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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230401T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230402T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
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SUMMARY:Fivebough Wetlands\, Leeton
DESCRIPTION:This next Birdlife Ovens & Murray outing involves some travel and possible overnight stays so here are the details for the planned weekend. There is no obligation to be in Leeton on the Friday night or the Saturday night but with a 9am start on Saturday\, some of you may wish to drive up on the Friday afternoon.\nWe plan to spend all day\, Saturday 1st April\, birding but there are no planned activities for Sunday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet:   9am\, Saturday 1st April at the Fivebough carpark off Petersham Rd\, Leeton. If there is light rain we will still do the walk.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/fivebough-wetlands-leeton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230331T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T002717Z
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SUMMARY:Swamps\, Rivers & Ranges AGM
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to attend the Swamps\, Rivers & Ranges upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM)\n6.30pm start\, Friday 31st March\, at King River Cafe\, Oxley.\nDinner $20 per person (2 courses\, Cash preferred)\n\nWe invite all existing members to attend and welcome any new or interested members along.\n\nThe evening will include a presentation from guest speaker Prof. Max Finlayson on the rights of wetlands. Prof Max Finlayson is a renowned wetland ecologist with extensive experience nationally and internationally in the science and management responses to water pollution\, mining and agricultural impacts\, invasive species\, climate change\, and human well-being and wetlands. We look forward to hearing his talk.\n\nWe appreciate you RSVPing for booking purposes by emailing to swampsriversranges@gmail.com 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/swamps-rivers-ranges-agm-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230314T002814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003137Z
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SUMMARY:Albury Bush Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks\, every Thursday as the seasons unfold. \nEvery week we will spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks. \nYou will work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our bush parks and reserves; undertaking a variety of park maintenance/improvement tasks like removing redundant fences\, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes and removing tree guards. \nAt the same time\, you will 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: Thurgoona environmental lands. Meet at Brooklyn Fields community park carpark\, off Table Top Road\, Thurgoona. \nPlease note that meeting places will change over time as various priority works are completed\, so please register online so you can be updated of any changes.\n \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. Please register for the sessions you will attend. REGISTER HERE \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/albury-bush-park-volunteer-morning-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
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SUMMARY:Albury Bush Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks\, every Thursday as the seasons unfold. \nEvery week we will spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks. \nYou will work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our bush parks and reserves; undertaking a variety of park maintenance/improvement tasks like removing redundant fences\, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes and removing tree guards. \nAt the same time\, you will 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: Thurgoona environmental lands. Meet at Brooklyn Fields community park carpark\, off Table Top Road\, Thurgoona. \nPlease note that meeting places will change over time as various priority works are completed\, so please register online so you can be updated of any changes.\n \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. Please register for the sessions you will attend. REGISTER HERE \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/albury-bush-park-volunteer-morning-2-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
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SUMMARY:Cotton Tree Park at Mount Granya State Park
DESCRIPTION:Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Commencing at 9.30am from the Bellbridge Boat Club Public Toilets. \nTravel in convoy to the Cotton Tree Camping Grounds\, Granya. \nBYO chair and refreshments for the day. \nLeader for outing is Neil Blair phone 0428 235 964
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/cotton-tree-park-at-mount-granya-state-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230325T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230325T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - The Big walk
DESCRIPTION:The big walk is a walk that takes us up Mt Buffalo and back down again. It is a varied walk that climbs for 11 1/2 km from the Park entry at Mt Buffalo to the Gorge and chalet at the top.  After lunch at the top we retrace our steps and look at it from a different angle.  We cross the road three times each way. \nIt’s a solid walk with a small Rocky section that you walk on in the middle. This is not rock hopping but rocky underfoot. Otherwise the main grunt is at the start and then it becomes more gentle. \nThere are some great lookouts along the way for rest stops. \nUnless you are well known to me as a walker\, please call me to discuss this walk. \n\n\n\nGrade 4 Medium-Hard\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Wed 22/3\n\n\n\n\nKey risks & hazards: Rocky section can be slippery when wet and care must be taken on the steep downhill section as leaf litter can be slippery.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-the-big-walk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230324T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230217T005809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T010847Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Landcare Forum
