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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
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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:20260607T042046
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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:20260607T042046
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
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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:20260607T042046
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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:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230528T002756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T122454Z
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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:20260607T042046
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LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260607T042046
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:20260607T042046
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:20260607T042046
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:20260607T042046
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:20260607T042046
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:20260607T042046
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:20260607T042046
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:20260607T042046
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230430T222347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T071615Z
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SUMMARY:Book launch - Underground Lovers\, Encounters with Fungi
DESCRIPTION:BOOK LAUNCH – Underground Lovers – Encounters with Fungi \nAlison Pouliot will be giving a talk and launching her new book\, Underground Lovers. Come along to hear some stories from Alison’s adventures during the writing of the book and take a close look at the great line up of fungi on display. \nOnce overlooked\, fungi are the exhilarating new poster organisms reconfiguring our understanding of the natural word and capturing the public imagination. \nAlison’s new book\, Underground Lovers presents compelling questions and insights about fungi but is also an intimate celebration of their astonishing beauty and complexity. \nIt melds science and personal reflection to explore overlooked themes\, among them – fungi and fire\, fungi and climate change\, fungi and aesthetics\, fungi in ecosystem restoration\, and fungi and indigenous wisdom. The book explores fungi through first-hand stories – from the Australian desert to Iceland’s glaciers to America’s Cascade Mountains. We’ll dwell with fungal allies and aliens\, discover how fungi hold forests together\, and why humans are deeply entwined with these unruly renegades of the subterrain. \nWhat can we learn from the lives of fungi? Underground Lovers  brings us to our knees\, magnifier in hand\, to find out. \nDrinks and nibbles provided. Stay and catch up with friends and new acquaintances\, and take a close look at the  fungi on display.\nWhile this is a free event please register and let us know if you subsequently can’t attend. \nMore information 0427 287 285.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/underground-lovers-book-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230518T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230404T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T045554Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230511T230406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T203842Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Participation 101 - workshop for volunteer managers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a volunteer manager hoping to involve more young people in your environmental projects? Do you need guidance to boost how your project or group engages young people effectively? \nThe Department of Energy\, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has partnered with Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) to deliver two free interactive online workshops.\nSpaces are limited to 30 participants so please only register for attendance if you’re confident in your availability to participate. \nYouth participation 101 – Wednesday 17 May\, 9 am – 12 pm\nThis interactive session will engage your passion and fill up your group’s toolbox for effective youth participation.\nFor more information and to register: Youth Participation 101 for Environmental Volunteer Managers\, Hosted online\, Wed 17th May 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/youth-participation-101-workshop-for-volunteer-managers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230503T072458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T072458Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Tackling invasive pests at the Public/Private interface
DESCRIPTION:Landholders are invited to attend a webinar that will discuss how a coordinated and prioritised approach can treat invasive weeds and pest animals on public land\, where it adjoins private land. \nMel Birleson – Good Neighbour Project Officer\, DEECA\, will present on how the Good Neighbour Program complements your weed and pest control efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species\, protect your property\, and sustain our natural environmental assets. \nAndrew Griffiths – Natural Resources Co-Ordinator from Wodonga Council will outline how to determine land tenure\, the weeds and pests of concern to Council\, how to contact your Council and what assistance may be available for pest and weed control on council land.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/webinar-tackling-invasive-pests-at-the-public-private-interface/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230404T043544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T044436Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230329T063903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T215814Z
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SUMMARY:Bright Area with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Field Naturalists Albury Wodonga outing. Meet near the Toilet Block/Picnic area  located in the Porepunkah Park on the left hand side next to the bridge over the Ovens River  at 9.30am. \nLeader for the day is Bernie and he can be contacted on 0490 497 032
