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Design a Solar Passive Home or Improving One You've Got at Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-30 12:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Vic
We know that north-facing homes are ‘best’ but is it that simple?
Based on a decade of working closely with building scientists and builders, architect Sarah Lebner will walk you through solar-passive design, addressing questions like ‘How much glass is too much?’, ‘What if I have a west-facing view?’, and ‘What if I want a big wrap-around verandah?’ Sarah will share insight from the perspective of new designs on ideal blocks, new designs on tricky blocks, and renovating/retrofitting existing homes. You are invited to bring along your current home’s floor plan, or your ideas for a renovation/new build as you will be prompted to relate the information presented to your own home during the workshop.
For more information about Riverside Vibes visit:
alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes/map-and-event-info

Save Birds, Save Life at Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-30 10:30 - 11:00
Rhonda Vile will provide a Bird Walk to families and children (it is advised that all children be accompanied by an adult), and share information on attracting birds to your garden, bird identification tips, and how to get involved in BirdLife Australia programs to Save Birds, Save Life.

For more information about Riverside Vibes visit:
alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes/map-and-event-info

Sisters Who Shine at Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-29 15:00 - 15:30
Caitlin Lawrence from Petaurus Education Group will run a FREE youth-workshop about Native Bees, and help young people create their own ‘native bee hotel’ from recycled materials. Sisters who SHINE staff will also be in attendance to chat about their program. Sisters who SHINE aims to inspire young girls, the next generation of Border women, to reach for the stars.
Our vision for Sisters who SHINE is a future where all young girls are knowledgeable, healthy and empowered, with activities aligned to the themes Science, Heritage, Innovation, Nature and Empowerment.
Petaurus Education Group Incorporated, a Border-based non-profit, develops and delivers programs, activities and resources that connect individuals with nature, culture, sustainability and their local community.
For more information about Riverside Vibes visit:
alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes/map-and-event-info

1 million Turtles at Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-29 14:15 - 14:45
Freshwater turtles have declined by 60-90% across the Murray-Darling catchment. Foxes eat the vast majority of turtle eggs throughout the region, and in some areas, the predation pressure is so high that there are almost no young turtles left. At the same time, adult turtles are killed by cars when they try to cross roads while out to nest or moving across the landscape. The 1 million program provides training modules on how everyone can contribute to helping turtles in Australia, from recording turtle sightings on the TurtleSAT mobile phone app to protecting turtle nests directly.
For more information about Riverside Vibes visit:
alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes/map-and-event-info

ACF-AWR social time at Riverside Vibes Albury
2023-04-29 14:00 - 16:00
ACF-AWR are investing time for a relaxing social event at Albury City’s Riverside Vibes.
When: 2 – 4 pm, 29th April 2023
Where: River Vibes, Noreuil Foreshore, Festival Entry 2 (number 22 on the map legend)
You can find more detailed information on Riverside Vibes from Albury City including a map by clicking the link, above.
We look forward to seeing you for a social catch up, walk and chat, and to enjoy the event. Come along for as little or as long as you like.
Image courtesy of Albury City.

Australian Greenest Houses at Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-29 13:30 - 14:00
Do you want to lower your bills and ease the operating costs of your home? Do you want to build a sustainable home at no extra cost? Darren Parker with over 20 Years experience will show you the 5 secrets that will help you design and operate your home to maximise your Comfort and Health, promote Sustainability along with Building Resilience and provide cost effective solutions to common design problems.
Greenest House put their money where their mouth is and built the display home at 6 Lanning Street, Baranduda which won multiple awards for its sustainable design and the overall build quality. We proved you can get an 8-Star energy efficient home without double glazing, affordably, all by using the 5 secrets to a more liveable home.
Darren founded Greenest House to engage, educate, and empower individuals and families to build better homes. Darren and the Greenest House team provide the right advice to create better, more affordable, and more liveable homes that will never go out of style.
For more information about Riverside Vibes visit:
alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes/map-and-event-info

Save Birds, Save Life at Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-29 13:00 - 13:30
Darcy Creece will provide a Bird Walk to the audience and share information on attracting birds to your garden, bird identification tips, and how to get involved in BirdLife Australia programs to Save Birds, Save Life.
For more information about Riverside Vibes visit:
alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes/map-and-event-info

Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga at Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-29 12:30 - 13:00
Join Project Officer, Lizette Salmon, as she gives an introduction to wildlife gardening. She will outline the whys and hows of habitat gardening – how to attract native birds, insects, reptiles, and small mammals to your garden – illustrated with photos from local gardens.
Gardens 4 Wildlife is an initiative of Wodonga Urban Landcare Network, inspiring residents to create habitat and encourage greater stewardship of parks and reserves. This presentation is generously supported by AlburyCity.
For more information about Riverside Vibes visit:
alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes/map-and-event-info

Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-29 12:00 - 2023-04-30 14:00
Riverside Vibes is a FREE two-day event with activities and experiences for the children and a special after dark adult program.
Join us along the banks of the beautiful Murray River for a weekend of arts, culture, food, music and fun.
Grab all the details, including a map and program of events: alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes
When: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April 2023 at Noreuil Park Foreshore, Albury.
Saturday, 29 April: 12pm-9pm with markets open until 4pm
Sunday, 30 April: 10am-2pm
Location: Noreuil Foreshore
This is a FREE event, no tickets required
There are caps on workshops, however, so first in best dressed.
Featuring:

Arts and Culture
Makers Market
Creative workshops
Food and drink
Kids activities
Sustainable Living Festival workshops

A Slow Autumn Nature Walk with Sue Brunskill & Karen Retra
2023-04-29 09:30 - 11:30
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow nature walk in one of Wodonga’s best bush reserves.
Come exploring with Sue and Karen and be inspired by their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature from wildflowers, insects and fungi to trees, birds and wildlife.
Where: Meet at Swainsona Reserve Access carpark off Felltimber Creek Rd.
Google map: goo.gl/maps/6EtpQtUWSLY2Gu7E6
What to expect: You are in for a treat, with many autumn flowering natives, fungi and frogs to be found. Expect to focus on the ‘slow’ and ‘nature’ rather than the walk – exercise is not the priority! Please be aware that we will be walking on slopes, on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface.
What to bring: Please wear covered shoes and long pants, bring mozzie protection and sunscreen and dress for the weather. Welcome to bring your camera, binoculars etc.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes.
REGISTER HERE

Border Bushwalking Club -Falls Creek Gourmet taster day walk
2023-04-29 07:00 - 17:00
This is a day walk at Falls Creek for those who want to see what Gourmets get up to on their weekend. We will join Bernadette’s Gourmets for an easyish walk from Pretty Valley to Tawonga Huts (4 km, all on track, some hills) and watch and learn how they set up camp and start the preparations for the evening’s feast. Then we will return to the cars.
This is an ideal walk for those who can’t spare a weekend or don’t want to carry a great big pack, and those who are thinking they would like to give a weekend backpack a go at some time in the future.
Because we’re in an alpine area near the start of winter you will need warm clothes and a good waterproof, just in case.
Please phone me to discuss the walk and book in if you are interested in coming. No SMS or email bookings, please.

Grade 2 Easy-Medium
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412 042 195
Participant numbers:8
Final booking date: Wednesday 26 April
Key risks & hazards: Cold wet and windy weather; slippery or muddy tracks.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Park Volunteer morning
2023-04-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-06 09:00 - 11:00
Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks, every Thursday as the seasons unfold.
Every week we will spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks.
You will work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our bush parks and reserves; undertaking a variety of park maintenance/improvement tasks like removing redundant fences, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire, weeding, checking nestboxes and removing tree guards.
At the same time, you will 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 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Albury’s environmental lands including Thurgoona, Red Light Hill, Norris Park, Eastern Hill and others.
Please note that meeting places will change over time as various priority works are completed, so please register online so you can be updated of any changes.

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! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register for the sessions you will attend. REGISTER HERE
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Border Bushwalking Club - Lazy walk and paddle on Anzac Day
2023-04-25 07:00 - 16:00
This will start with a late morning walk up Reform Hill (just out of Myrtleford). This is a 3.5 km walk and yes it’s up and down a hill but not too strenuous. Of course you can skip this bit and come late or read a book at the bottom.
After that we will head to Lake Buffalo (about 20km out of Myrtleford) . This has great views of Mt Buffalo, from the valley below.
Those of us with kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, pool noodles, rafts and life boats can bring them and others may like to try them. Please bring the related safety equipment.
Bring a picnic lunch, maybe something to share, and relax for a few hours.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Final booking date: Sunday 23/4/23

No pressure to participate in any part of the day that doesn’t inspire you.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
I’ll organize car pooling for those who’d like to pool. Just let me know.

