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Vickers Road Reserve Community Stewardship Morning
2024-12-12 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Vickers Road Reserve, Vickers Rd., Lavington, Australia
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, olive, cherry plum, ornamental pear, and briar rose 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 gate off Vickers Rd.
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.

Street Harvest
2024-12-09 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-02 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-25 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-18 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-11 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).

Allans Flat walk
2024-12-08 09:30 - 15:00 | Allans Flat North East Victoria
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk in the Allans Flat area of North East Victoria to explore the plants and birdlife in this region. Meet at 9.30 am. Meeting location to be advised.
For further information telephone 0429 446 383 or 0438 271 497

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2024-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre, 15 Havelock Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
Do you have a broken household item you’d like fixed but need a hand to do so? Then this is your opportunity.
Our Repair Café is a free meeting place to bring along broken household items such as furniture, clothing, textiles and battery-operated appliances and learn how to fix them with the help of experienced, volunteer repairers. You can also bring along small, blunt garden tools like secateurs and we’ll show you how to sharpen them. Maximum three items per person per session. A donation is greatly appreciated for the repair of your items. This covers the cost of our insurance and supplies used for these repairs.
For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/repaircafeaw/
Repair Café Albury-Wodonga is proudly supported by Halve Waste, with morning yummies donated by Kooka Brotha’s patisserie.

Heathwood Park Community Stewardship Morning
2024-12-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Heathwood Park, Michelle Ave., Lavington, Australia
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, olive, cherry plum, and hawthorn 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 along Michelle Ave.
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.

EVM Grow – Connect, Learn, Share
2024-12-03 09:30 - 15:30 | North East Water Office, Wodonga, 83 Thomas Mitchell Drive, Wodonga, VIC, 3690, Australia
DEECA will again be holding their annual Environmental Volunteer Managers event – EVM Grow and in exciting news the event will be livestreamed into a hub at Wodonga with morning tea, lunch and an afternoon presentation from a local environmental educator, Karen Retra on the importance of threatened white box grassy woodlands in urban environments.
This event for paid and unpaid managers of environmental volunteers, is a great opportunity to learn, share and connect at our Wodonga hub with other environmental volunteer managers across the north east.

Session 1: Key Note speaker Beth Hill from Psychology for a Safer Climate

Well-being as a volunteer and taking action through connecting with nature

Session 2: Panel Discussion on innovation and best practice

Hearing from 3 different projects- Port Philip Eco Centre, Summer by the Sea and Volunteering through Disaster

Session 3: Collaborative breakout sessions

Focusing on next steps for individual volunteers, challenges in their programs or their next big focus

Please note that our local content with environmental educator Karen Retra will be delivered from 1.15pm
To view the full program – click here
Bookings can be made here events.humanitix.com/evm-grow-2024

Seed Savers Seed Bank opening
2024-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
Seed Bank Opening-last for this year
Also discussion on the preparation required for saving seed – how to select the best seed, how to dry it, store it and keep good records.
Bring seeds for depositing, excess produce and plants.

Mt. Buffalo National Park walk
2024-11-30 09:30 - 15:00 | Mt. Buffalo National Park
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk in Mt Buffalo National Park to explore the landscape, plants and birdlife in the Park. Meet at the Porepunkah Public Toilet Block carpark near the Ovens River at 9.30 am on Saturday 30 November 2024.
For further information telephone 0428 235 964

POSTPONED: Collaboration in Regional Climate Change Adaptation - Panel Discussion
2024-11-28 18:00 - 19:30 | La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga campus, University Drive, West Wodonga, 3690
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed until early in the new year.

Join Professor Lauren Rickards, Director of the Climate Change Adaptation Lab, to explore how we can collaborate to adapt to climate change.
The Climate Change Adaptation Lab was established in 2023 and focuses on the intersection between the impacts of climate change and work, and the enabling work that is vital to our societies.
It does this through delivering impactful, reflexive research; thinking critically about what it is that we really need to adapt; considering how our daily functions will be impacted by climate change and focusing on ‘real work’ that helps adapt our communities.
Director Lauren Rickards will lead a discussion about how we can collaborate in a regional setting to adapt to climate change in a way that is relevant, proactive and has real impact.
The event will be held 6.00pm Thursday 28 November at La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga, 133 McKoy St West Wodonga.
Registrations are open now – RegionalClimateChangeAdaptation.eventbrite.com.au or by phoning 02 6024 9727.
We hope to see you there!

Corrys Wood Community Stewardship Morning
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Corrys Wood Parkland, Corrys Rd., Thurgoona
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as Cootamundra wattle, privet, olive, and cherry plum 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 Corrys Wood car park.
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.

