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West Albury Wildlife Garden - FULLY BOOKED
2024-03-23 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Check the event listing for venue details
This event is now fully booked. If you missed out, please use our waiting list (link below) and we’ll be in touch if a spot becomes available.
Visit a stunning, wildlife-friendly garden, featured on the front cover of ‘Habitat Gardens of Albury-Wodonga’. See for yourself how Robyn and Robert have overcome the challenges of clay soil on a sloping block.
Choose between four start times (9am, 10am, 11am or 12pm), but feel free to stay as long as you wish.
Tickets $5 per person. RSVP by 5pm Thu 21 March 2024.
https://events.humanitix.com/wildlife-garden
Address of open garden will be sent to ticket-holders upon registration, plus in a reminder via email on or before Friday 22nd March. Please check your spam if you don’t receive these notifications.
For background information and photos of Robyn and Robert’s garden, visit p10-12 of: https://wodongalandcare.org.au/habitat-gardens-book/
Please be aware that the garden is on a moderate incline with uneven ground in some areas i.e. may not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
Enquiries to Lizette Salmon g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au, ph 0468 320 647.
This event is hosted by Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga, a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network program, with generous support from AlburyCity.

Wodonga Rail Trail Weed Walk and Talk - FULLY BOOKED
2024-03-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Check the event listing for venue details
Stop the spread of Wodonga’s worst garden escapees – learn how to identify, manage and prioritise common garden escapees along Wodonga Rail Trail, including privet, desert ash, cotoneaster, cherry plum and more. Presented by Wodonga Council’s Kim Radnell.
Meet where the rail trail intersects Lawrence St – on south side of Lawrence St (close to intersection with Iona Ct).
Thursday 21 March 4.00-5.30pm.
Tickets are free but numbers limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment: https://events.humanitix.com/rail-trail-weeds
Hosted by Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga, a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network program.
Enquiries to Lizette Salmon – 0468 320 647, g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au
This project has been supported by the Victoria Government as part of the Victorian Landcare Grants Program, and Wodonga Council.

Birds of Albury - community photography exhibition entries
2024-03-20, 2024-03-13, 2024-03-06, 2024-02-28, 2024-02-21
Birds of Albury

Enter our community-based photography exhibition on Albury’s local birdlife.
Entries: Due by Monday 25 March 2024
Albury is a haven for a rich variety of Australian native birds much loved and admired by our community. In conjunction with the Birds of Australia Storybox exhibition the LibraryMuseum is celebrating our local birdlife with a community-based exhibition that features your photography of local birds. The exhibition is taking submissions from residents within a 50km radius of Albury.
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to vote for their choice of winning entry.
All participants are invited to the launch event on Saturday 13 April, where prizes will be awarded in following categories: best photo taken by entrant under 18, best overall photo, best photo of a threatened species and best “in motion” action shot. We are also very grateful for the support of Gardens for Wildlife Albury Wodonga who have sponsored a special prize category “Best photograph taken in a residential garden”, the winner of this category will receive a $50 Peard’s Wodonga voucher. BirdLife Australia are also proud to sponsor a prize for “best photo of a bird on a farm within 100km of Albury”, the winner of this category will receive a $100 gift voucher from Our Native Garden Nursery and receive a ‘Birds on Farms – Bird Nerd Resource Pack’, full of helpful bird identification information.
The launch event will also include a presentation from BirdLife Australia who will share with us their birds on farms work and how this is contributing to the protection of local species. Audience members will also get the opportunity to learn about how they can also get involved in Birdlife Australia projects.
To have your photograph included in the exhibition:

Photograph must feature wild Australian native birds within their habitat in the Albury region.
The photograph must be your original work.
Accompanied by the name of the bird, location photograph was taken and name of photographer.
The image should be printed on A4 sized photograph grade paper and submitted with completed entry form to the LibraryMuseum.
Maximum of 3 entries per person

Exhibition: Saturday 13 April – Saturday 1 June 2024, Community Exhibition Wall, LibraryMuseum
Exhibition Launch: Saturday 13 April 10.30am, all entrants invited.
Details and to download the entry form: alburycity.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/museum/birds-of-albury

Seed Savers Seed Bank opening
2024-03-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
Seed Bank Opening
It is the time to start autumn plantings to ensure an ongoing supply of vegetables later in the year.
Crops such as kale, broccoli, celery, cabbages, coriander, radishes, silver beet, spinach, lettuce and salad greens, spring onions, and leeks get a strong start when planted while the soil is still warm.
And, next month is the time to sow broad bean seeds!
Plus a discussion about autumn garden tasks and issues
Seed bank open for deposit and withdrawal
Bring seeds for deposit, excess seedlings and plants to share

