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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230129T160000
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc Special Event
DESCRIPTION:Come along and see us at Gardenesque on Saturday\, 28th January 10am to 4pm and Sunday\, 29th of January 10am to 3pm.\nOur experienced repairers will help you sharpen and repair your small garden tools. Donations greatly accepted.\nIf you can’t make it\, our regular monthly sessions are on the 1st Saturday of the month\, 10am-1pm. Our location is Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre\, 15 Havelock Street\, Wodonga (near The Cube and Library).
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/repair-cafe-albury-wodonga-inc-special-event/
CATEGORIES:Community,Waste Management
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc Special Event
DESCRIPTION:Come along and see us at Gardenesque on Saturday and Sunday\, 28th and 29th of January 2023. \n???? Saturday 10am-4pm ????                             ???? Sunday 10am-3pm ???? \nWe are excited to be participating at Gardenesque this year. Bring along a small garden item that needs sharpening or repairing and we will show you how to do it. Help us save these items from going to landfill by choosing to learn how to sharpen or repair them. It’s free but a donation is greatly appreciated.\nIt will be great to see you! \nPlease note: We ask that you be responsible when bringing your item to us. Please wrap it securely in paper or cloth and carry it in a bag.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/repair-cafe-april2022-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230119T204500
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221220T052029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T052029Z
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SUMMARY:A slow evening nature walk with Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra
DESCRIPTION:Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for an evening wander along a section of the rail trail looking at native plants\, birds and insects. \nThis is an in town\, after dinner walk. Right in town there are many chances to enjoy nature on flat\, smooth surface and without actually “going bush”. \nYou may not know of the rail trails unless you live near one or ride a bike but they are great places to leave the office behind. \nWhile we have allocated an hour\, it is fine to come along for the wander then walk quickly back when suits you. \nWhere: Meet at the Rail Trail on Victoria Cross Parade. You can park in the Bunnings car park (see registration site for map link) \nWhat to expect: A slow\, easy walk on the paved Rail Trail. \nWhat to bring: Please wear covered shoes and long pants\, bring mozzie protection 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-evening-nature-walk-with-sue-brunskill-and-karen-retra/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230116T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230118T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221219T024849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T074134Z
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SUMMARY:Reminder: AlburyCity Community Sustainability Rebate Program
DESCRIPTION:The community during the development of Towards Albury 2050 set two community net zero targets\, an interim target of 50% reduction on 2017 levels by 2030 and net zero by 2040. \nThis rebate is to assist our community transition to reduce its carbon emissions. \nInformation and to apply can be found on the AlburyCity website.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/community-sustainability-rebate-program-2-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230114T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221226T072446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T063107Z
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SUMMARY:Birdlife Murray and Ovens Twilight Walk
DESCRIPTION:The first outing in 2023 for Birdlife Ovens and Murray. Please join us for a twilight walk at Hawksview Farm\, Wirlinga\, en route to the Hume Dam.  John Shepherd will be our guide for the walk.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/birdlife-ovens-and-murray-2023-outings/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221219T024849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T074147Z
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SUMMARY:AlburyCity Community Sustainability Rebate Program
DESCRIPTION:The community during the development of Towards Albury 2050 set two community net zero targets\, an interim target of 50% reduction on 2017 levels by 2030 and net zero by 2040. \nThis rebate is to assist our community transition to reduce its carbon emissions. \nInformation and to apply can be found on the AlburyCity website.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/community-sustainability-rebate-program-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221220T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220621T052743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T053215Z
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SUMMARY:Leneva Enviro Hub 3rd Tuesday 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. \nOn the 3rd Tuesday of each month\, an ‘all hands’ working bee will enhance this 10 hectare remnant Box Gum Grassy woodlands site and improve environmental education opportunities for local schools and community. All are welcome. \n\nWhen: 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\, and bring your own hat and water bottle. Current Covid safety measures must also be followed.\n\nPlease book for each session you intend to join (so we have enough sausages!). \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/leneva-enviro-hub-3rd-tuesday-working-bee-2-2-2-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221224