DESCRIPTION:The North-East Region landcare community will host the Victorian Landcare Forum from Friday\, 24 March to Saturday\, 25 March 2023 in Beechworth. \nThe Forum will provide a fantastic opportunity to share landcare knowledge and experience from around the State\, to meet others directly involved in landcare and to see first-hand the achievements of landcare in the North-East. \n  \nFriday\, 24 March\nForum – 8:30am – 5pm\nDinner and networking opportunity – 6pm – 9pm \nSaturday\, 25 March\nMembers Council meeting – 8.30am to 10am\nBus Tour – 10am to 2.30pm \nTickets $30 – $110 \nFor more information and bookings:\neventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-landcare-forum-tickets-532776016407
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/victorian-landcare-forum/
CATEGORIES:Landcare
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230318T071747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T071747Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Savers Albury Wodonga Seed Bank Opening
DESCRIPTION:We are opening the seed bank to give you another opportunity to get seeds for autumn planting or for later in the year. This time\, in order to cater to those who cannot get there at weekends\, it is on an evening during the week.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/seed-savers-albury-wodonga-seed-bank-opening/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230323T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230314T002814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003057Z
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SUMMARY:Albury Bush Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks\, every Thursday as the seasons unfold. \nEvery week we will spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks. \nYou will work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our bush parks and reserves; undertaking a variety of park maintenance/improvement tasks like removing redundant fences\, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes and removing tree guards. \nAt the same time\, you will 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: Thurgoona environmental lands. Meet at Brooklyn Fields community park carpark\, off Table Top Road\, Thurgoona. \nPlease note that meeting places will change over time as various priority works are completed\, so please register online so you can be updated of any changes.\n \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. Please register for the sessions you will attend. REGISTER HERE \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/albury-bush-park-volunteer-morning-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230323T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230217T011849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T012937Z
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SUMMARY:Landcare Professionals Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event is a free professional development opportunity for landcare professionals\, including facilitators\, coordinators and project staff. \nAn opportunity to engage with valuable learning opportunities and network with other landcare professionals from across the state. \nWhere & when? Thursday 23 March\, 2023 in Beechworth. \nFor program details and to reserve a free place:\neventbrite.com.au/e/landcare-professionals-forum-tickets-538216499037 \n  \nAlso\, the Victorian Landcare Forum will take place in Beechworth on Friday\, 24 March and Saturday\, 25 March. If you are interested in attending this event\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/532776016407 for more information and to register.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/landcare-professionals-forum/
CATEGORIES:Landcare
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230321T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230219T060355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T060355Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Pilot Autumn Equinox Walk & Sing
DESCRIPTION:This is a twilight walk starting at 5pm to celebrate the Autumn Equinox\, finishing with a picnic dinner and sunset at 7:24pm. \nMeeting at the Mt Pilot carpark for a welcome song\, we’ll climb the well-formed steps to the summit. \nFor those who are keen and able\, we’ll then amble across the saddle to the further peak.  Please know there are some brief stretches of rock scrambling in this section which probably won’t suit those with any joint concerns\, in which case you’re welcome to stay at the main summit and enjoy the view until we return. \nPlenty of stops along the way for a bit of a sing\, finishing with dinner and sunset warble before heading back down. \nThe steps up are well made and the path across to the opposite peak is fairly clear\, but with a bit of up and down plus the rock scrambling sections\, and some logs and tree roots to step over.  Walking poles may be helpful. \nAll are welcome\, singers and listeners alike\, the songs will be easy to learn with some harmonies thrown in.  BYO picnic dinner\, water\, drinks\, nibbles\, portable seating\, mozzie repellent\, headtorch just in case. \n\n\n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Leanne\nPhone: 0448 566 777\nParticipant numbers:20\nFinal booking date: Friday 17 March would be helpful\n\n\n\n\nKey risks & hazards: Slippery pine needles\, rock scrambling\, tree roots.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-pilot-autumn-equinox-walk-sing/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230318T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230219T055924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T055924Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Moncrieff Gap Towonga
