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Senior Week Celebrations at Willow Park
2025-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Willow Park carpark, Pearce Street, Wodonga, 3690, Australia
Be swept along an historic journey by the Friends of Willow Park, tracing its early inception by white settlers as a dairy farm, established by the Heckendorf family, to its current-day purpose as a much-valued urban precinct for a broad range of recreational purposes, within a diverse ecological wildlife habitat.
Our Activity: Two short Guided Walks followed by a Morning Tea.
First walk [approx. 1km return] in which John and Uncle David Dunn will take us across Pearce Steet to an historic Heckendorf landmark recently discovered in Clyde Cameron Park.
Then a talk from Pauline about the formation of ‘The Friends of Willow Park’.
Followed by a final creek walk [approx. 1.5km] with Jenni, highlighting some of the special ecological features of the park, culminating at the BBQ shelter for a Delish Morning Tea!
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/senior-celebrations-at-willow-park
Enquiries: Jenni Huber 0410 074900 or Bart Citroen 0419 390329
RSVP by: Wednesday 8th October 2025

Pioneer Park Community Stewardship Morning
2025-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Pioneer Park, Pearsall St., 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 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.

Apply to be a stallholder – Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-19 | QEII Square, Dean Street, Albury, 2640
We’re excited to announce that the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival is returning in 2025 — and we’d love for you to be part of it!
This year, the Festival will be held as part of the Albury Twilight Markets on Thursday 13 November, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at QEII Square, Albury.
We’re inviting individuals, community groups, and businesses to get involved by hosting an activity, workshop, or information stall that promotes sustainability or environmentally friendly living. This could include interactive displays, hands-on activities, educational resources, eco-products, and more.
The stallholder EOI will be sent out in the coming weeks. Stall holder fees are below, however Not for Profits will not be charged:

3m * 3m $52
6m * 3m $92
9m * 3m TBA

Please note: Stallholders will need to bring their own setup, including tent, table, chairs, and any other equipment needed for their space. There are no powered sites available.
Please visit Site Applications, on step 5 ‘Which dates are you applying for’, please select ‘13 November Sustainable Living Festival 2025 – AlburyCity applicants’
Any questions, please reach out to Amber Rodd – amber.rodd@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or Goli Khalaj – goli.khalaj@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
For more information about the Twilight Festival that we will be alongside, visit Twilight Market November | AlburyCity

Practical soil health solutions for beef and sheep in the Leneva landscape
2025-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Leneva CFA, 2838 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd, Leneva, Victoria, 3691, Australia
Join us for an engaging session focused on improving soil health and unlocking productivity gains in beef and sheep farming systems.
This workshop will highlight region-specific insights and opportunities for producers in the Leneva-Wodonga area and is supported by Leneva Castle Creek Landcare group.
Presented by Dr Cassandra Schefe.
Topics covered:
· Physical and chemical barriers in soil
· Pasture root behavior and growth limitations
· Soil carbon’s role in moisture retention and soil health
· The connection between soil carbon and emissions
· Soil pH testing, lime applications, and overall fertility
· The importance of ground cover and topsoil protection
· Selecting pasture species to optimise rainfall capture

Presented by Dr Cassandra Schefe, a soil scientist with over 25 years’ experience in identifying and addressing soil constraints in agriculture, with expertise and experience spanning from synchrotrons to soil pits.
Delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program.

Senior Celebrations Wildflower Walk
2025-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Castle Creek Conservation Reserve, Castle Creek Rd, Wodonga, Australia
Ranger Dan will lead a wildflower walk around the high conservation value Castle Creek Conservation Reserve. Learn about the many important environmental values of this wildlife refuge whilst appreciating the wildflowers that may be on show at the time.
This is a medium-grade uphill slow walk on uneven ground along an unformed track that can be rocky in places.
When: 9 am – 11 am.
Where: Meet at the reserve entrance off Castle Creek Rd, Wodonga.
What to bring: Please wear sturdy shoes and don’t forget your hat and some water! If you like, bring some binoculars for birdwatching and a camera to capture the wildflowers.
This free event is part of Wodonga’s Senior Celebrations program.
Bookings required. Please go to the Humanitix bookings page to register. Places are limited so if you can no longer attend, please cancel your tickets via the Manage Order button on your confirmation email or email veronica@parklands-alburywodonga.org.au for assistance.