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/bright-area/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230513T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230426T063429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T045018Z
UID:10032259-1683966600-1683991800@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Regent Honeyeater / Swift Parrot Survey - Chiltern Nat. Park
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to help survey for Regents & Swift Parrots in the Chiltern section of Chiltern Mt. Pilot National Park as part of the annual National May Survey for these critically endangered species.\nWe’re keen to record Swift Parrots and ex captive-released (& wild) Regents that may have already returned to the Park.\nDownload the Flyer for more details. \nRSVP essential to Glen.Johnson@delwp.vic.gov.au ASAP (before 10th May) to assist event planning & catering (lunch provided); and enable provision of essential further information to participants ahead of the event.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/regent-honeyeater-swift-parrot-survey-chiltern-nat-park-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230513T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230417T062442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T062442Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mother’s Day walk\, Mountain Creek\, Tawonga
DESCRIPTION:This is a morning walk followed by lunch to get us in the mood for Mother’s Day. There are a number of short walks from the Mountain Creek picnic ground at the base of Mt Bogong. We’ll walk through lush forest vegetation beside gurgling streams then head back to the cars through different\, dryer vegetation. There may be an abundance of fungi\, and maybe a few fun guys! Walks are designated as easy\, on rough foot tracks\, with a couple of short steep pinches. Total distance about 10 km. We’ll have lunch beside the river and share stories of our mothers or other significant women in our lives. \nPlease call me to book on this walk\, email and SMS bookings not accepted. \n\n\n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: 11 May 2023\nSnakes\, rough or slippery tracks\, adverse weather\, vehicles\, water.\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\n\n\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: 11 May 2023\nSnakes\, rough or slippery tracks\, adverse weather\, vehicles\, water
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mothers-day-walk-mountain-creek-tawonga/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230512T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230316T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T223049Z
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SUMMARY:Grassy Woodlands research forum
DESCRIPTION:Grassy Woodlands Conservation & Research Forum\nFriday 12 May\, 2023\nThe North East CMA\, together with project Partners are delighted to announce the full-day Forum\, that will take place at the Quality Gateway Hotel\, Wangaratta. \nHear from a range of industry-leading speakers bringing together the scientific and\nfarming learnings for the conservation and restoration of the Grassy Woodlands of North East Victoria. \nRegistrations are now open! https://events.humanitix.com/grassy-woodlands-forum
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/grassy-woodlands-research-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230512T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230404T015945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T015945Z
UID:10032102-1683882000-1683889200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:A Slow Autumn Nature walk with Sue Brunskill & Karen Retra
DESCRIPTION:Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow nature walk in the Baranduda environmental lands. \nCome 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. \nWhere: Meet at the Baranduda Link Access point on Boyes Rd \nGoogle Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/F5yXJnBNBV… \nWhat to expect: You are in for a treat\, with many autumn flowering natives\, fungi and frogs to be found. Expect to focus on the ‘slow’ and ‘nature’ rather than the walk – exercise is not the priority!  Please be aware that we will be walking on slopes\, on a natural\, unpaved and possibly wet surface. \nWhat to bring: Please wear covered shoes and long pants\, bring mozzie protection and sunscreen and dress for the weather. Welcome to bring your camera\, binoculars etc. \nRegistration prior to the event is essential for communication\, safety and insurance purposes. REGISTER HERE
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/a-slow-autumn-nature-walk-with-sue-brunskill-karen-retra/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230511T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230404T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T050428Z
UID:10032226-1683795600-1683802800@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: 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20210412T050908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T222212Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T042046
CREATED:20230413T200816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T200816Z
UID:10032253-1683367200-1683372600@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Seed Savers Albury Wodonga Seed Bank Opening
DESCRIPTION:Our seed bank will be opening again to give you a final opportunity to get seeds for autumn/winter planting or even for later in the year.\nThere will also be a discussion about garden insect pests and what to do about them. This is your opportunity to lament those destructive insect pests that invaded your plants (particularly prevalent this summer) and to share methods of controlling them. \nIf you have seed that you have saved\, bring it along to deposit in the seed bank.\nIf you have excess seedlings or produce\, bring them along too.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/seed-savers-albury-wodonga-seed-bank-opening-2/
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