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Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Loch and Mt Hotham
2024-10-30 | Check the event listing for venue details
Both of these walks start and finish at Loch Carpark.
Even 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.
Before 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.

Grade 2 Easy-Medium
Leader: Deb
Phone: 0410047884 before 8pm
Participant numbers: Up to 10
Final booking date: Wednesday 27th November.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Albury Awards - Environmental Citizen of the Year
2024-10-29 | Online
Do you know someone that deserves the Albury Environmental Citizen of the Year?
Every year, our community is enriched by the outstanding contributions of its residents. From community champions and dedicated volunteers to innovative thinkers and compassionate leaders, the Albury Awards highlight the diverse tapestry of talent and dedication within our midst.
The environmental citizen of the year category has been established to recognise contributions to our local environment, demonstrated leadership on a community issue resulting in the enhancement of community life or has inspiring qualities as a role model for the community.

Click the link below for more information and to fill out a nomination form
Albury Awards | AlburyCity (nsw.gov.au)
Nominate now

Paradise Island Community Stewardship Day
2024-10-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-14 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Check the event listing for venue details
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical conservation works on our patch of paradise. Our neighbours call this Paradise Island! 8km of the 9km circuit around this Island, to the east of Gateway Island, was fenced and revegetated a decade ago, providing quality habitat for many native fauna species.
Learn how to remove the invasive plant species threatening this high conservation Murray River island. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. No experience is necessary – our Rangers will help with plant identification and removal techniques.
Take in the fresh air, get close to nature, and learn about the local environment and how our community are working to protect threatened species, improve habitat, and link habitat corridors across the region.
We will be tackling privet, box elder, wild tobacco, and plenty more species. You will become an expert in pest plant identification! These works are in preparation for reafforestation in future years.
When: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (4 hrs).
Where: Carpool from the corner of Huon Street and Church Street, Wodonga. Please arrive on time as we will leave at 9 am sharp.
What is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed.
What to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots), long pants, long sleeves, and a hat.
Who: Queries to Tilak 0421 278 246
Please register here! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please note that these sessions run EVERY MONDAY FROM SEPT 30 THROUGH TO NOV 25. Make sure you click on the correct date when registering.
Thank you to the Victorian Government for financial support through the Bushbank Program.

Street Harvest
2024-10-28 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-21 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Uniting, Wodonga, 1 Nilmar Avenue, Wodonga, Vic, 3690, Australia
‘Street Harvest’ was a pilot project developed in Wodonga in 2010. The Street Harvest Project grew out of a passion for transforming the local food system into one that is sustainable and strong.
The project builds and encourages community capacity and improves food security for Wodonga residents by distributing excess fruit and vegetables, harvested from residential gardens, to local residents and emergency food relief agencies.
The project is being reinvigorated – Please consider growing an extra row of produce in your garden to support this project and Uniting in Wodonga.
All produce can be dropped off at Uniting (1 Nilmar Avenue, Wodonga between. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Friday).

Living Plant Based: Diet and Climate Change
2024-10-27 12:00 - 14:30 | Beechworth Railway Station, 1B Harper Avenue, Beechworth, 3747
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.
BYO plantbased dish – if unsure a fruit platter or a bowl of cooked potatoes with hummus is perfect

Beechworth walk
2024-10-26 09:30 - 15:00 | Beechworth
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk in the Beechworth area to explore the plants and birdlife in this region. Meet at the Beechworth Court House, Ford St. Beechworth, at 9.30am on Saturday 26 October 2024.
For further information telephone 0409 954 476

Birds on Farms in the Wodonga Hills
2024-10-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Address details available to registered attendees
Wodonga Urban Landcare Network in conjunction with Leneva Castle Creek Landcare are excited to invite you to a “Birds of Farms” field morning in the Wodonga Hills.
Peter Callanan and Christine Odewahn purchased their property in 2018 and are transforming the property with shelterbelts to protect from wind, creekline revegetation to slow erosion, farm dam restoration work and planned revegetation to enhance habitat for birds. Join Peter and Christine to hear their story and Ben Humphries from Birdlife Australia who will tell us about the BirdLife Australia “Birds on Farms” program prior to leading us on a short walk to explore the property, hone our birdwatching skills and record what birds are present.
BirdLife Australia’s “Birds on Farms” project is a great way to learn your birds and record changes on your property over time with 20 minute surveys 4 times a year using BirdLife Australia’s Birdata app.
If you are a property owner come along and learn about the program and how birds benefit your farm operation.
If you don’t have a property….dont worry, BirdLife Australia is always on the lookout for volunteer birdwatchers or those with a keen interest in birds who want to learn. Birdlife Australia offers training to support participants to the program and this event is a great chance to learn more. No bird watching experience is necessary!
This is a free event but registration is essential (address provided on registration).
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/birds-wodonga-hills
Morning tea will be provided
Physical Fitness level required: EASY ( Walking for 1 or more hours required)

