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Street Harvest
2026-11-16 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-09 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-19 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-12 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-05 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-28 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) and 2 more dates | Uniting, Wodonga, 1 Nilmar Avenue, Wodonga, Vic, 3690, Australia
The Street Harvest project is being reinvigorated – Please consider growing an extra row of produce in your garden to support this project and Uniting in Wodonga.
All produce can be dropped off at Uniting (1 Nilmar Avenue, Wodonga between. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Friday).
The project builds and encourages community capacity and improves food security for Wodonga residents by distributing excess fruit and vegetables, harvested from residential gardens, to local residents and emergency food relief agencies.
‘Street Harvest’ was a pilot project developed in Wodonga in 2010. The Street Harvest Project grew out of a passion for transforming the local food system into one that is sustainable and strong.

Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga Inc
2026-11-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre, 15 Havelock Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690, Australia
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.

Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists' Club
2026-10-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Castle Creek Reserve. Meet Castle Creek Rd, lower entrance to reserve. Leader: 0490 497 032

Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists' Club
2026-10-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Nail Can Hill – wildflowers. Meet Range Road, Glenroy entrance. Leader: 0490 497 032

The Launch of the Adaptation Game
2026-10-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Beechworth Town Hall, 103 Ford St, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747, Australia
Indigo Regen is proud to host a very special event to celebrate World Localisation Day on October 10th 2026; the launch of The Adaptation Game at Beechworth Town Hall.
Come and join others from your community to play The Adaptation Game (TAG) for the first time in Indigo Shire, and share a delicious afternoon tea.
TAG is a table top board game designed for Indigo Shire residents to connect and help prepare our community to be more resilient for climate change. Playing the game helps individuals and communities to explore the impacts of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods, and fires, and identify practical actions to build personal and community resilience to weather-related challenges.
You get to play out real world ways to prepare and protect your home, family, community, and environment.
See the attached poster for more info or just register with this link. Registrations essential.

Climate Conversations
2026-10-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Old Beechworth Railway Station, 3 B Harper Avenue, Beechworth, 3747
Worried about the impacts of Climate Change? Join us for relaxed chats as you share your thoughts to grow stronger together in the face of climate change.
Hosted by Indigo Regen, building a shared vision for a resilient Indigo Shire—growing food, reducing waste, and creating a welcoming space to learn, connect, and care for each other and the earth.

Waterway Ecology Workshops – Managing Tall Vegetation
2026-09-30 13:30 - 17:00 | Baranduda Fields Ecohub, 200 Baranduda Blvd, Baranduda, Victoria, Australia
Natural wetlands in southeastern Australia commonly include a component of Phragmites australis (Common Reed), Typha spp. (Cumbungi) or Juncus ingens (Giant Rush). These tall macrophytes provide important habitat and ecosystem functions.
Determining when management is appropriate and justified, and the most effective methods to use in natural wetlands (where excavation is not an option) can be challenging. Many attempts to control these taxa have not been monitored, limiting the ability to share learnings.
Join Fiona Sutton, plant ecologist with Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, for an in-depth workshop on managing vegetation in these waterways. Fiona and her team have undertaken a literature review and held interviews and workshops with waterway managers and ecologists to synthesise the latest knowledge regarding the biology, ecology and management of these taxa.
When: Wednesday 30 September
Public session (eg members of local Landcare groups, neighbouring landholders etc) – 1.30pm to 5pm
Where: Wodonga Landcare Ecohub at Baranduda Fields

Please register at events.humanitix.com/baranduda-manage-tall-marsh-workshops
These free public and waterways managers’ workshops are hosted in partnership between North East CMA, Wodonga Urban Landcare Network, Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability Inc and Arthur Rylah Institute.

