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 ACF/UNSW #CitizenScience project. Image: Young platypus on a log in McMahons Creek, Yarra Ranges, Victoria. Credit: Doug Gimesy. ACF-AWR is excited […]
Implementation of our restoration and climate resilience recommendations ( the 70% local provenance: 30% climate analogue sourcing of seed or plants) has slipped since a focus on provenance in the mid 2000’s and is increasingly constrained by seed supply. We also have recognized that we have a lot of revegetation that doesn’t achieve “whole ecosystem” […]
These walks can’t be called Winter walks anymore but this one is a good way to build some more fitness ready for the mountains. This walk will begin in late morning and go over lunch time. We will explore more of Nail Can Hill including Bakes Trail, The Lookout (where we will have lunch) and […]
Details CSU walk around CSU Thurgoona and the wetlands. Opportunities to see a wide range of birds, especially parrots, including Musk, Little & Rainbow Lorikeets. Also the usual water birds and the possibility of a surprise or two. Corry's Wood After morning tea a short drive up to Corry's Wood, where as the name suggests, […]
Members please meet at Lake King in Rutherglen for a 9.30am departure. Leader for the day is David phone 0409 954 476. There are public toilets nearby for use prior to travelling in convoy to Killawarra. BYO refreshments for the day. Birding and nature will keep us well occupied on the day.
Friends of Lou Lieberman Park (FoLLP) have a load of beautiful tubestock to be planted near the underpass (which runs from the Park under Pearce St). All are welcome on SATURDAY, 24th August at 9.30am with the traditional morning tea of Marg's scones, jam and cream at 11am . Come along, enjoy the park, […]
Friends of Susan Campbell and Kent McKoy Reserves have one of the best views in Wodonga with an expanse of ridgetop remnant and regenerating open woodland. If you'd like to join them for their annual tree planting days and discover this hidden gem in Wodonga, then consider these dates to join them for a fun […]
This walk takes us on some of the tracks through the forest around Mt Beauty and gives us views up to the snow-covered mountains. We start on the Survey Track which runs parallel to the main road up to Cranky Charlie. It is a steady climb but not steep, on a good path. We then […]
Calling all Volunteers - We need you. Our Alpine forests are under immediate threat. We have big plans for future work, but we can't do it without you. Friends of the Earth Forest Collective are holding a 'meet and greet' event at the Freeburgh Community Hall on Saturday the 11th of August approx 1-3 […]
Friends of Susan Campbell and Kent McKoy Reserves have one of the best views in Wodonga with an expanse of ridgetop remnant and regenerating open woodland. If you'd like to join them for their annual tree planting days and discover this hidden gem in Wodonga, then consider these dates to join them for a fun […]
Members please meet for a 9am departure at the IGA Supermarket Carpark - NE corner, Baranduda. Leader for outing is Bernie phone 0490 497 032
Every month we meet to do some work in the Park.. Often there's a nature walk after we consume our Chiltern bakery bun. We always meet at Chiltern PO at 9am. Contact Tony Murnane 0447256938
Join the Rural City of Wangaratta to connect with nature and your community as we celebrate National Tree Day. Help extend the habitat corridor created over the last few years as we plant indigenous native plants along the Rail Trail between Wangaratta-Eldorado Rd and Petticoat Lane. Enter Londrigan Tarrawingee Rd from Wangaratta-Eldorado Rd. Learn more about our local flora and […]
Tree planting will be carried out just south of Apex Park with the aim of improving linkage between remnant vegetation and previous revegetation works, boost local biodiversity, and to provide improved habitat for key threatened species, including squirrel gliders. BBQ lunch provided from 12 pm.
Meet outside the Telegraph Station in Ford Street, Beechworth, for a 9.30am departure. Leader for outing is Gail phone 0418 384 303. Travel in convoy onto Everton and enjoy where Gail leads us for birding and nature.
