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Corridor Conversations- Winter 2025

Corridor Conversations

Winter 2025
It has been a cold few weeks here at the Ginninderry Conservation Trust! Check out what we have been up to. 
Aboriginal Rangers Gathering in Tamworth

In June, Tyson and Kye attended the inaugural Aboriginal Rangers Gathering, hosted by the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council and the Walaaybaa Rangers. Held at Trelawney Station near Tamworth, the event brought together over 150 rangers from across NSW, the ACT, and the Northern Territory.  Supported by a three-year sponsorship from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, the event is set to become a significant celebration of Aboriginal culture and heritage.

Participants involved in the week-long program engaged and trained in traditional land practices such as pest management, cultural burning, and native grains. The gathering also introduced next-generation tools, including drone mapping technology, highlighting how the integration of traditional knowledge with innovative science is shaping the future of cultural land management.

The Ranger Gathering highlighted the crucial role of Aboriginal leadership in shaping land management, especially in areas such as ecological restoration, land management services, disaster resilience, and sustainable land use.
 

Ginninderry SPARK Program
 
Over nine weeks in May and June, the Trust partnered with Ginninderry’s SPARK program to deliver a taster program in Conservation Ecosystem Management. SPARK is a unique training and employment initiative of the Ginninderry development in partnership with Uniting Care Kippax and CIT designed to provide education, social, and economic opportunities across a range of industries including construction, childcare and horticulture. Since its launch in 2016, the program has achieved impressive results, including 845 job placements, 707 work experience opportunities, and over 1,672 training completions.

Each Thursday afternoon, the Trust team led SPARK students into the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor to take part in a range of hands-on land management activities. These included weed control, setting camera traps, monitoring water quality, planting and fence removal.
 
 
Yerrabi Yurwang boys’ group BBQ and walk:

The Caring for Country team recently hosted around 20 members of Yerrabi Yurwang’s boys group for a BBQ and guided walk on Country in the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor. During the visit, the team shared insights into their work as Aboriginal Rangers and the role they play in caring for Country.

Yerrabi Yurwang Child and Family Aboriginal Corporation was established to improve Indigenous health and wellbeing through a culturally grounded, community-driven approach. Operating in Canberra’s northern region on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal People, Yerrabi runs a range of programs to support the local Aboriginal community, including a boys group for ages 10–18 that fosters cultural connection and personal growth.
 

Updated Management Plan

In 2023, the Trust engaged TRC Tourism to undertake the five yearly review of the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor Management Plan (PoM) including community consultation. This process is now complete, and the revised Plan 2023 -2033 has been submitted to the ACT Conservator, the ACT Minister for Environment, NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and the EPBC for approval. Once approved the updated Plan will be posted on our website.

Upcoming Events

School Holidays Family Fun Event 

About: Join the Ginninderry Conservation Trust rangers these school holidays for an afternoon of hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy! We'll head into the Conservation Corridor for a guided walk where families can explore the local environment, learn about native animals, and take part in a range of fun, hands-on activities.
When: Sunday 13th July, 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Where: Meet at The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn
Cost: $20 a family
Register and more information: Here

NAIDOC Week Event

About: Join our Caring for Country Rangers and Josh Evans from Yindyamarra Project to learn about traditional tools and musical instruments.
When: Saturday 12th July 2025 1pm - 3pm
Where: The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn
Cost: $10 an individual or $20 a family
Register and more information: Here
 

Guided Walks

About: Join our rangers on a guided walk of the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor. These walks offer a great opportunity to learn about the Corridor's wildlife, ecosystems and on ground conservation efforts taking place.
When: Once a month on a Saturday or Sunday (see event for schedule)
Who: Family friendly event. Please note, these are moderate level walks along an earthen track. Australian Walking Track Grades 2 & 3.
Register and more information: Here
To keep up with all events happening in the Corridor, check out our website. 

Volunteering Opportunities:
To keep up with all volunteering opportunities, check out our website. 

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, learn and work, and pay our respects to the First Nations Peoples and their Elders, past, present and emerging.
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