BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ecoportal - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ecoportal.net.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ecoportal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250322T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20250301T010659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T010659Z UID:10035131-1742626800-1742662800@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Falls Creek - Kelly and Fitzgerald Huts DESCRIPTION:On this walk we will visit two historic cattlepersons’ huts and learn about two feuding Irish families and what happens when a group of schoolchildren is left unsupervised on a cold night. The walk starts from Watchbed Creek and climbs steadily but not too steeply for a couple of km. We then walk across open country with good views to the huts. After lunch\, we turn around and return by the same route. Walk is all on tracks. Good wet weather gear just in case. \n\nEvent type: Bushwalk\nDistance: 12km\nGrade: 3\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412042195\n“For more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n  URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-falls-creek-kelly-and-fitzgerald-huts/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20250301T010329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T010329Z UID:10035130-1742283000-1742302800@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Tuan Track Chiltern DESCRIPTION:Flora and Fauna abound.  This walk is named after the Tuan\, a small carnivorous marsupial that has the common name of brush tailed Phascogale which sounds anything but common. The track takes you down to the historic Bartley’s Block\, a birdwatching spot on the international map\, and returns via Bartley’s Track. The Bartley family owned the property from gold rush days to 1989. It was once the site of a family home and brewery.  Interpretive brochures are available at the start of the walk. \n\nEvent type: Bushwalk\nDistance: approx. 7kms\nGrade: 2 Easy Medium\nLeader Deb\nPhone: 0410047884\nBookings close 8pm 17/3\n“For more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-tuan-track-chiltern/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250315T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20250301T005903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T005903Z UID:10035129-1742022000-1742058000@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mount Buffalo Wander DESCRIPTION:We’ll start out on the Long Plain Track near Lake Catani\, cross the Giant’s Causeway via Drillhole Rocks\, then veer north to cross Rocky Creek Track\, walk over Five Acre Plain to finish at Eagle Point where there are magnificent views in all directions. After lunch at Eagle Point\, we’ll retrace our steps back to the cars. Approx 16 kms.\nThe terrain varies from fairly flat\, to undulating and includes a couple of short steepish pitches and a bit of rock scrambling.\nWe may wander further afield if the group so wishes and depending on conditions – physical and environmental! \n\n\n\nGrade 3\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\nParticipant numbers:10\nFinal booking date: Sunday\, March 9th\nRisks: rocky\, uneven terrain\, snakes\n“For more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mount-buffalo-wander/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20250202T055006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T055006Z UID:10035081-1739257200-1739271600@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Tuesday walk DESCRIPTION:Today’s walk is around the Albury end of Nail Can Hill\, including the Botanic Gardens and The Monument. It is 8.5 km in length and there is a climb of 200m \nIt’s all on well formed paths but a small section is a bit rocky and steep. If you usually use poles they will be useful. \nWe will walk in the morning. \nUnless you are well known to me as a walker please ring to discuss this walk. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: SundayFeb 9th\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n  URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-tuesday-walk/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20241128T000711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T000711Z UID:10034733-1734418800-1734431400@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Morning walk on Mahers Hill DESCRIPTION:This walk will start fairly early to beat the heat. We will go up Mahers Hill (just out of Wodonga)  and return the way we came. There are great views of the weir and mountains. \nIt is 6.5 km with a height gain of 300 m \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nFinal booking date: Sun Dec 15th by 8pm.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-morning-walk-on-mahers-hill/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20241128T000340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T000340Z UID:10034732-1734220800-1734307199@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - POREPUNKAH TO HARRIETVILLE by BIKE 64kms Return DESCRIPTION:The ride will start from the BBQ/Picnic Area overlooking the river at Porepunkah and across the road from the Porepunkah Pub. If you arrive early\, you can grab a coffee from the Rail Trail Cafe.\nWe’ll follow the rail trail through Bright to link up with the Great Valley Trail to finish at Harrietville where we’ll have lunch beside the river.\nThere are a couple of cafes/food vans where you can buy some lunch/coffee or you can bring your own.