As you are probably aware, the new federal Environment Minister, Murray Watt, has recently approved an extension of the Woodside gas production facility near Karratha in Western Australia for 40 years, until 2070. This is an appalling decision but our attention now needs to turn to stopping Woodside’s proposal to drill for gas in the […]
This month's outing is a collaboration with the Birds on Farms SNSW team Everyone is welcome to this August outing (and any other Ovens and Murray outing) which is a free guided birdwatching workshop on a bird-friendly farm in the Ovens and Murray region, led by our wonderful Birds on Farm team. This workshop will […]
Are you curious about how farming, community, and modern living can come together in a regenerative kind of farm lifestyle on the edge of a regional town? Join us for an information session about an agrihood model set to move forward in the Albury region. Regenerating Land. Building Community. Growing Opportunities. 🌾 This session […]
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk in the Kentucky State Forest near Balldale, NSW, to explore the flora and fauna in the area Meet near the Howlong Sports Complex Public Toilets, Sunday 10 August, 2025 at 10am For further information about outing Telephone: 0490 497 032 Pets are not permitted on AWFN […]
Join ACF-AWR and Wodonga Landcare for this nature-based, citizen science event along the Rail Trail at Bonegilla.
This is a slow, approximately 2.5 km walk with Karen Retra who will show us how to use the FrogID app to record the frogs we find. We hope to hear the call of the endangered Sloane's Froglet!
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk in the Galore Hill Scenic Reserve, Lockhart, to explore the flora and fauna in the area. Meet near the Public Toilets in Green Street, Lockhart (near the Water Tower), Saturday 23 August 2025, at 10am For further information about the outing Telephone: 0428 401 090 Pets […]
Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre presents... WATTLE DAY Join us to celebrate 30 years of community and environmental stewardship in the beautiful town of Burrumbuttock. Enjoy a day of nature, discovery, and wondrous wattle. Bring your curiosity, gold coins, and love for the environment. FREE ENTRY ■ FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE ▪ GUIDED WALKS ▪ KIDS ACTIVITIES […]
ACF-AWR is excited to be hosting events again in 2025 for the wonderful citizen science platy-project. The first event will be a training session on ZOOM. This session will provide information on: Why this citizen science project is important and how platypus are fairing; How to spot a platypus - habitat/where, when, and watching out […]
Meet outside the Chiltern Post Office at 4pm, then travel to Honeyeater Picnic Area where experienced Friends Members will guide Wildflower Walks near the picnic area in the Chiltern- Mt Pilot NP. Any questions, contact Liz : secretary@friendsofchiltern.org.au
Have you ever had that magical moment of spotting a platypus in the wild? Join us at this event to learn where to look for, and how spot, platypus in the wild for this great #CitizenScience project, a partnership with great ACF, UNSW, Centre for Ecosystem Science, and Platypus Conservation Initiative. ACF-AWR is excited to […]
Please come and join us for our regular monthly walk, this time to Sandy Creek, Victoria. Date: Sunday 7th September Location: Sandy Creek Reservoir Meet: […]
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk looking at wildflowers in the Chiltern Mt. Pilot National Park. Meet at the Chiltern Swimming Pool carpark, Sunday 14 September 2025, at 10am For further information about the excursion Telephone: 0428 235 964 Pets are not permitted on AWFN field excursions. Assistance & Guide dogs welcome.
The urgency of environmental storytelling The John Paul Memorial Lecture is made possible thanks to the continued support and generosity of the Paul Family Foundation. So many of us can attribute our love of nature to environmental communication pioneers such as Sir David Attenborough, Dr Jane Goodall or Rachel Carson. Who is following in their […]
Why do weeds exist? Why are they wonderful? Where do they come from? Discover the amazing resource these plants can be for the soil, for medicine and for food. (Includes full colour guide to take home.) This extended session also includes deeper knowledge on the healing power of wild herbs, and a demonstration of how […]
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk looking at wildflowers in Nail Can Hill Reserve, Albury, NSW Meet at Range Road, Albury, at the entrance to Nail Can Hill Reserve, Saturday 27 September 2025, at 9am For further information about the outing Telephone: 0490 497 032 Pets are not permitted on AWFN field […]
Why do weeds exist? Where do they come from? Why are they wonderful? Discover the amazing resource these plants can be for the soil, for medicine and for food. (Includes full colour guide to take home.) Kids are welcome to join for free.
