Junior Landcare is about encouraging young people to play an
active role in ensuring the safe future of their environment.
Launched in May 1988, Junior Landcare recognises that the
contribution of young people is vital if the land they are to
inherit is to be in the best possible condition. Junior
Landcare also encourages young people to develop a sense of
responsibility to the land and other natural resources.
Landcare activities can be successfully integrated into a range
of topics within the school curriculum or be part of scout or
similar youth group activities.
Landcare programs organised by schools and youth groups provide
a great framework for learning in outdoor 'living
classrooms'. Junior Landcare enables kids of all ages to
become involved with their local landcare group and work on a range
of environmental projects.
How can I get involved?
Here are just some of the ways you can get involved:
- Apply for a Grant through the Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants
Program
- Take action
- Develop a landcare project
- Form a landcare group
- Link with your local landcare or similar group
More information about all of these is available at:
www.juniorlandcare.com
There's also heaps of cool project ideas, everything from
planting a butterfly garden to developing a wetlands area!