DESCRIPTION:This walk starts at the Mountain Creek Picnic Ground in Tawonga and makes its way around the base of Mt Bogong\, ending up near Mt Beauty. We’ll be walking through tall timber on 4WD tracks\, mainly up in the morning and down after lunch\, but nothing too steep except one short pinch. Pace will not be fast! We get views up to the mountains and down the Kiewa Valley\, and may even spot the hidden waterfall. There is a shallow creek crossing right at the end of the walk and a car shuffle is needed. Distance all up about 14 km. \nPlease call me to discuss coming on this walk. Email and SMS bookings not accepted. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 15 March\n\n\n\n\nSnakes\, adverse weather\, slips and trips\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-moncrieff-gap-towonga/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230308T223209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T223209Z
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SUMMARY:Future Now - Building for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Industry experts will share ideas for what we can do now to create more liveable homes for the future and explore opportunities for local architects\, builders and others in the housing construction industry to learn more about sustainable housing delivery models. \n  \nGuest speakers are: \n\nDoes it cost more to build sustainably? – Dr Shailja Chandra\, sustainability and climate change resilience consultant specialising in the application of Sustainability Rating Tools including Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Tool (IS Rating Tool) and Green Star Design and As-built tool\nHow to manage construction and demolition waste – Michelle Wilkinson\, AlburyCity Halve Waste Project Coordinator explaining how AlburyCity is helping to recover building materials from housing construction sites\nBuilding with innovative new building materials – Kieran Hayes\, XLAM Senior Technical Engineer\, presenting the features and benefits of building with engineered timber\n10 star homes not so hard: people are looking for quality and comfort – Brendon Collins\, Director of Lightwood Group\, multi-award winning builder of Elmwood Wodonga and first developer to achieve a highly coveted 10 star rating under the Victorian Government’s Energy Efficiency Scorecard.\n\nIf you would like to attend\, please register at https://events.humanitix.com/building-resilience-future-now-exhibition-launch
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/future-now-building-for-resilience/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230314T002814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T002949Z
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SUMMARY:Albury Bush Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks\, every Thursday as the seasons unfold. \nEvery week we will spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks. \nYou will work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our bush parks and reserves; undertaking a variety of park maintenance/improvement tasks like removing redundant fences\, replacing barbed wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes and removing tree guards. \nAt the same time\, you will 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: Thurgoona environmental lands. Meet at Brooklyn Fields community park carpark\, off Table Top Road\, Thurgoona. \nPlease note that meeting places will change over time as various priority works are completed\, so please register online so you can be updated of any changes.\n \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. Please register for the sessions you will attend. REGISTER HERE \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/albury-bush-park-volunteer-morning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230312T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230213T010132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T052147Z
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SUMMARY:Wonga Wetlands birdwatching with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists Club led activity suitable for all ages. Walking track grade Easy \nMeet 9am at the Wonga Wetlands Carpark\, Riverina Highway\, West Albury\, NSW. \nCome and explore Wonga Wetlands walking trails. Observe water birds\, wading birds\, and woodland birds in this medium size wetland. \nWonga Wetlands is listed in Australian Geographic’s –  the 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in Australia. \nBYO binoculars\, hat\, water\, lunch\, chair\, sunscreen and mosquito repellent. \nLeader for this outing is Helen phone 0400 141 181
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/kentucky-state-forest-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230305T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230225T072825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T074336Z
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SUMMARY:CUAD and/or ACF-AWR cuppa and a chat
DESCRIPTION:ACF-AWR are attending Mitta Mitta Canoe Club’s Clean Up Australia Day (CUAD) event in Noreuil Park before enjoying a social cuppa from Riverdeck Cafe also in Noreuil Park. \nWe’d love you to join us for as short or long a time as you like and can. \nCome for the CUAD event or just come for a cuppa and chat or come for both. \nWhat:  CUAD\, Mitta Mitta Canoe Club organised event\, and/or a cuppa and chat \nWhere:  Mitta Mitta Canoe Club for CUAD and Riverdeck Cafe for morning tea\nCUAD start at Noreuil Park Clubhouse\, 48 Noreuil Parade\, South Albury\nMorning tea from Riverdeck Cafe next to Mitta Mitta Canoe Club after CUAD \nWhen:  Sunday 5 March\nCUAD 7.30 – 10.30 am\nMorning tea from 10.30 am \nBring water\, a hat\, sunscreen\, mosquito repellent and wear clothing suitable for the weather. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/cuad-and-social-cuppa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230305T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230305T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mount Feathertop via Bungalow Spur