Yindyamarra and Horseshoe Lagoon Community Stewardship Morning
2024-10-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, olive, cherry plum, hawthorn, and wild tobacco in this beautiful reserve.
This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. No experience is necessary – our Rangers will help with weed identification and removal techniques.
Take in the fresh air, get close to nature, and learn about the local environment and how Albury City and community groups are working to protect threatened species, improve habitat, and link habitat corridors across the region.
When: 9:00 am to 11:00 am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at the Horseshoe Lagoon car park off the Riverina Hwy.
What is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed.
What to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots), long pants, long sleeves, and a hat.
Please register here! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers.
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

MONTHLY REPAIR CAFE HASTINGS WORKSHOP
2024-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Hastings, 3915
The Repair Cafe is a place where skilled volunteers fix, repair and mend household & personal items for reuse or repurpose. This helps pass on special skills and keeps the circular economy going in the community and items out of landfill. We are a not-for-profit community organisation which relies on kind donations from the community to also keep us going. Kids activities and light refreshments are available as part of the Repair Cafe services. We are currently running just one session per month (usually on the third Sunday of each month) at The Hastings Community Hub. We have a great group of volunteers but are also seeking more volunteers to assist in all areas of operating the Repair Cafe (on site and behind the scenes) as our visitor numbers grow. Training provided. Please inquire if interested in helping out or attending one of our next repair sessions – we would love to meet you!

Visit to elderberry farm, Elderglen, Indigo Valley
2024-10-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Elderglen
Indigo Valley, Victoria (address in booking details)
Sunday 20th October 9.30am -12 noon
Cost $10* per person, children free
* plus a booking fee of $1.53
Karen and Paul van Huizen run a small family farming business in the Indigo Valley, North-East Victoria where they grow elder trees (sambucus) from which they make quality handcrafted, small batch elderberry and elderflower products. They are passionate about growing products that make a difference to people’s health while caring for their land.
Karen has offered to host Seed Savers Albury Wodonga for a visit to their property and will speak on the benefits of elder products and the sustainability and future proofing of their farm. She will also serve a small charcuterie board to sample some of their products.
Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/visit-to-elderglen-elderberry-farm-in-indigo-valley
If you wish to learn more about Elderglen, go to https://elderglen.com.au/our-story/

Henty Wetlands Walkabout
2024-10-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Doodle Comer Swamp, Sandbank Rd, corner of Rosler Parade & Comer Street, Henty, 2658
Eastern Riverina Landcare Group invites you to join our Wetland Walkabout at the Doodle Comer Swamp at Henty. Come an enjoy a morning walk with experts from Birdlife Australia and Birders Albury Wodonga to discover what’s visiting our backyard this Spring. Morning Tea will be provided, and everyone is welcome.
No RSVP required. Contact Kellie on 0417 266 014 for further information.

Picnic for Nature 2024
2024-10-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Eurimbla Farm, 148 Rodgers Road East, Gerogery, 2642
BYO picnic to have on the lawn at Jill and Ian’s Regenerative Farm at Eurimbla.
Soak up the spring vibe with performances of dancing and singing by young local artists. Learn about all things trees including the Slopes 2 Summit Regional Connectivity Project with Kylie Durant from Holbrook Landcare.
Take a walk with Birds on Farms to do a bird survey in the nearby ‘forest’ followed by a short walk to observe creativity in Regenerative farming. Partake in a free hands-on environmental workshop provided by the Petaurus Education Group.
Bookings Essential: https://events.humanitix.com/picnic-for-nature-at-eurimbla

Border Bushwalking Club - Mahers Hill Day Walk
2024-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
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.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Andrew Bussau
Phone: 0428 114 402
Bernadette
Final booking date: 15/10/2024
Risks: Steep slippery tracks, Cattle.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