Seed Savers Albury Wodonga visit to Quercus Community Garden, Beechworth
2023-04-23 10:00 - 12:00
Quercus Beechworth is a much respected community organisation of 5 part time staff and over 100 volunteers whose aim is to bring the members of the community together. It provides a seasonal calendar of classes, events and workshops, great community spaces, assistance to those in need or during an emergency and social enterprises such as an op shop and book shop.
They also have a productive Community Garden growing fruit and vegetables for community use.
The garden consists of flowers, Australian natives, vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees. Visitors are welcome to take home produce from the garden, including bunches of herbs or green vegetable leaves for salads. The garden offers places to sit and eat, chat, or relax.
And they have invited Seed Savers Albury Wodonga to visit to view the garden and chat to the gardeners over a morning tea!
The complete Seed Savers Albury Wodonga seed bank will not be available but there will be a selection of seeds that are suitable for planting now (free for SSAW members, $5 for non members)
Morning tea provided

Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
2023-04-22 09:30 - 15:00
Field Naturalists Albury Wodonga outing. Members please meet near the Chiltern Swimming Pool/Toilet Block in Main Street Chiltern for a 9.30am start.
Leader will be Neil and he can be contacted on 0428 235 964.

A Slow Autumn Walk with Sue Brunskill & Karen Retra
2023-04-22 09:30 - 11:30
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow Autumn nature walk in one of Wodonga’s best bush reserves.
Come exploring with Sue and Karen and be inspired by their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature from wildflowers, insects and fungi to trees, birds and wildlife.
Where: Meet at Castle Creek Bushlands access off Castle Creek Rd.
Google map: goo.gl/maps/TjytEF1aSseYcpiN7
What to expect: As usual, you are in for a treat in this special reserve, with many autumn flowering natives, fungi and frogs to be found. Expect to focus on the ‘slow’ and ‘nature’ rather than the walk – exercise is not the priority! Please be aware that we will be walking on slopes, on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface.
What to bring: Please bring your water bottle, wear covered shoes and dress for the weather. Welcome to bring your camera, binoculars etc.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes. REGISTER HERE

Leneva Enviro Hub working bee
2023-04-18 11:00 - 12:00
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 morning of every month, 11am to midday, then stay for a sausage and a yarn with us.
Where: Park on the Leneva Hall service track and meet outside the old school gates.
What: Bush restoration and facilities improvements including planning and creating interactive visitor activities, removing woody weeds and other invasives such as Watsonia bulbs and Bridal creeper, cleaning up the site and removing old fences, monitoring of nest boxes, installing new fencing..
What is provided: All tools, materials and personal protective equipment is provided as is Ranger induction and session leadership.
What to bring: Participants must wear covered shoes (boots) and long pants at all sessions, preferably long sleeves as well, bring your own hat and water bottle and dress for the weather. Current Covid safety measures must also be followed.

Please book in for each session you intend to join (so we have enough sausages!). REGISTER HERE

Border Bushwalking club - Albury Nail Can Hill north
2023-04-16 07:00 - 15:00
On this Sunday walk, we will explore the northern end of Nail Can Hill.
Starting from Jindera Gap, we’ll head up to the highest point for morning tea and views over the city, then follow the Ridge Track down to cross Centaur Road. We have another climb before lunch at Reedy Dam or the nearby lookout, after which we turn around and head back the way we came.
On the return journey we’ll follow the Bakes Track for part of the way before reaching the high point again, after which it is downhill back to the start.
It’s all on track, about 14 km all up. We should get some views, good company and healthy exercise. There’s not much flat on this walk, so walking poles are recommended if you use them.
[If the road to Falls Creek has re-opened, this walk will be postponed].

