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SUMMARY:Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk 2026
DESCRIPTION:We love nature!  So we’re getting active in nature again this year to help protect Australia’s iconic wildlife.  You can join us and thousands of people across the country for Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk. \nIt’s not just about fundraising\, it’s about connecting with our community and getting out among the gumtrees to keep healthy and happy. Adam Bandt\, CEO\, ACF \nDid you know that over 80% of Australia’s animals are found nowhere else other than in our very own big backyard? Sadly\, 619 of these Australian animals are threatened species\, losing their homes to habitat destruction and climate change every single day.  The Sloane’s Froglet\, the Freckled Duck\, the Gang-Gang Cockatoo\, and the Murray Cod are a few examples of endangered species in the Albury Wodonga region. \nIn May 2026\, we’ll be taking on the Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk challenge yet again and raising funds to help bring our beloved animals back from the brink and enjoying the company of like-minded people and being in nature. \nJoin us! RSVP now! \nWhen:  Saturday 30 May\, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm followed by a BYO picnic lunch\nWhere:  Wonga Wetlands\, 2377 Riverina Highway\, Splitters Creek\, 2640\nWhat: Walk one or more of the trails in this map – 0.5 km (green trail)\, 1.2 km (blue trail) or 2.5 km (red trail) or join Rowena and Roy on the Wagirra Trail (12 km). If you’re joining the 12 km walk\, arrive at Wonga Wetlands a little earlier\, 9 am\,  and please email acf.awr@gmail.com if you would like to join Rowena and Roy.  Walk as little or as much as you like. \nWe’ll enjoy a BYO picnic lunch after our walk and please join us for a chat and an enjoyable time with like-minded people. \n \n  \nWhat to bring:  Your lunch\, something to drink (no alcohol)\, clothes suitable for the weather\, closed shoes\, sunscreen\, mosquito repellent \nOther things you may like to bring:  A chair\, binoculars\, camera \nWhat you can’t bring:  Your dog or your bicycle (to protect the wildlife) \nOther actions you can take: \n\nSponsor our team to help us reach our fundraising goal\nSign up to the Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk and take the challenge yourself or create a team of friends or colleagues\nCheck ACF’s Save Our Big Backyard web page for information and resources\n\n  \nWe look forward to seeing you.  RSVP now! \n\n  \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/australias-biggest-bushwalk-2026/
LOCATION:Wonga Wetlands\, West Albury\, 2377 Riverina Highway\, Splitters Creek\, Albury\, 2640
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to an electric home
DESCRIPTION:Have you been shocked by your latest energy bills?  We have! \nJoin Border Regional Electrification Events (BREE) and ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR) for an evening and take charge of your situation. \nWhere:  The Cube\, South Auditorium\, 118 Hovell Street\, Wodonga \nWhen:  Wed 20 May\, 5 – 7.30 pm \nWith:  Keynote Speaker\, Geoff Lodge: ‘Transitioning to an Electric Home’ \nAnd then choose your expert: There will be several tables of experts experienced in home electrification\, energy efficiency\, rebates\, electric vehicles\, and more that you can speak with following the keynote speaker.  See agenda\, below. \nLearn how to save money\, stay warm in winter\, cool in summer and enjoy clean air all year round. \nRefreshments available. \nPlaces strictly limited\, bookings are essential RSVP now!   \nRSVP closes 13 May. \nAgenda: \n5:00 pm -Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country\n5.05 pm – Introduction\n5:10 pm – Keynote Speaker\, Geoff Lodge\, ‘Transitioning to an electric home’\n5:45 pm – Q&A\n6:00 pm – Refreshments\n6:15 pm – Electrical exhibits/information stalls\, TBC\nHome electrification experts\nVIC solar opportunities\nNSW solar opportunities\nElectric Vehicles\nHome energy efficiency\nPortable induction cooktop demonstration\n7.30 pm – Close \nAbout the speaker\, Geoff Lodge:  Following 20 years of experience on natural resource management projects for irrigation properties\, in 2008 Geoff co-founded Goulburn Valley Community Energy [GVCE] which he leads today as CEO. Geoff’s combined program management skills and connection within the local community has enabled him to have considerable influence on key stakeholders aligned with GV Community Energy programs. \n  \nEvent proudly supported by: \nGoulburn Valley Community Energy (GVCE)\, Wodonga Council\, and State Government of Victoria \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/transitioning-to-an-electric-home/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260214T140000
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SUMMARY:ACF-AWR Planning Together for 2026\, F2F and Online
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year!  We hope you all had a lovely break. \nYou are invited to join us at your ACF-AWR planning meeting for 2026. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas! \nAtienne from ACF will be joining us from the Melbourne ACF office to ensure we’re up to date with ACF’s big picture and to support us in our planning. \nWhen: 14 February 2026\, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm \nWhere:  Hyphen\, Upstairs Meeting Room\, 126 Hovell St\, Wodonga\, VIC\, 3690 and Online\nNote: This will be a ‘hybrid’ meeting (face-to-face and online) to cater for our all our members. \nThe purpose of the meeting is to plan your ACF-AWR group’s events and focus for the year ahead. \nIMPORTANT: we are having a lovely lunch at Platiunum Brew\, Shop 13-14 Southside Terrace\, Beechworth Rd\, Wodonga with like-minded people prior to the meeting.  