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SUMMARY:Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/friends-of-chiltern-mt-pilot-national-park-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230628T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230628T200000
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SUMMARY:Spotlighting Night Walk with Ranger Dan
DESCRIPTION:What’s going on in the bush tonight? Join Parklands Rangers to find out! \nRanger Dan will lead you on a night adventure spotlighting for nocturnal native wildlife along the Murray. \nYou’ll be looking out for possums\, gliders and owls\, listening for frogs and more. \nThis is a family friendly event. \nWhere: Meet at the first car park on the right\, immediately after crossing the bridge into the Waterworks park.\nGoogle map: https://bit.ly/waterworks1st \nWhat to expect: We will be walking on natural\, unpaved and possibly uneven surfaces. It may be cold. \nWhat to bring: Please wear warm clothes\, closed shoes and bring a personal torch\, and remember; quiet is key! \nWeather watch: We’ll watch the weather and let everyone who is registered know if we need to postpone. \nRegistration prior to the event is essential for communication\, safety and insurance purposes. \nREGISTER HERE \nThis community event has been made possible with the support of the Victorian Government.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/spotlighting-night-walk-with-ranger-dan-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230627T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230627T120000
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SUMMARY:Ethical practices and youth engagement
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide some basic theory and guidance on developing strategies for ethical practice in your group. It will also include a facilitated discussion with other environmental volunteer managers. \nFor more information and to register: Ethical Practice with Young People Training for Environmental Volunteer Managers\, Hosted online\, Tue 27th Jun 2023\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AEST | Humanitix \nPlease email fstirling@YACVic.org.au if you have any questions about workshop content or you have a specific access request.\nInterested to learn more but can’t attend the workshops? You can read up on what ten young Victorians had to say about volunteering for nature or have a look at the environmental volunteer youth ready assessment and guide.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/ethical-practices-and-youth-engagement/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T035133Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlighting Night Walk with Ranger Dan
DESCRIPTION:What’s going on in the bush tonight? Join Parklands Rangers to find out! \nRanger Dan will lead you on a night adventure spotlighting for nocturnal native wildlife along the Murray. \nParklands have been working with the community restoring the native plants to the area in recent years to support native wildlife. We’ll be looking out for possums\, gliders\, owls and more… \nThis is a family friendly event. \nWhere: Meet at the front of the former Sustainable Activity Centre\, Gateway Village. \nWhat to expect: We will be walking on a mix of paved path and natural surfaces. It may be cold. \nWhat to bring: Please wear warm clothes\, closed shoes and bring a personal torch\, and remember; quiet is key! \nRegistration prior to the event is essential for communication\, safety and insurance purposes. REGISTER HERE \nThis community event has been made possible with the support of the Victorian Government.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/spotlighting-night-walk-with-ranger-dan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Winter walk at Baranduda
DESCRIPTION:Come and join me\, Alison Wellard\, for a winter walk in the foothills of Baranduda. \nOn June 25 \nMeeting at Westmont carpark at 10am \nAn easy walk starting off Boyes Road and finishing in the shelter of Westmont Retirement Village for lunch and a coffee which you may like to bring or purchase at “Annies Cafe”. \nCar shuffle involved. \nAll up about 6 or 7 km each walk \nThere is also the possibility of a walk after lunch – depending on whether the cattle have been moved!!! \nTelephone to book in on 0428504466 \n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Alison Wellard\nPhone: 0428504466\nIra Robinson\n0429059376\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: June 21\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-winter-walk-at-baranduda/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230521T210028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T210656Z
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SUMMARY:Language Unearthed. An introduction to Ecolinguistics for environmental stewards and advocates