River Stewardship on Browns Island
2025-10-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Browns Island, Wodonga, Australia
Following the success of woody weeding on our Murray River islands over the past summer, we will be continuing to tackle patches of box elder and other weeds to eradicate these invasive pests.
When: 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
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.
Please register here!
Thank you to the Australian Government for their financial support through the Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.

Street Harvest
2025-10-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-29 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-22 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-15 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.

Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park, Field Day (morning)
2025-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Meet at Chiltern Post Office, 54 Main Street, Chiltern, Victoria, 3683, Australia
Meet at the Chiltern Post Office and then either do a wildflower walk in the Park with one of our experienced members, an expert on local flora. Or monitor some nest/mammal boxes in the Park using a pole camera.
Friends member will provide something to eat for morning tea. BYO beverage. Also bring a chair or rug to sit on.
Any questions, contact Liz : secretary@friendsofchiltern.org.au

Wonderful Weeds walk and talk
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:30 | beingreen permaculture, 590 Heathwood Ave,, Lavington, NSW, 2641, Australia
Why do weeds exist? Where do they come from? Why are they wonderful? Discover the amazing resource these plants can be for the soil, for medicine and for food. (Includes full colour guide to take home.)
Kids are welcome to join for free.

Seed Savers Albury Wodonga AGM and seed bank opening
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
Short AGM and Seed Bank Opening
Come and support us in the work that we do.
The AGM is an important part of the governance of SSAW but we make it as short as possible so that we can have lots of time for selecting seed from the bank and chatting with each other about gardening.
Bring seeds for depositing, excess produce and plants.

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2025-10-04 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.

Border Bushwalking Club - Mount Buffalo delights
2025-10-04 07:30 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Mount Buffalo is my favourite place.
I am putting on up to 6 short walks but they all have some steep climbing involved.
The order will be sorted out on the day depending on the weather and group preferences.
Old Galleries Walk. It is only 1km but quite spectacular.
Eurobin: Falls 1.5km track to view the falls (best after rain)
The Monlith: a 2km return walk with climb to a great view point.
Lake View: 2 km return to a great lookout.
The Horn: another climb to great views. 1.5 km
The Cathedral and Hump track. 2kms exploring amazing Rocky formations.
You can opt in or out of these walks if you need a rest or want to stop and soak up the atmosphere.
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Distance: up to 10km (you decide)
Grade: 3
Participant numbers 12
Final date for booking: Wed Oct 1st
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Border Bushwalking Club - Myrtleford to Bright bike ride.
2025-10-04 07:30 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
This is a popular ride on the fully sealed Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail. There are no big climbs or descents, so it’s not too taxing, but you do need to be able to cover the 60kms comfortably. We will meet at the rear of the Coles Supermarket in Myrtleford. The route takes us through Ovens, Eurobin and Porepunkah so there is the option to shorten the ride by joining us from one of those places. We will find a cafe in Bright to have lunch before riding back. Participants must have a roadworthy bike and a spare tube and puncture repair kit. This ride is suitable for hybrids, road bikes and mountain bikes.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Ian Trevaskis
Phone: 0425782983
Participant numbers:10
Final booking date: 2/10/25
Distance: 60 km return
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

6/5 Mile Creek Community Stewardship Morning
2025-10-02 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.
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 - Sunrise Track, Warby Ranges
2025-09-30 07:30 - 13:30 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
The Warbys are known internationally for their wildflowers and xanthorrhoea. This walk is a favourite of mine for that reason.

