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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T100000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Susan Campbell and Kent McKoy Reserves – Let's get planting!
DESCRIPTION: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 morning to plant\, guard and water in 300 tubestock. \nBYO gloves\, water bottle and planting tools. \nFor more information and to confirm the meeting location contact Jacqui-  sc-km@wodongalandcare.org.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/friends-of-susan-campbell-and-kent-mckoy-reserves-lets-get-planting/2024-08-18/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240817T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240729T035829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T035831Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Beauty Survey Track and Pole Track
DESCRIPTION: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 cross the road and head back down the Pole Track\, passing some of the oddly named mountain bike trails. We continue on down towards the Gorge Walk that leads to the river. There are a few options along the way and we will stop somewhere with a nice outlook for lunch! Total length about 12 km\, all on tracks\, pace will be slowish. \nPlease phone me AFTER 11 August to book in for this walk because I cannot confirm it before then. Thank you. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\nParticipant numbers:8\nFinal booking date: Thursday 15 August\nRisks: Cyclists\, cold weather\, slippery tracks\, road crossings.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-beauty-survey-track-and-pole-track/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240729T020558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T210134Z
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SUMMARY:Indi Volunteer Event 11 August
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Volunteers – We need you.   \nOur Alpine forests are under immediate threat.    We have big plans for future work\, but we can’t do it without you. \nFriends 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 pm. \nThe event will be hosted by Cam Walker\, Campaigns Cordinator for FoE. \nIf you’d like to join us please get in touch and we will send you the agenda and location details. \nContact Sanja     sanja.vanhuet@foe.org.au \nMore details below. \nIn recent years Friends of the Earth has been deeply involved in a range of issues in northeastern Victoria. We wrote the report An Icon at Risk\, Current and Emerging threats to the Victorian High Country in 2021 (available here)\, have hosted forums such as this one on fire and climate change in 2022\, organised guided walks and camps\, carried out citizen surveys of areas that had been scheduled for logging\, lobbied for protection of forests\, engaged with traditional owner groups\, and much more. We set up FoE North East VIC Alps as a forum for this work to develop. \nThis is your chance to get involved? : \n\nHelp us with organising a vital fund raising auction at Bright Brewery on September 8\nHelp us with planning to host a ‘snow gum summit’ at Dinner Plain in mid February next year. We already have a great range of speakers lined up for this event\nHelp us to engage deeply in the Great Outdoors Task force process that is being run by the state government to determine the future of public land forests in the north east\, and\nHelp us establish a long term monitoring program to track the recovery of snow gum forests that have been impacted by repeat fires\n\nWe are hosting a volunteers meeting at Freeburgh Hall to explain what we’re doing and how you can get involved. \nFoE campaigners will be present to walk you through our plans and what you can do to help save our Alps.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/indi-volunteer-event-11-august/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240725T045030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T210502Z
UID:10032659-1723370400-1723377600@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Friends of Susan Campbell and Kent McKoy Reserves – Let's get planting!
