Celebrating 40 Years of Victorian Landcare
40 Years of Landcare in Victoria! 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                In November 1986, a bold idea took root in Winjallock – thanks to the leadership of Joan Kirner and Heather Mitchell – and Landcare was born. What started with a small group of farmers tackling shared challenges has grown into a powerful statewide, national and global movement of community-led environmental action. 
As we head into Landcare’s fifth decade, we’ll be celebrating the stories, the people and the passion that built this incredible movement – from the early days in the ‘80s to the thriving network we know today.
Calling all Victorian landcarers!Throughout 2026, we want your stories: the wins, the challenges, the partnerships, the moments that shaped your landcare journey – contact sarah.vella@landcarevictoria.org.au with your ideas.
Plus: We’ve launched our special 40 Years of Landcare logo and social banners! Use them on socials, newsletters, letterheads – wherever you’re celebrating this milestone. To get the logo pack, contact Sarah on the email above.
And we’re preparing a very special 40th anniversary edition of the Landcare Magazine (Issue 91)! Submit your stories to (please note the new email address) info@landcarevictoria.org.au by Sunday, 29 March 2026.