John Paul Memorial Lecture - Deep nature connection: caring for nature in crisis
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
‘We cannot protect something we do not love, we cannot love what we do not know, and we cannot know what we do not see. Or hear. Or sense’ – Louv.
Nature needs us more than ever – and we need nature. As we face the increasing biodiversity crisis fuelled by environmental destruction and climate change, deepening our connection with nature is vital. By deepening our understanding of nature, we can better protect it.
How do we encourage more people to connect with nature? How do we inspire people to care? And how does this relate to private land conservation and restoration efforts across Victoria and Australia more broadly?
On 17 October, 7pm AEST, join us for a free webinar on Zoom to hear from three experts whose work focuses on human-nature connection: Lily van Eeden, Claire Dunn and Fiona Murdoch.

Monument Hill Community Stewardship Morning
2024-10-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove invasive lavender and woody weeds such as privet, olive, cherry plum, and honey locust in this beautiful reserve.
This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. No experience is necessary – our Rangers will help with weed identification and removal techniques.
Take in the fresh air, get close to nature, and learn about the local environment and how Albury City and community groups are working to protect threatened species, improve habitat, and link habitat corridors across the region.
When: 9:00 am to 11:00 am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at the Monument Hill memorial carpark on Roper St.
What is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed.
What to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots), long pants, long sleeves, and a hat.
Please register here! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers.
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Border Bushwalking Club - Spring into walking. Nail Can Hill North
2024-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
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.
This 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.
We will be leaving mid morning and stopping for lunch with a view.
The walk is just under 8km and has just under 300m height gain.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Participant numbers:
Final booking date: Sunday 13th Oct

For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Spider Night Walk
2024-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Craig Park, Lawrence Street entrance, Wodonga, Victoria, Australia
Please note this event has booked out.
Join us for a spider-spotting night walk at Gordon Craig Park, Wodonga.
With huntsman specialist Eathan Douglas, this nocturnal adventure will include:
• Spotting spiders in their natural surrounds
• Expert insights into spider species, habits and homes
• Photography tips for capturing our eight-legged friends from photographer Craig Loechel
• How to share your own spider observations as nature records using iNaturalist
🚶‍♀️ What to expect:
• Slow-paced exploration, spider spotting and discussion
• We’ll be walking mostly on paths and some uneven surfaces off the path
• Enhanced appreciation for these fascinating creatures

⚠️ Note: This event is for spider admirers only. Arachnophobes, this is not one for you!
🎟️ Limited spots available! Please register at events.humanitix.com/spider-walk

🔦 Bring:
• A torch if you have one
• Camera/phone (optional)
• Wear: weather-appropriate clothing and closed shoes or boots

📍 Meeting Place:
The Lawrence Street entrance to Gordon Craig Park (park along Lawrence Street, please).
Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/psP8Pokbq8rrpoTe9

For further information contact Wodonga Landcare project officer, Karen Retra on 0428 629 099 or karen@wodongalandcare.org.au

🕸️✨ Don’t miss this chance to see spiders in a whole new light! 🕸️✨
Fabulous banner image on the booking page by Craig Loechel

Go All Electric - Electrify Wangaratta Launch
2024-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre, 33-37 Ford Street, Wangaratta, 3677
Creating Efficient Electric Homes with Electrify Wangaratta
Join us at the Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre for an exciting event focused on making homes more energy-efficient! Learn from experts at Electrify Wangaratta and special guest and author of the My Efficient Electric Home Handbook, Tim Forcey, on how to optimize your home to reduce your energy bills and increase year-round comfort.
This is an interactive, informative session where you will enjoy:

The launch of Electrify Wangaratta – your local knowledge hub for home electrification.
The unveiling of the Home Electrification Guide – a tool to help you transition to an electric home.
A presentation from Tim Forcey – author and home energy expert – on the fundamentals of creating an efficient, electric home.
A live home efficiency Q&A with a panel of experts.
Stories from locals who are going all-electric.
A chance to win from a prize pool of over $500 (Registration essential).

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your home more environmentally friendly and cost-effective!

Mt. Pilot walk (Chiltern – Mt Pilot National Park)
2024-10-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Mt. Pilot
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk in the Mt. Pilot area to explore the plants and birdlife in this Park. Meet at the Chiltern swimming pool carpark at 9.30 am, on Sunday 13 October 2024.
For further information telephone 0428 235 964.

