projects for our local area. These include Bicentennial Park, Fernleigh Park, Mt Jerrabomberra & Stringy Bark Ridge, and along the Queanbeyan River.
Photo Credits this page: Header & Footer © Ian Johnsson | Gallery © Michele Dovers, Bill Hall, Ian Johnsson, Martin Holmes & Helen Hadobas
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Queanbeyan-Palerang area and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of our First Nations peoples on this land we actively care for.