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221219T024849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T074201Z
UID:10032169-1671494400-1671839999@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:AlburyCity Community Sustainability Rebate Program
DESCRIPTION:The community during the development of Towards Albury 2050 set two community net zero targets\, an interim target of 50% reduction on 2017 levels by 2030 and net zero by 2040. \nThis rebate is to assist our community transition to reduce its carbon emissions. \nInformation and to apply can be found on the AlburyCity website.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/community-sustainability-rebate-program/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221127T061656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T061849Z
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SUMMARY:ACF-AWR End-of-Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Despite another challenging year for all of us\, your ACF Albury Wodonga Region community has been busy. \nWe hope you and yours can join us for our end-of-year celebration at the Botanic Gardens Albury. \nWe’d love to share our achievements with you and what we hope to do in 2023. \nWe can also tell you about the many options for you to get involved if you’d like to and you have at least 10 minutes a week to share your knowledge\, skills and maybe even learn new ones.  Everyone welcome to chip in and no obligations (that’s a group norm – we’re all volunteers). \nDon’t forget to RSVP and please bring a picnic lunch and your favourite beverages (no alcohol)\, card table and chairs if you have them\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, a hat\, and wear long sleeved loose clothing suitable for the weather and environment including closed shoes. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon! \n\nFor COVID safety it is best not to share food outside of your family group. \nPlease read the information on combatting the dreaded mozzie. \nDue to COVID restrictions only double vaccinated people are able to attend. An appropriate immunisation medical exemption will be excepted. Children under 12 years are exempt from the vaccination requirement. Please be prepared to show evidence of your eligibility. \nPlease do not attend this event if you feel unwell or are experiencing any COVID symptoms. Ask others not to attend if they feel unwell or are experiencing any COVID symptoms. \nDomestic pets\, including dogs (other than those registered to assist a visually impaired person)\, are not permitted in the Gardens. \nYou can also find out more about the Botanic Gardens. \nPhotograph by Sandra Rosin. \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/end-of-year-celebration-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221215T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221212T025608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T025608Z
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SUMMARY:A Slow Nature Walk with Sue Brunskill & Karen Retra
DESCRIPTION:Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a wander along a section of the rail trail looking at native plants\, birds and insects. \nThis is an in town\, after work walk. Right in town there are many chances to enjoy nature on flat\, smooth surface and without actually “going bush”. \nYou may not know of the rail trails unless you live near one or ride a bike but they are great places to leave the office behind. \nWhile we have allocated 1.5 hours it is fine to come along for the wander\, then walk quickly back in time for dinner preparation – all within an hour if you like. \nWhere: Meet at the car park off Anderson Rd at Bandiana (see map link below) and wander along to Victoria Cross Parade near Officeworks carpark and back. \nGoogle map: https://bit.ly/BandianaRT \nWhat to expect: A slow\, easy walk on the paved Rail Trail. \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-nature-walk-with-sue-brunskill-karen-retra-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221211T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220928T070159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T214244Z
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SUMMARY:Yackandandah and Allans Flat Victoria
DESCRIPTION:With Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists. Christmas Get Together.  Meet on Sunday 11th December  9am at Isaac Isaac’s Park\, Yackandandah.  BYO chair and something to share for our Christmas festive get together.  Contact leaders Jenny 0429 446 383 or Jan 0438 271 497.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/yackandandah-and-allans-flat-victoria/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221101T233513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T234430Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Volunteer Managers' Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:EVM Grow provides an opportunity for Victoria’s professional Environmental Volunteer Managers (EVMs) to connect\, collaborate and learn from leading sector professionals and each other.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to continue building on our professional community of practice with a focus on professional development as well as program and sector level opportunities and collaboration. \nWhat is EVM Grow?