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Gardens 4 Wildlife Albury-Wodonga at Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-29 12:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join Project Officer, Lizette Salmon, as she gives an introduction to wildlife gardening. She will outline the whys and hows of habitat gardening – how to attract native birds, insects, reptiles, and small mammals to your garden – illustrated with photos from local gardens.
Gardens 4 Wildlife is an initiative of Wodonga Urban Landcare Network, inspiring residents to create habitat and encourage greater stewardship of parks and reserves. This presentation is generously supported by AlburyCity.
For more information about Riverside Vibes visit:
alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes/map-and-event-info

Riverside Vibes, Albury
2023-04-29 12:00 - 2023-04-30 14:00
Riverside Vibes is a FREE two-day event with activities and experiences for the children and a special after dark adult program.
Join us along the banks of the beautiful Murray River for a weekend of arts, culture, food, music and fun.
Grab all the details, including a map and program of events: alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/annual-events/riversidevibes
When: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April 2023 at Noreuil Park Foreshore, Albury.
Saturday, 29 April: 12pm-9pm with markets open until 4pm
Sunday, 30 April: 10am-2pm
Location: Noreuil Foreshore
This is a FREE event, no tickets required
There are caps on workshops, however, so first in best dressed.
Featuring:

Arts and Culture
Makers Market
Creative workshops
Food and drink
Kids activities
Sustainable Living Festival workshops

A Slow Autumn Nature Walk with Sue Brunskill & Karen Retra
2023-04-29 09:30 - 11:30
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow nature walk in one of Wodonga’s best bush reserves.
Come 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.
Where: Meet at Swainsona Reserve Access carpark off Felltimber Creek Rd.
Google map: goo.gl/maps/6EtpQtUWSLY2Gu7E6
What to expect: You are in for a treat, with many autumn flowering natives, fungi and frogs to be found. Expect to focus on the ‘slow’ and ‘nature’ rather than the walk – exercise is not the priority! Please be aware that we will be walking on slopes, on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface.
What 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.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes.
REGISTER HERE

Border Bushwalking Club -Falls Creek Gourmet taster day walk
2023-04-29 07:00 - 17:00
This is a day walk at Falls Creek for those who want to see what Gourmets get up to on their weekend. We will join Bernadette’s Gourmets for an easyish walk from Pretty Valley to Tawonga Huts (4 km, all on track, some hills) and watch and learn how they set up camp and start the preparations for the evening’s feast. Then we will return to the cars.
This is an ideal walk for those who can’t spare a weekend or don’t want to carry a great big pack, and those who are thinking they would like to give a weekend backpack a go at some time in the future.
Because we’re in an alpine area near the start of winter you will need warm clothes and a good waterproof, just in case.
Please phone me to discuss the walk and book in if you are interested in coming. No SMS or email bookings, please.

Grade 2 Easy-Medium
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412 042 195
Participant numbers:8
Final booking date: Wednesday 26 April
Key risks & hazards: Cold wet and windy weather; slippery or muddy tracks.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Park Volunteer morning
2023-04-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-06 09:00 - 11:00
Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks, every Thursday as the seasons unfold.
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 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: Albury’s environmental lands including Thurgoona, Red Light Hill, Norris Park, Eastern Hill and others.
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.

Border Bushwalking Club - Lazy walk and paddle on Anzac Day
2023-04-25 07:00 - 16:00
This will start with a late morning walk up Reform Hill (just out of Myrtleford). This is a 3.5 km walk and yes it’s up and down a hill but not too strenuous. Of course you can skip this bit and come late or read a book at the bottom.
After that we will head to Lake Buffalo (about 20km out of Myrtleford) . This has great views of Mt Buffalo, from the valley below.
Those of us with kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, pool noodles, rafts and life boats can bring them and others may like to try them. Please bring the related safety equipment.
Bring a picnic lunch, maybe something to share, and relax for a few hours.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Final booking date: Sunday 23/4/23

No pressure to participate in any part of the day that doesn’t inspire you.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
I’ll organize car pooling for those who’d like to pool. Just let me know.