Event type: Bushwalk
Distance: 8km
Grade: 3
Leader Deb
Phone: 0410047884
Bookings close 8pm 29/9
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Border Bushwalking Club - Sep The Rock via Yugay and Yerong walking tracks
2025-09-28 07:30 - 15:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
The Rock (or Kengal ) is situated just out of the Town named The Rock between Albury and Wagga.
Whilst it is only a 7km circuit there is about 400 m of height gain and the way up is fairly rocky. (Who’d have guessed)
We will take it fairly slowly and plan to be at the top for lunch before coming down via the smoother Yerong Track.
Leader:Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Distance: 7 kms
Grade: 3
Participant numbers 12
Final date for booking: Wednesday Sep 24th
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing: Wildflower walk in Nail Can Hill Reserve, Albury
2025-09-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Nail Can Hill Reserve, Albury
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk looking at wildflowers in Nail Can Hill Reserve, Albury, NSW
Meet at Range Road, Albury, at the entrance to Nail Can Hill Reserve, Saturday 27 September 2025, at 9am
For further information about the outing Telephone: 0490 497 032
Pets are not permitted on AWFN field excursions. Assistance & Guide dogs welcome.

Climate Resilient Garden Tour – G4W at Wirraminna
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre, Howlong Road,, Burrumbuttock, New South Wales, 2642, Australia
WULN and Gardens for Wildlife (G4W) invite you to join us at Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre to visit their Climate Resilient Garden.
As climate forecasts predict shifts in our climate, we must consider what this means for our local flora species and land management practices. The expert team at Wirraminna have set out to create a trial plot showcasing what will be best suited to the region’s climate in 2050 and provides the perfect site for our tour.
On this guided tour, you’ll:

Explore the Climate Resilient Garden with Wirraminna staff and the G4W project officer
Learn why certain species were chosen and how they are performing
See practical planting methods for long-term success
Take part in open discussion and share ideas with fellow Landcare volunteers and leaders

This event is about building knowledge, encouraging collaboration and inspiring resilient planting practices across our region.
It’s also a wonderful chance to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Wirraminna and connect with others passionate about caring for our landscapes.
Register to attend
For further information please contact rhiannon@wodongalandcare.org.au

Yindyamarra and Horseshoe Lagoon Community Stewardship Morning
2025-09-25 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, ash, 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.
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.

Invasive Grass ID and Removal in Wodonga
2025-09-23 09:30 - 11:30
African lovegrass is a significant weed problem in Australia, impacting agriculture and the environment. It is a highly competitive, unpalatable pasture species that can form dense monocultures, reducing pasture productivity and increasing fire risk.
African lovegrass can displace native vegetation, particularly in heathlands, woodlands, and grasslands, impacting biodiversity. Its ability to thrive in poor soils and spread rapidly makes it difficult to control.
Lovegrass is an emerging weed in Wodonga.
Come along to learn how to identify the weed as well as strategies to control it.

When: 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Tuesday 23rd September [please note new date from original listing!].
Where: Meet at the Kent McKoy Reserve access on Nordsvan Drive.
The reserve access path is between house numbers 25 and 27.
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!

This demonstration day is being delivered by Parklands Albury Wodonga in partnership with Friends of Susan Campbell and Kent McKoy Reserves and Wodonga Urban Landcare Network.
Thank you to the Victorian Government for financial support through the Partnerships Against Pest program.

Wonderful Weeds walk and talk WITH Herbal Healing session
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 | beingreen permaculture, 590 Heathwood Ave,, Lavington, NSW, 2641, Australia
Why do weeds exist? Why are they wonderful? Where do they come from? Discover the amazing resource these plants can be for the soil, for medicine and for food. (Includes full colour guide to take home.)
This extended session also includes deeper knowledge on the healing power of wild herbs, and a demonstration of how to make a herbal salve with special guest Jo Wilson from Essential Wisdom herbs in Wagga. (More info on Essential Wisdom: https://essentialwisdom.com.au/)
Not to be missed!
Kids are welcome to join for free.