Please email acf.awr@gmail.com to let us know you’re joining us and how many people we need to make a reservation for. \nAgenda: \n12.30 – 2.00 pm Lunch\, Platinum Brew\, Wodonga\n2.00 – 2.10 pm  Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country\n2.10 – 2.30 pm  ACF campaigns/big picture\n2.30 – 3.00 pm  Group SWOT analysis\n3.00 – 3.30 pm  ACF-AWR Events Planning 2026\n3.30 – 3.50 pm  Group norms and dynamics – moving forward as a group\n3.50 – 4.00 pm  Thanks and recap/wrap of ACF-AWR priorities and events calendar\n4.00 – 6.00 pm  Social/networking time\, The Goods Shed\, Wodonga \nYou can find out more about ACF Australia’s campaigns and strategy and goals at the links and also check the community hub for resources. \nOther actions you can take: \n\nSign petitions\, write letters\, make calls with the support of ACF on their take action page.\n\nFor those wishing to join the group after the meeting for a chat with like-minded people\, head to The Goods Shed Wodonga\, 1/71 Church Street\, Wodonga. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon!  Join us for the full planning session or just some of it – we always love to see you whenever you can join us for however long.  And\, yes\, we’ll have some refreshments for those attending at the Hyphen.  \n \nIMPORTANT:  Please email us at acf.awr@gmail.com to let us know how you would like to attend in person so that we can cater for you.  If you are attending online\, we’ll send the link to join when you RSVP. \nRSVP now and don’t miss out on a great and fun afternoon. \nYour ACF-AWR Team
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-awr-planning-together-for-2026-f2f-and-online/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 End-of-year celebration
DESCRIPTION:2025 was another huge year for your ACF-AWR group!   \nOur events for the year included: \n\nPlanning together for 2025\, Feb 15\, Hybrid event\nMonthly meeting and catch up\, Mar 29\, Hybrid event\nAustralia’s Biggest Bushwalk\, May 17\, we walked 69 km and raised $260 to help protect Australia’s wildlife\nMonthly meeting and catch up\, May 31\, Hybrid event\nChampions for Nature\, Sloane’s Froglet citizen science with Karen Retra\, Aug 16\nPlaty-project zoom how-to\, Sep 5\nPlaty-project field trip how-to\, Sep 6\nFilms to inspire climate action with guest speaker Paul Sinclair\, ACF Campaign Director and Deputy CEO\, Oct 25\nConnecting Nature With Farming – Platy Event\, Oct 26\nEnd-of-year celebration\, Dec 6\n\nAnd we also had a presence at the Albury-Wodonga Farmers Market and wrote many submissions and letters to lobby for strong nature laws and climate action federally\, in VIC and NSW\, and locally.  Too many to list! \nWe hope you will join us in an end-of-year celebration of our significant achievements for 2025 and to relax with like-minded people at the beautiful Wonga Wetlands. \nWe’d also love to hear from you about things you’d like to see your ACF-AWR group doing in 2026 – we love hearing from you with your great feedback and ideas\, so also save the date for our planning meeting on Feb 14\, 2026. \nCome along\, join us\, and have a lovely day enjoying nature and the company of like-minded\, welcoming people. \nWhere:  Wonga Wetlands\, 2377 Riverina Highway\, Splitters Creek\, 2640 \nWhen:  Saturday 6 December\, 12 – 3 pm \nWhat to bring:  A plate to share\, something to drink (no alcohol)\, clothes suitable for the weather\, closed shoes\, sunscreen\, mosquito repellent \nOther things you may like to bring:  A chair\, binoculars\, camera \nWhat you can’t bring:  Your dog or your bicycle on the walking paths (to protect the wildlife) \nRSVP now to let us know you’re joining us.  We look forward to seeing you! \nBart and your ACF-AWR Team
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/2025-end-of-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T123000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Nature with Farming - a Platy Spotting event
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join local farmers\, community members and nature lovers in a Platy Spotting event at lake Moodemere\, near Rutherglen. \nWhen:       Sunday 26 October\, commencing  at 8:30am \nWhere:      Meet at Lake Moodemere Estate winery\, 12 Moodemere Road Rutherglen \nWhat:        A Platy-Spotting Event to link in with a new ACF initiative: \n                                                            ‘Food That’s Good for People and Nature’ \nOur special guest\, ACF Food and Agriculture lead expert David Sivyer will be there to tell us more about this exciting new initiative\, how and why it has come about and where it is currently at. \nRefreshments\, coffees\, teas and light lunches can be obtained at the winery. \nRSVP  as soon as possible as numbers will be limited for this event. \nWe look forward to seeing you there 🖐😃
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/connecting-nature-with-farming-a-platy-spotting-event/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
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SUMMARY:Films to inspire climate action with guest speaker Paul Sinclair\, ACF Campaign Director and Deputy CEO
