Snow Gums (Eucalyptus pauciflora) are the classic tree of the Australian High Country. They are profoundly different to the trees found in mountain areas in other parts of the world, and give a uniquely Australian sense to our high country. However, they are facing a double threat to their survival: from fire and dieback. We […]
The Sustainability Advisory Committee was established in 2011 to provide direction to Council on sustainability and environmental matters. In 2014, the Committee switched its focus to raising awareness in the community on sustainability and the environment. Council seeks this to be front and centre of the Committee over the next four years and seeks interested […]
You are invited to join us at your ACF-AWR planning meeting for 2025. We would love to have your thoughts and ideas! When: 15 February 2024, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Where: Hyphen, Meeting Room 1, 126 Hovell St, Wodonga, VIC, 3690 and Online (hybrid event) The purpose of the meeting is to plan your […]
The Street Harvest 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). The project builds and encourages community capacity […]
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, cherry plum, hawthorn, and olive 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 […]
Join prominent Australian academic and scholar Clive Hamilton, Professor of Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University in Canberra as he discusses his latest book: Living Hot. Living Hot tells the blunt truth about our current climate change predicament: dangerous warming is inevitable and there’s little we in Australia can do about it. So it’s time […]
Join Parklands Rangers to help us improve the habitat of Turtle Island by removing the monoculture of box elder woody weeds as part of our 'Restoring Roosting Refuges' project. No experience is necessary as Rangers will guide you in plant identification and removal techniques. A great opportunity to explore the 20 hectares of Turtle Island […]
The Sustainability Advisory Committee was established in 2011 to provide direction to Council on sustainability and environmental matters. In 2014, the Committee switched its focus to raising awareness in the community on sustainability and the environment. Council seeks this to be front and centre of the Committee over the next four years and seeks interested […]
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk at Chiltern Dams. Meet at the Chiltern Swimming Pool carpark at 9.30am on Saturday 22 February 2025. For further information telephone 0418 384 303
The Street Harvest 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). The project builds and encourages community capacity […]
Join Parklands Rangers to help us improve the habitat of Turtle Island by removing the monoculture of box elder woody weeds as part of our 'Restoring Roosting Refuges' project. No experience is necessary as Rangers will guide you in plant identification and removal techniques. A great opportunity to explore the 20 hectares of Turtle Island […]
Leneva Castle Creek Landcare are excited to host local educator Karen Retra for a fascinating presentation on two important native pollinator insects. Karen’s presentation will be followed by a Leneva Castle Creek Landcare project planning session for 2025. Come along and get involved in determining which projects will be the priority for Landcare moving forward.
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, cherry plum, hawthorn, and olive 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 […]
Come along to learn about the beautiful birds in our backyards, why they do what they do and to ask any questions you might have, with Associate Professor Melanie Massaro from Charles Sturt University.
ALL ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES Would you like to know about electric vehicles? Thinking about making the switch to an EV but are not sure? Come along and learn all about the pros and cons of EV’s with Russell Klose. Have all your questions answered and take a look inside and under the bonnet of various electric cars, a […]
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, […]
A festival dedicated to fostering food security, well-being and environmental sustainability by showcasing growers, gardeners and producers of the Riverina. You are invited to the first-ever Riverina Harvest Festival with local flavours for everyone. Enjoy two jam-packed days filled with mingling, learning and local produce. Day One - Conference is for those who want to […]
The Street Harvest 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). The project builds and encourages community capacity […]
Join Parklands Rangers to help us improve the habitat of Turtle Island by removing the monoculture of box elder woody weeds as part of our 'Restoring Roosting Refuges' project. No experience is necessary as Rangers will guide you in plant identification and removal techniques. A great opportunity to explore the 20 hectares of Turtle Island […]
Are you passionate about protecting the natural values and beauty of the Bears Hill Reserve in Wodonga? Would you like to create a positive impact in your local community? Come along to our community information evening about Landcare on Bears Hill, Wodonga.
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, cherry plum, hawthorn, briar rose, honey locust, and olive 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 […]
Join Elders from Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation and Ben Humphries from BirdLife Australia for an evening exploring country at the wetland in David Winterbottom Park, Wodonga.
Healthy Hectares North East is about to launch for 2025.
If you are a new or small landholder and are curious about sustainable land management but are unsure about how to apply it to your property, then this program is for you!
Come along to this information session in Wangaratta to find out more and register.
We are excited to be participating at Gardenesque this year! Come along and see us at Gardenesque on Saturday and Sunday, 8th and 9th of March 2025. Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-3pm Visit our Information Hub to learn how to repair and fix all your garden tools so you don’t have to buy brand new. Help us […]
Seed bank open for withdrawing and depositing seed. Discussion and demonstration of cleaning seed. Bring seeds for cleaning and depositing, excess produce and plants.
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk at Kremur Street Lagoons. We will explore the fauna and flora in this area of the West Albury Wetlands, adjacent to the Murray River Meet at Kremur Street boat ramp at 9am, Sunday, March 9, 2025 Pets are not permitted on AWFN field excursions For further […]
The Street Harvest 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). The project builds and encourages community capacity […]
Join Parklands Rangers to help find and remove woody weeds such as privet, cherry plum, hawthorn, and olive 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 […]
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 […]
Learn how to plant now for winter crops in a backyard setting. Includes a hands on experience of making a no dig garden bed.
