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Nail Can Hill Wildflower Walk
2022-10-02 09:45 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
The Nail Can Hill Wildflower Walk is back again this year. During Spring, Nail Can Hill is one of the most spectacular areas for wildflowers in the Albury region. This event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of the Nail Can Hill wildflowers, that are right on Albury’s doorstep.
Two time slots for free guided walks with local wildflower specialists will be available for various levels of adventure –

Time Slot One : 10:00am to 10:45am
Time Slot Two : 11:00am to 11:45am

Join our staff and local enthusiasts as they identify the wildflowers including lilies, peas, acacias, paper daisies; milkmaids; native orchids and many more. Don’t miss your chance to explore these beauties whilst they are out in bloom.
Free sausage sizzle on the day ????
If you cannot make the day, a self-guided wildflower walk will be set-up along Range Rd Fire Trail for the month of October 2022.
Limited spots are available and RSVPs are essential via the booking form HERE.

Field Day - Friends of Chiltern & Mt Pilot National Park
2022-10-02 09:00 - 14:00
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.

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2022-10-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-03 10:00 - 13:00
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.

How to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe
2022-09-30 19:00 - 20:30
Six tonnes of textiles are being sent to landfill every 10 minutes in Australia, equal to 31kg per person every year.
So how can we make smarter choices to reduce the environmental impact of fashion?
In this panel discussion hosted by Katrina Naish from A Fitting Connection, learn how to build and maintain a sustainable wardrobe while helping reduce textile waste by becoming more mindful of purchasing choices.
Topics will include how to rethink your shopping habits, what to look for when choosing garments as well as ways to repair and repurpose clothing items to reduce waste.
Increase your knowledge of sustainable fashion and learn practical ways to make eco-conscious decisions for your wardrobe with the opportunity for an audience Q&A.
Joining Katrina will be guests Becky Fulton from Oh My Style, Susan Reid from Arcadia Beechworth, Kurt Saggers from The Cats Pyjamas and Nick Fitzsimons from FC Circular.
Venue: Hyphen – Wodonga Library Gallery
Community Studio
Cost: $10
Tickets available from The Cube Wodonga at this link.

Border Bushwalking Club - Wodonga Views
2022-09-25 07:00 - 16:00
We will be walking Mahers and Huon Hills near Wodonga. Both hills give lovely views of the surrounding area.
Each walk is about 8km with about 250m of height gain. They are both on formed tracks (mostly footpads) and have great views.
If it is not flooding, will have lunch at the Kiewa River between the 2 walks. If you like you can opt for just one of the hills.
Please ring me to discuss this walk if you are interested.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Participant numbers:
Final booking date: Wednesday September 21st
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Rescheduled Field trip #2, Platypus Spotting and Recording
2022-09-24 16:00 - 18:00
ACF-AWR is hosting three events in September as part of the ACF and UNSW citizen science ‘Platy-Project‘ – the magic of platypus spotting.
This third event is a field trip to Hovell Tree Park to spot and record sightings of platypus as well as to collect and identify water bugs, platypus food. We had planned this third event for Saturday 17 September, however, the weather wasn’t kind.
So…. We’ve rescheduled this event to Saturday 24 September, 4 – 6 pm. If you missed out on the last event, you’re in luck!
Get in quickly to RSVP for this event (even if you sent an RSVP for 17 September, please click the new RSVP link to let us know you’re coming to this event too).
Bring drinking water, snacks, binoculars, camera, a device for recording your platypus spotting, and wear clothing appropriate for the weather on the day.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Habitat Walk 'n Talk with Sue Brunskill
2022-09-24 09:30 - 11:30
Join passionate native plant and wildlife enthusiast Sue Brunskill exploring spring wildflowers in the regional parks.
Sue is an experienced bush regenerator, horticulturist and teacher. Each month Sue is leading a short walk exploring the natural habitat values of a different area and discussing stewardship activities to support the regeneration of native species.
Where: Today we will explore the wildflowers in one of the region’s best conservation reserves, Castle Creek Conservation Reserve. Meet at the entrance to the reserve off Castle Creek Rd.
What to expect: We will be walking on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface.
What to bring: Please wear covered shoes – ideally waterproof – and dress for the weather.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes. REGISTER HERE

Warby Ranges, Victoria
2022-09-24 09:00 - 16:00
With Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists club Inc. Today’s leader is Phillip phone 0428 215 313
Meet Acacia Car Park, Wodonga at 9am. Travel to Warby Ranges in convoy with possible car pooling.
BYO everything

McFarlanes Hill Community Working bee
2022-09-23 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-09 09:30 - 11:30
Join Parklands Rangers for a short, sharp working bee on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, delivering long awaited trail realignments, bush restoration and park infrastructure improvements in McFarlanes Hill Regional Park.

