STEWARDSHIP is the key word that Landcare facilitator Alana Mountain likes to use when describing the extensive outreach being done by one of Australia's largest networks of Landcare groups.

The Gecko Community Landcare Network (Gecko CLaN) is a 14-strong group of Landcare and conservation groups that stretches between Yarrawonga and Strathbogie Ranges, out to Avenel and Nagambie, and seemingly everywhere else in between.

Gecko CLaN is the Benalla-based non-profit group which implements network-scale projects around the themes of sustainable agriculture and biodiversity.

Ms Mountain has been running in-school programs with some of the network's groups.

"We like to connect kids to some of our conservation projects." Ms Mountain said.

"So far we have worked with Broken Creek Primary School and we are wanting to continue with other schools.

"It's about developing a sense of stewardship."

At present, Gecko CLaN is focusing on arboreal mammals such as the greater sugar glider and phascogales (the marsupial commonly called wambenger or mousesack).

"This is a project we are running with schools as well as Landcare groups," Ms Mountain said.

"In this region there were significant weather events that wiped out a heap of trees."

Both species live in the Strathbogie Ranges and surrounds.

The project has seen Landcare members design and undercoat nesting boxes which are then painted by school children with colourful designs.

Ms Mountain said there were many advantages to joining a local Landcare group.

"Getting involved with Landcare allows access to information and practical help," she said.

"It also allows access to resources that help the community, and support landowners in managing the environment on their land."

As always, Ms Mountain said all Landcare groups were always looking for new people.

"Anyone can join and get involved - there is something for everybody," she said.

"People come from all sorts of backgrounds in sustainable agriculture and other areas such as biodiversity.

"We are also looking to expand and get other schools involved, both high schools and primary schools."