\nThere is an elevation gain of 124m between Germantown and Harrietville\, and it’s about 200m elevation gain between Bright and Harrietville which means it’s downhill all the way back!\nThe trail is sealed and is suitable for hybrids and road bikes. Make sure your tyres are pumped and you have a spare tube. \n\n\n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Friday\, December 13th\nRisks: other cyclists\, heat stress\, snakes\, road crossings.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-porepunkah-to-harrietville-by-bike-64kms-return-2/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241124T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241124T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240510T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T174749Z UID:10032599-1732449600-1732458600@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Living Plant Based: Diet and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:This month join us for a shared plantbased pot luck lunch and a discussion of diet and climate change and whether the Plant Based Treaty is a way forward.\nBYO plantbased dish – if unsure a fruit platter or a bowl of cooked potatoes with hummus is perfect URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/living-plant-based-diet-and-climate-change-2/2024-11-24/ LOCATION:Beechworth Railway Station\, 1B Harper Avenue\, Beechworth\, 3747 CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Food,Garden,Health & Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecoportal.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot_20240424_085845_Messenger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Powered Beechworth":MAILTO:Plantpoweredbeechworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20241025T031819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T031819Z UID:10034594-1732320000-1732406399@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - PUB TO PUB BY BIKE 65kms Return DESCRIPTION:I figured it’s time to do it all again!\nWe’ll meet at the Happy Valley carpark\, Ovens at 9:45 for a 10:00am start. The ride is all on the sealed ‘Murray to the Mountains’ Rail Trail over generally flat terrain via Eurobin\, Porepunkah and Bright to Wandiligong.\nWe will enjoy a long and leisurely lunch at the Wandiligong Pub before riding back to the Happy Valley Pub.\nA condition of the ride is that participants MUST partake of a beverage of their choice at both pubs.\nCyclists need to have a roadworthy bike\, spare tube and puncture repair kit.\nThere are options for those who do not wish to do the full ride to join us at Eurobin\, Porepunkah or Bright.\nPlease note the FINAL BOOKING DATE as a reservation for lunch will need to be made at the Wandi Pub. \n\n\n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Sunday\, November 17thOther cyclists\, highway crossings\,\nRisks: motor vehicles\, snakes\, inclement weather.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-pub-to-pub-by-bike-65kms-return/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20241025T031446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T031446Z UID:10034593-1731715200-1731801599@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Falls Creek – Pretty Valley circuit DESCRIPTION:This walk starts and finishes at Pretty Valley pondage and goes past Pole 333 and Cope saddle\, with aside trip to Tawonga Huts. It’s all on tracks ranging from fire trails to footpads. There are some ups and downs over the day and great views. Around 16 km. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers: 14\nFinal booking date: Wed Nov 13th by 8pm\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-falls-creek-pretty-valley-circuit-2/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241113 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20241025T031146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T031146Z UID:10034592-1731369600-1731455999@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - 3 huts and a Chalet DESCRIPTION:This walk of roughly 7km starts and finishes at Wallace’s Hut carpark.  Wallace’s Hut is the oldest surviving cattlemen’s hut\, built in 1889 by the three Wallace brothers – Arthur\, William and Stewart.  We continue past the hut to the aqueduct\, turn right and then follow the grassy aqueduct track past the Rover Scout Chalet. The track here climbs gently to Cope Hut\, which was built by the Ski Club of Victoria in 1929 after the state experienced a surge of skiing in the 1920s. From Cope Hut the walking track follows a heath-filled valley back to the Wallaces Hut track and carpark. \nThe second walk is to Faithfuls Hut\, begins at the Buckety Plains campground.  It’s a short 1.5km return walk that involves a 95m descent/ascent. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Deb\nPhone: 0410047884 before 8pm\nParticipant numbers: Up to 10\nFinal booking date: Friday 8th November\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-3-huts-and-a-chalet/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20241025T030753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T030753Z UID:10034591-1731110400-1731196799@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Ride YACKANDANDAH TO BEECHWORTH 64kms Return DESCRIPTION:This ride begins in Yackandandah and follows the new bike track to Beechworth with some challenging ups and downs. There is an option to start near the roundabout on the Wodonga/Beechworth Road and thus avoid the uphill from Yack. (But then you won’t get the thrill of freewheeling back to Yack!).