Regional Landcare Facilitators around the country are using a number of online tools to help tell the stories of people caring for the land. Social media is becoming increasingly important, particularly to connect with young teens and the over 50s.

Did you know that the fastest growing Facebook demographic is the over 50s, who want to stay in touch with their grandchildren? Many of these people are volunteers doing catchment and Landcare work, and many are involved in the green nomad program (grey nomads who volunteer as they travel).

To provide another medium to share stories, the Wet Tropics Regional Landcare Facilitator (RLF) is now on Facebook. If you have a Facebook account you can access the page here.

The RLF is aiming for 50 "likes" by Christmas - only 34 to go! Jump on and "like" the Wet Tropics Regional Landcare Facilitator.

Facebook allows an up-to-the-minute commentary of happenings, opportunities, issues, and general snippets of relevant information on sustainable land management, and can receive fast feedback and comment.

PlaceStories online videos have been around for a couple of years giving a voice to Landcare and many rural landholders' efforts and ideas and to inspire others. PlaceStories "postcards" are now adding another cool way to give a snapshot of a land management project or activity. Try this link to see what is happening all over Australia at the grass roots level http://ps3beta.com/project/8169#!v=stories. You will need to register - it's free and worth it!

If you want to have your story look like this, contact Fiona George on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Image: Regional Landcare Facilitator Fiona George with Bill Devaney as he explains best practive on his Miriwinni banana farm.