\nFollowing on from last year’s success\, we are excited to deliver an in-person and virtual forum for you to connect\, learn and share. Learn from expert presenters and connect\, learn\, and build your sector’s vision with a diverse range of Environmental Volunteering Managers from around Victoria. \nWho is it for?\nEVM Grow 2022 is for professional environmental volunteer managers (EVMs) across Victoria\, in paid positions in local or state government departments and agencies\, and the not-for-profit and community sector. \n\nDate and time\n\nTuesday\, 6 December 2022\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm AEDT\n  \nWhere?\n\nIn person: Koorie Heritage Trust\, Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000\nOr online:  via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Parks Victoria \nFREE\, reservations required\neventbrite.com.au/e/environmental-volunteer-managers-forum-2022-tickets-445627753607
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/environmental-volunteer-managers-forum-2022/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220117T020036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T213836Z
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SUMMARY:Field Day and Xmas Break-up - Friends of Chiltern & Mt Pilot National Park
DESCRIPTION:In December we usually meet for a short nature walk in the Park\, followed by a BYO picnic meal. Contact Mick Webster for more information 0429017229
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/field-day-and-xmas-break-up-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20210412T050908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T002256Z
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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-april2022-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221128T044751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T212732Z
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SUMMARY:A slow Nature Walk with Sue Brunskill & Karen Retra
DESCRIPTION:Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow nature walk in one of Wodonga’s best bush reserves. \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 Castle Creek Bushlands access off Castle Creek Rd. \nWhat to expect: You are in for a treat – many wildflowers are out this week. For a sneak preview of what we might see\, take a look at our 2021 Bush Park Explorer video featuring this reserve. 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-nature-walk-with-sue-brunskill-karen-retra-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221128T044751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T213827Z
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SUMMARY:A slow Nature Walk with Sue Brunskill & Karen Retra
DESCRIPTION:Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow nature walk in one of Wodonga’s best bush reserves. \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 Swainsona Reserve Access carpark off Felltimber Creek Rd. \nWhat to expect: You are in for a treat – the Swainsona peas (for which this reserve is named) – have started flowering. For a sneak preview of what else we might see\, take a look at our 2021 Bush Park Explorer video featuring this reserve. 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-nature-walk-with-sue-brunskill-karen-retra/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221130T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221112T075751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T044523Z
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SUMMARY:FoWP Cultural Exchange Information Night
DESCRIPTION:Can you imagine…. \n… being told that unless you can prove your citizenship in Australia to have been established prior 1958\, you would be classified as an illegal immigrant? \n… having to live with your family under canvas for years to come in squalid conditions\, along with thousands of other people? \n… eventually to be given a choice – to either stay in a familiar community with a support network you know\, or to live in a foreign country\, alien to your own language and culture? \nRadha Guragai is a survivor of just such an ethnic cleansing process. \nRadha\, one of the Bhutanese community leaders of Wodonga\, will share with us the story of his people\, the journey which began in Bhutan where they were banished from their native land\, to be held for years in a refugee camp in Nepal\, and finally given approval to re-settle in Australia\, one of a few countries that would accept their resettlement. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by City of Wodonga. \nDon’t miss out on this cultural exchange information night and reserve your seat as soon as possible. \nAdmission $5pp – with buffet meal $20pp                    \nBookings are essential  \nFeel free to call Bart on 0419 390 329 for more information.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/cultural-exchange-information-night/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221127T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221103T150754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T150754Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Savers Open Garden and All About the Dirt workshop