DESCRIPTION:The study of language meets the study of life in Ecolinguistics. In this session\, we will focus our attention and awareness on the language patterns used to describe and perpetuate interactions between humans\, other species and the physical environment. We will go ‘above the sentence’ to explore how framing\, metaphor and other linguistic devices influence attitudes and behaviours and learn strategies to identify and disrupt harmful language patterns and create new narratives for change. \nPresenter: Dr Trudi Ryan is a behavioural linguist with a cross-disciplinary academic background spanning neurobiology\, ecology\, marketing and linguistics. Trudi specialises in language-based behaviour change. Through her consultancy\, Words for Change\, she provides training\, research\, strategy and content for communities\, organisations and agencies creating positive change. Trudi has worked as a consultant for 18 years and was previously employed by CSIRO\, Deakin University and Land & Water Australia. \nThis event is part of the Winterwords Festival held in Beechworth\, 21-25 June. \nTo learn more about the Festival\, please click: https://winterwords.com.au/schedule/ \nTo book this session on Ecolinguistics\, please click: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/8qh5a/ecowords_language_unearthed_an_introduction_to_ecolinguistics_for_environmental_stewards_and_advocates.aspx
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/language-unearthed/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230329T070155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T223201Z
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SUMMARY:Georges Creek Area and Mount Granya State Park Victoria with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Members please meet at 9.00am near the Bellbridge Toilet Block and the group will then proceed onto Georges Creek and Mount Granya Park. \nLeader for the outing will be Gail and she can be contacted on 0418 384 303.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/georges-creek-area-and-mount-granya-state-park-victoria/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230624T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230624T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230430T214532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T054202Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Nature Conservation Council Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connecting\, Communities and Change Saturday June 24th\nCo-hosted by Thurgoona Community Action Group and the National Parks Association NSW (NPA). This regional get-together is an opportunity to explore ways community groups across the region can build stronger connections between people and the wider community  as well as learn new skills in creating vibrant and healthy groups and being effective agents for change. \nTo see the program go to: https://www.nature.org.au/regional_conference_2023 \nFor more information and bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/2023-regional-conference 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/nsw-nature-conservation-council-regional-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230622T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230404T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T050724Z
UID:10032231-1687424400-1687431600@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. \nThis is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey\, removing redundant fences\, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes\, removing tree guards and more. No experience necessary. \nTake 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. \nWhen: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs) \nWhere: Red Light Hill. Meet at the Fenchurch Rd playground (102 Fenchurch Rd)\, Springdale Heights. \nWhat is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed. \nWhat to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety\, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots)\, long pants\, long sleeves and a hat. \nPlease register! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. REGISTER HERE \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/park-volunteer-mornings-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230620T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230404T043544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T044708Z
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SUMMARY:Leneva Enviro Hub working bee
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers and Leneva residents to revamp the old Leneva School and Hall sites and bring this environmental hub back to life. \nA 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. \n\nWhen: On the third Tuesday morning of every month\, 11am to midday\, then stay for a sausage and a yarn with us.\nWhere: Park on the Leneva Hall service track and meet outside the old school gates.\nWhat: 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..\nWhat is provided: All tools\, materials and personal protective equipment is provided as is Ranger induction and session leadership.\nWhat 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.\n\nPlease book in for each session you intend to join (so we have enough sausages!). REGISTER HERE
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/leneva-enviro-hub-working-bee-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230529T065918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T065918Z
