Padman Park Community Stewardship Morning
2025-02-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-27 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Padman Park, Day St., West Albury, Australia
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 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.
Please check the Google Maps link below for the meeting place.
When: 9:00 am to 11:00 am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at the Padman Park 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.
Who: You can contact Ranger Dan on 0417501352.
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.

Understanding the Private Lives of Backyard Birds
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 | AlburyCity Council Office, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury, New South Wales, 2640, Australia
**FULLY BOOKED- WAITING LIST PROVIDED**
Join Wodonga Urban Landcare Network for the first Garden’s for Wildlife – Albury Wodonga event of the year!
We’re lucky to be joined by Associate Professor Melanie Massaro from Charles Sturt University, who will be presenting on ‘Understanding the Private Lives of Backyard Birds’. As a teacher of ornithology, conservation and ecology, Melanie has a wealth of knowledge and an incredible passion for all things birds.
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.
Please note that tickets are free but limited to bookings, so please book your place as soon as possible.
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/backyardbirds
For further information contact WULN project officer, Rhiannon Khoury at rhiannon@wodongalandcare.org.au
Thank you to Albury City Council for supporting this initiative.

All About Electric Vehicles
2025-03-01 09:30 - 11:30 | La Trobe University, Wodonga, Building AW3, Room 3114, 133 McKoy St, West Wodonga, Victoria, Australia
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 plug in hybrid ute as well as an electric motorbike.
Russell Klose has been involved in the auto industry for years, importing cars and car parts from Japan since the 90’s. He has a keen interest in looking after the planet for the long term, and believes EVs are a step towards looking after our future whilst still giving people reliable, comfortable (and fun) transport.
This information morning will help you understand:

Types of EV’s
Pros and cons
Charging- how, where, infrastructure & apps
EV’s vs hybrids
Batteries- sizes, longevity, range
Repairs
Costs
Environmental benefits

So come along and ask Russell and burning questions you want answered!

Morning tea will be provided

Physical Fitness level required: EASY ( sitting for 45 mins, standing for 45 mins)

Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/evs

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2025-03-01 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.

Riverina Harvest Festival
2025-03-01 12:30 - 2025-03-02 16:00 | Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
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 deepen their knowledge and connections.
Day Two – Free Festival is a great day out for the whole family, with music, workshops and lots of local yummy food.
Day 1 – Conference Day
Dates: Saturday 1st of March 2025
Location: Wagga Wagga City Council, 243 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga, 2650
Time: 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $100 (includes conference, catering and networking dinner)
Day 2 – FREE Festival Market Day
Dates: Sunday 2nd of March 2025
Location: Wagga Beach, Johnston St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM AEDT
Cost: FREE
Program details, get tickets and much more: mli.org.au/current-projects/the-riverina-harvest-festival-2025
This project is supported by the Southern NSW Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, Wagga Wagga City Council and Transgrid Community Partnerships Program.

Street Harvest
2025-03-03 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-10 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-17 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-24 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-31 09:30 - 12:30 | Uniting, Wodonga, 1 Nilmar Avenue, Wodonga, Vic, 3690, Australia
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 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.
‘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.

River Stewardship Mornings on Turtle Island
2025-03-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Doctors Point, Doctors Point Rd, East Albury, Australia
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 and learn about the Murray River and bush restoration techniques!
Please note: You will be required to paddle in a canoe a short distance across the Murray River to reach Turtle Island.
When: 8 am to 10 am.
Where: Meet at the Doctors Point boat ramp.
What is supplied: All tools and any specific equipment and PPE needed.
What to bring: BYO drinking water. Please wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat, and closed shoes.
Who: You can contact Ant on 0427 926 282.
Registration is essential! Please click here to go to the Humanitix booking page and make sure you select the correct date.
This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.

Information Evening – Landcare on Bears Hill
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Drive (cnr Melrose Drive and Felltimber Creek Rd), West Wodonga, VIC, 3690, Australia
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 information night to learn more about
– the WREN (Wodonga Retained Environment Network) from Andrew Griffiths – Team Leader, Parks and Natural Resources, Wodonga Council.
– WULN (Wodonga Urban Landcare Network) from Facilitator – Jo Vincent
– and meet our motivated group coordinator, Sharon and consider joining our new group ‘Friends of the WREN – Bears Hill’.
Why get involved?

Help protect and enhance the local reserve near our homes.
Connect with neighbours and make a difference in the environment
Collaborate with Wodonga Council on conservation efforts.

What We’ll Do
🌱 Plant native trees and shrubs to restore habitats.
🌿 Remove invasive weeds to promote healthy ecosystems.
🤝 Volunteer together once a month or fortnight – flexible schedules for everyone!

All community members welcome! No experience needed – just a love for nature and our local environment.