Border Bushwalking Club - Pub to Pub bike 65kms return
2024-03-17 | Check the event listing for venue details
It’s on again! Especially for Rosa and Connie as part of their training for the Great Vic Bike Ride.
Meet at the Happy Valley Hotel carpark, Ovens, at 9:45 for a 10:00am start. The ride is all on the sealed ‘Murray to the Mountains’ rail trail over generally flat terrain via Eurobin, Porepunkah and Bright to Wandiligong where we have lunch at the Wandi Pub before riding back to the Happy Valley Pu.
(A condition of this ride is that participants must partake of refreshments at both pubs).
Cyclists need to have a roadworthy bike, spare tube and puncture repair kit.
There are options for those who do not wish to complete the full ride to join us at Eurobin, Porepunkah or Bright.
PLEASE NOTE the Final Booking Date as a reservation for lunch at the Wandi Pub needs to be made well n advance.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Ian Trevaskis
Phone: 0425782983

Participant numbers:10
Final booking date: Tuesday, March 12th
Risks; moving sticks, heat stress, storms, other cyclists, road crossing.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Border Bushwalking Club - Introduction to the High Plains
2024-03-16 | Check the event listing for venue details
This is a set of three short walks that will provide an introduction to the sights and heritage of the Bogong High Plains around Falls Creek. First stop will be at the entry to Falls Creek from where we will take a short walk (500 m) along a path to Falls Creek Falls. Next we will climb Roper’s Lookout, a rocky outcrop that gives a good view over the surrounding country. This walk is about 4 km in total. It starts off flat and then there is a bit of a climb, including steps, to the summit. Then it’s back in the cars for the drive to Wallace’s Hut, the oldest hut on the High Plains. After exploring the hut and learning a little of its history, we will do a loop walk around the Wallace Heritage Trail and see some of the other features of this fascinating area. This walk is 5 km long, all on footpaths.
You can choose to do one, two or all three of the walks. Pace will be easy. You will need to be prepared for the changeable Alpine weather with a spare sweater and good rain jacket, and with shorts or lightweight trousers NOT jeans. Boots are not necessary but enclosed shoes with good grip are essential. I can provide more information when you book in.
The walk is designed for beginners and those who do not know Falls Creek well, but of course everyone is welcome. If you are interested in coming, please phone me after 4th March. Do not send an email or SMS because I need to talk to you.

Grade 2 Easy-Medium
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412 042 195
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Wednesday 13 March
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Urana Road Community Stewardship Morning
2024-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve.
Learn how to remove the invasive plant species threatening this popular recreation area. 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 plant 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 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: March 29th Meet on Urana Road, near Pistol Club.
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! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register for the sessions you will attend.
REGISTER HERE
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Winton Wetlands : Joint outing with O & M Birdlife
2024-03-03 09:00 - 15:30 | Check the event listing for venue details
Members please meet 9am at Glenrowan toilet block opposite the hotel. Jan (0438271497) is the Birdlife leader and Bernie (0490497032) the AWFNC leader. BYO refreshments for the day. Travel in convoy to Duck Pond Glenrowan Boweys Road, then Old Boat Ramp onto Mt Megs Reserve, Chesney Vale Road. Next is Boggey Bridge Road and then Greenhill.

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2024-03-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-03 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.

Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park Field day
2024-03-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Every month we meet to do some work in the Park.. Often there’s a nature walk after we consume our Chiltern bakery bun. We always meet at Chiltern PO at 9am. Contact Tony Murnane 0447256938

Border Bushwalking Club - Falls Creek: Frying Pan Spur
2024-03-02 | Check the event listing for venue details
Frying Pan Spur, at the northern end of Falls Creek, provides extensive views over the area and the upper Kiewa valley. On this walk, we will take one of the easier access routes. Starting from Howman’s Gap, we take the Packhorse Track to Falls Creek. This is a delightful track that winds through forest and past Falls Creek Falls. Once in the village, we take the staircase (about 200 steps!) up past the ‘Bogong Moth’ water tank and keep climbing almost to Pretty Valley road. We follow a path running parallel with the road under the Eagle chairlift and keep heading to the point known as the Summit, from where it is a short distance to the trig point on Frying Pan Spur. We return to the village down the Home and Away Trail and then back to the start along Packhorse Track. Total distance is about 14 km, nearly all on shared foot/mountain bike tracks. There are some steep parts and it is a bit rocky in places. Walking poles recommended if you use them, and you will need to be prepared for changeable Alpine weather. This walk is not suitable for beginners.
If you are interested coming on this walk, please ring me to discuss it. Bookings are NOT ACCEPTED by email or SMS.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412 042 195
Participant numbers:8
Final booking date: Wednesday 28 February 2024
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Padman Park Volunteer Morning
2024-02-29 09:00 - 23:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve.
This 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.
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 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at Day Street Carpark.
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! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register for the sessions you will attend.
REGISTER HERE
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Birding at West Albury Lagoons
2024-02-24 16:00 - 18:30 | Check the event listing for venue details
Meet at Kremur Street Boat Ramp parking area at 4pm. Enjoy a walk along the river bank and lagoons . Leaders Bernie and Phillip.

