Menu
Menu
Julie Hind – President
Heather Davies – Secretary
Janette Reynoldson – Committee Member
Julia Jones – Committee Member
Neil Offner – Committee Member
Sharleen Sharp – Committee Member
Katharine Sleeman – Committee Member
Elaine Jamieson – Committee Member
Network Facilitator
Growing up in Canberra, the ‘bush capital’ with its wonderful green spaces, as well as her family’s love of the outdoors, fostered an interest in the environment. Jo has a BSc. in Resource & Environmental Management which was followed by a career with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, working as an environmental planner, ranger, team leader and manager in amazing locations across south eastern NSW.
Jo commenced with WULN in January 2022 and loves supporting volunteers and the community on land management and environmental issues as well as working on their North East Victorian farm.
Project Officer – Healthy Hectares
Gervaise began her journey with Agriculture Victoria, where she served as a Livestock Research Scientist and Extension Officer for 38 years. Stationed at Rutherglen, Gervaise specialised in various aspects of commercial livestock production and land management. Through her work, she became a trusted expert in the field, providing invaluable insights and guidance to farmers and landowners alike.
In 2022, Gervaise embarked on a new chapter in her career by joining the team at WULN as a Project Officer for the Healthy Hectares program. This initiative aims to empower owners of small rural properties with the knowledge and skills needed to implement best practices in land management.
Project Officer -Gardens 4 Wildlife
Lizette is a former speech pathologist turned environmental advocate, including founding coordinator of both WATCH (Wodonga Albury Towards Climate Health) and Albury-Wodonga’s Repair Café.
In 2018 she fell on her feet in the role of Gardens 4 Wildlife Project Officer, resulting in a brand-new hobby/obsession – bird watching. Highlights in this role include showcasing wildlife-friendly gardens to thousands of residents, publishing ‘Habitat Gardens of Albury-Wodonga’ and winning the 2021 Victorian Landcare Volunteers Award.
Her passion for community education and conservation opened up the door to join WULN as a Project Officer in 2024 where is working on the Gardens 4 Wildlife program.
Rhiannon grew up near the southern highlands of NSW where she spent all her time outside and fell in love with the environment. This led her to complete a Bachelor of Natural Science with Honours which was followed by a career in natural resource management, ecology and conservation across all parts of Australia. She loves birdwatching, bushwalking, wildflowers, camping and nature, but most importantly she loves sharing it with people.
Project Officer – Waterways and Citizen Science
Karen coordinates and delivers a range of citizen science and waterways engagement activities with Wodonga Urban Landcare Network. She is an enthusiastic contributor to various citizen science platforms and regularly presents to schools and adult interest groups as well as Landcare. Karen’s photographs of insects have been included in field guides, books and information sheets.
View more about Wodonga Landcare groups via the directory page and group listings.
Make a tax deductible donation to our group through Landcare Victoria.
Please elect to support the Wodonga Urban Landcare Network to ensure funds are directed to us!
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners and First Nations people of the lands and waters of Wodonga and surrounds. We acknowledge the continued connection to land, water and community, their ability to care for Country and their deep spiritual connection to it.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.
We are committed to genuine partnerships and engagement with Traditional Owners and First Nations people to support the protection of Country.
We are proud that Wodonga has retained its Aboriginal name and refers to Bulrushes found on the edge of waterways.