DESCRIPTION:Mt Feathertop is the second highest in Victoria and on a clear day the views are amazing.  There are many ways to walk up but we will be going via Bungalow Spur\, that leaves from Harrietville. This track is the most protected from sun and  wind. \nYou won’t need to drive up all those windy roads; you’ll walk up.  The height gain is about 1300m although the the first 7km are gradual and on a very well formed track.  There is then a more rugged and steeper section for about 2km until you reach Federation Hut. \nAfter a rest at the hut (we should be able to get water from the tank here too if the season continues the way it’s started) we  head for about 500m to the base of Feathertop.  The ascent is a rocky  1.5 km track that rises steeply and there is also a (joy of joys) false summit. \nAt the top you’ll be breathless from the 360 degree views and maybe the climb. \nWe head back the same way so if anyone finds they’ve bitten off more than they can chew a rest at the hut is always an option. \nUnless you are well known to me as a walker please call me to discuss. Do not text.  If I don’t answer leave a message and I’ll ring you as soon as I can. \nGrade 4 Medium-Hard \n\n\n\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nFinal booking date: Monday 27th February.\n\n\n\n\nThere may be trees or branches over the track after storm activity.For more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au \n\n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mount-feathertop-via-bungalow-spur/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20210412T050908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T221626Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230131T223643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T033832Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230219T055131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T204418Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Beauty: Sip\, shop & stroll
DESCRIPTION:The landslip on the Bogong High Plains road has badly affected traders in Mt Beauty who are no longer getting much passing trade (think of all those cups of coffee we bought on our way to and from walks). So\, on this activity we will spread a little love and maybe a little cash around the town. \nWe will start with morning tea (or late breakfast) at Lilli Pilli in Tawonga South Lilli Pilli Larder & Cafe (lillipillidayspa.com.au) then head to the Mt Beauty market\, under new management with more stalls and in a new setting. \nAfter that\, we will do a couple of gentle walks\, perhaps round the pondage and along the river trail\, about 5 km total\, flat and all on track. That should give us an appetite for a drink or counter lunch at West Peak Hotel West Peak Hotel with a short walk afterwards to the Gorge if we have enough energy. \nEveryone is welcome and you can do all or part of the day. I know money is short for many people right now so don’t feel you have to spend. Both venues have outdoor areas where you can sit and enjoy the view or bring a picnic for lunch beside the river. \n\n\n\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\nFinal booking date: Thursday 2 March\nRisks: Traffic\, snakes\, indigestion\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au “
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-beauty-sip-shop-stroll/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230303T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230217T043601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T044054Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Acres and Acres in Corryong
DESCRIPTION:After the fires\, Corryong had difficulty accessing fresh food. Acres and Acres was set up to provide resilience and food security for the community.  It’s a social enterprise with paid staff. They are keen to see this model replicated in other areas. \nWooragee landcare is visiting Acres and Acres on Friday 3rd March and will have a guided walk by Josh\, the founder. We will then have lunch at Cafe Corrying Brew with produce grown by Acres and Acres. \nThis trip is open to people outside the Wooragee community. There will be a bus leaving from Beechworth and Wooragee but it is possible to drive up as well – you still need to register for this event even if you are driving. We are meeting Josh at 10 am at Corryong if you are not catching the bus. \nFor more information and bookings please visit http://bit.ly/3IrQ1Pt \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/visit-to-acres-and-acres-in-corryong/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230225T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230430T220008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T220047Z
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SUMMARY:West Albury Wetlands with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Field Naturalists Albury Wodonga outing. Meet at 4pm at the West Albury Boat Ramp\, Kremur Street\, West Albury. \nWander along the West Albury Wetlands walk and find the many birds who live or visit that area. \nBYO chair\, mosquito repellent\, and supper.  Leader Bernie Datson phone 0490 497 032. \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/west-albury-wetlands-with-albury-wodonga-field-naturalists/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230225T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230213T012024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T214928Z
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SUMMARY:West Albury Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Commencing at 4pm.  Meet at the West Albury Boat Ramp\, Kremur Street\, West Albury. \nExplore the Lagoons and Murray River. \nBYO Chair and Supper if desired.  Also Mosquito Repellent. \nLeader for outing is Bernie Datson contact number 0490 497 032