DESCRIPTION: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 morning to plant\, guard and water in 300 tubestock. \nBYO gloves\, water bottle and planting tools. \nFor more information and to confirm the meeting location contact Jacqui-  sc-km@wodongalandcare.org.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/friends-of-susan-campbell-and-kent-mckoy-reserves-lets-get-planting/2024-08-11/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240229T003319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T072153Z
UID:10032539-1723366800-1723388400@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Baranduda\, Victoria : Birding and Nature
DESCRIPTION:Members please meet for a 9am departure at the IGA Supermarket Carpark – NE corner\, Baranduda. \nLeader for outing is Bernie phone 0490 497 032 \n  \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/baranduda-victoria-birding-and-nature/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240202T002421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T212820Z
UID:10032439-1722762000-1722776400@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot NP Field day
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/friends-of-chiltern-mt-pilot-np-field-day-5/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240728T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240722T023826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T024140Z
UID:10032656-1722160800-1722171600@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:National Tree Day community planting
DESCRIPTION: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 fauna and help to improve habitat for local wildlife. Free BBQ lunch provided. \nBookings essential here: https://events.humanitix.com/rcow-tree-day-24 \nPlease bring your own gloves (limited number will be available if you forget)\, water bottle\, wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather conditions \nFor more information please contact RCoW Environment team on: 03 5722 0888 or environment@wangaratta.vic.gov.au \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/national-tree-day-community-planting/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural City of Wangaratta":MAILTO:environment@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240728T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240719T064026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T064026Z
UID:10032653-1722160800-1722168000@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Albury City Council - Community Tree Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/albury-city-council-community-tree-day/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tree Planting
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ORGANIZER;CN="AlburyCity":MAILTO:info@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240727T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240228T235324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T071929Z
UID:10032538-1722072600-1722094200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Everton\, Victoria  :  Birding and Nature
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside the Telegraph Station in Ford Street\, Beechworth\, for a 9.30am departure. \nLeader for outing is Gail phone 0418 384 303. \nTravel in convoy onto Everton and enjoy where Gail leads us for birding and nature.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/everton-victoria-birding-and-nature/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240718T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240228T084856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T084856Z
UID:10032536-1721311200-1721314800@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Bird Calls and Identification Information Day
DESCRIPTION:Members please meet at the Baranduda Community Centre\, 3 Sage Court\, Baranduda\, Victoria. \nBird calls and their identification session commences at 2pm. \nLeader for the session is Bernie phone 0490 497 032. \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/bird-calls-and-identification-information-day/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240714T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240228T084212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T084212Z
UID:10032535-1720958400-1720969200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Mid Year Luncheon TBA
DESCRIPTION:TBA closer to the date
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/mid-year-luncheon-tba/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240714T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240629T015022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T015022Z
UID:10032648-1720947600-1720954800@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Fed Hill Community Tree Planting 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Two Sunday Mornings in July (7th & 14th) – 9am to 11am. \nWhere: Fed Hill Reserve\, Wodonga. Park in Street and take walkway through Daniel Rhodes Park at 43 Barton St. At top of park turn right and walk 100m to access the Dam area. \nBYO: Preferably wear boots and dress for the weather. We will have spare gloves\, etc but if you wish to come equipped\, you could BYO: \n* Gardening Gloves \n* Bucket \n* Long handled Shovel &/or a Mattock. \n  \nRSVP: Verbal registration beforehand would help logistics but simply turning up on a morning will be fine and appreciated. \nFor more information contact our group coordinator Simon Fisher 0438247478. \n  \nGIVEAWAY PRIZE — Satisfaction that you have helped the environment. \n All welcome! \nPresented by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network with the generous support of our sponsors.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/fed-hill-community-tree-planting-2024/2024-07-14/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Landcare,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240709T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240618T050418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T050418Z