Come along to find out more. Please register here.

8 Mile Creek Community Stewardship Morning
2025-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 8 Mile Creek, Table Top Rd., Thurgoona, Australia
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 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.
Please check the Google Maps link below for the meeting place.
When: 9:00 am to 11:00 am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at the Table Top Rd. 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.
Who: You can contact Ranger Dan on 0417501352.
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.

Evening urban wetland walk. “On Country” with Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation and BirdLife Australia
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | David Winterbottom Park, 102 Yarralumla Drive, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
**Note: FULLY BOOKED – a waitlist is in place**
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.
Prior to the urbanisation of Wodonga, Huon Creek was an important resource area. This cultural and ecological walk (on formed paths in flat terrain) will help you understand the influence that the natural landscape has on the lifestyle of Traditional Owners. David Winterbottom Park is adjoined by Huon Creek and its wetland and gives walkers a unique perspective on the importance of waterways as resource areas to Traditional Owners and the continuing strong culture and spiritual connection to the land.
Meet at the shelter in David Winterbottom Park near Yarralumla Drive – see google map.
Please park along the roadside by Yarralumla Drive.
Please register to let us know you’re coming.
This project is supported by Highways and Byways – Healing the Land, Healing Ourselves, Together.

Healthy Hectares Information Session 2025
2025-03-06 18:45 - 20:00 | The Centre of Continuing Education, Wangaratta, 17 Chisholm Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia
The Healthy Hectares North East 2025 workshop series is getting ready to launch!
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 our free information session to learn more about the program and register your interest to join.
So what is Healthy Hectares? This is a fabulous program of six workshops on property planning. biodiversity, soils, pastures, pest plants and animals and water will help guide you to better manage your property. With a mix of theory and practical sessions you will grow your knowledge, build a compendium of resources and make connections with a range of experts and other like minded community members and you will develop your property plan throughout the course of the workshop series.
Wodonga Urban Landcare Network in collaboration with Ovens Landcare Network will be holding an information session on the program and registration evening on:
Thursday 6th March, 7-8pm at The Centre for Continuing Education, 17 Chisholm St, Wangaratta.
To book for this free session visit:
events.humanitix.com/healthy-hectares-information-session-2025.
The Healthy Hectares Program is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.

Special Event - Repair Cafe will be at Gardenesque 2025!
2025-03-08 10:00 - 2025-03-09 15:30 | Albury Botanic Gardens
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 save these items from going to landfill by choosing to learn how to sharpen or repair them.
We are offering sharpening only at this event. Limit of 1 item per person.
You can also chat with our volunteers about how you can join our community run initiative and volunteer for just 3 hours a month.
It will be great to see you!
Please note: We ask that you be responsible when bringing your item to us. Please wrap it securely in paper or cloth and carry it in a bag.
Follow us on Facebook for more details.
Will we see you there❓

Seed Savers seed bank opening
2025-03-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
Seed bank open for withdrawing and depositing seed.
Discussion and demonstration of cleaning seed.
Bring seeds for cleaning and depositing, excess produce and plants.

Kremur Street Lagoons Walk, West Albury
2025-03-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Kremur Street Lagoons
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 information about the outing Telephone: 0490 497 032

Pioneer Park Community Stewardship Morning
2025-03-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Pioneer Park, Pearsall St., Lavington, Australia
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 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.
Please check the Google Maps link below for the meeting place.
When: 9:00 am to 11:00 am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at the Pioneer Park 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.
Who: You can contact Ranger Dan on 0417501352.
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 - Mount Buffalo Wander
2025-03-15 07:00 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
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 the cars. Approx 16 kms.
The terrain varies from fairly flat, to undulating and includes a couple of short steepish pitches and a bit of rock scrambling.
We may wander further afield if the group so wishes and depending on conditions – physical and environmental!

Grade 3
Leader: Ian Trevaskis
Phone: 0425782983
Participant numbers:10
Final booking date: Sunday, March 9th
Risks: rocky, uneven terrain, snakes
“For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Autumn planting and no dig garden bed workshop
2025-03-15 09:30 - 10:30 | beingreen permaculture, 590 Heathwood Ave, Lavington, 2641
Learn how to plant now for winter crops in a backyard setting. Includes a hands on experience
of making a no dig garden bed.

Border Bushwalking Club - Tuan Track Chiltern
2025-03-18 07:30 - 13:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Flora and Fauna abound. This walk is named after the Tuan, a small carnivorous marsupial that has the common name of brush tailed Phascogale which sounds anything but common. The track takes you down to the historic Bartley’s Block, a birdwatching spot on the international map, and returns via Bartley’s Track. The Bartley family owned the property from gold rush days to 1989. It was once the site of a family home and brewery. Interpretive brochures are available at the start of the walk.

