The NSW Central Tablelands region boasts a rich and diverse biodiversity that reflects its unique blend of geological formations, climate zones, and ecosystems.
From the rugged sandstone escarpments and fertile valleys to the temperate woodlands and grassy box gum forests, our region supports an extraordinary array of flora and fauna, many of which are endemic or threatened.
Iconic species such as the powerful owl, purple copper butterfly, and a variety of native orchids and wattles thrive here, alongside ancient eucalypt communities and delicate wetland habitats.
This biodiversity is not only ecologically significant but also culturally and economically valuable, underpinning local agriculture, tourism, and Indigenous heritage.
Biodiversity month events
Each year, a collaboration of community, industry and government partners come together to offer events and workshops across the region.
Celebrating and protecting the Central Tablelands' biodiversity is essential, not just for conservation, but for fostering a deeper connection to the land and ensuring its resilience for future generations.
Join us in celebrating our biodiversity by joining in an event near you.
Orange events
- Wildlife spotlighting at Clifton Grove
- Wildlife spotlighting at Orange Botanic Gardens
- Tree planting on Summer Hill Creek
- Biodiversity begins at home
- Rotary sustainable living expo
- Insects and gardens
- Great Southern Bioblitz
- Nocturnal animals community art show
- Community tree planting at Golding Creek
Lithgow events
- Weaving with weeds
- Purple copper butterfly field day
- Meet the locals – Hassans Walls plant ID walk
- Oakey Park Landcare planting day
- Lithgow frog monitoring
- Wattle Day at Tarana community farmers’ market
- Botanical art workshop
- Capertee Valley Bird Festival
Mudgee events
- Green Day school students
- Green Day dinner
- Putta Bucca Landcarers Day
- Hive thrive – Spring prep for bees
- Grow natives from seed to seedling
Cowra events
- Plant ID and biodiversity walk Eugowra
- Archibird Photography Competition
Bathurst events
- Plant ID and biodiversity walk Mount David
- Meet the locals – Peel plant ID walk
- Agriculture, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and TalksDavys Plains Road, Cudal 2864In-personJoin Central Tablelands Local Land Services to hear firsthand how virtual fencing is being used on a local beef enterprise and assess its practical…For more information, please visit the page.
- Agriculture, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and TalksSouth Bowan Park Road, Cudal 2864In-personAn opportunity for farmers and agronomists to see the different sub-clover varieties being evaluated at the Cudal Pasture Trial Network site.Event details:Join…For more information, please visit the page.
- Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks, Pest animal management1073 Jenolan Caves Road, Hampton 2790In-personFeral pig and pest control starts with community. Join us to learn how to manage feral pigs and build local networks for better outcomes.Event details:Central…For more information, please visit the page.
- Agriculture, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks98 Bank Street, Molong 2866In-personAs margins get tight, it's time to review the value-adding potential of new and existing on-farm infrastructure.Event details:Local Land Services invites you…For more information, please visit the page.
- Agriculture, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks20 Mees Street, Cowra 2794In-personAs margins get tight, it's time to review the value-adding potential of new and existing on-farm infrastructure.Event details:Central Tablelands Local Land…For more information, please visit the page.
- Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks, Livestock908 Rocky Ponds Road, Baldry 2867In-personWant to make better decisions in your sheep enterprise? Join local producers for a practical discussion on monitoring Merino performance using livestock…For more information, please visit the page.
- Agriculture, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks1447 Forest Road, Orange 2800In-personAn opportunity for farmers and agronomists to inspect the unique White Clover and Phalaris research trial and hear the latest update on perennial wheat…For more information, please visit the page.
- Agriculture, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks46 Long Point Road, Mullion Creek 2800In-personLearn practical ways to improve the health and productivity of one of your farm’s greatest assets - your soil.Event details:This Central Tablelands Local Land…For more information, please visit the page.
- Agriculture, Natural resource management, On-farm waterOnlineJoin Local Land Service for a practical webinar exploring how wetlands and farm dams can support productive, resilient farming systems.For more information, please visit the page.
- Agriculture, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks, Livestock133 Market Street, Mudgee 2850In-personMeet your Local Land Services team for practical insights into soils, pastures, livestock, biosecurity, weeds, biodiversity, plus a lamb carcass quality demo…For more information, please visit the page.
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