Wodonga Landcare AGM and Network Gathering
2024-11-27 18:00 - 20:30 | The Venue on McFarland, 5 McFarland Rd, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
The Wodonga Urban Landcare Network (WULN) AGM and Spring Network Gathering on 27 November 2024 will feature presentations from Albury Wodonga Connected Communities and Andrew Griffiths, Team Leader Parks and Natural Resources at Wodonga Council, about the Wodonga Retained Environment Network (WREN). Andrew will cover what is the WREN, why is it important and how is it managed in a collaboration with Wodonga Council, Friends of the WREN – Baranduda and WULN.
Members and friends are invited to attend all or part of the evening at The Venue on McFarland.
This is a great opportunity to reflect on the year past, be involved in the governance of our organisation moving forward, and connect with other members and friends in a relaxed atmosphere over a meal.
All are welcome – you do not have to be a member to attend!
6.00pm AGM – Note, we are seeking nominations for our new Board.
6.30pm Meal (Drinks and snacks available at participants expense)
7.00pm Presentation – Albury Wodonga Connected Communities and Andrew Griffiths, Wodonga Retained Environment Network, Annual Award Presentations
RSVP by 5pm Sunday 24th November: events.humanitix.com/wuln-agm-network-gathering

Albury Awards - Environmental Citizen of the Year
2024-11-26, 2024-11-19, 2024-11-12 | 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
2024-11-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-11 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Living Plant Based: Diet and Climate Change
2024-11-24 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

Border Bushwalking Club - PUB TO PUB BY BIKE 65kms Return
2024-11-23 | Check the event listing for venue details
I figured it’s time to do it all again!
We’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.
We will enjoy a long and leisurely lunch at the Wandiligong Pub before riding back to the Happy Valley Pub.
A condition of the ride is that participants MUST partake of a beverage of their choice at both pubs.
Cyclists need to have a roadworthy bike, spare tube and puncture repair kit.
There are options for those who do not wish to do the full ride to join us at Eurobin, Porepunkah or Bright.
Please note the FINAL BOOKING DATE as a reservation for lunch will need to be made at the Wandi Pub.

Grade 2 Easy-Medium
Leader: Ian Trevaskis
Phone: 0425782983
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Sunday, November 17thOther cyclists, highway crossings,
Risks: motor vehicles, snakes, inclement weather.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Yindyamarra and Horseshoe Lagoon Community Stewardship Morning
2024-11-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Horseshoe Lagoon, Riverina Hwy, Albury, Australia
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, olive, cherry plum, wild tobacco, and hawthorn 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.
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
2024-11-17 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!

Border Bushwalking Club - Falls Creek – Pretty Valley circuit
2024-11-16 | Check the event listing for venue details
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.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Participant numbers: 14
Final booking date: Wed Nov 13th by 8pm
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

6/5 Mile Creek Community Stewardship Morning
2024-11-14 09:00 - 11:00 | 6/5 Mile Creek, Birramal Rd./St. Johns Rd., Thurgoona, Australia
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, olive, cherry plum, briar rose, and hawthorn 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 Six Mile Creek car park.
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.

Invertebrates of Nail Can Hill and Beyond – presentation
2024-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Albury Council Building, 553 Kiewa St, Albury, NSW
Join us for an enlightening talk with naturalist Peter Ewin as he discusses the fascinating invertebrates he’s encountered on Nail Can Hill and beyond, including critters from his own backyard.
With over thirty years of experience in biodiversity with the NSW Government, Peter has transformed his passion for nature into a rewarding career. A resident of Albury for nearly a decade, his enthusiasm for birds has blossomed into a deep appreciation for the world of invertebrates — think butterflies, dragonflies, and everything else that piques his curiosity!
Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or just curious about the little wonders of our ecosystem, this talk promises to inspire and inform.
Venue: Robert Brown Room, Albury Council, 553 Kiewa St, Albury.
Tickets: $5 – bookings essential here: events.humanitix.com/invertebrates-presentation
This event is hosted by Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga (a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network Program) and Friends of Nail Can Hill, with generous support from AlburyCity and West Hume Landcare.

Border Bushwalking Club - 3 huts and a Chalet
2024-11-12 | Check the event listing for venue details
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.
The 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.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Deb
Phone: 0410047884 before 8pm
Participant numbers: Up to 10
Final booking date: Friday 8th November
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Seed Savers Seed Bank opening
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
An opportunity to obtain seeds for your summer garden;
Seed Bank opening for deposit and withdrawal of seeds.
Share gardening tips and queries with friendly, like minded people. Share excess produce and plants.