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SUMMARY:Creatures by the Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join our community planting morning\, nature talk by Karen Retra and free BBQ. All are welcome at this family-friendly event. \nFormat:\n10.00am — Community planting\n11.30am —Walk and talk with naturalist Karen Retra\n12.30pm —BBQ lunch \nPlease bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. We’ll provide tools and plants. Meet at Gordon Craig Park Playground (off Ovens Crt). \nRSVP by Thu 15th June 2023 to: https://www.trybooking.com/CILGR \nPlantings along Felltimber Creek are a community led project restoring native habitat\, presented by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network with the generous support of Wodonga Council.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/creatures-by-the-creek/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230618T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230530T030007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T030007Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Sugarloaf
DESCRIPTION:Mt Sugarloaf is on the northern side of Woolshed road (which heads out to Eldorado).\nThe shortest route there is on little used 4wd tracks that climbs through some very pleasant forest.  Some of the walking is steep but never such that your boots scrape your chin.\nThere is a very pleasant lunch spot with great views at the top.\nThe walk is 16km all up. \nPlease ring me to book in. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nFinal booking date: Wed June 14th\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-sugarloaf/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230617T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230527T104759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T110943Z
UID:10032263-1687008600-1687015800@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:ACF-AWR The Big Microplastics Survey - Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION:The Big Microplastic Survey is a global citizen science project that anyone can participate in. \nCome and learn how to support scientists and have fun and gather scientific data and information about the microplastics problem in your local area. \nIt takes about 30 minutes to do a survey and we’ll provide the equipment needed. \nIt is hard to solve a problem we can’t see.  So join our dedicated team from ACF-AWR to map microplastics in our local waterways.  You will be helping to put microplastic pollution on the map. \nWe will provide a cuppa\, but please wear closed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather and bring along anything you may need including drinking water\, snacks\, a chair\, a rug….. whatever you need. \nPlease RSVP by the 12th June. \nImage source: Just One Ocean
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-awr-the-big-microplastics-survey-citizen-science/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230617T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230617T214000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230511T111932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200216Z
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SUMMARY:Swanpool Environmental Film Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Swanpool Environmental Film Festival is timed around World Environment Day which is June 5th. Working in partnership with Swanpool Landcare\, BSFG has again supported another thought provoking film festival to be held at the Swanpool Cinema on Saturday 17 June. Three sessions commence at 1.00 pm sharp and include afternoon tea and evening meal.\n \nSession One: Sue Lebish\, CEO Winton Wetlands and short films. Film ‘Rights of Nature: A Global Movement’ \nSession Two: Prof David Karoly\, Hon. Prof. University of Melbourne\, Climate Council Australia and film ‘Greenhouse by Joost’ \nSession Three: Strathbogie Forest presentation and film ‘The Giants’ \nDownload Festival Programme. \n$30 includes three sessions\, afternoon tea and dinner. Catering by the Swanpool Catering Team. \nBookings essential on Try Booking – https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1045861 \nSaturday 17 June 2023 1:00 PM – 9:40 PM (UTC+10)\nSwanpool Cinema\n2386 Midland Highway\, Swanpool Victoria 3673 \nDetails on Swanpool Cinema website www.swanpoolcinema.com.au\nPhone 0498 007 988 for enquiries.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/swanpool-environmental-film-festival-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230615T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230404T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T051234Z
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SUMMARY:Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. \nThis is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey\, removing redundant fences\, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes\, removing tree guards and more. No experience necessary. \nTake 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. \nWhen: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs) \nWhere: Meet on Weelands Rd\, Glenroy \nWhat is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed. \nWhat to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety\, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots)\, long pants\, long sleeves and a hat. \nPlease register! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. REGISTER HERE. \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/park-volunteer-mornings-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230611T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230329T064811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T223139Z
