Two Fleurieu groups were among 10 winners of South Australian Landcare Awards, announced earlier this month.

Biodiversity McLaren Vale took out the Australian Government Community Partnerships Landcare Award and Kumarangk – Hindmarsh Island Landcare Group won the Greyhound Coastcare Award.

The Landcare Awards honour the accomplishments of individuals, groups and organisations, young and old, dedicated to protecting South Australian natural resources and building resilient landscapes for the future. 

The award winners and their projects are diverse, including climate innovation, community partnerships, sustainable agriculture, youth, and collaboration with First Nations.

Landcare Association of South Australia Executive Officer Dr Eleanor Pratt has expressed gratitude to the Landcare Award sponsors, dignitaries and special guests, while acknowledging the finalists and winners as landcare champions in their community.

“We are so proud of the Landcare community in South Australia, and it has been wonderful to be able to show our appreciation for these hardworking volunteers that give up their spare time to care for our state’s beautiful landscapes. 

“Congratulations to all of the winners, finalists and highly commended nominees, and thank you to the Landcare network, and our wonderful partners and sponsors, without which we wouldn’t be able to put on events like these Landcare Awards.”

Winners of the State & Territory Landcare Award categories will represent South Australia at the National Landcare Awards to be held in 2025.

Landcare Australia CEO Dr Shane Norrish, has commended recipients of the South Australia Landcare Awards on their outstanding accomplishments.

“The South Australian Landcare Award winners have shown an exceptional level of commitment to landcare activities by restoring and protecting the natural environment where they live and work. 

“Their achievements benefit not only our land and water assets but is helping to create partnerships and build community resilience across Australia.” 

South Australian Landcare Award Winners: 

Australian Government Climate Innovation Award

Winner: Kate and Adrian McCabe

Australian Government Sustainable Agriculture Landcare Award

Winner: Buckleboo Station – Paroo Pastoral Company

Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award

Winner: Ian Roberts

Australian Government Community Partnerships Landcare Award

Winner: Biodiversity McLaren Vale

Greyhound Coastcare Award

Winner: Kumarangk – Hindmarsh Island Landcare Group

First Nations Landcare Collaboration Award 

Winner: Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation

Women in Landcare Award

Winner: Sarah Barrett

Woolworths Junior Landcare Award

Winner: St Michael’s Lutheran Primary School

NextGen Landcare Award

Winner: The Biology Society of South Australia