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Postponed: Burrumbuttock BioBlitz
2022-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Postponed – updated event details coming shortly!
Join West Hume Landcare on Sunday 23 October for the Burrumbuttock BioBlitz.

Hear from a brilliant line up of speakers
Discover our local animals and plants
Learn how you can help protect and improve biodiversity in your patch
Become a citizen scientist

Click this link to register and for more details about each of the sessions.
Register to attend one, two or more sessions during the day.
Please wear enclosed sturdy footwear and bring along a hat, drink bottle and if staying for lunchtime session, a picnic lunch.
Map and directions will be provided to those who have registered, in the week before the event.
For more information, contact Kathie Le Busque on Kathie@westhumelandcare.org.au.
View the flyer as a PDF: Burrumbuttock BioBlitz

Habitat Walk 'n Talk with Sue Brunskill
2022-10-22 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, Swainsona Conservation Reserve. Meet at the entrance to the reserve off Felltimber Creek Rd (more detail on registration site).
What to expect: We will be walking on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface. For a sneak preview of what we might expect, see our 2021 Bush Park Explorers video feature on Swainsona Reserve.
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

Chiltern/Mt Pilot National Park
2022-10-22 09:00 - 16:00
With Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists club Inc. Outing to be held on Saturday 22nd October. Meet 9am at Acacia Car Park, Wodonga. Travel in convoy and/or car pooling to Chiltern/Mt Pilot National Park. BYO refreshments and chair for the day. Contact leader Neil 0428 235 964

Border Bushwalking Club - Mount Buffalo Chalet to Mackeys Lookout
2022-10-22 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 snacks to enjoy outside, plus don’t forget extra warm clothing to wear after the walk.
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:8
Final booking date: Wednesday 19/10/2022
Key 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

Albury Park Volunteer morning
2022-10-21 09:00 - 11:00, 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.

Leneva Enviro Hub 3rd Tuesday Working Bee
2022-10-18 11:00 - 13:00, 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

Albury Picnic for Nature (with several local community groups)
2022-10-16 12:00 - 14:00
This is a NSW Nature Conservation Council event and is proudly co-hosted in our region by the Australian Conservation Foundation Community Albury-Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR), Albury Landcare, Albury-Wodonga Knitting Nannas, Albury Conservation Company, Seed Savers Albury-Wodonga, WIRES Murray River Branch.
Be sure to bring your own food and drink for a picnic and engage with your local community environmental group volunteers, from wildlife rescuers and conservationists to those involved in preserving seeds!
We will be near the community wood-fired oven from 12-2pm – please bring your family and friends, see you there!
Wear clothing suitable for the weather.
Don’t miss out and RSVP to join us for a picnic in Hovell Tree Park, Albury, near the Community Wood Fired Ovens. Please note that your RSVP information will be shared with co-host organisations.

Albury Park Volunteer morning
2022-10-14 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.

2nd Friday – Thurgoona environmental lands. Meet at Brooklyn Fields community park carpark, off Table Top Road, Thurgoona.

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.

Managing your property for biodiversity
2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:30
Join Swamps, Rivers & Ranges as we discuss managing your property to promote biodiversity benefits whilst also maintaining bushfire safety.

12th October, 6pm online
bookings to attend this free event via https://www.trybooking.com/CCLUS

Border Bushwalking Club - Spring wildflowers walk on NailCan Hill
2022-10-09 09:00 - 16:00
This is a slow ramble on Nail Can Hill, Albury. It gives plenty of opportunity for admiring the range of wildflowers on the hill, taking photos and catching your breath. Whilst we will be going up and down the hill twice there will be absolutely no rush. It’s at the lower end of grade 3.
It will start late morning and include a lunch break.
The distance will probably be about 14kms but this will be determined closer to the date when the best spots to visit will be assessed.
It will be mostly on fire trails although there may be one short rocky section ( no scrambling).
If you haven’t been in Nail Can in Spring now is the time. It’s delightful.
Please phone me to discuss this event if you are interested.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Participant numbers:
Final booking date: Wednesday Oct 5th

One small Rocky section. For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Bonegilla and Lake Hume
2022-10-09 09:00 - 16:00
With Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists club Inc. Today’s leader is Bernie Phone 0490 497 032
Meet at 9am at the Acacia Car Park, Wodonga
BYO everything

Albury Park Volunteer morning
2022-10-07 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.

1st Friday – Norris Ridge. Meet our Ranger on Friday mornings at the corner of Pearsall and Hanna Streets, Lavington

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.

Sandy Creek Bridge Walk
2022-10-05 13:30 - 16:00
As part of the Seniors Week Festival the High Country Rail Trail have organised a walk from Huon Reserve, along the shores of a very full Lake Hume, to the viewing platform of the iconic Sandy Creek Rail Bridge from where you can enjoy the magnificent views from this spectacular vantage point before returning to Huon Reserve for an indulgent afternoon tea. Total walking distance 6km. [Gold coin donation appreciated]. Enquiries and Bookings: 0419 390329 (Bonegilla RailTrail Advisory Group). Email: b_citroen@bigpond.com

Nail Can Hill Wildflower Walk
2022-10-02 09:45 - 12:30
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
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
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

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.