DESCRIPTION:We are feeling a bit overwhelmed with the news lately and we expect you may be feeling that also. \nAs Joan Baez famously stated – Action is the antidote to despair – so we’re always looking for the most impactful ways we can act and support you to act also. \nWe do feel we are all best acting inside our sphere of influence by acting locally while thinking globally.  However\, sometimes\, we need to extend our range a little.  This is one of those times. \nWe wrote to you on 14 September about the importance of acting to save Scott Reef that is potentially impacted by the proposed Browse Basin development as part of Woodside’s North West Shelf extension and expansion.  We included in that email the ABC News article by Rhiannon Shine from 13 September 2025 titled North West Shelf extension comes at critical juncture in Australia’s climate conversation.  We are\, indeed\, at a critical juncture.  Your ACF-AWR has continued to monitor this situation and we want to raise further awareness and inspire you to act also.  So\, we’re holding an event and we hope you can join us: \nWhere: Hybrid event: CD Blake Lecture Theatre\, Building 751 (see map)\, Charles Sturt University\, Elizabeth Mitchell Drive/Milawa Drive\, Thurgoona\, NSW\, 2640 or online (RSVP to receive the link to join)\nWhen: Saturday 25 October\, 2 – 4 pm\nWhat: Two compelling short films – Dr Richard Denniss (30 mins) and Corals’ Last Stand (38 mins) \nDr Richard Denniss is a prominent economist and Executive Director of the Australia Institute.  In this short (30 min) film\, he presents our Federal Government with a reality check in a candid address before the Federal Senate Environment Committee. \nCorals’ Last Stand is a multi-award-winning documentary about Scott Reef\, one of our last ancient interconnected coral ecosystems located nearly 300km from the WA north-west coast\, which has recently come under serious threat from Woodside Energy’s Gas expansion this year. \nWe are also thrilled to have Paul Sinclair\, ACF Campaign Director and Deputy CEO join us for a follow-up discussion. \nTea and coffee will be available for those attending the face-to-face event. \nRSVP as soon as possible so you don’t miss securing your seat. \nPlease email acf.awr@gmail.com if you are attending in person for catering purposes. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon. \nBart\, Ali\, Jonathon and your ACF-AWR team.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/films-to-inspire-climate-action-with-guest-speaker-paul-sinclair-acf-campaign-director-and-deputy-ceo/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250906T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
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SUMMARY:Platy-Project Field Event 6 September 2025\, 4 - 6 pm
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had that magical moment of spotting a platypus in the wild? \nJoin 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 great ACF\, UNSW\, Centre for Ecosystem Science\, and Platypus Conservation Initiative. \nACF-AWR is excited to be hosting events again in 2025 for the wonderful citizen science platy-project. \nThis is our first field event and the first of our field events for this year.  Our second field event is scheduled for 13 September\, 4 – 6 pm. \nJoin us and help researchers understand more about this elusive animal and how we can better protect it. \nWhen: 6 September\, 4 – 6 pm \nWhere: Willow Park\, Car Park\, Pearce Street\, Wodonga\, VIC. \nWhat we’ll be doing: \n\nWe’ll talk through the best ways to spot a platypus and how to not get tricked by other creatures;\nWe’ll practise our platy spotting skills with a walk around the creek to identify the best platy spotting habitat; and\nWe’ll also net and look at the water bugs to see what platypus food is in the area.\n\nYou may want to then invest time to watch and wait for a platypus to reveal itself at the end of the event.  We’ve been watching platypus in the area recently. \nWe 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. \nJoin us at our upcoming platy-project event!   \nRSVP 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. \nImage: Young platypus on a log in McMahons Creek\, Yarra Ranges\, Victoria. Credit: Doug Gimesy.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/platy-project-field-event-6-september-2025-4-6-pm/
LOCATION:Willow Park carpark\, Pearce Street\, Wodonga\, 3690\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250905T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Training session for spotting platypus and recording their location
DESCRIPTION:ACF-AWR is excited to be hosting events again in 2025 for the wonderful citizen science platy-project. \nThe first event will be a training session on ZOOM. \nThis session will provide information on: \n\nWhy this citizen science project is important and how platypus are fairing;\nHow to spot a platypus – habitat/where\, when\, and watching out for tricksters;\nHow to record your findings;\nWater bugs/food;\nOH&S; and\nWhere our field events are being held and what to bring.\n\nPlease RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining and receive the zoom link. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nYour ACF-AWR Team \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/zoom-training-session-for-spotting-platypus-and-recording-their-location-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
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SUMMARY:Champions for Nature – Sloane’s Froglet Citizen Science winter frog walk
DESCRIPTION:Join ACF Community Albury Wodonga and Wodonga Urban Landcare Network (WULN) for this nature-based\, citizen science event with Karen Retra. \nKaren will take us on a beautiful\, slow\, approximately 2.5 km walk and show us how to use the FrogID app to record your important citizen scientist findings. We hope you will hear the call of the endangered Sloane’s Froglet! \nWe will also enjoy Karen’s passion for many aspects of our local environment as we walk along the High Country Rail Trail near the Kiewa River at Bonegilla.\nSee this google map for our meeting place at the Rail Trail access on Gullifer Lane. \nFind out more about the Sloane’s Champions project and how to use the FrogID app on this page of the WULN website.\nYou may also be interested in Woolshed Thurgoona Landcare Group’s (WTLG) flier on monitoring Sloane’s Froglet. \nPlaces are limited\, please register. \nBelow\, the Rail Trail boardwalk near the Kiewa River\, in a wetter season than so far this winter!