UID:10032638-1720530000-1720540800@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Tuesday winter wander
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday’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 a climb of 200m \nIt’s all on well formed paths but a small section is a bit rocky and steep. If you usually use poles they will be useful. \nWe will walk in the early afternoon and it should take around 3 hours. \nUnless  you are well known to me as a walker please ring to discuss this walk \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Saturday 6th July\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-tuesday-winter-wander/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240707T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240629T015022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T015022Z
UID:10032647-1720342800-1720350000@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Fed Hill Community Tree Planting 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Two Sunday Mornings in July (7th & 14th) – 9am to 11am. \nWhere: Fed Hill Reserve\, Wodonga. Park in Street and take walkway through Daniel Rhodes Park at 43 Barton St. At top of park turn right and walk 100m to access the Dam area. \nBYO: Preferably wear boots and dress for the weather. We will have spare gloves\, etc but if you wish to come equipped\, you could BYO: \n* Gardening Gloves \n* Bucket \n* Long handled Shovel &/or a Mattock. \n  \nRSVP: Verbal registration beforehand would help logistics but simply turning up on a morning will be fine and appreciated. \nFor more information contact our group coordinator Simon Fisher 0438247478. \n  \nGIVEAWAY PRIZE — Satisfaction that you have helped the environment. \n All welcome! \nPresented by Wodonga Urban Landcare Network with the generous support of our sponsors.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/fed-hill-community-tree-planting-2024/2024-07-07/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Landcare,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240702T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240612T040844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T040844Z
UID:10032637-1719948600-1719954000@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Walking Back into the Ice Age
DESCRIPTION:Members and friends are invited to come along to our next Club Night to be educated\, entertained and\nenthralled by what is sure to be unique presentation by former Tallangatta Secondary College geography\nteacher and alpine geology expert\, Ted Minty and his wife\, Glenda.\nTed and Glenda will be taking us on a ‘virtual tour’ through the glacial landscapes of the Kosciuszko Main\nRange\, focusing on the most recent glaciation which left us those beautiful moraine-dammed lakes:\nCootapatamba\, Albina\, Club and Blue Lake. Ted and Glenda’s presentation at a previous Club Night\,\nfocusing on the geology of the High Plains\, is still talked about by members who attended\, so this one will\nundoubtedly be just as fascinating. \nTuesday 2nd July \n“The Venue” 5 McFarland Road Wodonga at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.00pm \nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-walking-back-into-the-ice-age/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Nature
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240630T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240618T054449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T054449Z
UID:10032640-1719741600-1719752400@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club -"Awesome Albury" Bike ride 30km + optional extras
DESCRIPTION:Grade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Connie Constas/Rosa D’Angelo\nPhone:\nIan Trevaskis\n0425 782 983\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Friday\, June 28th\nRisks: Other cyclists/pedestrians\, dogs\, road crossings/motor vehicles\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-awesome-albury-bike-ride-30km-optional-extras/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240618T053845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T053845Z
UID:10032639-1719320400-1719333000@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Tuesday winter wander
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday’s walk is Norris Hill and we will walk in the early afternoon. \nThis walk in Lavington certainly starts with a bang but the climb is short and after that it’s gently undulating.   It’s only 5kms so it won’t take up your whole day. \nIf you usually use poles they will be very useful for the first part as the track can be gravelly and slippery\, after that it’s a lovely  bush track followed by a flat well formed pathway. \nUnless I know you well as a walker please phone me to discuss this walk. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Saturday June 22nd\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-tuesday-winter-wander-2/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240623T123000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240619T221413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T221413Z
UID:10032642-1719136800-1719145800@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Plant with us - David Winterbottom Park Community Planting Days
DESCRIPTION:Join our community tree planting and nature talk with naturalist Karen Retra- a free family event. \n10.00am-12.30pm on each day: \n\nFriday 21st June 2024\nSunday 23rd June 2024\n\nEach planting day will comprise: \n10.00am — Community tree planting\n12.00pm —Walk and talk with naturalist Karen Retra. \n12.30 BBQ lunch \nPlease bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots and a water bottle. We’ll provide the tools and the plants. \nFREE but please let us know you’re coming by  registering here. \nMeet at the shelter in David Winterbottom Park\, near Yarralumla Drive.\nSee map below or view in google maps: bit.ly/dwpmap24 \nIf arriving by car\, we recommend parking on the median-like strip next to the main part of Yarralumla Drive (also marked on map).\nAccess from the main road as the road in front of the houses has a curb. \nThese plantings along Huon Creek are a community led project restoring native habitat\, presented by Friends of David Winterbottom Park with support from Wodonga Urban Landcare Network. \nMap of access\, parking and meeting place