DESCRIPTION:In April this year Alison Hawthorn opened her Wodonga garden to SSAW members and guests who were very impressed with the huge amount of work that she has done in creating a productive food garden within a short time. Alison has invited us back to view her progress and to run a workshop on making potting mix.\nFree event\, but bookings will be required as numbers are limited.\nBook now.\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/seed-savers-open-garden-food-swap-and-soil-workshop. \nSeed Bank will be available at this event.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/seed-savers-open-garden-and-all-about-the-dirt-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220928T094648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T214216Z
UID:10032156-1669539600-1669561200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Lagoon\, Albury
DESCRIPTION:With Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists. Meet 9am at Horseshoe Lagoon (opposite Albury Wodonga Private Hospital)\, Riverina Highway\,  Albury. \nBYO refreshments and chair.  Leaders Bernie 0490 497 032 and Phillip 0428 215 313
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/horseshoe-lagoon-albury/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221101T194424Z
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SUMMARY:Frog-friendly gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn ideal ways to create frog habitat in residential gardens\, including plantings. \nPresentation by frog specialist and CSU academic\, Dr Alexandra Knight\, in a Thurgoona residential garden. Ticket-holders to be advised of address before event. \nChoose one of two times on Sun 27 November 2022: \n\n9.00-10.00am with optional wander round garden from 10.00-10.30am OR\n10.30am-11.30am with optional wander 11.30am-12.00pm\n\n$5 per person\, bookings essential (by 24/11/22): https://www.trybooking.com/CDZNP \nSorry\, no children under 15 yrs due to restricted numbers. \nPresented by Gardens 4 Wildlife\, a Wodonga Urban Landcare Network initiative\, with sincere thanks to AlburyCity for their generous support.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/frog-friendly-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221126T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221026T231401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T231401Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mount Buffalo Chalet to Mackey's Lookout
DESCRIPTION:The plan is to park at the Chalet carpark and commence the walk from there. We follow the Big Walk Walking Track from the Mount Buffalo Chalet down to Mackey’s Lookout for lunch. Our descent from the Mount Buffalo Chalet at 1342 elevation to Mackeys Lookout at 920 m elevation will take in some of the best bits of the Big Walk. \nAlong the way\, we can take time to visit the Reeds Lookout. This walk is approximately 12 kms return. \nOn our return\, we can take in the sights of the  Chalet and the Gorge Lookouts. Bring a cuppa\, snacks\, and lunch. Plus\, wet weather gear and extra warm clothing to wear after the walk. \nPart of this walk (especially at Mackey’s Lookout) is across sloping granite. Good boots are required to prevent slipping. Some of the lookouts have huge drops\, but they are fenced. The track and weather conditions on the day may result in a change to the planned walk. \nThe return is mostly uphill\, but it is mostly on good track and on long switch-backs rather than steep uphill climbs. There are a couple of sections of rock-stairs. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Cindy Pickering\nPhone: 0410425335\nParticipant numbers:8\nFinal booking date: 23/11/2022\nKey risks and hazards: uneven and slippery surfaces\, cold/wet/windy conditions\, or exposure to sun that may result in sunburn.For more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mount-buffalo-chalet-to-mackeys-lookout-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220816T010434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T043314Z
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SUMMARY:Albury Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks\, every Friday as spring unfolds. \nEvery week we 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: Sept-December we rotate between parks on a weekly basis. \n\n4th Friday – Upper Bungambrawartha Creek. Meet at corner of Shaw St and Strauss St\, Springdale Heights.\n\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-park-volunteer-morning-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221117T045901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T045901Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Sun Moth info evening
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of info about one of NE Victoria’s rarest invertebrates\, the Golden Sun Moth.  These moths will soon fly for their short flying season\, and we’d love the wonderful people of NE Vic to keep their eyes open for these wonderful little grassland specialists.  This evening event will explain what to look for\, where the moths might fly\, and what to do if you see one.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/golden-sun-moth-info-evening/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221106T213032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T213032Z
UID:10032041-1669075200-1669161599@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Early-bird tickets available for National Volunteering Conference
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. \nEarly bird rates are available until Thursday 24 November 2022. \nDetails at volunteeringaustralia.org/2023-national-volunteering-conference \n2023 National Volunteering Conference \n \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/early-bird-tickets-available-for-national-volunteering-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221119T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20221026T230842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T230842Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Buffalo Bits