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412 042 195
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Thursday 13 April

Key risks and hazards: Snakes, rough or slippery tracks, cyclists, dogs

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

Carp muster
2023-04-15 09:00 - 13:00
Join us for a fun family day out and try your luck to catch a carp to assist in preparing the pond for the reintroduction of Growling Grass frogs.
Fun activities learning about frogs, BBQ lunch and prizes on the the day! Featuring guest appearance by Robbie Alexander.
9am, 15 April, 2023
‘Canoe Pond’ Winton Wetlands, follow the signs from Lake Mokoan road near dam wall.
Register your attendance via https://www.trybooking.com/CGOQE

Wooragee Easter Market
2023-04-10 10:00 - 14:00
The Wooragee Easter market is a part of fundraising efforts for the Wooragee Primary School and local community groups.
Stalls include arts & crafts, plants, local produce, books, trash and treasure plus much much more. Food and drink will be available as well as kids activities.
Where: 1011 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd, Wooragee
(less than 10 mins from Yackandandah or Beechworth)
When: Easter Monday – 10th April 2023, 10am to 2pm

Border bushwalking Club - The Huts Walk
2023-04-10 07:00 - 17:30
A Easter Monday walk.
This is an 18km Circuit on Mt Hotham that visits 3 different huts: Silver Brumby Hut 1992 (rebuilt 2006-7), Spargo Hut (1927-8) and Derrick Hut (1967).
With enough cars a car shuffle can be arranged to cut down on the distance.
The tracks vary from fire trails, narrow footpads and a section of a grassy track that is not always clear. There is a fair bit of up and down over the day and there are some steep sections; one coming up after Silver Brumby and another heading up to Derrick Hut.
Unless you are well known to me as a walker, please call me to discuss this walk.

Grade 4 Medium-Hard
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Thurs April 7th
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Border Bushwalking Club - Stanley Plateau Loop Walk
2023-04-08 07:00 - 16:00
Stanley Plateau Loop is a fairly new walk for Stanley that goes through orchards and pine plantations, has views of Barwidgee Creek, and includes views over the township of Stanley and grazing land.
Whilst this walk is around 20kms and undulating, it’s on a variety of management, plantation and dirt roads, so easy walking.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Deb
Phone: 0410047884 before 8pm
Participant numbers: Up to 10
Final booking date: Wednesday 5th April
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
2023-04-02 09:00 - 14:00
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.

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2023-04-01 10:00 - 13:00
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.

Fivebough Wetlands, Leeton
2023-04-01 09:00 - 2023-04-02 10:00
This next Birdlife Ovens & Murray outing involves some travel and possible overnight stays so here are the details for the planned weekend. There is no obligation to be in Leeton on the Friday night or the Saturday night but with a 9am start on Saturday, some of you may wish to drive up on the Friday afternoon.
We plan to spend all day, Saturday 1st April, birding but there are no planned activities for Sunday.

Meet: 9am, Saturday 1st April at the Fivebough carpark off Petersham Rd, Leeton. If there is light rain we will still do the walk.

Swamps, Rivers & Ranges AGM
2023-03-31 18:30 - 21:00
We are pleased to invite you to attend the Swamps, Rivers & Ranges upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM)
6.30pm start, Friday 31st March, at King River Cafe, Oxley.
Dinner $20 per person (2 courses, Cash preferred)

We invite all existing members to attend and welcome any new or interested members along.

The evening will include a presentation from guest speaker Prof. Max Finlayson on the rights of wetlands. Prof Max Finlayson is a renowned wetland ecologist with extensive experience nationally and internationally in the science and management responses to water pollution, mining and agricultural impacts, invasive species, climate change, and human well-being and wetlands. We look forward to hearing his talk.

We appreciate you RSVPing for booking purposes by emailing to swampsriversranges@gmail.com

Albury Bush Park Volunteer morning
2023-03-30 09:00 - 11:00
Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks, every Thursday as the seasons unfold.
Every week we will spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks.
You will work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our bush parks and reserves; undertaking a variety of park maintenance/improvement tasks like removing redundant fences, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire, weeding, checking nestboxes and removing tree guards.
At the same time, you will 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 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Thurgoona environmental lands. Meet at Brooklyn Fields community park carpark, off Table Top Road, Thurgoona.
Please note that meeting places will change over time as various priority works are completed, so please register online so you can be updated of any changes.

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! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register for the sessions you will attend. REGISTER HERE
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
