The plan is to park at the Chalet carpark and commence the walk from there. We follow the Big Walk Walking Track from the Mount Buffalo Chalet down to Mackey’s Lookout for lunch. Our descent from the Mount Buffalo Chalet at 1342 elevation to Mackeys Lookout at 920 m elevation will take in some of […]
Learn ideal ways to create frog habitat in residential gardens, including plantings. Presentation by frog specialist and CSU academic, Dr Alexandra Knight, in a Thurgoona residential garden. Ticket-holders to be advised of address before event. Choose one of two times on Sun 27 November 2022: 9.00-10.00am with optional wander round garden from 10.00-10.30am OR 10.30am-11.30am with […]
With Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists. Meet 9am at Horseshoe Lagoon (opposite Albury Wodonga Private Hospital), Riverina Highway, Albury. BYO refreshments and chair. Leaders Bernie 0490 497 032 and Phillip 0428 215 313
In April this year Alison Hawthorn opened her Wodonga garden to SSAW members and guests who were very impressed with the huge amount of work that she has done in creating a productive food garden within a short time. Alison has invited us back to view her progress and to run a workshop on making […]
Can you imagine.... … being told that unless you can prove your citizenship in Australia to have been established prior 1958, you would be classified as an illegal immigrant? … having to live with your family under canvas for years to come in squalid conditions, along with thousands of other people? … eventually to be […]
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. What to […]
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 Castle Creek Bushlands access off Castle Creek Rd. What to expect: You are […]
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, […]
In December we usually meet for a short nature walk in the Park, followed by a BYO picnic meal. Contact Mick Webster for more information 0429017229
EVM Grow provides an opportunity for Victoria’s professional Environmental Volunteer Managers (EVMs) to connect, collaborate and learn from leading sector professionals and each other. Join us to continue building on our professional community of practice with a focus on professional development as well as program and sector level opportunities and collaboration. What is EVM Grow? […]
With Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists. Christmas Get Together. Meet on Sunday 11th December 9am at Isaac Isaac's Park, Yackandandah. BYO chair and something to share for our Christmas festive get together. Contact leaders Jenny 0429 446 383 or Jan 0438 271 497.
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a wander along a section of the rail trail looking at native plants, birds and insects. This is an in town, after work walk. Right in town there are many chances to enjoy nature on flat, smooth surface and without actually “going bush”. You may not know of […]
Despite another challenging year for all of us, your ACF Albury Wodonga Region community has been busy. We hope you and yours can join us for our end-of-year celebration at the Botanic Gardens Albury. We'd love to share our achievements with you and what we hope to do in 2023. We can also tell you […]
The community during the development of Towards Albury 2050 set two community net zero targets, an interim target of 50% reduction on 2017 levels by 2030 and net zero by 2040. This rebate is to assist our community transition to reduce its carbon emissions. Information and to apply can be found on the AlburyCity website.
Join Parklands Rangers and Leneva residents to revamp the old Leneva School and Hall sites and bring this environmental hub back to life. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, an 'all hands' working bee will enhance this 10 hectare remnant Box Gum Grassy woodlands site and improve environmental education opportunities for local schools and community. All are […]
The community during the development of Towards Albury 2050 set two community net zero targets, an interim target of 50% reduction on 2017 levels by 2030 and net zero by 2040. This rebate is to assist our community transition to reduce its carbon emissions. Information and to apply can be found on the AlburyCity website.
The first outing in 2023 for Birdlife Ovens and Murray. Please join us for a twilight walk at Hawksview Farm, Wirlinga, en route to the Hume Dam. John Shepherd will be our guide for the walk.
The community during the development of Towards Albury 2050 set two community net zero targets, an interim target of 50% reduction on 2017 levels by 2030 and net zero by 2040. This rebate is to assist our community transition to reduce its carbon emissions. Information and to apply can be found on the AlburyCity website.
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for an evening wander along a section of the rail trail looking at native plants, birds and insects. This is an in town, after dinner walk. Right in town there are many chances to enjoy nature on flat, smooth surface and without actually "going bush". You may not know […]
Come along and see us at Gardenesque on Saturday and Sunday, 28th and 29th of January 2023. ???? Saturday 10am-4pm ???? ???? Sunday 10am-3pm ???? We are excited to be participating at Gardenesque this year. Bring along a small garden item that needs […]
Come along and see us at Gardenesque on Saturday, 28th January 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 29th of January 10am to 3pm. Our experienced repairers will help you sharpen and repair your small garden tools. Donations greatly accepted. If you can’t make it, our regular monthly sessions are on the 1st Saturday of the month, […]
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, […]
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.
ACF AWR are holding a planning meeting to agree on our activities for 2023. This meeting will be facilitated by our ACF Counsellor, Amy, from ACF headquarters. For those who wish to have a meal, join us for a pay for your own lunch starting at 12:00pm. The planning meeting will commence at 1:30pm. You […]
National Volunteering Conference (13-14 February 2023, Ngunnawal Country, Canberra) Australia’s leading event on the volunteering calendar, hosted by Volunteering Australia. The conference provides a platform for not-for-profit leaders, volunteer management professionals, government and corporate representatives, academics and researchers, and volunteers to come together to address emerging issues of high priority. As the national conference, the event […]
A COMEDY NIGHT FEATURING TOM BALLARD, “BRAVE, BITING, BALLSY AND ULTIMATELY, BRILLIANT.” - TIME OUT Tom Ballard is an award-winning stand up comedian/actor/writer/broadcaster/person/Greens member. He hosted his own late-night comedy show for the ABC, Tonightly with Tom Ballard (which was cancelled for being too funny) and has been seen on everything from Spicks & Specks […]
Dr Greg Moore, from the University of Melbourne, and recognised as a leading expert in arboriculture, will be speaking in Benalla on Wednesday 22nd February (7pm) at the Uniting Church in Carrier Street. Dr Moore has a passionate interest in our urban landscapes, and the role that trees play in the cooling of our local […]
This event is now FULLY BOOKED - please add your name to the TryBooking waiting list and we'll contact you if seats become available. Much maligned and misunderstood, but not so bad when you get to know them. Join us for an entertaining introduction to spiders including their life cycles, behaviour, common species and importance […]
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Commencing at 4pm. Meet at the West Albury Boat Ramp, Kremur Street, West Albury. Explore the Lagoons and Murray River. BYO Chair and Supper if desired. Also Mosquito Repellent. Leader for outing is Bernie Datson contact number 0490 497 032
Field Naturalists Albury Wodonga outing. Meet at 4pm at the West Albury Boat Ramp, Kremur Street, West Albury. Wander along the West Albury Wetlands walk and find the many birds who live or visit that area. BYO chair, mosquito repellent, and supper. Leader Bernie Datson phone 0490 497 032.