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/winter-frog-walk-25/
LOCATION:Gullifer lane rail trail access\, Bonegilla\, Gullifer lane\, rail trail access\, Bonegilla\, 3691\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Landcare,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250728T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
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SUMMARY:ACF Sydney online screening of 'Corals' Last Stand' film
DESCRIPTION:As you are probably aware\, the new federal Environment Minister\, Murray Watt\, has recently approved an extension of the Woodside gas production facility near Karratha in Western Australia for 40 years\, until 2070. This is an appalling decision but our attention now needs to turn to stopping Woodside’s proposal to drill for gas in the Browse Basin near Scott Reef. If we can do that\, we will significantly reduce the supply of gas to the Karratha facility. \nScott Reef is a truly magical place\, home to a wide variety of marine life including pygmy blue whales and green turtles.  And it will be under serious threat if drilling at Browse Basin goes ahead. Corals’ Last Stand is a beautiful film about Scott Reef and how important it is that it be protected. \nACF AWR\, ACF GWS and other groups are hoping that the film will help build a movement in the communities of Greater Western Sydney\, and in other places across Australia\, in support of effective nature protection and an end to approving new and expanded fossil fuel projects. \nOn Monday 28 July at 7.30pm\, ACF Greater Western Sydney Community Group is hosting an online screening of the film Corals’ Last Stand.  ACF AWR and other groups will also be participating in this screening. We hope you will be able to join us for this wonderful film. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-sydney-online-screening-of-corals-last-stand-film/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
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SUMMARY:ACF-AWR in person and online meeting and catch up
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us at your ACF-AWR monthly hybrid (in person and online) meeting.  These meeting mean that those of you who are not in Albury Wodonga to join us for some updates\, sharing information and investing time with like-minded people. \nWe would love to see you and to hear your thoughts and ideas! \nWhen: 31 May\, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm\nWhere:  Hyphen\, Meeting Room 2 (upstairs)\, 126 Hovell St\, Wodonga\, VIC\, 3690 and Online (zoom)\nNOTE: This will be a ‘hybrid’ meeting (in person at the venue and online on zoom) to cater for all ACF-AWR members. \nAgenda: \n\nHolding the new government to account on nature\, the EPBC Act\, and on climate\nDeveloping relationship with new ministers for nature and climate\nWild at Art event – update\nOther events updates\nAny other business\n\nWe look forward to seeing you soon!  And\, yes\, we’ll have some refreshments for those attending at the Hyphen.\n \nPlease email us at acf.awr@gmail.com to let us know how you if you are attending in person so that we can cater for you. \nIf you are attending online\, you will receive the link to join when you RSVP. \nRegards\, \nACF-AWR Team
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/monthly-in-person-and-online-meeting-and-catch-up/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20250405T021525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T021755Z
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SUMMARY:Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk
DESCRIPTION:We love nature!  So we’re getting active in nature to help protect Australia’s iconic wildlife. \nDid you know that over 80% of Australia’s animals are found nowhere else other than in our very own big backyard? Sadly\, 619 of these Australian animals are threatened species\, losing their homes to habitat destruction and climate change every single day.  The Sloane’s Froglet\, the Freckled Duck\, the Gang-Gang Cockatoo\, and the Murray Cod are a few examples of endangered species in the Albury Wodonga region. \nIn May 2025\, we’ll be taking on the Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk challenge and raising funds to help bring our beloved animals back from the brink. \nJoin us!  RSVP now!\n \nWhen:  Saturday 17 May\, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm followed by a BYO picnic lunch \nWhere:  Wonga Wetlands\, 2377 Riverina Highway\, Splitters Creek\, 2640 \nWhat: Walk one or more of the trails in this map – 0.5 km (green trail)\, 1.2 km (blue trail) or 2.5 km (red trail).  Walk as little or as much as you like. \nWe’ll enjoy a BYO picnic lunch after our walk and please join us for a chat and an enjoyable time with like-minded people. \nWhat to bring:  Your lunch\, something to drink (no alcohol)\, clothes suitable for the weather\, closed shoes\, sunscreen\, mosquito repellent \nOther things you may like to bring:  A chair\, binoculars\, camera \nWhat you can’t bring:  Your dog or your bicycle (to protect the wildlife) \nOther actions you can take: \n\nSponsor our team to help us reach our fundraising goal\nSign up to the Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk and take the challenge yourself or create a team of friends or colleagues\nCheck ACF’s Save Our Big Backyard web page for information and resources\n\nWe look forward to seeing you.  RSVP now!
