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. This rebate is to assist our community transition to reduce its carbon emissions. Information and to apply can be found on the AlburyCity website.
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.
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. This rebate is to assist our community transition to reduce its carbon emissions. Information and to apply can be found on the AlburyCity website.
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. This 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". You may not know […]
Come along and see us at Gardenesque on Saturday and Sunday, 28th and 29th of January 2023. ???? Saturday 10am-4pm ???? ???? Sunday 10am-3pm ???? We are excited to be participating at Gardenesque this year. Bring along a small garden item that needs […]
Come along and see us at Gardenesque on Saturday, 28th January 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 29th of January 10am to 3pm. Our experienced repairers will help you sharpen and repair your small garden tools. Donations greatly accepted. If you can’t make it, our regular monthly sessions are on the 1st Saturday of the month, […]
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, […]
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.
ACF AWR are holding a planning meeting to agree on our activities for 2023. This meeting will be facilitated by our ACF Counsellor, Amy, from ACF headquarters. For those who wish to have a meal, join us for a pay for your own lunch starting at 12:00pm. The planning meeting will commence at 1:30pm. You […]
National Volunteering Conference (13-14 February 2023, Ngunnawal Country, Canberra) Australia’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 […]
A COMEDY NIGHT FEATURING TOM BALLARD, “BRAVE, BITING, BALLSY AND ULTIMATELY, BRILLIANT.” - TIME OUT Tom Ballard is an award-winning stand up comedian/actor/writer/broadcaster/person/Greens member. He hosted his own late-night comedy show for the ABC, Tonightly with Tom Ballard (which was cancelled for being too funny) and has been seen on everything from Spicks & Specks […]
Dr Greg Moore, from the University of Melbourne, and recognised as a leading expert in arboriculture, will be speaking in Benalla on Wednesday 22nd February (7pm) at the Uniting Church in Carrier Street. Dr Moore has a passionate interest in our urban landscapes, and the role that trees play in the cooling of our local […]
This event is now FULLY BOOKED - please add your name to the TryBooking waiting list and we'll contact you if seats become available. Much maligned and misunderstood, but not so bad when you get to know them. Join us for an entertaining introduction to spiders including their life cycles, behaviour, common species and importance […]
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Commencing at 4pm. Meet at the West Albury Boat Ramp, Kremur Street, West Albury. Explore the Lagoons and Murray River. BYO Chair and Supper if desired. Also Mosquito Repellent. Leader for outing is Bernie Datson contact number 0490 497 032
Field Naturalists Albury Wodonga outing. Meet at 4pm at the West Albury Boat Ramp, Kremur Street, West Albury. Wander along the West Albury Wetlands walk and find the many birds who live or visit that area. BYO chair, mosquito repellent, and supper. Leader Bernie Datson phone 0490 497 032.
After the fires, Corryong had difficulty accessing fresh food. Acres and Acres was set up to provide resilience and food security for the community. It's a social enterprise with paid staff. They are keen to see this model replicated in other areas. Wooragee landcare is visiting Acres and Acres on Friday 3rd March and will […]
The landslip on the Bogong High Plains road has badly affected traders in Mt Beauty who are no longer getting much passing trade (think of all those cups of coffee we bought on our way to and from walks). So, on this activity we will spread a little love and maybe a little cash around […]
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.
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, […]
Mt Feathertop is the second highest in Victoria and on a clear day the views are amazing. There are many ways to walk up but we will be going via Bungalow Spur, that leaves from Harrietville. This track is the most protected from sun and wind. You won’t need to drive up all those windy […]
ACF-AWR are attending Mitta Mitta Canoe Club's Clean Up Australia Day (CUAD) event in Noreuil Park before enjoying a social cuppa from Riverdeck Cafe also in Noreuil Park. We'd love you to join us for as short or long a time as you like and can. Come for the CUAD event or just come for […]
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists Club led activity suitable for all ages. Walking track grade Easy Meet 9am at the Wonga Wetlands Carpark, Riverina Highway, West Albury, NSW. Come and explore Wonga Wetlands walking trails. Observe water birds, wading birds, and woodland birds in this medium size wetland. Wonga Wetlands is listed in Australian Geographic's - […]
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 […]
Industry experts will share ideas for what we can do now to create more liveable homes for the future and explore opportunities for local architects, builders and others in the housing construction industry to learn more about sustainable housing delivery models. Guest speakers are: Does it cost more to build sustainably? – Dr Shailja […]
This walk starts at the Mountain Creek Picnic Ground in Tawonga and makes its way around the base of Mt Bogong, ending up near Mt Beauty. We’ll be walking through tall timber on 4WD tracks, mainly up in the morning and down after lunch, but nothing too steep except one short pinch. Pace will not […]
This is a twilight walk starting at 5pm to celebrate the Autumn Equinox, finishing with a picnic dinner and sunset at 7:24pm. Meeting at the Mt Pilot carpark for a welcome song, we’ll climb the well-formed steps to the summit. For those who are keen and able, we’ll then amble across the saddle to the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