\nWe’ll lunch somewhere in Beechworth – maybe a picnic at Lake Sambell or lunch in one of the local cafes – then ride back to Yack and partake of some ‘electrolyte replacement therapy’ at the Star Hotel.\nSuitable for all bike types\, except maybe tricycles! \nPLEASE NOTE: Because I am overseas until November all bookings will need to be done by EMAIL direct to me – iantre@hotmail.com\nMobile phone bookings will not be available so don’t bother trying. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\n\n\nParticipant numbers:10\nFinal booking date: Thursday\, October 31st\nRisks: Other cyclists\, highway crossings\, motor vehicles\, snakes\, inclement weather.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n\n\n  URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-ride-yackandandah-to-beechworth-64kms-return/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20241025T030350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T030350Z UID:10034590-1730505600-1730591999@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Munderoo logbook (Carboona Gap) > Lankeys Creek campsite/Hume and Hovell Track DESCRIPTION:This walk offers a lovely mix of native bush\, expansive views and open grazing country\, and  is a lovely descent (so the H & H website says) of 430m from the Munderoo plateau down to the property “Clear Springs”. The Track goes through native bush and spectacular grass tree stands on Munderoo plateau\, with views to the Murray River and Victoria. It then enters open grazing country\, where it peters out\, but there are marker posts dotted through the paddocks (as long as cows haven’t knocked them down)  to follow. We cross the new bridge over Coppabella Creek and then follow Lankeys Creek through grazed bush to Lankeys Creek campsite\, one of the campsites used on the original expedition. \nI have not done this walk before and it will be my first “real grade 3 walk” after a lengthy time off tracks due to injury.  Please understand that it will not be a fast walk.  A car shuffle is required.  Approx 15km \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Deb\nPhone: 0410047884 before 8pm\nParticipant numbers: Up to 10\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 30th October\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n  URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-munderoo-logbook-carboona-gap-lankeys-creek-campsite-hume-and-hovell-track/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20241025T032232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T032232Z UID:10034595-1730246400-1730332799@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Loch and Mt Hotham DESCRIPTION:Both of these walks start and finish at Loch Carpark. \nEven though Mt Loch\, 1887m\, is the 4th highest mountain in Victoria\, our walk starts at 1800m.  From Loch car park\, there is a 4km walk through alpine heath to the summit of Mount Loch\, where there are good views of the High Plains\, Mt Hotham and the rugged east face of Mt Feathertop. We will start by following the Australian Alpine Walking Track for 3.5 km to pole 60 and then follow a vehicle track north past the rocky basalt columns for 0.5 km. Climb to the summit along a track on the north western side of Mt Loch. Return by the same route. Approx 8km return 230m climb. \nBefore heading back down the mountain\, we will dump our packs at the cars and just take a drink bottle to the summit of Mt Hotham\, an easy 1\,2km stroll\, 80m climb from Loch Carpark. \n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Deb\nPhone: 0410047884 before 8pm\nParticipant numbers: Up to 10\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 27th November.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n  URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-loch-and-mt-hotham/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241027T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240510T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T174749Z UID:10032598-1730030400-1730039400@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Living Plant Based: Diet and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:This month join us for a shared plantbased pot luck lunch and a discussion of diet and climate change and whether the Plant Based Treaty is a way forward.\nBYO plantbased dish – if unsure a fruit platter or a bowl of cooked potatoes with hummus is perfect URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/living-plant-based-diet-and-climate-change-2/2024-10-27/ LOCATION:Beechworth Railway Station\, 1B Harper Avenue\, Beechworth\, 3747 CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Food,Garden,Health & Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecoportal.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot_20240424_085845_Messenger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Powered Beechworth":MAILTO:Plantpoweredbeechworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240930T060004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T060004Z UID:10034561-1729328400-1729350000@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mahers Hill Day Walk DESCRIPTION:Mahers hill is about 15 km east of Wodonga and overlooks the Hume dam and surrounding area.  The plan is to take a packed lunch and walk to the top and enjoy the views while eating lunch.  The walk ascends through box woodland where Kangaroos and Cattle are regularly seen grazing.  The distance is 6km and elevation change is 300m. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Andrew Bussau\nPhone: 0428 114 402\nBernadette\nFinal booking date: 15/10/2024\nRisks: Steep slippery tracks\, Cattle.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n\n\n  URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mahers-hill-day-walk/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240930T055630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T055630Z UID:10034560-1728986400-1729004400@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Spring into walking. Nail Can Hill North DESCRIPTION:This walk begins at Jindera Gap and heads along a lovely grassy track with good views for much of the walk.  We pass the trig that marks highest part of the  hill on this walk. \nThis is an out and return walk and those who walked the Bakes Trail section recently will join the dots on this part of the trail. \nWe will be leaving mid morning and stopping for lunch with a view. \nThe walk is just under 8km and has just under 300m height gain. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:\nFinal booking date: Sunday 13th Oct\n\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au \n  URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-spring-into-walking-nail-can-hill-north/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241013T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240930T055241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T055241Z UID:10034559-1728806400-1728831600@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking CLub - Spring on Nail Can Hill DESCRIPTION:This is a slow ramble on Nail Can Hill\, Albury. It gives plenty of opportunity for admiring the range of wildflowers on the hill\, taking photos and catching your breath. Whilst we will be going up and down the hill twice there will be absolutely no rush. It’s at the lower end of grade 3. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:16\nFinal booking date: Wed Oct 9th\n\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-spring-on-nail-can-hill/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240510T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T174749Z UID:10032597-1727006400-1727015400@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Living Plant Based: Diet and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:This month join us for a shared plantbased pot luck lunch and a discussion of diet and climate change and whether the Plant Based Treaty is a way forward.\nBYO plantbased dish – if unsure a fruit platter or a bowl of cooked potatoes with hummus is perfect URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/living-plant-based-diet-and-climate-change-2/2024-09-22/ LOCATION:Beechworth Railway Station\, 1B Harper Avenue\, Beechworth\, 3747 CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Food,Garden,Health & Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecoportal.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot_20240424_085845_Messenger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Powered Beechworth":MAILTO:Plantpoweredbeechworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240914T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240830T060245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T221054Z UID:10032688-1726299000-1726333200@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Buffalo short and sharp DESCRIPTION:There are a number of very short walks on Mt Buffalo that give great views.  We often pass them by in favour of bigger walks. Whilst they are all fairly steep\, they are short and I’m in no rush. Participants can chose to do all or some of the walks on offer. \n\nLake View: 2km. Great views of Lake Catani.  Mostly on footpad with a short Rocky bit at the top.\nThe Horn: 1km. 360degree views. A lot of steps with a Rocky part that includes a handrail.\nThe Monolith. 2km. Great views and some history. Narrow track and some steps near the top.\nThe Old Galleries. 1km. Walking through a rocky wonderland.\nCathedral/ Hump. 2km. Walking past spectacular rock formations and ending with a view. The top part is a scramble but isn’t compulsory.\nRollasens Falls or Eurobin Falls.  If people feel like a short walk on the way down we can add one or both of these.\n\nI’m hoping for a sunny September day but if the weather isn’t good I’ll postpone for another day. \nplease phone me to book in. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: TUESDAY Sep 10th\nSome short rocky scrambles\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-buffalo-short-and-sharp/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Nature ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240825T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240825T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240510T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T174749Z UID:10032596-1724587200-1724596200@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Living Plant Based: Diet and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:This month join us for a shared plantbased pot luck lunch and a discussion of diet and climate change and whether the Plant Based Treaty is a way forward.\nBYO plantbased dish – if unsure a fruit platter or a bowl of cooked potatoes with hummus is perfect URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/living-plant-based-diet-and-climate-change-2/2024-08-25/ LOCATION:Beechworth Railway Station\, 1B Harper Avenue\, Beechworth\, 3747 CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Food,Garden,Health & Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecoportal.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot_20240424_085845_Messenger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Powered Beechworth":MAILTO:Plantpoweredbeechworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240728T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240728T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240510T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T174749Z UID:10032595-1722168000-1722177000@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Living Plant Based: Diet and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:This month join us for a shared plantbased pot luck lunch and a discussion of diet and climate change and whether the Plant Based Treaty is a way forward.\nBYO plantbased dish – if unsure a fruit platter or a bowl of cooked potatoes with hummus is perfect URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/living-plant-based-diet-and-climate-change-2/2024-07-28/ LOCATION:Beechworth Railway Station\, 1B Harper Avenue\, Beechworth\, 3747 CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Food,Garden,Health & Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecoportal.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot_20240424_085845_Messenger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Powered Beechworth":MAILTO:Plantpoweredbeechworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240709T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240618T050418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T050418Z UID:10032638-1720530000-1720540800@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Tuesday winter wander DESCRIPTION:Trying to get fit\, stay fit in Winter? Look out for these short midweek walks that include hills that are designed to get those muscles ready for Spring. \nToday’s walk is around the Albury end of Nail Can Hill\, including the Botanic Gardens and The Monument. It is 8.5 km in length and there is a climb of 200m \nIt’s all on well formed paths but a small section is a bit rocky and steep. If you usually use poles they will be useful. \nWe will walk in the early afternoon and it should take around 3 hours. \nUnless  you are well known to me as a walker please ring to discuss this walk \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Saturday 6th July\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-tuesday-winter-wander/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240630T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240618T054449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T054449Z UID:10032640-1719741600-1719752400@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club -"Awesome Albury" Bike ride 30km + optional extras DESCRIPTION:Grade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Connie Constas/Rosa D’Angelo\nPhone:\nIan Trevaskis\n0425 782 983\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Friday\, June 28th\nRisks: Other cyclists/pedestrians\, dogs\, road crossings/motor vehicles\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-awesome-albury-bike-ride-30km-optional-extras/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240625T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240625T163000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240618T053845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T053845Z UID:10032639-1719320400-1719333000@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Tuesday winter wander DESCRIPTION:Trying to get fit\, stay fit in Winter. Look out for these short midweek walks that include hills that are designed to get those muscles ready for Spring. \nToday’s walk is Norris Hill and we will walk in the early afternoon. \nThis walk in Lavington certainly starts with a bang but the climb is short and after that it’s gently undulating.   It’s only 5kms so it won’t take up your whole day. \nIf you usually use poles they will be very useful for the first part as the track can be gravelly and slippery\, after that it’s a lovely  bush track followed by a flat well formed pathway. \nUnless I know you well as a walker please phone me to discuss this walk. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Saturday June 22nd\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-tuesday-winter-wander-2/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240509T004738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T005641Z UID:10032590-1718983800-1718996400@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club – Shortest day sunset walk DESCRIPTION:On Friday June 21st we celebrate the shortest day of the year.  It happens that it’s also a full moon that evening. \nTo celebrate this you are invited to walk the Eastern Hill circuit.  You will need to be in East Albury by 3.30pm to do this walk. \nWhen we get to a scenic spot on the hill we will stop to enjoy the views and the sunset.  Bring a warm drink\, a snack or another drink that warms you up.  A seat or rug and warm clothing will also be needed. \nAfter watching the sun set  there is a short walk to the cars in the full moon on a wide track\,  but bring a torch in case the moon is obscured. \nThere are a few steep pinches but these should keep us warm.  The remainder of the 7km walk is flat or undulating. \nThe terrain ranges from wide tracks to footpads and some footpaths to link the tracks. \nThis walk will not go ahead in rainy weather. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 19th June by 5pm.