UID:10032209-1686475800-1686495600@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Winton Wetlands with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Members please meet at 9.30am nearby the Glenrowan Rest Area Public Toilets. \nLeaders for the day are Jenny 0429 446 383 and Jan 0438 271 497. \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/winton-wetlands/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230610T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230530T025714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T025714Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Lochart's Gap crossover - Tallangatta 20kms
DESCRIPTION:It’s back on again! Our popular crossover walk is happening\, and you’re invited to join us as we follow the ridge line through some magnificent forests while being entertained by the resident lyrebirds.\nOne group led by Bernadette will start from Lockhart’s Gap\, while the other group\, led by Ian will start from the Tallangatta Lookout. Lunch will be taken somewhere suitable on the track. After meeting the other group\, car keys and pleasantries will be exchanged before walking on to the waiting cars.\nAt the conclusion of the walk participants are invited to share afternoon tea at the Tallangatta Lookout where there is under-cover seating and BBQ facilities.\nAll walkers should ensure they have appropriate warm weather/wet weather gear.\nPLEASE NOTE that there are some very steep ascents and descents in this walk and walking poles are highly recommended. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\nBernadette\n0419241687\nParticipant numbers: Unlimited\nFinal booking date: Wednesday\, June 7th\n\n\n\n\nuneven\, slippery and steep terrain\, falling trees\, extreme cold\, possible fog. For more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-locharts-gap-crossover-tallangatta-20kms/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230404T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T051022Z
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SUMMARY:Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. \nThis is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey\, removing redundant fences\, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes\, removing tree guards and more. No experience necessary. \nTake 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. \nWhen: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs) \nWhere: Norris Ridge. Meet at cnr of Union Rd and Jupiter St\, Glenroy \nWhat is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed. \nWhat to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety\, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots)\, long pants\, long sleeves and a hat. \nPlease register! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Register HERE \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/park-volunteer-mornings-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230529T230245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T015455Z
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SUMMARY:AlburyCity World Environment Day Bat Night
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate World Environment Day\, join our environment team for a walk & talk along the river to learn about the Grey-headed Flying-fox and other local wildlife that call Albury home. Come take a closer look at Australians largest bat the Grey-headed Flying Fox\, learn about their home at Leaney’s Bend and watch the ‘fly-out’ spectacle as thousands of bats take off for a night of foraging.\n\nWe will walk along the shared path\, where there is a slight incline to get to the viewing platform overlooking the camp. Participants will walk back in the dark spotlighting for animals as we walk back to our meeting location. \nAll children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The event may be cancelled if poor weather is forecast. \n\nEvent Date: June 5th\nStart Time: 5 pm (please arrive from 4:45 pm)\nEvent Finish: 6:30 pm\nMeeting Point: Kremur Street Boat Ramp. https://goo.gl/maps/CkuV8zpx1LGoj7u47\nWhat to Bring: Warm clothes/Beanie and a headlamp or torch.\n\n\nSign Up Form\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/ZJ5VEPri9p\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Matthew Lincoln – matthew.lincoln@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or 02 6023 8108
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/alburycity-world-environment-day-bat-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20170601T060043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T053017Z
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SUMMARY:North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) Bi-monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:The North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) is a network of community sustainability groups which acts collaboratively with communities\, agencies and organisations across the region. Meetings are held every two months. Anyone is welcome to attend. \nThis meeting will be held in the video-conference room at the GoTAFE/CSU campus in Wangaratta. You may join us face to face or zoom in. Please contact Jenny Davies for the zoom link. Email address: jdjbdavies@gmail.com \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/ne-regional-sustainability-alliance-nersa-bi-monthly-meeting-j17-5-2-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
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SUMMARY:Renewable Electrification\, Wangaratta.