Herbaceous Weeds Workshop
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Leneva Hall, 3081 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd,, Leneva, Victoria
Herbaceous weeds are more than just a nuisance, they pose serious threats to our landscapes. These invasive plants can take over pastures, outcompete native species, shelter pest animals, and reduce the productivity of both farmland and natural areas.
Join Wodonga Urban Landcare Network and Wodonga Council for a practical workshop designed to help landholders in peri-urban areas tackle herbaceous weeds effectively. Learn how to identify priority species and apply proven control techniques as part of a broader, collaborative approach to weed management across the region.
What you’ll learn:

How herbaceous weeds impact biodiversity, agriculture, and waterways
How to identify common and priority weeds in our region, including:
– Paterson’s Curse
– St Barnaby’s Thistle
– Wild Watsonia
– Chilean Needle Grass
– African Lovegrass
– St John’s Wort
Best practice control methods: manual, mechanical, chemical, and biological
The importance of safe and effective herbicide use
Ideas for the most effective control strategies on your property
Local case studies and success stories
Hands-on guidance in identifying herbaceous weeds in the field

Tickets are free but limited places – please register here.
Please contact rhiannon@wodongalandcare.org.au if you have any questions.
This event is the fifth workshop in our Partnership Against Pests workshop series ‘Growing capacity against invasives on small blocks’. Stay tuned for our Blackberry workshop.
The ‘Growing capacity against invasives on small blocks’ project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Partnerships Against Pests program.

Seed Savers Albury Wodonga seed bank opening
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
Seed bank opening – get your seeds for spring planting.
Also discussion on seed raising mixtures and companion planting.
Bring any seeds that you have for deposit, excess seedlings and produce.

Nature’s next chapter: 2025 John Paul Memorial Lecture
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
The urgency of environmental storytelling

The John Paul Memorial Lecture is made possible thanks to the continued support and generosity of the Paul Family Foundation.
So many of us can attribute our love of nature to environmental communication pioneers such as Sir David Attenborough, Dr Jane Goodall or Rachel Carson. Who is following in their footsteps to fly the flag for nature?
There is growing urgency to protect what’s left of our ecosystems and biodiversity. How do we cut through, inspire and communicate this urgency – on a local and global scale?
And importantly, how does this translate to action on the ground?
For the 10th annual John Paul Memorial Lecture, we’re delighted to invite you an evening of inspiration and wonder with three of Victoria’s most outstanding environmental storytellers.
We are thrilled to gather in-person for this special evening. As we appreciate not everyone can come to Melbourne, we are also pleased to livestream this event.

Eight Mile Creek Community Stewardship Morning
2025-09-18 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.
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.

Border Bushwalking Club - Nail Can Hill North
2025-09-17 08:00 - 12:30 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
A midweek walk on a Wednesday for a change. On this walk we go to the less-visited northern end of the Nail Can range. Starting from where Centaur Road crosses the Ridge Track, we follow Bakes Track north and up to the trig point that marks the highest point of Nail Can, where we get great views to the north and out to Lake Hume and the mountains. Return is by Bakes Track and Ridge Track. Plenty of ups and downs but nothing too steep, track is good and wildflowers should be starting. This is a half-day walk but we could extend it if people wanted to bring lunch and make a day of it.
Event type: bushwalk
Distance: Approx 10km
Grade: 3
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone : 0412042195
Bookings close Mon 15th September
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au “

Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing: Wildflower walk in Chiltern Mt. Pilot National Park
2025-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Chiltern Mt. Pilot National Park
Join the Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a walk looking at wildflowers in the Chiltern Mt. Pilot National Park.
Meet at the Chiltern Swimming Pool carpark, Sunday 14 September 2025, at 10am
For further information about the excursion Telephone: 0428 235 964
Pets are not permitted on AWFN field excursions. Assistance & Guide dogs welcome.