When: Friday mornings 9.30-10.30 am, followed by morning tea
Where: We will meet at the Hunchback Hill Mountain bike track parking area, off Felltimber Creek Road.
What: Activities will cover a range of tasks including removal of redundant fences, planting climate adapted seedlings, weeding, installing wayfinding signs, removing barbed wire from all but the boundary fences, improving drainage along the Granite walking trail, rehabilitating closed trails and removing redundant boardwalks.
What is provided: All tools, materials and personal protective equipment is provided as is Ranger induction and session leadership.
What 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.

All are welcome. Please register for the mornings you intend to join us. REGISTER HERE

Albury Park Volunteer morning
2022-09-23 09:00 - 11:00
Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks, every Friday as spring unfolds.
Every week we spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks.
You 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.
At 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.
When: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Sept-December we rotate between parks on a weekly basis.

4th Friday – Upper Bungambrawartha Creek. Meet at corner of Shaw St and Strauss St, Springdale Heights.

Please 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.

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.

Spotlighting Night Walk with Ranger Dan & Karen Retra
2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:30
Join Parklands Rangers for a night walk in the bush spotlighting for nocturnal native wildlife along the Kiewa.
Parklands have been working with the community restoring the native plants to the area in recent years to support native wildlife. We’ll be looking out for possums, gliders, owls, frogs and more…
Where: Meet at Gullifers Lane access to the Rail Trail, Bonegilla.
What to expect: We will be walking on the rail trail (keeping our feet dry!).
What to bring: Please wear warm clothes, closed shoes and bring a personal torch.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes.
Click here to register.
This community event has been made possible with the support of the Victorian Government and the Ross trust. Photo: A Daeche

Birds in Gardens
2022-09-21 18:30 - 19:45
Join us as we discuss which native bird species we can expect to see in our gardens in North East Victoria.
We will also look at how we can help to create habitat and food sources to help support them.
Wednesday 21st of September
6.30pm – Online via zoom
Registration to attend this free event via:
https://www.trybooking.com/CCLUQ

Wildlife on Federation Hill
2022-09-21 18:00 - 20:00
Federation Hill is one of Wodonga’s most popular walking spots and home to a surprising range of wildlife. Lizette Salmon has been observing and photographing the fauna on the Hill on almost a daily basis for the past three years and is keen to share her knowledge of this corner of Wodonga’s natural surrounds.
Where? The German Austrian Australian Club, Wodonga
What Time? Meals/drinks commence 6pm / Talk starts 6:30pm
Event Fees: Attendence $5 pp -with buffet meal included $20 pp
Bookings are essential through: https://www.trybooking.com/CBWIN

For further queries contact: Bart Citroen 0419390329

Leneva Enviro Hub 3rd Tuesday Working Bee
2022-09-20 11:00 - 13:00
Join Parklands Rangers and Leneva residents to revamp the old Leneva School and Hall sites and bring this environmental hub back to life.
On 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.

When: 11am to midday, then stay for a sausage and a yarn with us.
Where: Park on the Leneva Hall service track and meet outside the old school gates.
What: 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..
What is provided: All tools, materials and personal protective equipment is provided as is Ranger induction and session leadership.
What 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.