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/plant-with-us-david-winterbottom-park-community-planting-days/2024-06-23/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Landcare
ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240228T075732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T075732Z
UID:10032534-1719050400-1719068400@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Corowa : Birding and Nature
DESCRIPTION:Members to meet at Whitehead Street Wetlands Corowa at 10.00am\, travel time about one hour. \nLeader for today is Phillip phone 0428 215 313. \nBYO refreshments for the day. \nPhillip will take us to several venues and we will see both bush and wetland birds and whatever else presents itself.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/corowa-birding-and-nature/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240509T004738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T005641Z
UID:10032590-1718983800-1718996400@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club – Shortest day sunset walk
DESCRIPTION:On Friday June 21st we celebrate the shortest day of the year.  It happens that it’s also a full moon that evening. \nTo 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. \nWhen we get to a scenic spot on the hill we will stop to enjoy the views and the sunset.  Bring a warm drink\, a snack or another drink that warms you up.  A seat or rug and warm clothing will also be needed. \nAfter watching the sun set  there is a short walk to the cars in the full moon on a wide track\,  but bring a torch in case the moon is obscured. \nThere are a few steep pinches but these should keep us warm.  The remainder of the 7km walk is flat or undulating. \nThe terrain ranges from wide tracks to footpads and some footpaths to link the tracks. \nThis walk will not go ahead in rainy weather. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 19th June by 5pm.\nA few road crossings in daylight. Walking along the verge of a road for about 100m in daylight.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240619T221413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T221413Z
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SUMMARY:Plant with us - David Winterbottom Park Community Planting Days
DESCRIPTION:Join our community tree planting and nature talk with naturalist Karen Retra- a free family event. \n10.00am-12.30pm on each day: \n\nFriday 21st June 2024\nSunday 23rd June 2024\n\nEach planting day will comprise: \n10.00am — Community tree planting\n12.00pm —Walk and talk with naturalist Karen Retra. \n12.30 BBQ lunch \nPlease bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots and a water bottle. We’ll provide the tools and the plants. \nFREE but please let us know you’re coming by  registering here. \nMeet at the shelter in David Winterbottom Park\, near Yarralumla Drive.\nSee map below or view in google maps: bit.ly/dwpmap24 \nIf arriving by car\, we recommend parking on the median-like strip next to the main part of Yarralumla Drive (also marked on map).\nAccess from the main road as the road in front of the houses has a curb. \nThese plantings along Huon Creek are a community led project restoring native habitat\, presented by Friends of David Winterbottom Park with support from Wodonga Urban Landcare Network. \nMap of access\, parking and meeting place
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/plant-with-us-david-winterbottom-park-community-planting-days/2024-06-21/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Landcare
ORGANIZER;CN="Wodonga Urban Landcare Network":MAILTO:info@wodongalandcare.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240512T213637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T213702Z
UID:10032587-1718755200-1718927999@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Murray Darling River Reflections Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 ensure rivers for generations. \nThis year’s theme looks at the art of the possible when tackling complex problems and using the wisdom of the collective to shape a way forward. We are also excited to announce keynote speaker\, adventurer and environmental scientist Tim Jarvis\, AM. \nThe 2024 program includes networking opportunities\, interactive workshops and sessions\, and a field trip to Hume Dam and Noreuil Park. \nAuthority Chair\, Sir Angus Houston will present the Early Insights paper\, delivering on a commitment to share and test the Authority’s initial thoughts on how we might improve the Basin Plan and the way forward ahead of the 2026 Basin Plan Review. Conference breakout sessions will unpack the big issues in water from different perspectives. \nLinks are \nConference Page – www.mdba.gov.au/news-and-events/conferences/2024-river-reflections-conference \nLinkedIn Event – https://www.linkedin.com/events/2024riverreflectionsconference7190932701472776192/
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/murray-darling-river-reflections-conference/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240509T004318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T004318Z
UID:10032589-1718496000-1718582399@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Sugarloaf
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 is steep but never such that your boots scrape your chin.\nThere is a very pleasant lunch spot with great views at the top.\nThe walk is a 16km circuit with a very short car shuffle if we have 2 cars. \nPlease ring me to book in. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Wed June 12th\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-sugarloaf-2/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240606T234528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T234528Z
