Soil: Nature is Speaking video

This short video is a thought-provoking resource to start conversations and learning about soils, the important role they play and to prompt investigation into how we can care for soils better.

Getting the Buzz on Bees and other beneficial insects video

There is a huge variety of beneficial insects in our gardens. They help us pollinate, break down soil, and balance the local ecosystem. In this Junior Landcare video Costa shares his experiences with these special insects in his own garden.

Dramatising La Nina and El Nino climate patterns

Bridgewater PS requested a River Detectives incursion to help their students understand the factors that had contributed to the significant flooding their town experienced in October 2022. Coordinator Nicole involved the students in this dramatisation to understand La Nina and El Nino.

Riparian mural idea

This stunning mosaic mural is found along the walking track beside the Loddon River in Bridgewater. It showcases the biodiversity and history of the river that is the heart of this small rural town. It’s made up of tiled aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna images along with photos of iconic town buildings and important […]

Blackwater pros and cons video

At the right time of year, good blackwater is nature’s gum-leaf tea and is huge boost for our rivers, creeks and fish. In the wrong conditions, blackwater can be toxic. Learn more with this video. And to learn how environmental water releases can help minimise the impacts of blackwater watch this video.

Wanyarram Dhelk Bendigo Creek site signage

The gorgeous interpretive signs on site at Bendigo Creek’s Wanyarram Dhelk site near Knight St White Hills are a wealth of information about the cultural significance of waterways, caring for country (djandak) and water (gatjin). A visit to the site is a must do for schools in the Bendigo area.  Learn more about the site […]

The way a creek starts to run video

We usually see our creeks and rivers with water in them but after a dry spell they start running ​again from inflows. Have you ever been on site to see it ? Watch this video and be entranced by the magic of nature!

Murray Darling Basin maps

Parts of northern Victoria are part of the Murray Darling Basin, a huge area of eastern Australia that drains water into the Murray and Darling river systems and supports biodiversity, towns and agriculture. For the basin’s boundary click here or to watch a great video on the Murray Darling basin click here.