Please book for each session you intend to join (so we have enough sausages!).
BOOK HERE

Spotlighting Night Walk with Ranger Dan & Karen Retra
2022-09-19 18:30 - 20:30
Join Parklands Rangers for a night walk in the bush spotlighting for nocturnal native wildlife along the Murray.
Parklands have been working with the community restoring the native plants to the area in recent years to support native wildlife. We’ll be looking out for possums, gliders, owls and more…
Where: Meet at the front of the former Sustainable Activity Centre, Gateway Village.
What to expect: We will be walking on natural, unpaved and possibly uneven surfaces with slip and trip hazards.
What to bring: Please wear warm clothes, closed shoes and bring a personal torch.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes.
Click here to register.
This community event has been made possible with the support of the Victorian Government and the Ross trust.
Photo: A Daeche

Rescheduled to 24/9 Field trip #2, Platypus Spotting and Recording
2022-09-17 16:00 - 18:00
ACF-AWR is hosting three events in September as part of the ACF and UNSW citizen science ‘Platy-Project‘ – the magic of platypus spotting.
The third event is a field trip to Hovell Tree Park to spot and record sightings of platypus as well as to collect and identify water bugs, platypus food.
Get in quickly to RSVP for this event.
Bring drinking water and wear clothing appropriate for the weather on the day.

Albury Park Volunteer morning
2022-09-16 09:00 - 11:00
Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks, every Friday as spring unfolds.
Every week we spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks.
You 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.
At 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.
When: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs)
Where: Sept-December we will rotate between parks on a weekly basis.

3rd Friday – Red Light Hill. Meet at playground on Fenchurch Drive, near Strand St, Ettamogah Rise.

Please 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.
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.

John Paul Memorial Lecture 2022 - Healthy Country: bringing together different ways of knowing to care for Country
2022-09-15 19:00 - 21:00
The annual John Paul Memorial Lecture presents a topic on Innovation in Conservation. This year’s theme is on Two-way knowledge sharing in caring for Country. Three guest speakers will present their perspectives, achievements and challenges. The lecture is by zoom, and is free. All welcome. Thursday 15th at 7pm, zoom. https://trustfornature.org.au/event/healthycountry/

Chiltern and Mt Pilot National Park
2022-09-11 09:00 - 16:00
With Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists club Inc. Leader for today is Robbie Phone 02 6024 2904
Meet at Acacia Car Park, Wodonga 9am
BYO everything

Border Bushwalking Club - Beechworth Mayday Hills
2022-09-11 07:30 - 13:00
This will be a half-day walk and is a practice for a walk I am doing on the Federation weekend in October. I expect it to last about 2 hrs and will decide am or pm closer to the date. Watch this space!
This walk will take us through the grounds of the former Beechworth Asylum, where many of the buildings are virtually unchanged in over 100 years. As we go, I will outline the history of the site and of mental health care in Beechworth, and tell the stories of staff and patients in a respectful way. I have been researching the history of the site for five years with colleagues from Charles Sturt University. At the end of the walk, refreshments are available at the George Kerford bistro in the grounds or you can bring a Thermos and sit under the trees.
No calls or bookings before Monday 5 September, please.

Grade 1 Easy
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412042195
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Friday 9 September

Key risks and hazards: Uneven footpaths, snakes, cars
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Frogs and Frog ID - Citizen Science in Action with Karen Retra
2022-09-10 16:30 - 18:00
Join naturalist and avid citizen scientist Karen Retra for some frog spotting in peak frog season on the Kiewa river.
Revealing the world of frogs and their habitat, Karen will introduce the why’s and wherefores of identifying frogs and recording your frog observations using the Frog ID app and your mobile phone.
This walk will have you fascinated with frogs, hooked on habitat and keen for more citizen science!
Where: Kiewa River trail at Baranduda. More detail on registration site.
What to expect: We will be walking on natural, unpaved and possibly uneven surfaces.
What to bring: BYO water bottle and hat, wear gumboots and long pants, and dress for the weather.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes. Please REGISTER HERE
This community event has been made possible with the support of the Victorian Government and the Ross Trust.

Field trip #1, Platypus Spotting and Recording
2022-09-10 16:00 - 18:00
ACF-AWR is hosting three events in September as part of the ACF and UNSW citizen science ‘Platy-Project‘ – the magic of platypus spotting.
The second event is a field trip to Wonga Wetlands to spot and record sightings of platypus as well as to collect and identify water bugs, platypus food.
Get in quickly to RSVP for this event.
Bring drinking water and wear clothing appropriate for the weather on the day.

Albury Park Volunteer morning
2022-09-09 09:00 - 11:00
Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks, every Friday as spring unfolds.
Every week we will spend 2 hours in Albury’s environmental lands doing practical park tasks.
You 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.
At the same time, you will learn about the local environment and how our local land managers 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: On the second Friday we will be working in Thurgoona Environmental lands. Meet our Ranger at Brooklyn Fields community park carpark, off Table Top Rd, Thurgoona.
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

Border Bushwalking Club - New members' Night
2022-09-06 19:30 - 21:00
To help you all gain the most from your membership, whether new or current members, come along to the New Members Night to:
o Learn about booking activities, what questions leaders will ask, and what do the difficulty gradings really mean,
o Understand how to hire gear from the club to try before you buy; tents, jackets plus much more,
o Meet the leaders, put a face to the names,
o Explore our website and links to other worthwhile sites,
o Visit our activity “stations” to understand what each has to offer and what equipment is necessary:

Day Walks
Overnight Walks
Multi Day Walks
Canoeing
Cycling
X–Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

The Meeting location is Senior Citizens Meeting Room, at the rear of Cube Complex, Hovell Street, Wodonga (Havelock Street end of the car park).
Doors open 7pm, the meeting will start at 7:30pm
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

ZOOM Training session for spotting platypus and recording their location
2022-09-03 14:00 - 16:00
ACF-AWR is hosting three events in September as part of the ACF and UNSW citizen science ‘Platy-Project‘ – the magic of platypus spotting.
The first event is a training session on ZOOM. This session will provide information on

How to spot a platypus;
How to record your findings;
Water bugs/food, habitat;
OH&S, and;
where our field events are.

Get in quickly to RSVP for this event.

Field Day - Friends of Chiltern & Mt Pilot National Park
2022-09-03 09:00 - 12:00
Our September activity will be a flower and bird walk starting from Honeyeater Picnic Area.
Jennifer Davidson will be leading with our support.
We will have 40 Spreading Wattles (Acacia genistifolia) to plant at Grasslands after the walk and morning tea, if anyone wants to come along.
There may be a Wheel Cactus expedition but that has yet to be confirmed.
Bun will be provided as usual.
You may need: digging tools, hammer or mallet, sturdy shoes, gloves, warm clothes, probably rain gear, water and maybe a snack.
Meet at the Chiltern Post Office at 09:00am. Call Mick Webster for more information 0429017229.

Border Bushwalking Club - Mount Buffalo Chalet to Mackeys Lookout
2022-09-03 07:00 - 17:00
The plan is to park at the Chalet carpark and commence the walk from there. We will 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.
Along the way, we can take time to visit the Reeds lookout. This walk is approximately 10 kms return.
On our return a look around the Chalet and the Gorge lookout is worthwhile. Bring a cuppa and a snack and an extra jacket to enjoy your cuppa outside.
Part of the walk (especially after 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.

Grade 2 Easy-Medium
Leader: Cindy Pickering
Phone: 0410425335
Co-leader: David
Participant numbers:10
Final booking date: Wednesday 31/08/2022
Key risks and hazards: Slipping on ice, cold/wet/windy
conditions
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Frogging with Friends, Baranduda
2022-09-02 09:30 - 10:30
A weekday walk and talk with the Friends of the WREN, Baranduda to explore winter-calling frogs.
An opportunity to follow on from last year’s FrogID sessions – suitable for experienced froggers and those who would like to find out what this is about.
Led by Karen Retra from Wodonga Landcare:

Using FrogID to learn about and record frogs
Latest news from the Sloane’s Champions project, including efforts to locate Sloane’s froglet this season
Share your experiences with FrogID, listen for frogs and tips for using the app

Free! Please register – bit.ly/frogsj4 – this helps us with planning and enables us to keep you informed should plans change.
Wear warm clothes, gumboots are suggested. We’ll be wandering off from the meeting place and the trail has some puddles and muddy sections.
Where: WREN reserve J-4, which is the closed section of Boyes Rd between the Kiewa Valley Highway and Whytes Rd, Baranduda.
When: 9:30am to 10:30am, Friday 2 September 2022.
Map for parking and meeting place: bit.ly/wrenj4
Parking: there is a pull off from the Kiewa Valley Highway near the entrance to the reserve, as well as some space along the roadside.