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/west-albury-wetlands-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230223T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230223T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230130T190018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T052222Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Spiders - FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:This event is now FULLY BOOKED – please add your name to the TryBooking waiting list and we’ll contact you if seats become available. \nMuch maligned and misunderstood\, but not so bad when you get to know them. Join us for an entertaining introduction to spiders including their life cycles\, behaviour\, common species and importance for our gardens and beyond. \nRon Litjens is an enthusiastic amateur naturalist who has spent many years observing the interactions between wildlife and vegetation. He is a member of the Strath Creek Landcare Group\, Yea River Landcare Group and the Yea Wetlands Committee of Management and is a contributor to the popular local nature blog\, ‘Focus on Fauna’. \nTickets $5\, pre-bookings essential by 11pm 22/2/23: https://www.trybooking.com/CFLDM \nThis event is hosted by Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga\, a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network program\, with generous support from AlburyCity. \nFor more information contact Lizette Salmon at g4w@wodongalandcare.org.au or ph 0468 320 647.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/celebrating-spiders/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230204T214614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T220306Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Greg Moore - "Trees are major assets as the climate changes"
DESCRIPTION:Dr Greg Moore\, from the University of Melbourne\, and recognised as a leading expert in arboriculture\, will be speaking in Benalla on Wednesday 22nd February (7pm) at the Uniting Church in Carrier Street. \nDr Moore has a passionate interest in our urban landscapes\, and the role that trees play in the cooling of our local environment\, especially as we are meeting the challenge of a warming climate. \nPlease register for this free event at Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/CFIRD\, or by emailing bsfginc@gmail.com with your name and contact number. \nSee below to Download Flyer. \nDetails and Flyer Download also at https://www.bsfg.org.au/news/trees-are-major-assets-as-climate-changes-7pm-wed-22-feb \nSee the BSFG Group ‘Greening Benalla’ – Greening and Cooling our Urban Spaces\, https://www.bsfg.org.au/greening-and-cooling-our-urban-spaces. \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/dr-greg-moore-trees-are-major-assets-as-the-climate-changes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230217T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230213T140218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T201732Z
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SUMMARY:LEFTIES UP LATE - TOM BALLARD LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:A COMEDY NIGHT FEATURING TOM BALLARD\, “BRAVE\, BITING\, BALLSY AND ULTIMATELY\, BRILLIANT.” – TIME OUT \nTom Ballard is an award-winning stand up comedian/actor/writer/broadcaster/person/Greens member. He hosted his own late-night comedy show for the ABC\, Tonightly with Tom Ballard (which was cancelled for being too funny) and has been seen on everything from Spicks & Specks to The Project to the Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Oxfam Gala. \nSince 2021\, along with his mate Emerald Moon\, Tom’s co-hosted Serious Danger: a podcast about the Greens and green politics in Australia\, which is 100% the main reason why the party did so well in the 2022 election.\nDon’t miss this chance to join Tom\, your local Greens team\, more special guests to be announced and contribute to the green-slide in NSW. \nGet your tickets here: https://contact-ag.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=12927
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/lefties-up-late-tom-ballard-live/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20221106T213032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221211T213727Z
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SUMMARY:National Volunteering Conference\, Canberra and online
DESCRIPTION:National Volunteering Conference (13-14 February 2023\, Ngunnawal Country\, Canberra) \nAustralia’s leading event on the volunteering calendar\, hosted by Volunteering Australia. The conference provides a platform for not-for-profit leaders\, volunteer management professionals\, government and corporate representatives\, academics and researchers\, and volunteers to come together to address emerging issues of high priority. As the national conference\, the event is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and open discussion on the future of volunteering and highlight practical and innovative approaches to reimagine volunteering in Australia. The conference is a key vehicle for all stakeholders to voice their priorities\, hopes and challenges for the future of volunteering. \nOnline tickets are also available. \nDetails at volunteeringaustralia.org/2023-national-volunteering-conference \n2023 National Volunteering Conference \n \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/national-volunteering-conference-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230211T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20230201T014423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T025719Z
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SUMMARY:ACF-AWR Planning for 2023
DESCRIPTION:ACF AWR are holding a planning meeting to agree on our activities for 2023. \nThis meeting will be facilitated by our ACF Counsellor\, Amy\, from ACF headquarters. \nFor those who wish to have a meal\, join us for a pay for your own lunch starting at 12:00pm. \nThe planning meeting will commence at 1:30pm. \nYou are welcome to join us for lunch or the planning meeting or both. \nRSVP now to be sure you don’t miss this opportunity to be involved in what we’ll be doing as a group in 2023.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-awr-planning-for-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230205T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230205T090000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072057
CREATED:20220117T015626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T034008Z
UID:10032079-1675587600-1675587600@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Field Day - 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/field-day-2-2/
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