Norris Ridge Community Stewardship Morning
2024-02-23 09:00 - 11:00
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve.
Learn how to remove the invasive plant species threatening this popular recreation area. 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 plant 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 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Norris Ridge. Meet at cnr of Pearsall and Hanna St, Glenroy
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! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers.
Register Here!
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Wagga Road Volunteer Morning
2024-02-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve.
This 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.
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 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet on Wagga Rd: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yh53QPtiFLfSjk9H6
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! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register for the sessions you will attend.
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Thurgoona Walk 'n' Weed
2024-02-21 09:00 - 23:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Join Parklands Rangers on a Walk and Weed in Albury’s Environmental Lands to help take out environmental weeds and improve the quality of our native bush parks.
This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experienced in the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. No experience necessary, our Rangers will share all you need to know on spotting and removing invasive woody weeds.
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 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at Williams Road: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zcB3aTUFjB5b6x6cA
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! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please follow this link to register for each session you will attend.
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Seed Savers Seed Bank opening
2024-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, Olive Street, South Albury
Seed Bank Opening and sharing of glut busters

Seed bank open for deposit and withdrawal, also recipes or tips for using excess vegies or fruit.
Bring seeds for deposit, excess seedlings and plants to share, recipes in written form so they can be shared.

The Secret Life of Freshwater Mussels
2024-02-14 17:30 - 18:30 | The Venue on McFarland, 5 McFarland Rd, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
Freshwater mussels have long been over-looked and under-appreciated. Learn about their types, role in the environment, relationship with fish and conservation concerns.
Presentation by Dr Nicole McCasker – freshwater ecologist research fellow at Gulbali Research Institute, Charles Sturt University.
Venue is The Venue on McFarland (previously German Austrian Club), 5 McFarland Rd.
Tickets free but bookings essential by Monday 12 February to: events.humanitix.com/mussels
Enquiries to Lizette Salmon – g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au, 0468 320 647.
This event is presented by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network and generously supported by Wodonga Council.

ACF Albury Wodonga Region Planning Together for 2024
2024-02-10 13:30 - 15:30 | German Austrian Australian Club, 5 McFarland Road, Wodonga, 3690
Australian Conservation Foundation, Albury Wodonga region
You are invited to join us at our planning meeting for 2024. We would love to have your thought and ideas!
The purpose of the meeting is to plan our group’s focus for the year ahead. We have invited ACF Community Organiser Ken Matahari to facilitate the meeting and to update us on the big-picture campaigns for 2024 that the ACF will be focussing on, which will provide us with the template for our group’s planning.
When: 10 February 2024, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Where: German Austrian Australian Club, 5 McFarland Road, Wodonga, VIC, 3690.
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming using the online booking page.

For those wishing to join us before our meeting we are organising a cold lunch at 12:00pm, at $12 per person.
To book your lunch, please make your payment to:
Australian Conservation Foundation Alb/Wod Region
BSB: 640 000
Account number: 111306891
Description: Please enter your name
We look forward to seeing you there!
Regards,
Bart
Email: b_citroen@bigpond.com
Phone: 0419 390 329

Border Bushwalking Club - Beginners' Overnighter
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11 | Check the event listing for venue details
This is the perfect walk for those who have not yet experienced a night camping on the High Plains. The walk is an easy 6kms out to the yards, all on track and is eminently suitable for FIRST TIME overnighters. (Experienced overnighters are also most welcome to come along and join in the fun and frivolity!)
The walk follows the Australian Alps Walking Track from Cope Hut, passes Mount Cope and the recently refurbished Cope Saddle Hut. The track then follows a maintenance track beside the viaduct to the huts. It takes about two hours of leisurely walking over mainly flat ground.
There are plenty of flat grassy spots to pitch your tent, an ample water supply nearby and a very cosy hut where we can cook our meals, socialise and sit by the open fire.
If it’s hot we’ll take a walk on Saturday afternoon to the “secret waterfall” where there is a beaut swimming hole to cool off in.
If you are worried that you may not be properly equipped, remember you can hire BBC gear from Adventure Camping in Albury, or we can rustle up whatever you may need.
I suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Grade 2 Easy-Medium
Leader: Ian Trevaskis
Phone: 0425782983
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Sunday, February 4th

Risks: snakes, heat stress, storms,
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Annual General Meeting, Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
2024-02-09 10:30 - 13:00 | Baranduda Community Centre, 3 Sage Ct, Baranduda, Victoria, Australia
This year we are holding the AGM at the Baranduda Community Centre commencing at 10.30am. Please bring a small contribution toward morning tea following the meeting. Guest speaker is Hazel Cook who has recently retired from her voluntary work with WIRES. Hope to see you all there.

Thurgoona Volunteer Morning
2024-02-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve.
This 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.
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 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Meet at Williams Road.
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! Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register for the sessions you will attend.
REGISTER HERE
Thank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.

Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park Field day
2024-02-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Every month we meet to do some work in the Park. Often there’s a nature walk after we consume our Chiltern bakery bun. We always meet at Chiltern PO at 9am.

Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot NP Field day
2024-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
Every month we meet to do some work in the Park.. Often there’s a nature walk after we consume our Chiltern bakery bun. We always meet at Chiltern PO at 9am. Contact Tony Murnane 0447256938 This is our Xmas break-up and times and places will differ.

Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot NP Field day
2024-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Check the event listing for venue details