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/australias-biggest-bushwalk/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20250126T083101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T054226Z
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SUMMARY:ACF-AWR Planning Together for 2025\, F2F and Online – hybrid event
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us at your ACF-AWR planning meeting for 2025.  We would love to have your thoughts and ideas! \nWhen: 15 February 2024\, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm \nWhere:  Hyphen\, Meeting Room 1\, 126 Hovell St\, Wodonga\, VIC\, 3690 and Online (hybrid event) \nThe purpose of the meeting is to plan your group’s focus for the year ahead and particularly the coming Federal election. \nAs ACF Australia notes on their Community Hub:  As we hit the halfway mark of this critical decade for solving the climate and extinction crisis\, we must harness all of our power to engage the wider community and demand our next Parliament acts urgently. \nACF have a number of resources on their Community Hub including their National Agenda For Australia’s Nature and Climate that lays out exactly what the next parliament must do to the solve the dual climate and extinction crisis: \n\nProtect nature: Stop the bulldozing of the bush\nSay yes to renewable energy: Power everything we can with clean\, cheap energy from wind and sun.\nSay no to nuclear: Australia’s future is renewable\, not radioactive\nSay no to new coal and gas: No more green lights for big\, climate-wrecking coal and gas polluters\n\nThe National Agenda provides a summary of the issues and a clear action plan to address them that we hope community and Parliament will get behind. \nOther actions you can take: \n\nLet candidates know you care and will vote for nature and climate. You can take this pledge\, which will notify your sitting MP that you have committed to voting for nature and climate.\nYou can also use the community pulse as a tool for deep persuasive conversations and ask people to pledge to vote for nature and climate at stalls and events.\nShare the pledge and the community pulse tool with your networks.\n\nFor those wishing to join us after the meeting for a chat with like-minded people\, head to Elgins\, 51 – 53 Elgin Boulevard\, Wodonga. \nRSVP as soon as possible to help with catering. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon!  And\, yes\, we’ll have some refreshments for those attending Hyphen.\n \nIMPORTANT:  Please email us at acf.awr@gmail.com to let us know how you would like to attend.  If you are attending in person we can cater for you.  If you are attending online\, we’ll send the link to join. \nRegards\, \nACF-AWR Team
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-awr-planning-together-for-2025-f2f-and-online-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241214T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20241109T073036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T234402Z
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SUMMARY:2024 End-Of-Year Celebration at the Albury Botanic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:2024 was another huge year for your ACF-AWR group and we are extremely proud of our achievements. \nWe hope you will join us in an end-of-year celebration at the beautiful Albury Botanic Gardens. \nWe’ll reflect on our many achievements in 2024 and consider what we might be doing in 2025. \nWe’d love to hear from you about things you’d like to see your ACF-AWR group doing in 2025 – we love hearing from you with your great feedback and ideas. \nCome along\, join us\, and have a lovely day enjoying the beautiful gardens and the company of like-minded people. \nWhere:  Albury Botanic Gardens\, Corner of Dean Street and Wodonga Pl\, Albury NSW 2640 \nLook for the ACF Banner \nWhen:  Saturday 14 December\, 12 – 3 pm \nFind more information about visiting the gardens and accessibility and conditions of use. \nWhat to bring:  Your lunch\, something to drink (no alcohol)\, clothes suitable for the weather\, closed shoes\, sunscreen\, mosquito repellent \nOther things you may like to bring:  A chair\, binoculars\, camera \nWhat you can’t do or bring:  Alcohol\, cycling\, skateboarding\, rollerblading\, horses\, ball sports and dogs are not permitted in the Gardens \nRSVP now to let us know you’re joining us.  We look forward to seeing you! \nThe ACF-AWR Team \nPhoto by Sandra Rosin 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/2024-end-of-year-celebration-at-the-albury-botanic-gardens/
LOCATION:Albury Botanic Gardens
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240914T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20240831T075415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T220842Z
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SUMMARY:Platy-Project\, Second Field Event 14 September 2024\, 4 - 6 pm
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had that magical moment of spotting a platypus in the wild? \nJoin us at this event to learn where to look for\, and how spot\, platypus in the wild for this great ACF/UNSW #CitizenScience project. \n \nImage: Young platypus on a log in McMahons Creek\, Yarra Ranges\, Victoria. Credit: Doug Gimesy. \nACF-AWR is excited to be hosting three events again in 2024 for the wonderful citizen science platy-project. \nThis is our third and final event and the second of our field events for this year. \nWe’re thrilled to be involved in the ACF and University of NSW citizen science Platy-Project again in 2024. \nJoin us and help researchers understand more about this elusive animal and how we can better protect it. \nWhen: 14 September\, 4 – 6 pm \nWhere: Willow Park\, Car Park\, Pearce Street\, Wodonga\, VIC. \nWhat we’ll be doing: \n\nWe’ll talk through the best ways to spot a platypus and how to not get tricked by other creatures;\nWe’ll practise our platy spotting skills with a walk around the creek to identify the best platy spotting habitat; and\nWe’ll also net and look at the water bugs to see what platypus food is in the area.\n\nYou may want to then invest time to watch and wait for a platypus to reveal itself at the end of the event.  We’ve been watching platypus in the area recently. \nWe 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. \nJoin us at our upcoming platy-project event!   \nRSVP 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.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/platy-project-second-field-event-14-september-2024-4-6-pm/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20240831T074349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T220942Z
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SUMMARY:Platy-Project\, First Field Event 7 September 2024\, 4 - 6 pm