DESCRIPTION:These are four separate walks that give an idea of the variety on Mt Buffalo.  It is possible to sit out any of the walks if you’d like as they are separate and three begin at pleasant picnic areas.  I will decide on the departure time and order of the walk according to the weather.  The final decisions are made on the Wednesday prior to the walks. \nThe Gorge is the best known of these walks and is used by many visitors to the area. It is 2.5km and has interpretive signs telling of some history the area through the eyes of Guide Alice.   It also shows the grandeur of this magnificent gorge.  There is a little up and down on this walk but the path and steps are very well formed \nThe walk to View Point starts at Lake Catani and is 4km return.  This walk ends with stunning views down to the valley below. The track is narrow and sometimes a little rocky.  There is a gentle climb but the end involves very short steep rock steps.  If it’s hot the lake is a great place for a dip before\, after or instead of the walk. \nRollasons Falls is a lovely walk. As you approach the falls it is rocky but you don’t need to go all the way to see good views if you aren’t comfortable.  It is 4km return and has two viewpoints of this lovely waterfall.  The first 2km go down and then…you guessed it\, you go up to get back.  There’s also opportunity to get wet here if you are hot. \nLake View walk is 2kms and quite a  steep climb. The end is on a smooth rock face and you are rewarded with great views down to the lake and across the Alps. \nYou can opt to do all of the walks or some of them depending on your whim on the day. For this reason it suits beginners and experienced walkers. \nUnless you are well known to me as a walker please ring to discuss this walk with me if you are interested.  If you leave a message I will return your call as soon as I can. \n\nUngraded\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 16th Nov by 8pm\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-buffalo-bits/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220816T010434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T043216Z
UID:10032021-1668762000-1668769200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Albury Park Volunteer morning
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks\, every Friday as spring unfolds. \nEvery week we 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: Sept-December we will rotate between parks on a weekly basis. \n\n3rd Friday – Red Light Hill. Meet at playground on Fenchurch Drive\, near Strand St\, Ettamogah Rise.\n\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. \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-park-volunteer-morning-2-2-2-2-3-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221115T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220621T052743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T053126Z
UID:10032002-1668510000-1668517200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Leneva Enviro Hub 3rd Tuesday 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. \nOn the 3rd Tuesday of each month\, an ‘all hands’ working bee will enhance this 10 hectare remnant Box Gum Grassy woodlands site and improve environmental education opportunities for local schools and community. All are welcome. \n\nWhen: 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\, and bring your own hat and water bottle. Current Covid safety measures must also be followed.\n\nPlease book for each session you intend to join (so we have enough sausages!). \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/leneva-enviro-hub-3rd-tuesday-working-bee-2-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220704T034502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T102231Z
UID:10032123-1668331800-1668349800@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Native Grass Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:El Dorado Environmental Volunteers are hosting a native grass identification workshop. Morning tea \, lunch and materials to make a take home herbarium all provided. Numbers strictly limited . Please book your place and state any dietary requirements by November 1st. RSVP to eldyenviro@gmail.com
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/native-grass-identification-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T072050
CREATED:20220928T065013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T015536Z
UID:10032034-1668330000-1668351600@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Wirraminna at Burrumbuttock : Pollinator insects with Karen Retra
DESCRIPTION:Outing on Sunday 13 November to Wirraminna at Burrumbuttock with Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists .  Meet 9am at SS&A Car Park\, Wilson Street\, Albury. \nTravel in convoy or car pool to destination.  BYO refreshments\, chair and magnifying glass.  Contact leader Helen 0400 141 181. \nKaren Retra\, Co-founder of the National Wild Pollinator Count\, will teach participants how to locate and identify Australian Pollinator insects. \nThis event will proceed in the Wirraminna Discovery Centre building\, Burrumbuttock\, NSW \nIn the event of rain\, Karen will present the whole activity in the Wirraminna Discovery Centre building.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/wirraminna-at-burrumbuttock-pollinators-with-karen-retra/
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