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Senior Celebrations Wildflower Walk
2025-10-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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.

Apply to be a stallholder – Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival
2025-10-15, 2025-10-13, 2025-10-11, 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

Ride to Work Day 2025
2025-10-15 07:30 - 21:30 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Ride2Work Day – Free Community Breakfast in QEII Square
Ride in and join us in QEII Square for a free community breakfast to celebrate National Ride2Work Day!
Start your morning right with a freshly brewed coffee from Mouse Tails Espresso, then fuel up with a delicious breakfast served by Dash Cakes. While you’re there, keep your wheels in top shape with Comet Cycles, offering free minor bike servicing and showcasing some of the latest cycling gear.
Whether you’re a seasoned bike commuter or just thinking about making the switch, National Ride2Work Day is all about encouraging and celebrating active travel.
Cycling to work not only boosts your physical and mental wellbeing — it also helps create a more sustainable future for our community.
What’s on at QEII Square:

☕ Free coffee from Mouse Tails Espresso
🍳 Breakfast by Dash Cakes
🔧 Minor bike servicing + gear showcase by Comet Cycles

Using iNaturalist – information session
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Drive (cnr Melrose Drive and Felltimber Creek Rd), West Wodonga, VIC, 3690, Australia
Are you interested in observing and documenting nature? Or looking for a way to identify what you’ve seen? Or to share your experience as a nature record?

This session will provide both a ‘getting started’ overview about the iNaturalist app and website as well as some ‘going further’ ideas and functions for those already using it.
Including

Making nature observations/records
Tips for obtaining or confirming identifications of your observations
Using iNaturalist for Landcare groups or projects
How to participate in the Great Southern BioBlitz
And more!

Optional: Bring your smartphone and/or laptop so you can follow along on your own device, if you wish
This is a free event, please register to let us know you’re coming.
Participants may also be keen to join one of our BioBlitz events the following week.

This event is hosted by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network and Parklands Albury Wodonga

Border Bushwalking Club - The Paps
2025-10-14 07:30 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
The Paps walk winds its way through the hills and valleys of The Paps Scenic Reserve. The Reserve is accessed through private land just off the Maroondah Highway 6kms from Mansfield. Dont let the drive put you off, the views are definitely worth it. Although mostly following a vehicle track, off-track walking goes to the southern Pap then northern Pap is via a vehicle track.

Event type: Bushwalk
Distance: 10km
Grade: 3
Leader Deb
Phone: 0410047884
Bookings close 8pm 13/10
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Border Bushwalking Club - The Crossing Place from Norieul Park
2025-10-14 07:30 - 12:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
The Crossing Place walk is a beautiful walk along the River that passes sculptures, a community garden, Gateway Lakes and maybe even a bunyip. It also has signs explaining some of the history of the area.
We will start and end at Norieul Park so a coffee from Riverdeck may appeal.
This is a morning walk and is all on well formed paths with very little undulation.
Leader:Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Distance: 8kms
Grade: 2
Participant numbers 12
Final date for booking: Sunday 12th October

Street Harvest
2025-10-13 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-29 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.

Albury City Wildflower Walk
2025-10-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Nail Can Hill Range Rd
Come join local wildflower enthusiasts for a guided walk to experience the diversity of wildflowers and learn about the importance of our local reserves in protecting local flora and fauna. During Springtime, Nail Can Hill is one of the most spectacular areas for wildflowers and this event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty right on Albury’s doorstep.
When: Sunday 12 October 2025, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Nail Can Hill – Range Road, Glenroy (access via Logan Road)
Don’t miss your chance to explore these beauties whilst they are out in bloom.

Limited spots are available, and RSVPs are essential. Click the web site link to register for the event.

Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists: walk at Albury's Charles Sturt University Wetlands
2025-10-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Join Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for an outing to the CSU Wetlands at Thurgoona to explore the fauna and flora in the area. Meet at CSU Wetlands Carpark Milawa Drive, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona, at 9 am on Sunday 12 October 2025. For further information contact 0409 954 476. Pets are not permitted on outings.

Border Bushwalking Club - Porepunkah to Harrietville bike ride. 130km total
2025-10-12 07:00 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
This ride will start from the BBQ/Picnic Area overlooking the river at Porepunkah and across the road from the Porepunkah Pub. We’ll follow the rail trail through Bright and link up with the Great Valley Trail to finish at Harrietville where we’ll have lunch beside the river. There are a couple of food vans and cafes where you can buy coffees/lunch or bring your own. There is an elevation gain of 124m between Germantown and Harrietville and it’s about 200m elevation gain between Bright and Harrietville which means it’s downhill all the way back! The trail is fully sealed and suitable for all types of bikes. Make sure you have a spare tube/puncture repair kit.

Grade 2 easy medium
Leader: Ian Trevaskis
Phone: 0425782983
Participant numbers: 8
Final booking date: 10/10/25
Distance: 130 km return
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Climate Conversations
2025-10-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Old Beechworth Railway Station, 3 B Harper Avenue, Beechworth, 3747
Indigo Regen with Plant Powered Beechworth is hosting a series of 3 U3A classes exploring what Climate Change means
Aug 2 – we looked at our fears , facing the present and future with honesty and compassion
Sept 6 – What we can do Together and Apart : Action gives power to hope
Oct 11 – Building Resilience and Momentum: Reimagining a thriving future, together
Join us for round-table conversations followed by a plantbased afternoon tea.
Bookings through Indigo U3A, or email sec.indigoregen@gmail.com

Wonderful Weeds walk and talk WITH Herbal Healing session
2025-10-11 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.

Senior Week Celebrations at Willow Park
2025-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

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.

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.

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