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had that magical moment of spotting a platypus in the wild? \nJoin us at this event to learn where to look for\, and how spot\, platypus in the wild for this great ACF/UNSW #CitizenScience project. \n \nImage: Young platypus on a log in McMahons Creek\, Yarra Ranges\, Victoria. Credit: Doug Gimesy. \nACF-AWR is excited to be hosting three events again in 2024 for the wonderful citizen science platy-project. \nThis is our second event and the first of our field events for this year.  Our second field event is scheduled for 14 September\, 4 – 6 pm. \nWe’re thrilled to be involved in the ACF and University of NSW citizen science Platy-Project again in 2024. \nJoin us and help researchers understand more about this elusive animal and how we can better protect it. \nWhen: 7 September\, 4 – 6 pm \nWhere: Willow Park\, Car Park\, Pearce Street\, Wodonga\, VIC. \nWhat we’ll be doing: \n\nWe’ll talk through the best ways to spot a platypus and how to not get tricked by other creatures;\nWe’ll practise our platy spotting skills with a walk around the creek to identify the best platy spotting habitat; and\nWe’ll also net and look at the water bugs to see what platypus food is in the area.\n\nYou may want to then invest time to watch and wait for a platypus to reveal itself at the end of the event.  We’ve been watching platypus in the area recently. \nWe 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. \nJoin us at our upcoming platy-project event!   \nRSVP 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.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/platy-project-first-field-event-7-september-2024-4-6-pm/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240906T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240906T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20240831T071443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T071443Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM Training session for spotting platypus and recording their location
DESCRIPTION:ACF-AWR is excited to be hosting three events again in 2024 for the wonderful citizen science platy-project. \nThe first event\, this one\, will be a training session on ZOOM. \nThis session will provide information on \n\nWhy this citizen science project is important and how platypus are fairing;\nHow to spot a platypus – habitat/where\, when\, and watching out for tricksters;\nHow to record your findings;\nWater bugs/food;\nOH&S; and\nWhere our field events are being held and what to bring.\n\nPlease RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining and receive the zoom link to join. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nACF-AWR Team
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/zoom-training-session-for-spotting-platypus-and-recording-their-location-3/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20240821T082510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T114113Z
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SUMMARY:Sloane’s Froglet Citizen Science at Bonegilla (take two)
DESCRIPTION:ACF-AWR are proud to partner with Wodonga Urban Landcare Network (WULN) for this exciting\, nature-based\, citizen science event with Karen Retra.   \nKaren will take us on a beautiful\, slow\, approximately 2.5 km walk and show us how to use the FrogID app to record your important citizen scientist findings.  We hope you will hear the call of the endangered Sloane’s Froglet! \nWe will also enjoy Karen’s passion for\, and extensive knowledge of\, many aspects of our local environment as we walk the High Country Rail Trail near Killara (pictured). \nWULN has provided more information about the Sloane’s Champions project and how to use the FrogID app that you may want to check before attending the event. \nYou don’t want to miss this event!  Please RSVP.  You’ll receive more information about getting to the event and what to bring once you RSVP. \nPlease note this event was postponed due to weather previously. Please confirm your attendance using this new booking link. \nWe understand if the weather is wet and cold\, while it may suit the frogs\, you may choose to stay home.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/sloanes-froglet-citizen-science-2/
LOCATION:Gullifer lane rail trail access\, Bonegilla\, Gullifer lane\, rail trail access\, Bonegilla\, 3691\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Landcare,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240817T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240817T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20240727T095812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T033710Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Sloane’s Froglet Citizen Science with Karen Retra
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Please note that due to the weather\, this walk has been cancelled for today. We will be in touch with those who had registered and look to reschedule soon! \n  \nACF-AWR are proud to partner with Wodonga Urban Landcare Network (WULN) for this exciting\, nature-based\, citizen science event with Karen Retra.   \nKaren will take us on a beautiful\, slow\, approximately 2.5 km walk and show us how to use the FrogID app to record your important citizen scientist findings.  We hope you will hear the call of the endangered Sloane’s Froglet! \nWe will also enjoy Karen’s passion for\, and extensive knowledge of\, many aspects of our local environment as we walk the High Country Rail Trail near Killara where Karen took this beautiful photograph. \nWULN has provided more information about the Sloane’s Champions project and how to use the FrogID app that you may want to check before attending the event. \nYou don’t want to miss this event!  Places are limited so be quick to RSVP.  You’ll receive more information about getting to the event and what to bring once you RSVP.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-awr-wuln-sloanes-froglet-citizen-science-with-karen-retra-2/
LOCATION:Gullifer lane rail trail access\, Bonegilla\, Gullifer lane\, rail trail access\, Bonegilla\, 3691\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20240425T113436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T114400Z
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SUMMARY:ACF-AWR Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk
DESCRIPTION:We love nature!  So we’re getting active in nature to help protect Australia’s iconic wildlife. \nDid you know that over 80% of Australia’s animals are found nowhere else other than in our very own big backyard? Sadly\, 619 of these Australian animals are threatened species\, losing their homes to habitat destruction and climate change every single day.  The Sloane’s Froglet\, the Freckled Duck\, the Gang-Gang Cockatoo\, and the Murray Cod are a few examples of endangered species in the Albury Wodonga region. \nIn May 2024\, we’ll be taking on the Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk challenge and raising funds to help bring our beloved animals back from the brink. \nJoin us! \nWhen:  18 May\, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm \nWhere:  Wonga Wetlands\, 2377 Riverina Highway\, Splitters Creek\, 2640 \nWhat: Walk one or more of the trails in this map – 0.5 km (green trail)\, 1.2 km (blue trail) or 2.5 km (red trail).  Walk as little or as much as you like. \nWe’ll enjoy a BYO picnic lunch after our walk and please join us for a chat and an enjoyable time with like-minded people. \nWhat to bring:  Your lunch\, something to drink (no alcohol)\, clothes suitable for the weather\, closed shoes\, sunscreen\, mosquito repellent \nOther things you may like to bring:  A chair\, binoculars\, camera \nWhat you can’t bring:  Your dog or your bicycle (to protect the wildlife) \nOther actions you can take: \n\nSponsor our team to help us reach our fundraising goal\nSign up to the Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk and take the challenge yourself or create a team of friends or colleagues\nSign the ACF petition for laws that actually protect nature\n\nWe look forward to seeing you.  RSVP now!