2026 WULN AGM and Network Gathering
2026-09-27 10:30 - 13:00 | Baranduda Fields Ecohub, 200 Baranduda Blvd, Baranduda, Victoria, Australia
Join us for Wodonga Urban Landcare Network’s Annual General Meeting and Network Gathering at our Baranduda Fields EcoHub.
This is an opportunity to reflect on the past year’s achievements, hear about exciting projects and plans for the year ahead, and connect with the people helping to care for and improve our local environment.
We will also be welcoming Albury City Council’s Leah Warburton – Urban Forest Officer and Leanne Hunichen – Supervisor Trees and Streetscapes to present on the newly adopted Urban Forest Strategy which charts a greener future for Albury. The strategy outlines the current challenges with regard to canopy cover in Albury and provides a guide to tree planting and detailed implementation plan as the city responds to climate change and ongoing urban growth, setting a target for 30% urban tree canopy cover in Albury by 2050.
All WULN members, supporters, partner organisations and friends are welcome to attend, as well as members of the community – you don’t need to be a WULN member.
Group coordinators will be asked to vote in the special meeting and AGM and should nominate a proxy if they are unable to attend.
Following the AGM, stay for a relaxed network gathering with plenty of time to catch up, share ideas, and connect with others who are passionate about creating a healthier, more sustainable community.
A light lunch will be provided. For catering purposes, please register if you plan to attend.
We look forward to celebrating another year of community-driven environmental action with you. 🌿

Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists Club
2026-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Chiltern-Mt Pilot NP – Wildflowers. Meet at Chiltern Swimming Pool Car Park. Leader: 0428 235 964

Seed Savers AGM and Seed Bank Opening
2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, South Albury, Olive Street, South Albury, NSW, 2640, Australia
We will have a short AGM followed by a Seed Bank Opening
Come and ask any seed related questions you have and deposit and collect seeds. As usual we will have a produce swap and lots of good conversation.
You might also like to volunteer for a position on our committee! I promise we’re a friendly bunch and the roles don’t take too much time.
Members: FREENon-Members: $5

Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists: Deniliquin Weekend
2026-09-26 09:00 - 2026-09-27 16:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Join Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists for a weekend in Deniliquin exploring the birds & other fauna & flora of the area. Dates: Saturday September 26 to Sunday September 27, 2026. Further details to be advised closer to the date. Contact 0413 303 940 or 0409 954 476 if you plan to attend. Pets are not permitted on AWFN outings.

Healing Huon Creek: A Riparian Restoration Field Day
2026-09-25 10:00 - 11:30
Join Wodonga Urban Landcare Network (WULN), North East Catchment Management Authority and Water Technology on World Rivers Day for a hands-on field event exploring the historical and emerging impacts on Huon Creek and outline the recently developed restoration plan for the site which is part of a vital rural/urban waterway corridor within Wodonga’s Retained Environment Network (WREN).
Hear from Jamie Kaye, Senior Principal Scientist at Water Technology, as he shares insights into hydrology, erosion processes, and best-practice riparian restoration along this significant creekline. Huon Creek supports Creekline Grassy Woodland, a threatened vegetation community and faces mounting pressure from erosion, sediment loads, weed encroachment, and residential development.
This event is part of the Healing Huon Creek project, delivered by WULN in partnership with North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA) and Wodonga Council, continuing the implementation of the Wodonga Regional Waterway Action Plan.
Come along to learn about the science behind waterway health, the restoration plan for this site, and explore how you can get involved in protecting this important wildlife corridor.
Where: Huon Creek Road, Wodonga. See google map for reserve entrance.
Please register: events.humanitix.com/healing-huon-creek
This project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Victorian Landcare Grants Program.

Petals & Pollinators: Wodonga Wildflower Wander
2026-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Jack Perry Reserve, Wodonga, Access opposite 45 Axford Blvd, Wodonga, Australia
We’re visiting a special urban reserve to admire the spring wildflowers and the pollinator insects that visit them.
Jack Perry Reserve is an unassuming pocket of bushland, right alongside housing and industrial development of White Box Rise. It is home to an impressive diversity of local native plants. Spring is an exciting time here, with plants in flower and a busy cast of visitors, including bees, butterflies and other pollinators. We’ll chat about local native plants, and how they interact with their many visitors.
If you would like to know more about local wildflowers, or local insects, this is a walk for you!
The reserve is environmental land within the Whitebox Rise Estate and links to nearby Bears Hill, part of the Wodonga Retained Environment Network — land managed for people, wildlife and the environment. We’ll discuss the community members and Landcare groups who help look after these special places.
We hope you’ll be inspired to care for these places and species, or perhaps to incorporate these plants and wildlife as part of your own garden.
Led by Karen Retra from Wodonga Urban Landcare Network, known for her enthusiasm for invertebrates, and Kim Radnell, a local Landcare volunteer whose deep knowledge of the reserve’s plants comes from her love of conservation and extensive local experience.
Suitable for all ages — adults and children welcome.
Come along, get curious, and see what you can find.

📍 Meeting place: the Axford Boulevard entrance to Jack Perry Reserve. See on Google maps.
👟 What to wear/bring: Enclosed shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle, hat and sunscreen; phone or camera optional.
🎟️ RSVP: Places are limited – please register: events.humanitix.com/wildflowers26
This event is hosted by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network as part of the Gardens for Wildlife Albury Wodonga program and supported by the Victorian Government through the Victorian Landcare Grants Program.

Platypus Information Session and eDNA Survey - Bright
2026-09-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Bright Brewery, 121 Great Alpine Road, Bright, Victoria, 3741, Australia
Hosted by the Ovens Landcare Group, this hands-on event aims to deepen our understanding of platypus populations across the Ovens Catchment.
Join our free workshop and contribute to platypus conservation. Hear from a platypus expert and learn innovative species survey techniques that support real research.
Training and resources are provided.
Everyone is welcome – no prior experience is needed and you don’t have to agree to assist with sampling to attend an information session. But you do need to attend a session to be part of the sampling team.
Cost $5 – Pizza lunch provided.
Book here: events.humanitix.com/platypus-workshop-bright
For more information contact Kerrie on 0418 427 730 or support@ovenslandcarenetwork.org.au

Platypus Information Session and eDNA Survey - Beechworth
2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Beechworth Senior Citizens Hall, 1A Harper Ave, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747, Australia
Hosted by the Ovens Landcare Group, this hands-on event aims to deepen our understanding of platypus populations across the Ovens Catchment.
Join our free workshop and contribute to platypus conservation. Hear from a platypus expert and learn innovative species survey techniques that support real research.
Training and resources are provided.
Everyone is welcome – no prior experience is needed and you don’t have to agree to assist with sampling to attend an information session. But you do need to attend a session to be part of the sampling team.
Book here: events.humanitix.com/platypus-workshop-beechworth
For more information contact Kerrie on 0418 427 730 or support@ovenslandcarenetwork.org.au

Platypus Information Session and eDNA Survey - Wangaratta
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Wangaratta Small Bore Rifle Club, College Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677, Australia
Hosted by the Ovens Landcare Group, this hands-on event aims to deepen our understanding of platypus populations across the Ovens Catchment.
Join our free workshop and contribute to platypus conservation. Hear from a platypus expert and learn innovative species survey techniques that support real research.
Training and resources are provided.
Everyone is welcome – no prior experience is needed and you don’t have to agree to assist with sampling to attend an information session. But you do need to attend a session to be part of the sampling team.
Please register: events.humanitix.com/platypus-workshop-cusmlsqw
For more information contact Kerrie on 0418 427 730 or support@ovenslandcarenetwork.org.au

Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists Club
2026-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Chiltern-Mt Pilot NP – Wildflowers. Meet at Chiltern Swimming Pool carpark. Leader: Neil Blair 0428 235 964

Platy-Project Field Event 12 September 2026, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
2026-09-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
Have you ever had that magical moment of spotting a platypus in the wild?
Join us at this event to learn where to look for, and how spot, platypus in the wild for this great #CitizenScience project, a partnership with ACF, UNSW, Centre for Ecosystem Science, and Platypus Conservation Initiative.
ACF-AWR is excited to be hosting events again in 2026 for the wonderful citizen science platy-project.
Join us and help researchers understand more about this elusive animal and how we can better protect it.
When: 12 September, 10:30 am
Where: Pfeiffer Wines, 167 Distillery Rd., Wahgunyah, Victoria
What we’ll be doing:

Welcome from our winery host, Kylie
An introductory talk from Anne, Pfeiffer Wines, who will talk about the Platypus family that lives nearby and show us her pictures.
Then, we’ll talk through the best ways to spot a platypus and how to not get tricked by other creatures;
We’ll practise our platy spotting skills with a walk around the area to identify the best platy spotting habitat; and
We’ll also net and look at the water bugs (if possible) to see what platypus food is in the area.
BYO picnic lunch or purchase something from Pfeiffer Wines (check if you need to order a day or more before the event) to enjoy with like-minded people as we watch for platypus.

BYO Picnic Lunch options
For those who prefer to have their lunch provided, the winery can offer:
– a grazing plate for four [@$30] which includes:
a selection of cheeses with dry biscuits, olives and cabana.
– or a Picnic Hamper for two [@$150] which includes:
House Baked Baguette. Spiced Eggplant, Milawa Cheese, Smoked Trout Mousse
and Gooramadda Olives. Chicken Terrine and Peach Chutney. Sliced Mustard
Rubbed Rare Beef with Rocket, Roasted Tomatoes and Béarnaise Sauce, Baby
Potato, Caper and Red Onion Salad. A slice of delicious cake.
Hampers must be order with the winery at least one day in advance.
For anyone needing assistance with transport, please let us know in advance to help us
organise car-pooling arrangements.

You may want to then invest time to watch and wait for a platypus to reveal itself at the end of the event.
Bring clothes suitable for the weather and anything else you need to enjoy the day.
We can’t promise you will see a platypus, but you’ll be well equipped to keep looking for platypus at your nearest river or creek to help researchers understand more about this incredible creature and help prevent further declines in their numbers.
Join us at our upcoming platy-project event!
Let us know if you would like us to attempt to get a car pool ride for you by emailing acf.awr@gmail.com. We can’t promise, but we’ll try our best.
RSVP as soon as possible so you don’t miss out. Places are limited to ensure the event is safe and the best experience for all of us.
Image: Young platypus on a log in McMahons Creek, Yarra Ranges, Victoria. Credit: Doug Gimesy.

Seed Bank Opening – Spring Seeds
2026-09-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Harry’s Hut, Browns Lagoon, South Albury, Olive Street, South Albury, NSW, 2640, Australia
Seed Bank Opening – Spring SeedsCome and deposit seed you have saved (we have sieves and helpers available!) and get stated on your spring and summer seeds. We have many seeds in our bank to share.
We’ll also have a produce swap where people can bring any excess homegrown/homemade goodies they have to share. If you don’t have anything yet, don’t worry, you wont leave empty handed. It’s always a delightful morning.
All welcome.
Members: FREENon-Members: $5

Huon Creek Landcare – An information evening
2026-09-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Baranduda Fields Ecohub, 200 Baranduda Blvd, Baranduda, Victoria, Australia
Huon Creek is a significant waterway traversing agricultural and urban areas in the Wodonga municipality. The creek and surrounding hills have historically been impacted land clearing and now face increasing pressure from residential development and climate change which has altered natural flow patterns and elevated runoff. These pressures mean erosion, water quality, increased sediment loads and weeds threaten the ecological integrity of the riparian corridor and surrounding hills.
Recent planting events have peaked community interest in Landcare in the Huon Creek area both in the newer urban areas and rural areas.
Join Wodonga Council staff and Wodonga Urban Landcare for a presentation on the important ecological values of the Huon Creek area, learn more about the WREN (Wodonga Retained Environment Network) and how you can get involved in protecting and maintaining your local environment including planting, weeding, nest box installation through Landcare.
Please register: events.humanitix.com/huon-creek-landcare-info-evening
The event will be held at our Landcare Office and Ecohub at Baranduda Fields.
Directions for how to get to the Ecohub can be viewed here.