DESCRIPTION:All welcome at our  community forum to help you understand how to save money by electrifying your life with renewables. \nHear form speakers Hon Dr Helen Haines\, MP for Indi\, Kate Minter\, Managing Director Rewiring Australia\, John Naylor\, Clean Energy Lead\, WLS\, followed by Q&A. \nBusiness and Community displays  include solar systems\, heat pump hot water\, electric ride on lawn mowers and garden equipment\, electric cars\, induction cooking\, and reverse cycle airconditioning. \nComing? Please register by downloading  the flyer and following the Eventbrite link\, or use the QR code.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/renewable-electrification/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230131T224121Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/friends-of-chiltern-mt-pilot-national-park-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230518T053547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T053547Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mount Buffalo short & sharp
DESCRIPTION:There are a number of very short walks on Mt Buffalo that give great views.  We often pass them by in favour of bigger walks. Whilst they are all fairly steep\, they are short and I’m in no rush. Participants can chose to do all or some of the walks on offer. \n\nLake View: 2km. Great views of Lake Catani.  Mostly on footpad with a short Rocky bit at the top.\nThe Horn: 1km. 360degree views. A lot of steps with a Rocky part that includes a handrail.\nThe Monolith. 2km. Great views and some history. Narrow track and some steps near the top.\nThe Old Galleries. 1km. Walking through a rocky wonderland.\nCathedral/ Hump. 2km. Walking past spectacular rock formations and ending with a view. The top part is a s ramble but isn’t compulsory.\nRollasens Falls or Eurobin Falls.  If people feel like a short walk on the way down we can add one or both of these.\n\nI’m hoping for a sunny June day but if the weather isn’t good I’ll postpone until Spring. \nI’ve graded it grade 3 but it all depends on what you opt in or out of. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nFinal booking date: Wed May 31st\n\n\n\n\nKey risks & hazards: There are some rocky parts. The walk will only go ahead in fine weather.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mount-buffalo-short-sharp/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20210412T050908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T104732Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a broken household item you’d like fixed but need a hand to do so? Then this is your opportunity. \nOur 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. \nFor more information see: https://www.facebook.com/repaircafeaw/ \nRepair Café Albury-Wodonga is proudly supported by Halve Waste\, with morning yummies donated by Kooka Brotha’s patisserie.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/repair-cafe-april2022-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230417T062815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T062815Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Beechworth Mayday Hills historical walk
DESCRIPTION:This is a repeat of a walk I did late last year as part of the Federation weekend. The walk will take us through the grounds of the former Beechworth Asylum/psychiatric hospital\, Mayday Hills\, where many of the buildings are virtually unchanged in over 100 years. As we go\, I will outline the history of the site and of mental health care in Beechworth\, and tell the stories of staff and patients in a respectful way. I have been researching the history of the site for five years with colleagues from Charles Sturt University. At the end of the walk\, refreshments are available at the bistro in the grounds\, or you can bring a Thermos and sit under the trees. \nThis will be a morning walk that will last about 2 hrs. \n\n\n\nGrade 1 Easy\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Thursday 25 May\nKey risks & hazards: Cold weather\, slippery footpaths\, traffic.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-beechworth-mayday-hills-historical-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230507T065513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T205714Z
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SUMMARY:Lockhart's Gap and Mitta Mitta with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Members please meet at Lockhart’s Gap\, Victoria and then the group will proceed to Mitta Mitta. \nBYO everything. \nLeader for the day is David and he can be contacted on 0409 954 475.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/lockharts-gap-and-mitta-mitta-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230404T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T050604Z
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SUMMARY:Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. \nThis is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey\, removing redundant fences\, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes\, removing tree guards and more. No experience necessary. \nTake 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. \nWhen: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs) \nWhere: Red Light Hill. Meet at the Fenchurch Rd playground (102 Fenchurch Rd)\, Springdale Heights. \nWhat is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed. \nWhat to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety\, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots)\, long pants\, long sleeves and a hat. \nPlease register! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. REGISTER HERE \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/park-volunteer-mornings-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230319T233330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T220412Z