Meet at the Chiltern Post Office and then either do a wildflower walk in the Park with one of our experienced members, an expert on local flora. Or monitor some nest/mammal boxes in the Park using a pole camera. Friends member will provide something to eat for morning tea. BYO beverage. Also bring a chair […]
Why do weeds exist? Why are they wonderful? Where do they come from? Discover the amazing resource these plants can be for the soil, for medicine and for food. (Includes full colour guide to take home.) This extended session also includes deeper knowledge on the healing power of wild herbs, and a demonstration of how […]
Join Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for an outing to the CSU Wetlands at Thurgoona to explore the fauna and flora in the area. Meet at CSU Wetlands Carpark Milawa Drive, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona, at 9 am on Sunday 12 October 2025. For further information contact 0409 954 476. Pets are not permitted on […]
Come join local wildflower enthusiasts for a guided walk to experience the diversity of wildflowers and learn about the importance of our local reserves in protecting local flora and fauna. During Springtime, Nail Can Hill is one of the most spectacular areas for wildflowers and this event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty […]
Our second outing for Spring is to the Rock Nature Reserve near Wagga Wagga. Date: Sunday 19th October Meet: Kengal Picnic Area at The Rock Nature Reserve ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/VTQDzxnEh7Z67fh99 ) Time: 9am - 2pm Leader: Darcy Creece There are toilets at the picnic area Bring/wear binoculars sturdy walking shoes sun protection clothing suitable for […]
Join stock handler Tahlia Moore and permaculturalist Natasha Stafford for in insightful and practical day putting wholistic thinking into practice on your farm. Natasha will introduce the concept of land planning from a whole systems point of view. We will take the theory out to the land to discover simple and useful ways to manage […]
Join Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk in the Mt. Beauty area, to explore the fauna and flora in the region. Meet at Mt. Beauty Information Centre car park at 9.30 am on Saturday 25 October 2025. For further information contact 0429 446 383. Pets are not permitted on outings
We invite you to join local farmers, community members and nature lovers in a Platy Spotting event at lake Moodemere, near Rutherglen. When: Sunday 26 October, commencing at 8:30am Where: Meet at Lake Moodemere Estate winery, 12 Moodemere Road Rutherglen What: A Platy-Spotting Event to link in with […]
Join with Wodonga Landcare and Parklands Albury Wodonga to explore along House Creek and make nature observations of plants, animals and fungi, using the iNaturalist app, as part of the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025. With tips for noticing nature, how and why to record what you find, and how to use the iNaturalist app to […]
Meet at the Chiltern Post Office and then travel to the Rutherglen Nature Reserve to remove weeds - primarily olives. BYO mattocks, picks, secateurs, PPE. We will also be monitoring the nest/mammal boxes in the Reserve using a pole camera. Friends member will provide something to eat for morning tea. BYO beverage. Also bring a […]
Join Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for an outing to the Chiltern Mt. Pilot National Park to explore the fauna and flora in the region. Meet at the Chiltern Swimming Pool car park at 9 am on Sunday 9 November 2025. For further information contact 0490 497 032. Pets are not permitted on outings.
The Buffalo plateau in north eastern Victoria is an 'island in the sky'. It is geographically separated from the high mountains along the Great Dividing Range, and is a refuge for mountain species, with Alpine Ash forests, snow gum woodlands and open frost hollow plains. As part of the Friends of the Earth forests campaigns […]
Join Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for walks at Yackandandah Creek and Allans Flat, to explore the flora and fauna in the area. Meet at Isaac Park, Yackandandah, at 9 am on Saturday 22 November 2025. For further information contact 0490 497 032. Pets are not permitted on outings.
Did you know that many of the weeds we find in our backyards are edible? Natasha from Beingreen Permaculture will be leading us on a journey to discover the amazing resource some weeds can be for the soil, for medicine and for food. This walk and talk will conclude with some homemade herbal teas (made from edible weeds!). This […]