Members please meet at the Baranduda Community Centre, 3 Sage Court, Baranduda, Victoria. Bird calls and their identification session commences at 2pm. Leader for the session is Bernie phone 0490 497 032.
Residents, families and friends are invited to help the Friends of Federation Hill plant trees and shrubs to provide wildlife habitat and links on the hill behind Barton St, Wodonga. When: Two Sunday Mornings in July (7th & 14th) - 9am to 11am. Where: Fed Hill Reserve, Wodonga. Park in Street and take walkway through […]
Trying to get fit, stay fit in Winter? Look out for these short midweek walks that include hills that are designed to get those muscles ready for Spring. Today’s walk is around the Albury end of Nail Can Hill, including the Botanic Gardens and The Monument. It is 8.5 km in length and there is […]
Residents, families and friends are invited to help the Friends of Federation Hill plant trees and shrubs to provide wildlife habitat and links on the hill behind Barton St, Wodonga. When: Two Sunday Mornings in July (7th & 14th) - 9am to 11am. Where: Fed Hill Reserve, Wodonga. Park in Street and take walkway through […]
Members and friends are invited to come along to our next Club Night to be educated, entertained and enthralled by what is sure to be unique presentation by former Tallangatta Secondary College geography teacher and alpine geology expert, Ted Minty and his wife, Glenda. Ted and Glenda will be taking us on a ‘virtual tour’ […]
Grade 2 Easy-Medium Leader: Connie Constas/Rosa D'Angelo Phone: Ian Trevaskis 0425 782 983 Participant numbers:12 Final booking date: Friday, June 28th Risks: Other cyclists/pedestrians, dogs, road crossings/motor vehicles For more information and updates about BBC activities, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
Trying to get fit, stay fit in Winter. Look out for these short midweek walks that include hills that are designed to get those muscles ready for Spring. Today’s walk is Norris Hill and we will walk in the early afternoon. This walk in Lavington certainly starts with a bang but the climb is short […]
Join our community tree planting and nature talk with naturalist Karen Retra- a free family event. 10.00am-12.30pm on each day: Friday 21st June 2024 Sunday 23rd June 2024 Each planting day will comprise: 10.00am — Community tree planting 12.00pm —Walk and talk with naturalist Karen Retra. 12.30 BBQ lunch Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy […]
Members to meet at Whitehead Street Wetlands Corowa at 10.00am, travel time about one hour. Leader for today is Phillip phone 0428 215 313. BYO refreshments for the day. Phillip will take us to several venues and we will see both bush and wetland birds and whatever else presents itself.
On Friday June 21st we celebrate the shortest day of the year. It happens that it’s also a full moon that evening. To celebrate this you are invited to walk the Eastern Hill circuit. You will need to be in East Albury by 3.30pm to do this walk. When we get to a scenic spot […]
Join our community tree planting and nature talk with naturalist Karen Retra- a free family event. 10.00am-12.30pm on each day: Friday 21st June 2024 Sunday 23rd June 2024 Each planting day will comprise: 10.00am — Community tree planting 12.00pm —Walk and talk with naturalist Karen Retra. 12.30 BBQ lunch Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy […]
The 2024 River Reflections conference will take place on 19 and 20 June in Albury, New South Wales – near the headwaters of the River Murray. It’s an opportunity for the diverse communities and industries of the Basin to listen and learn from one another, sharing what is known and exploring the latest information to […]
There are Mt Sugarloafs all over Australia and in fact the world. This one is on the Eldorado Rd near Beechworth so no passport is required. The shortest route there is on little used 4wd tracks that climbs through some very pleasant forest. There are lots of ups and downs and some of the walking […]
The Australian Association of Environmental Education (NSW) is holding its biannual conference at the CSU Thurgoona campus on October 9-11th The details about the conference are available at: nsweeconference.org.au Some people might be interested in talking/workshopping about the great community programs you are undertaking- via this form but note submissions close June 14th.
