Tributes to Joan Kirner – And One From Her
Posted on 4 June, 2015 by Connecting Country
The Landcare movement lost one of its founders and greatest supporters with the passing of Joan Kirner on Monday 1 June 2015.
Tributes to Joan Kirner and her involvement with Landcare have been published in a number of places. To me, they create a picture of someone who was willing to tackle large issues; someone who believed in community action, and could achieve things by working with people from across the political and social spectrum.
An article published on the Victorian Landcare website on Tuesday includes a letter that she sent to the editor of the Victorian Landcare Magazine recently.
“As an early participant in the creation of Landcare, I felt that I had to write and tell you how delighted I am with the program, its longevity, results and the new initiative in Indigenous Landcare. My former colleague, the late Heather Mitchell would be delighted too! Please pass on my congratulations to all landcarers.”
Below are links to three recent articles that have been written about Joan Kirner’s involvement with Landcare:
Max Schlachter,
Mount Alexander Region Landcare Facilitator
Warm thoughts of Joan Kirner will remain in our hearts and minds forever.
Joan’s warmth, intellect and fantastic memory for all in the community
turbo charged education and environment issues for all.
Fondly remembered by the Moolort farming community.
Thank you Max for remembering her. Christine