VIC || Nature Stewards program

Want to connect with nature, meet like-minded friends, and explore new career opportunities? We are thrilled to announce the Nature Stewards Winter 2026 course being hosted by the Victorian National Parks Association specifically for young adults!

Facilitated by two wonderful #IntrepidLandcarers, this is an incredible opportunity you won’t want to miss. Along the way, you’ll be joined by special guest presenters, including traditional custodians, researchers and environment industry experts.

Why is it totally worth your time? Across 8 online evening classes and 6 hands-on field sessions, you’ll dive deep into our local environment and pick up awesome practical skills. You will learn all about:

First Nations culture, place, and land management

Geology and soil sampling

Plant and fungi identification

Waterways, fire ecology, and climate change

Career skills and getting involved in community

When: 25 July to 19 Sept 2026 (Tuesday nights online & Saturday mornings in the field)

Where: Classes online + field trips around inner and outer eastern Melbourne

Cost: $175

Spots are limited and applications close 12 July 2026.

Don’t miss out on the chance to discover the world around you and gain those skills to boost your resume!

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/4nd9f2sa

Find out more by contacting us or visiting vnpa.org.au/naturestewards

This course has been generously supported by Melbourne Water