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SUMMARY:Whistle Stop High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand is this gourmet bike ride on the High Country Rail Trail\, with spectacular views of Lake Hume and the hills beyond. \nThe ride is 24 km from Huon Reserve\, over the Sandy Creek Bridge\, along the shoreline of Lake Hume to Tallangatta and return. \nBike riders leave Huon Reserve\, off the Murray Valley Highway\, at 1.30pm. Registration from 1pm. \nTraditional 1950’s style high tea served at Sandy Creek Bridge and Tallangatta. \nTickets $30/adult\, $10/youth\, children under 12 free. Family group $60 (2 adults\, 2 youth over 12) \nBookings are essential! Please REGISTER HERE \n\nRegistrations close Wednesday 17th May to allow event catering.\n\nBrought to you by the volunteers of the High Country Rail Trail Action Groups (Bonegilla and Tallangatta)\, all funds raised go towards improvements on the rail trail.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/whistle-stop-high-tea/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230501T210513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T201233Z
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SUMMARY:Local legends – best indigenous plants for gardens - FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:This event is FULLY BOOKED – please add your name to our TryBooking waiting list (link below) if you’d like to be notified of a vacancy. \nJoin Our Native Garden Nursery volunteers as they share their top plant recommendations during a tour of an exclusively indigenous East Albury garden on Sunday 21 May 2023. \nChoice of two tour times\, 9.00-10.00am OR 10.30-11.30am. Ticket-holders will be advised of address on or before Friday 19 May. \nTickets $5\, with bookings essential by 5pm on Thu 18 May: https://www.trybooking.com/CGZSO \nThis event is brought to you by WULN’s Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga and Our Native Garden Nursery\, with generous support from AlburyCity. \nTickets non-refundable.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/local-legends-best-indigenous-locally-native-plants-for-residential-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023327
CREATED:20230430T220327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T220327Z
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SUMMARY:Guided walk to Mt Wills
DESCRIPTION:Victoria’s highest mountain\, Bogong (Warkwoolowler in the Waywurru and Dhudhuroa languages) is protected in the Alpine National Park. \nBogong connects on the eastern side with Mt Wills. This is all high elevation woodland and forests\, and is the route by which the famous Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) leaves Bogong as it heads towards the Snowy Mountains. The 700 km long AAWT crosses the Alps from Walhalla to the outskirts of Canberra\, and descends Long Spur from the summit of Bogong to Mt Wills before turning south and dropping into the valley of the Mitta Mitta River. \nMt Wills itself is a magical ‘island in the sky’ of isolated snow gum woodland\, largely dominated by older trees. While it is connected by the long and high ridge back to Bogong\, mostly the land around the mountain falls away to deep river valleys and forests that are initially dominated by Alpine Ash. \nA new threat to these mountains\nThe higher mountain areas are largely intact\, although significant areas have been burnt\, often several times in close succession\, in recent years. And now there is a threat posed by logging in the area where the AAWT/ Long Spur track starts the climb up to Mt Wills\, which would create a large clear cut area of more than 100 hectares. \nThere are four coupes in total planned for the Long Spur area: three where the AAWT starts the climb up into the intact snow gum woodlands of Mt Wills and one closer to Bogong itself. This last one is a worry because it is in the headwater area of the Big (Mitta Mitta) River\, which flows from a valley between Mt Bogong and the Bogong High Plains. The Mitta is one of the most important rivers in the state and feeds the Dartmouth Dam\, and then the Murray River. \nThe coupes are listed in the Victorian government’s Timber Release Plan\, and scheduled for logging any time between now and 2026. \nThese coupes contain ‘modeled old growth’ according to VicForests surveys. \nIn recent years there has been substantial logging to the north and north west of Mt Wills\, along the edge of the Omeo Highway. These new coupes will push further into the wilder country of the higher mountains and will directly impact on the AAWT. The old forests of Mt Wills are of incredibly high ecological value\, and having fire prone regrowth forests down hill on the north western side of the mountain poses a significant long term threat to these forests. \nPublic walk to Mt Wills and the proposed coupes\nSaturday May 20 \nIf this concerns you\, please join us for a walk to Mt Wills on Saturday May 20. It is about a 90 minute walk up a good 4WD track to reach the summit\, where we will explore the old growth snow gum woodlands. \nWe will then lead interested people to visit some of the forests along the AAWT that are listed to be logged. \nPlease arrive by 9am for a 9.30am sharp start. The walk will finish by 3pm. \nNote that this is an isolated area\, roughly a 6 hour drive from Melbourne\, so plan to arrive in the area on Friday night. \nThis is a free event. Please RSVP. We will then send you all the details on what gear you will need\, local accommodation options\, and the meet point for the walk.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/guided-walk-to-mt-wills/
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