Seed Savers Albury Wodonga visit to Quercus Community Garden, Beechworth
2023-04-23 10:00 - 12:00
Quercus Beechworth is a much respected community organisation of 5 part time staff and over 100 volunteers whose aim is to bring the members of the community together. It provides a seasonal calendar of classes, events and workshops, great community spaces, assistance to those in need or during an emergency and social enterprises such as an op shop and book shop.
They also have a productive Community Garden growing fruit and vegetables for community use.
The garden consists of flowers, Australian natives, vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees. Visitors are welcome to take home produce from the garden, including bunches of herbs or green vegetable leaves for salads. The garden offers places to sit and eat, chat, or relax.
And they have invited Seed Savers Albury Wodonga to visit to view the garden and chat to the gardeners over a morning tea!
The complete Seed Savers Albury Wodonga seed bank will not be available but there will be a selection of seeds that are suitable for planting now (free for SSAW members, $5 for non members)
Morning tea provided

Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
2023-04-22 09:30 - 15:00
Field Naturalists Albury Wodonga outing. Members please meet near the Chiltern Swimming Pool/Toilet Block in Main Street Chiltern for a 9.30am start.
Leader will be Neil and he can be contacted on 0428 235 964.

A Slow Autumn Walk with Sue Brunskill & Karen Retra
2023-04-22 09:30 - 11:30
Join passionate naturalists Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra for a slow Autumn nature walk in one of Wodonga’s best bush reserves.
Come 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.
Where: Meet at Castle Creek Bushlands access off Castle Creek Rd.
Google map: goo.gl/maps/TjytEF1aSseYcpiN7
What to expect: As usual, you are in for a treat in this special reserve, with many autumn flowering natives, fungi and frogs to be found. Expect to focus on the ‘slow’ and ‘nature’ rather than the walk – exercise is not the priority! Please be aware that we will be walking on slopes, on a natural, unpaved and possibly wet surface.
What to bring: Please bring your water bottle, wear covered shoes and dress for the weather. Welcome to bring your camera, binoculars etc.
Registration prior to the event is essential for communication, safety and insurance purposes. REGISTER HERE

Leneva Enviro Hub working bee
2023-04-18 11:00 - 12:00
Join Parklands Rangers and Leneva residents to revamp the old Leneva School and Hall sites and bring this environmental hub back to life.
A series of working bees are enhancing this 10 hectare remnant Box Gum Grassy woodlands site and improve environmental education opportunities for local schools and community. All are welcome.

When: On the third Tuesday morning of every month, 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, bring your own hat and water bottle and dress for the weather. Current Covid safety measures must also be followed.

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

Border Bushwalking club - Albury Nail Can Hill north
2023-04-16 07:00 - 15:00
On this Sunday walk, we will explore the northern end of Nail Can Hill.
Starting from Jindera Gap, we’ll head up to the highest point for morning tea and views over the city, then follow the Ridge Track down to cross Centaur Road. We have another climb before lunch at Reedy Dam or the nearby lookout, after which we turn around and head back the way we came.
On the return journey we’ll follow the Bakes Track for part of the way before reaching the high point again, after which it is downhill back to the start.
It’s all on track, about 14 km all up. We should get some views, good company and healthy exercise. There’s not much flat on this walk, so walking poles are recommended if you use them.
[If the road to Falls Creek has re-opened, this walk will be postponed].

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Eileen Clark
Phone: 0412 042 195
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Thursday 13 April

Key risks and hazards: Snakes, rough or slippery tracks, cyclists, dogs

For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Carp muster
2023-04-15 09:00 - 13:00
Join us for a fun family day out and try your luck to catch a carp to assist in preparing the pond for the reintroduction of Growling Grass frogs.
Fun activities learning about frogs, BBQ lunch and prizes on the the day! Featuring guest appearance by Robbie Alexander.
9am, 15 April, 2023
‘Canoe Pond’ Winton Wetlands, follow the signs from Lake Mokoan road near dam wall.
Register your attendance via https://www.trybooking.com/CGOQE

Wooragee Easter Market
2023-04-10 10:00 - 14:00
The Wooragee Easter market is a part of fundraising efforts for the Wooragee Primary School and local community groups.
Stalls include arts & crafts, plants, local produce, books, trash and treasure plus much much more. Food and drink will be available as well as kids activities.
Where: 1011 Beechworth-Wodonga Rd, Wooragee
(less than 10 mins from Yackandandah or Beechworth)
When: Easter Monday – 10th April 2023, 10am to 2pm