\nA few road crossings in daylight. Walking along the verge of a road for about 100m in daylight.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240509T004318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T004318Z UID:10032589-1718496000-1718582399@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Sugarloaf DESCRIPTION:There are Mt Sugarloafs all over Australia and in fact the world.  This one is on the Eldorado Rd near Beechworth so no passport is required. \nThe shortest route there is on little used 4wd tracks that climbs through some very pleasant forest.  There are lots of ups and downs and some of the walking is steep but never such that your boots scrape your chin.\nThere is a very pleasant lunch spot with great views at the top.\nThe walk is a 16km circuit with a very short car shuffle if we have 2 cars. \nPlease ring me to book in. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Wed June 12th\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-sugarloaf-2/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240521T034010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T034010Z UID:10032603-1717228800-1717261200@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Wahgunyah to Lake Moodemere return DESCRIPTION:Welcome winter with a walk exploring a different section of the mighty Murray. From Wahgunyah we cross dry Sunday Creek to trace the river down stream through its flood plain to Lake Moodemere. There are many points of interest including magnificent old river red gums ( Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) and bird life. The walk will be approximately 13/16 kms depending on short diversions to see things. Walking surfaces include sealed cycle/bike track\, dirt vehicle roads and rough 4×4 bush tracks. As we are on the flood plain there are no hills so easy walking but the length puts it into the medium category. If there is significant rain prior it could be muddy. \n\n\n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Ira\nPhone: 0429059376\nAlwyn\nParticipant numbers:16\nFinal booking date: Wednesday May 29. Please phone before 8pm.\nRisks: Additional specific risks are other track users\, falling limbs from trees\, high riverbanks.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n\n\n  URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-wahgunyah-to-lake-moodemere-return/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240510T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T174749Z UID:10032594-1716724800-1716733800@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Living Plant Based: Diet and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:This month join us for a shared plantbased pot luck lunch and a discussion of diet and climate change and whether the Plant Based Treaty is a way forward.\nBYO plantbased dish – if unsure a fruit platter or a bowl of cooked potatoes with hummus is perfect URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/living-plant-based-diet-and-climate-change-2/2024-05-26/ LOCATION:Beechworth Railway Station\, 1B Harper Avenue\, Beechworth\, 3747 CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Food,Garden,Health & Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecoportal.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot_20240424_085845_Messenger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Powered Beechworth":MAILTO:Plantpoweredbeechworth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240426T063851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T210629Z UID:10032583-1716681600-1716767999@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Bike by the lake 45kms return. DESCRIPTION:A fairly cruisy ride beside the shores of Lake Hume and starting at Ebden reserve on the Murray Valley Highway. We will cross the Sandy Creek Bridge and stop for lunch on the foreshore at Tallangatta (BYO or buy something) before riding back to Ebden. The trail is undulating with some moderate gradients and is a mix of smooth gravel and sealed sections. Cyclists need to carry spare tube and puncture repair kit\, water\, snacks and warm/wet weather gear.\nSuitable all bike types. \n\n\n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\nParticipant numbers:8\nFinal booking date: Friday\, May 24th\nRisks: Other cyclists\, highway crossings\, possible rain\, wild animals.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-bike-by-the-lake-45kms-return/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240525T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240525T163000 DTSTAMP:20260605T144643 CREATED:20240521T033649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T033649Z UID:10032602-1716638400-1716654600@ecoportal.net.au SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Kiewa river track DESCRIPTION:A short notice\, shortish Saturday afternoon easy walk for those who don’t spend that time watching footy. The club has not walked this track since 2019. We may add an extension of a few kilometres along Wodonga Creek if time permits. 9 km with a possible four kilometre extension.\nNOTE: there will be no carpooling organised as this walk is just out our back door. You will be given the start point when you phone to book in. \n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Ira\nPhone: 0429059376\nParticipant numbers:15\nFinal booking date: 8.00 PM Thursday May 23. later date\, due to short notice.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-kiewa-river-track/ LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR