This is a repeat of a walk I did late last year as part of the Federation weekend. The walk will take us through the grounds of the former Beechworth Asylum/psychiatric hospital, Mayday Hills, where many of the buildings are virtually unchanged in over 100 years. As we go, I will outline the history of […]
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, […]
There are a number of very short walks on Mt Buffalo that give great views. We often pass them by in favour of bigger walks. Whilst they are all fairly steep, they are short and I’m in no rush. Participants can chose to do all or some of the walks on offer. Lake View: 2km. […]
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.
All welcome at our community forum to help you understand how to save money by electrifying your life with renewables. Hear form speakers Hon Dr Helen Haines, MP for Indi, Kate Minter, Managing Director Rewiring Australia, John Naylor, Clean Energy Lead, WLS, followed by Q&A. Business and Community displays include solar systems, heat pump hot […]
The North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) is a network of community sustainability groups which acts collaboratively with communities, agencies and organisations across the region. Meetings are held every two months. Anyone is welcome to attend. This meeting will be held in the video-conference room at the GoTAFE/CSU campus in Wangaratta. You may join us […]
To celebrate World Environment Day, join our environment team for a walk & talk along the river to learn about the Grey-headed Flying-fox and other local wildlife that call Albury home. Come take a closer look at Australians largest bat the Grey-headed Flying Fox, learn about their home at Leaney's Bend and watch the ‘fly-out’ spectacle as thousands of bats take […]
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed […]
It’s back on again! Our popular crossover walk is happening, and you’re invited to join us as we follow the ridge line through some magnificent forests while being entertained by the resident lyrebirds. One group led by Bernadette will start from Lockhart’s Gap, while the other group, led by Ian will start from the Tallangatta […]
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Members please meet at 9.30am nearby the Glenrowan Rest Area Public Toilets. Leaders for the day are Jenny 0429 446 383 and Jan 0438 271 497.
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed […]
The Swanpool Environmental Film Festival is timed around World Environment Day which is June 5th. Working in partnership with Swanpool Landcare, BSFG has again supported another thought provoking film festival to be held at the Swanpool Cinema on Saturday 17 June. Three sessions commence at 1.00 pm sharp and include afternoon tea and evening meal. […]
The Big Microplastic Survey is a global citizen science project that anyone can participate in. Come and learn how to support scientists and have fun and gather scientific data and information about the microplastics problem in your local area. It takes about 30 minutes to do a survey and we'll provide the equipment needed. It […]
Mt Sugarloaf is on the northern side of Woolshed road (which heads out to Eldorado). The shortest route there is on little used 4wd tracks that climbs through some very pleasant forest. Some of the walking is steep but never such that your boots scrape your chin. There is a very pleasant lunch spot with […]
Join our community planting morning, nature talk by Karen Retra and free BBQ. All are welcome at this family-friendly event. Format: 10.00am — Community planting 11.30am —Walk and talk with naturalist Karen Retra 12.30pm —BBQ lunch Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. We’ll provide tools and plants. Meet at Gordon Craig Park Playground (off […]
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 […]
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed […]
Connecting, Communities and Change Saturday June 24th Co-hosted by Thurgoona Community Action Group and the National Parks Association NSW (NPA). This regional get-together is an opportunity to explore ways community groups across the region can build stronger connections between people and the wider community as well as learn new skills in creating vibrant and healthy […]
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Members please meet at 9.00am near the Bellbridge Toilet Block and the group will then proceed onto Georges Creek and Mount Granya Park. Leader for the outing will be Gail and she can be contacted on 0418 384 303.
The study of language meets the study of life in Ecolinguistics. In this session, we will focus our attention and awareness on the language patterns used to describe and perpetuate interactions between humans, other species and the physical environment. We will go ‘above the sentence’ to explore how framing, metaphor and other linguistic devices influence […]
Come and join me, Alison Wellard, for a winter walk in the foothills of Baranduda. On June 25 Meeting at Westmont carpark at 10am An easy walk starting off Boyes Road and finishing in the shelter of Westmont Retirement Village for lunch and a coffee which you may like to bring or purchase at “Annies […]
What's going on in the bush tonight? Join Parklands Rangers to find out! Ranger Dan will lead you on a night adventure 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, […]
This session will provide some basic theory and guidance on developing strategies for ethical practice in your group. It will also include a facilitated discussion with other environmental volunteer managers. For more information and to register: Ethical Practice with Young People Training for Environmental Volunteer Managers, Hosted online, Tue 27th Jun 2023, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AEST […]
What's going on in the bush tonight? Join Parklands Rangers to find out! Ranger Dan will lead you on a night adventure spotlighting for nocturnal native wildlife along the Murray. You'll be looking out for possums, gliders and owls, listening for frogs and more. This is a family friendly event. Where: Meet at the first car park on the right, […]
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.
Albury Wodonga Field Naturalists outing. Members to meet at 9am at the Baranduda Supermarket car park. Leader for this outing is Bernie and his contact number is 0490 497 032.
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, […]
Starting at Clover Dam, we start with a river crossing then walk uphill on a 4WD track for about 3kms. If the river is too high to cross , as happened in previous years, we will walk to the end of the track and half way along the Tramway before returning the same way. Hopefully […]
ACF-AWR and Kilowatt Cars are proud to partner on this event that will help answer every question you have about Electric Vehicles (EVs). Come along and meet our local EV importer, Russel Klose from Kilowatt Cars. Russell is arguably the most informed and up-to-date person in our region to answer your questions and concerns and […]
Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush. Tasks will vary month to month and according to the season and your capacity. You may be doing a flora survey, removing redundant fences, replacing barbed […]