Border bushwalking Club - The Huts Walk
2023-04-10 07:00 - 17:30
A Easter Monday walk.
This is an 18km Circuit on Mt Hotham that visits 3 different huts: Silver Brumby Hut 1992 (rebuilt 2006-7), Spargo Hut (1927-8) and Derrick Hut (1967).
With enough cars a car shuffle can be arranged to cut down on the distance.
The tracks vary from fire trails, narrow footpads and a section of a grassy track that is not always clear. There is a fair bit of up and down over the day and there are some steep sections; one coming up after Silver Brumby and another heading up to Derrick Hut.
Unless you are well known to me as a walker, please call me to discuss this walk.

Grade 4 Medium-Hard
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Thurs April 7th
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Border Bushwalking Club - Stanley Plateau Loop Walk
2023-04-08 07:00 - 16:00
Stanley Plateau Loop is a fairly new walk for Stanley that goes through orchards and pine plantations, has views of Barwidgee Creek, and includes views over the township of Stanley and grazing land.
Whilst this walk is around 20kms and undulating, it’s on a variety of management, plantation and dirt roads, so easy walking.

Grade 3 Medium
Leader: Deb
Phone: 0410047884 before 8pm
Participant numbers: Up to 10
Final booking date: Wednesday 5th April
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
2023-04-02 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
2023-04-01 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.

Fivebough Wetlands, Leeton
2023-04-01 09:00 - 2023-04-02 10:00
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.
We plan to spend all day, Saturday 1st April, birding but there are no planned activities for Sunday.

Meet: 9am, Saturday 1st April at the Fivebough carpark off Petersham Rd, Leeton. If there is light rain we will still do the walk.

Swamps, Rivers & Ranges AGM
2023-03-31 18:30 - 21:00
We are pleased to invite you to attend the Swamps, Rivers & Ranges upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM)
6.30pm start, Friday 31st March, at King River Cafe, Oxley.
Dinner $20 per person (2 courses, Cash preferred)

We invite all existing members to attend and welcome any new or interested members along.

The 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.

We appreciate you RSVPing for booking purposes by emailing to swampsriversranges@gmail.com

Albury Bush Park Volunteer morning
2023-03-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-23 09:00 - 11:00
Join Parklands Rangers and our Park Stewardship volunteers in Albury’s best bush parks, every Thursday as the seasons unfold.
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 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: 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.

Cotton Tree Park at Mount Granya State Park
2023-03-25 09:00 - 15:00
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Commencing at 9.30am from the Bellbridge Boat Club Public Toilets.
Travel in convoy to the Cotton Tree Camping Grounds, Granya.
BYO chair and refreshments for the day.
Leader for outing is Neil Blair phone 0428 235 964

Border Bushwalking Club - The Big walk
2023-03-25 07:00 - 17:30
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.
It’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.
There are some great lookouts along the way for rest stops.
Unless you are well known to me as a walker, please call me to discuss this walk.

Grade 4 Medium-Hard
Leader: Bernadette
Phone: 0419241687
Participant numbers:12
Final booking date: Wed 22/3

Key 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.
For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au

Victorian Landcare Forum
2023-03-24 08:30 - 2023-03-25 14:30
The North-East Region landcare community will host the Victorian Landcare Forum from Friday, 24 March to Saturday, 25 March 2023 in Beechworth.
The 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.

Friday, 24 March
Forum – 8:30am – 5pm
Dinner and networking opportunity – 6pm – 9pm
Saturday, 25 March
Members Council meeting – 8.30am to 10am
Bus Tour – 10am to 2.30pm
Tickets $30 – $110
For more information and bookings:
eventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-landcare-forum-tickets-532776016407

Seed Savers Albury Wodonga Seed Bank Opening
2023-03-23 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Landcare Professionals Forum
2023-03-23 08:30 - 20:00
This event is a free professional development opportunity for landcare professionals, including facilitators, coordinators and project staff.
An opportunity to engage with valuable learning opportunities and network with other landcare professionals from across the state.
Where & when? Thursday 23 March, 2023 in Beechworth.
For program details and to reserve a free place:
eventbrite.com.au/e/landcare-professionals-forum-tickets-538216499037

Also, 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.
