Grassy Woodlands Conservation & Research Forum Friday 12 May, 2023 The North East CMA, together with project Partners are delighted to announce the full-day Forum, that will take place at the Quality Gateway Hotel, Wangaratta. Hear from a range of industry-leading speakers bringing together the scientific and farming learnings for the conservation and restoration of […]
This is a morning walk followed by lunch to get us in the mood for Mother’s Day. There are a number of short walks from the Mountain Creek picnic ground at the base of Mt Bogong. We’ll walk through lush forest vegetation beside gurgling streams then head back to the cars through different, dryer vegetation. […]
Everyone is invited to help survey for Regents & Swift Parrots in the Chiltern section of Chiltern Mt. Pilot National Park as part of the annual National May Survey for these critically endangered species. We’re keen to record Swift Parrots and ex captive-released (& wild) Regents that may have already returned to the Park. Download the Flyer for […]
Field Naturalists Albury Wodonga outing. Meet near the Toilet Block/Picnic area located in the Porepunkah Park on the left hand side next to the bridge over the Ovens River at 9.30am. Leader for the day is Bernie and he can be contacted on 0490 497 032
Join Parklands Rangers and Leneva residents to revamp the old Leneva School and Hall sites and bring this environmental hub back to life. A series of working bees are enhancing this 10 hectare remnant Box Gum Grassy woodlands site and improve environmental education opportunities for local schools and community. All are welcome. When: On the third Tuesday […]
Landholders are invited to attend a webinar that will discuss how a coordinated and prioritised approach can treat invasive weeds and pest animals on public land, where it adjoins private land. Mel Birleson – Good Neighbour Project Officer, DEECA, will present on how the Good Neighbour Program complements your weed and pest control efforts to […]
Are you a volunteer manager hoping to involve more young people in your environmental projects? Do you need guidance to boost how your project or group engages young people effectively? The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has partnered with Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) to deliver two free interactive online workshops. Spaces are limited to […]
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed […]
BOOK LAUNCH – Underground Lovers – Encounters with Fungi Alison Pouliot will be giving a talk and launching her new book, Underground Lovers. Come along to hear some stories from Alison’s adventures during the writing of the book and take a close look at the great line up of fungi on display. Once overlooked, fungi are the exhilarating new poster organisms […]
Victoria’s highest mountain, Bogong (Warkwoolowler in the Waywurru and Dhudhuroa languages) is protected in the Alpine National Park. Bogong connects on the eastern side with Mt Wills. This is all high elevation woodland and forests, and is the route by which the famous Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) leaves Bogong as it heads towards the […]
This event is FULLY BOOKED - please add your name to our TryBooking waiting list (link below) if you'd like to be notified of a vacancy. Join Our Native Garden Nursery volunteers as they share their top plant recommendations during a tour of an exclusively indigenous East Albury garden on Sunday 21 May 2023. Choice […]
Back by popular demand is this gourmet bike ride on the High Country Rail Trail, with spectacular views of Lake Hume and the hills beyond. The ride is 24 km from Huon Reserve, over the Sandy Creek Bridge, along the shoreline of Lake Hume to Tallangatta and return. Bike riders leave Huon Reserve, off the Murray […]
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed […]
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Members please meet at Lockhart's Gap, Victoria and then the group will proceed to Mitta Mitta. BYO everything. Leader for the day is David and he can be contacted on 0409 954 475.
This is a repeat of a walk I did late last year as part of the Federation weekend. The walk will take us through the grounds of the former Beechworth Asylum/psychiatric hospital, Mayday Hills, where many of the buildings are virtually unchanged in over 100 years. As we go, I will outline the history of […]
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, […]
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. Lake View: 2km. […]
Every month we meet to do some useful work in the Park (weeding, planting, infrastructure repair and installation etc). We often go for a wander after a short meeting where we consume the traditional Chiltern Bakery bun. Everyone is welcome. Call Mick Webster 0429017229 for more information. We always meet at Chiltern PO at 9am.
All welcome at our community forum to help you understand how to save money by electrifying your life with renewables. Hear form speakers Hon Dr Helen Haines, MP for Indi, Kate Minter, Managing Director Rewiring Australia, John Naylor, Clean Energy Lead, WLS, followed by Q&A. Business and Community displays include solar systems, heat pump hot […]
The North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) is a network of community sustainability groups which acts collaboratively with communities, agencies and organisations across the region. Meetings are held every two months. Anyone is welcome to attend. This meeting will be held in the video-conference room at the GoTAFE/CSU campus in Wangaratta. You may join us […]
To celebrate World Environment Day, join our environment team for a walk & talk along the river to learn about the Grey-headed Flying-fox and other local wildlife that call Albury home. Come take a closer look at Australians largest bat the Grey-headed Flying Fox, learn about their home at Leaney's Bend and watch the ‘fly-out’ spectacle as thousands of bats take […]
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed […]
It’s back on again! Our popular crossover walk is happening, and you’re invited to join us as we follow the ridge line through some magnificent forests while being entertained by the resident lyrebirds. One group led by Bernadette will start from Lockhart’s Gap, while the other group, led by Ian will start from the Tallangatta […]
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Members please meet at 9.30am nearby the Glenrowan Rest Area Public Toilets. Leaders for the day are Jenny 0429 446 383 and Jan 0438 271 497.
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed […]
The Swanpool Environmental Film Festival is timed around World Environment Day which is June 5th. Working in partnership with Swanpool Landcare, BSFG has again supported another thought provoking film festival to be held at the Swanpool Cinema on Saturday 17 June. Three sessions commence at 1.00 pm sharp and include afternoon tea and evening meal. […]
The Big Microplastic Survey is a global citizen science project that anyone can participate in. Come and learn how to support scientists and have fun and gather scientific data and information about the microplastics problem in your local area. It takes about 30 minutes to do a survey and we'll provide the equipment needed. It […]
Mt Sugarloaf is on the northern side of Woolshed road (which heads out to Eldorado). The shortest route there is on little used 4wd tracks that climbs through some very pleasant forest. Some of the walking is steep but never such that your boots scrape your chin. There is a very pleasant lunch spot with […]
Join our community planting morning, nature talk by Karen Retra and free BBQ. All are welcome at this family-friendly event. Format: 10.00am — Community planting 11.30am —Walk and talk with naturalist Karen Retra 12.30pm —BBQ lunch Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. We’ll provide tools and plants. Meet at Gordon Craig Park Playground (off […]
Join Parklands Rangers and Leneva residents to revamp the old Leneva School and Hall sites and bring this environmental hub back to life. A series of working bees are enhancing this 10 hectare remnant Box Gum Grassy woodlands site and improve environmental education opportunities for local schools and community. All are welcome. When: On the third Tuesday […]