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-awr-australias-biggest-bushwalk/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20240424T104346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T113055Z
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SUMMARY:Rise Up! for climate
DESCRIPTION:ACF have partnered with Move Beyond Coal\, Australian Youth Climate Coalition\, 350.org and GetUp! to convey a clear message to the Albanese Government and to all Members of Parliament: no more coal and gas\, no more handouts to big coal and gas polluters\, and deliver strong new nature laws that actually protect our wildlife from climate destruction. \nACF Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR) is proudly partnering with Albury Wodonga Knitting Nannas for Renewables (AWKNR) to run a Rise Up! event in our region.  Join thousands of people throughout Australia participating in these events to demand strong action on climate change and show politicians how strong the support is in Albury Wodonga electorates. \nDay:  10 May 2024 \nTime:  12.30 pm to 1.00 pm \nPlace:  Sen Bridget McKenzie’s Office\, 172 High Street\, Wodonga \nJoin us to let Bridget know that we want strong action on climate change and that her job is to: \n·       represent us \n·       support the transition to clean energy \n·       act on a Duty of Care to future generations. \nThe event will be followed by a walk together to Junction Place for a gathering there.  Meet like-minded community members also wanting to speak up for change and have fun with us.  You may get to enjoy speakers\, street theatre\, and Puppets for the Planet including endangered Gang Gang cockatoo\, Bogong Moth and Mountain Pygmy-possum and Deny-O-Saurs. \nPlease invite your friends and let your network’s know about this important event. \nFor more information please call Jenni Huber on 0410 074 900. \nRSVP now!
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/rise-up-for-climate/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240210T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20240130T001306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T011638Z
UID:10032430-1707571800-1707579000@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:ACF Albury Wodonga Region Planning Together for 2024
DESCRIPTION:Australian Conservation Foundation\, Albury Wodonga region \nYou are invited to join us at our planning meeting for 2024.  We would love to have your thought and ideas! \nThe purpose of the meeting is to plan our group’s focus for the year ahead. We have invited ACF Community Organiser Ken Matahari to facilitate the meeting and to update us on the big-picture campaigns for 2024 that the ACF will be focussing on\, which will provide us with the template for our group’s planning. \nWhen: 10 February 2024\, 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm \nWhere:  German Austrian Australian Club\, 5 McFarland Road\, Wodonga\, VIC\, 3690. \nRSVP: Let us know you’re coming using the online booking page. \n  \nFor those wishing to join us before our meeting we are organising a cold lunch at 12:00pm\, at $12 per person. \nTo book your lunch\, please make your payment to:\nAustralian Conservation Foundation Alb/Wod Region\nBSB: 640 000\nAccount number:  111306891\nDescription: Please enter your name \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nRegards\,\nBart \nEmail: b_citroen@bigpond.com\nPhone: 0419 390 329
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-albury-wodonga-region-planning-together-for-2024/
LOCATION:German Austrian Australian Club\, 5 McFarland Road\, Wodonga\, 3690
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20231202T075850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T080609Z
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SUMMARY:2023 end-of-year celebration!
DESCRIPTION:2023 was another huge year for your ACF-AWR group. \nWe hope you will join us in an end-of-year celebration at the beautiful Wonga Wetlands. \nWe’ll reflect on our many achievements in 2023 and consider what we might be doing in 2024. \nWe’d love to hear from you about things you’d like to see your ACF-AWR group doing in 2024 – we love hearing from you with your great feedback and ideas. \nCome along\, join us\, and have a lovely day enjoying nature and the company of like-minded people. \nWhere:  Wonga Wetlands \nWhen:  Saturday 16 December\, 12 – 3 pm \nWhat to bring:  Your lunch\, something to drink (no alcohol)\, clothes suitable for the weather\, closed shoes\, sunscreen\, mosquito repellent \nOther things you may like to bring:  A chair\, binoculars\, camera \nWhat you can’t bring:  Your dog or your bicycle (to protect the wildlife) \nRSVP now to let us know you’re joining us.  We look forward to seeing you! \nRegards\, \nThe ACF-AWR Team \nImage: John Hawkins\, Wonga Wetlands\, ‘Big Water’
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/2023-end-of-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Wonga Wetlands\, 2377 Riverina Hwy\, Splitters Creek\, NSW\, 2640\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
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SUMMARY:Turn up the Heat and Move Beyond Coal Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Albury Wodonga Knitting Nannas for Renewables (AWKNR) and ACF Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR) are thrilled to bring you the opportunity to have fun while expressing your desire for more action for a safe climate. \nThis event is part of Move Beyond Coal’s (MBC) Turn up the Heat Week of Action around Australia that is supported by ACF. \nThe MBC campaign is an excellent opportunity to collectively raise our voices for a sustainable\, coal-free future.  Taking action is especially important with the UN Climate Change Conference – COP28 – happening from 30 November to 12 December. \nInvest 20 minutes outside the Hon. Sussan Ley MP’s Albury Office to let her know that her role is to: \n\nrepresent us\nsupport the tranistion to clean energy\nact on a Duty of Care to future generations\n\nWe’ll be joined by passionate speakers and fun creatures such as the Deny-o-saurs. \nPlease join us for a get together on the grass outside the Retro Café from 12.30 onwards. \nOther actions you can take: \n\nJoin the Move Beyond Coal FB Support Network\nSign up for Move Beyond Coal updates and resources\nSign the Move Beyond Coal pledge to Turn up the Heat\nSign the ACF Petition to end coal and gas in Australia\nSign the Duty of Care petition to support the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Equity) Bill 2023\n\nAction is the best antidote to despair (Jaon Baez). \nDon’t miss this great opportunity to join like-minded people and act!  RSVP now! \nPlease invite your friends and share this event with your networks. \nImage:  ABC Goulburn Murray Facebook page
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/turn-up-the-heat-and-move-beyond-coal-campaign/
LOCATION:Livingstone National Park\, NSW\, Livingstone National Park\, northern end of the park via Wrigleys Rd
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231021T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20231001T223019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T033409Z
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SUMMARY:ACF-AWR & Partners – NSW NCC Picnic in the park
DESCRIPTION:ACF-AWR thoroughly enjoyed this event in 2022 with our wonderful partner community organisations that are equally keen on enjoying and protecting our precious natural environment. \n\n\n\n\nAll welcome! BYO food and drink (and something to sit on)\, and enjoy the day with friends\, family\, and the local community. \nThere will be some fun activities including a water bug collection and identification\, and you’ll have the opportunity to engage with your local environment groups and learn about what they do to protect nature and enhance where we live.  \nThis is a family friendly day and an opportunity to celebrate nature in beautiful surrounds. \nJoin us!  RSVP now. \nThis event is being organised by NSW Nature Conservation Council (NSW NCC). \nPlease note that your RSVP information will be shared with co-host organisations.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-awr-partners-nsw-ncc-picnic-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Noreuil Park\, Albury\, Noreuil Park\, Albury
CATEGORIES:Community,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231007T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20231001T221626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T221711Z
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SUMMARY:ACF-AWR Platy Project Event 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had that magical moment of spotting a platypus in the wild? \nJoin us at this event to learn where to look for\, and how spot\, platypus in the wild for this great ACF/UNSW #CitizenScience project. \nWe were so sorry to have to postpone our Platy-Project event on 23 September and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.  We now have 2 more events – 30 September 4 – 5.30 pm and 7 October 5 – 6.30 pm (this event)- and we hope you can join us. \nWe’re thrilled to be involved in the ACF and University of NSW citizen science Platy-Project again in 2023. \nJoin us and help researchers understand more about this elusive animal and how we can better protect it. \nWhen: 7 October\, 5 – 6.30 pm \nWhere: Willow Park\, Car Park\, Pearce Street\, Wodonga\, VIC. \nWhat we’ll be doing: \n\nWe’ll talk through the best ways to spot a platypus and how to not get tricked by other creatures.\nWe’ll practise our platy spotting skills with a walk around the creek to identify the best platy spotting habitat.\nWe’ll also net and look at the water bugs to see what platypus food is in the area.\n\nYou may want to then invest time to watch and wait for a platypus to reveal itself at the end of the event.  We’ve been watching platypus in the area recently. \nWe 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. \nJoin us at our upcoming platy-project event!  \nRSVP for 7 October 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. \nImage: Young platypus on a log in McMahons Creek\, Yarra Ranges\, Victoria. Credit: Doug Gimesy.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/acf-awr-platy-project-event-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Willow Park carpark\, Pearce Street\, Wodonga\, 3690\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T142843
CREATED:20220603T063033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T010208Z
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SUMMARY:Power House - A renewable Energy Expo for residents and businesses within the Hume region.
DESCRIPTION:Renewable Albury Wodonga (RAW) and ACF-AWR are hosting a POWER HOUSE EVENT. This has been made possible through funding provided by the Hume Community Power Hub ‘Renewable Energy Readiness Fund’ in the Hume region\, with major sponsorship matched by Mondo. \nThis event will incorporate two sessions: a daytime session for border area business and an evening session for residents. The purpose is to: \n\nInspire people to Electrify their Businesses and Residences to reduce emissions and save money\nTo showcase renewable energy developments in our area\nTo give businesses and residents access to information about renewables\n\nThe Business event will run from 1:00pm to 4:45pm \n\nRSVP here for the Business Event\n\nand the Residential event from 5:00pm to 7:00pm \n\nRSVP here for Residential Event\n\nThe program contains diverse speakers delivering short sharp insights to the emerging energy transition\, as well as providing access to installers and local businesses so attendees can have face to face conversations about their own renewable interests. \nRSVP soon so that you don’t miss out on these events.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/power-house/
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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