Tallangatta Tall Trestle Treadle and Tallangatta Creek Bridge Opening
2024-10-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Tallangatta Goods Shed
Three great rides, one fantastic day!
Ever wanted to explore the magnificent forests of the Upper Murray on your bicycle – but thought it was too hard?? The Tallangatta Rail Trail Action Group have the answer for you!! They’ll take you on a marvelous day of easy riding and exploration of the upper reaches of the High Country Rail Trail.
Cost is $100 per person.
This includes bus transfer to Shelley Station, morning tea at Koetong Station, BBQ lunch along the trail, and afternoon tea at the Tallangatta Goods Shed at the end of the ride.
Bookings are essential! Please download and fill out the registration form below and email to tallangattattt@yahoo.com.au.

What to expect:

Bus departs Tallangatta Goods Shed at 9am sharp for Shelley Station.
Ride 10 km of easy downhill through magnificent native and pine forest to Koetong Station for morning tea.
Head off via Darbyshire to Bullioh, another gentle downhill ride of 19 km with superb views of the historic trestle bridges. BBQ lunch provided by Tallangatta Rotary club.
Finally head 16 km through Old Tallangatta and on to Tallangatta with afternoon tea at the Goods Shed.

What you need to bring:

A bike in good order with wide tyres. This ride is suitable for mountain and hybrid bikes only!
A sense of adventure.
A bottle full of water.
A puncture repair kit or spare tube.

Registration Form: Tallangatta ttt 2024 rego

Border Bushwalking CLub - Spring on Nail Can Hill
2024-10-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
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.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Participant numbers:16
Final booking date: Wed Oct 9th

For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival
2024-10-12 10:00 - 2024-10-13 15:00 | Hovell Tree Park, Hovell Tree Park, Hovell Tree Drive, Albury, 2640, Australia
The annual Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival will be on October 12 and 13 at Hovell Tree Park, as part of Riverside Vibes.
There will be a variety of workshops across the two days on gardening, electric vehicles, efficient electric homes, induction cooktops, local threatened species, soft plastic recycling and how to compare energy retailers. The full program and times are available here.
There will also be a variety of stallholders to chat with, including suppliers and local community groups.

Author talk with Tim Forcey, My Efficient Electric Home Handbook
2024-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Hyphen – Wodonga Library Gallery, 126 Hovell St,, Wodonga, Vic, 3690, Australia
Border Regional Electrification Events [BREE] is excited to announce that it has been able to snatch an hour with Tim Forcey in his hectic program of talks at which he will also be launching his latest, highly aclaimed book: ‘My Efficient Electric Home Handbook’.
Use the following link to book: https://events.humanitix.com/meet-author-of-my-efficient-electric-home-handbook

Seniors Wildflower Walk
2024-10-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Castle Creek Bushlands, Castle Creek Rd, Wodonga, Victoria, Australia
Join Parklands Albury Wodonga on this springtime slow nature walk through beautiful Castle Creek Conservation Reserve. Learn about the different plants and animals that inhabit this reserve. If you like, bring some binoculars for birdwatching and a camera to capture the wildflowers.
Meet at the reserve entrance off Castle Creek Rd, Wodonga.
Please wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven in parts and gently sloping. Don’t forget your hat and some water!
Click here to register!
This free event is part of Wodonga’s Senior Celebrations Program.
Places are limited so if you can no longer attend, please remember to cancel your tickets via the Manage Order button on your confirmation email.

Rising Tide Albury-Wodonga logistics meeting
2024-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Albury LibraryMuseum, 540 Kiewa Street, Albury, NSW, 2640, Australia
Rising Tide is building an independent peaceful mass movement for climate defence.

The Rising Tide Albury-Wodonga Hublet will be holding its next meeting to discuss transport and logistics to Newcastle and Canberra.

Any queries please SMS Rachel 0431704525

Interested in the 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port? Join our People’s Blockade ONLINE Information Session on the 2nd of October to learn more!

If you’re planning to participate in November, this session is your go-to for all the details, plus a deep dive into everything Blockade-related!

Invite your friends, share with your networks, and get ready for what’s in store at this year’s People’s Blockade and Canberra Wave!

Don’t forget to RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1022257682875256
Help us spread the word by sharing the FB event with friends/family and clicking “Going”