Event type: Bushwalk
Distance: approx. 7kms
Grade: 2 Easy Medium
Leader Deb
Phone: 0410047884
Bookings close 8pm 17/3
“For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Rabbit Control - Information Session
2025-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Indigo North Health, 11 Main Street, Chiltern, Victoria, 3683, Australia
Rabbits don’t stop at property boundaries, making it impossible to address the problem individually. To make a real difference to the rabbit population in and around Chiltern Township we need to work together. This session aims to provide people with information about when and what to do on your property to reduce the rabbit population.
Learn from Agriculture Victoria and Indigo Shire Council staff about –
* Rabbit biology and behaviour
* Impact of high rabbit populations on the local community and the natural environment
* Best practice control options in urban and peri-urban settings
* Local Govt’s role in rabbit control
* Map the areas of most concern
* Information about where & what assistance might be available
This free event is hosted by Chiltern Landcare Group with support from Ovens Landcare Network.
Register at: events.humanitix.com/rabbit-control-information-session
For more information contact Kerrie at landcare.kerrie@gmail.com or 0418 427 730

Border Bushwalking Club - Falls Creek - Kelly and Fitzgerald Huts
2025-03-22 07:00 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
On this walk we will visit two historic cattlepersons’ huts and learn about two feuding Irish families and what happens when a group of schoolchildren is left unsupervised on a cold night. The walk starts from Watchbed Creek and climbs steadily but not too steeply for a couple of km. We then walk across open country with good views to the huts. After lunch, we turn around and return by the same route. Walk is all on tracks. Good wet weather gear just in case.

Event type: Bushwalk
Distance: 12km
Grade: 3
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412042195
“For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Mt. Buffalo National Park walk
2025-03-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Mt Buffalo National Park, Mount Buffalo Rd, Mt Buffalo, Victoria, 3740, Australia
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk in the Mt. Buffalo National Park. We will explore the flora and fauna in this National Park
Meet at the Porepunkah Public Toilet Block carpark near the Ovens River at 9.30am on Saturday 22 March 2025.
Pets are not permitted on AWFN field excursions
For further information about the excursion Telephone: 0428 235 964

Grounds for change: Planning your environmental restoration project
2025-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Leneva Hall, 3081 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd,, Leneva, Victoria
If you are keen to embark on an environmental restoration project but don’t know where to start then this workshop is for you!
Join Sue Brunskill, experienced bush regenerator and educator, to help guide you through a process to get you started on your next project. Whether you are looking to restore your own land or feeling the need to take on stewardship of a block of public land, this workshop will give you a framework and things to consider before you get started.
Get thinking about ecosystems, natural values, setting goals and planning and preparation for your ecological restoration project.
This event is free but places are limited. Please register: events.humanitix.com/grounds-for-change

Spraying Drone Demonstration Day
2025-03-26 09:00 - 11:00 | 282 Brewers Rd., 282 Brewers Rd., Leneva
Does using technology to tackle pests mean working smarter rather than harder? Find out for yourself as local Mick Swenson from AviAg Drone Services demonstrates a range of spraying drones, discusses the pros and cons of different sizes, and shares handy ‘how to’ tips.
When: Wed 26 March 9 – 11 am.
Where: 282 Brewers Rd., Leneva.
Please click here to register.
This event is being held in partnership with Leneva-Castle Creek Landcare Group and Wodonga Urban Landcare Network.
With thanks to financial support from the Victorian Government Partners Against Pests Program.

Rutherglen Bird Photography Weekend
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30 | Rutherglen, Australia
Love birds and nature? Want to improve your photography?
This relaxed bird photography workshop is a great opportunity to spend a weekend in nature, photographing birds, learning about photography and sampling delicious local food with likeminded people.
This event is designed for beginners, hosted on the property of Ian Congdon and Courtney Young from Woodstock Flour, guided by Canberra bird photographer, Olivia Congdon. The focus will be on having fun and providing you with everything you need to know when delving into bird photography as a hobby.
No level of experience is required (with birdwatching or photography), but it’s recommended that you have a DSLR camera with a zoom/telephoto lens of 200mm or longer. A shorter lens is okay – but you’ll get more out of it with a longer lens.
Register and more info

Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Beauty Survey Track
2025-03-29 07:30 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
The Survey Track is an old goldminers’ route that was restored a few years ago. This walk starts beside the golf course in Mt Beauty and takes us through lush forests with mountain views. At Cranky Charlie corner we cross the road and join the Pole track and follow this to find somewhere with a view for lunch, before heading down towards the gorge to see the river. Walk is all on tracks, mainly up in the morning and down in the afternoon, nothing too steep.
Event type: Bushwalk
Distance: 12km
Grade: 2
Risks: vehicles, mountain bikes
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412042195
“For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