UID:10032634-1717660800-1717693200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Australian Association of Environmental Education (NSW) at the CSU Thurgoona campus on October 9-11th
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Association of Environmental Education (NSW) is holding its biannual conference at the CSU Thurgoona campus on October 9-11th\n\n\nThe details about the conference are available at: nsweeconference.org.au\n\n\n\nSome people might be interested in talking/workshopping about the great community programs you are undertaking- via this form\nbut note submissions close June 14th.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/australian-association-of-environmental-education-nsw-at-the-csu-thurgoona-campus-on-october-9-11th/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240202T002145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T212930Z
UID:10032437-1717318800-1717333200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Friends of Chiltern-Mt Pilot NP Field day
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/friends-of-chiltern-mt-pilot-np-field-day-3/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240228T073654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T073654Z
UID:10032533-1717234200-1717254000@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Kentucky State Forest NSW : Birding and Nature ; Joint Outing with O & M Birdlife
DESCRIPTION:Members please meet at the park near the Balldale Pub at 9.30am. \nAWFNC leader Bernie 0490 497 032 and O & M Birdlife leader Rob 0419 411 614. \nBYO refreshments for the day.  Explore and enjoy where the leaders take us for the day’s outing. \n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/kentucky-state-forest-nsw-birding-and-nature-joint-outing-with-o-m-birdlife/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240521T070756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T082704Z
UID:10032604-1717232400-1717254000@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Birdlife Ovens and Murray: Mt Granya Outing
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Winter with our June outing  to the Mt Granya area led by expert birder\, John Shepherd.  Please meet at the Bellbridge toilet block for a 9am start (parking is available).  Note that there is some gravel road driving during the day so people with sedans may wish to share a ride with a 4WD owner. \nProgram\nPre-lunch (morning tea sometime during this period) \n\nStart at Granya campground and walk up to the Scout Hut area.\nDrive up the Tallangatta Road to a gully and the end of Firebrace track – a short but steep walk up this gully along the track.\nDrive to the watershed on this road to bird and have lunch\, plenty of parking on the gravel.\n\nPost-lunch \n\nDrive the steep track out to Mount Granya summit\, birding around the lookout and the communication towers.\nFinish around mid-afternoon.\n\nBring \n\nbinoculars\nboots or strong shoes\nhat/beanie\na chair(s) and\nmorning tea\nlunch\nwater\n\n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/birdlife-ovens-and-murray-mt-granya-outing/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240521T034010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T034010Z
UID:10032603-1717228800-1717261200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Wahgunyah to Lake Moodemere return
DESCRIPTION:Welcome winter with a walk exploring a different section of the mighty Murray. From Wahgunyah we cross dry Sunday Creek to trace the river down stream through its flood plain to Lake Moodemere. There are many points of interest including magnificent old river red gums ( Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) and bird life. The walk will be approximately 13/16 kms depending on short diversions to see things. Walking surfaces include sealed cycle/bike track\, dirt vehicle roads and rough 4×4 bush tracks. As we are on the flood plain there are no hills so easy walking but the length puts it into the medium category. If there is significant rain prior it could be muddy. \n\n\n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Ira\nPhone: 0429059376\nAlwyn\nParticipant numbers:16\nFinal booking date: Wednesday May 29. Please phone before 8pm.\nRisks: Additional specific risks are other track users\, falling limbs from trees\, high riverbanks.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-wahgunyah-to-lake-moodemere-return/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240531T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240510T052821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T052821Z
UID:10032593-1717146000-1717153200@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Thurgoona Community Stewardship Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. \nLearn how to remove the invasive plant species threatening this popular recreation area. This is an opportunity to work alongside our Rangers experiencing the ‘how to’ of caring for our local bush.  No experience is necessary – our Rangers will help with plant identification and removal techniques. \nTake in the fresh air\, get close to nature and learn about the local environment and how Albury City and community groups are working to protect threatened species\, improve habitat and link habitat corridors across the region. \nWhen: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs) \nWhere: Table Top Road\, https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKnkiFEmbmZ1U1J98 \nWhat is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed. \nWhat to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety\, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots)\, long pants\, long sleeves and a hat. \nPlease register!  Sometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. \nREGISTER HERE! \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/thurgoona-community-stewardship-drive/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Landcare,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="AlburyCity":MAILTO:info@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185415
CREATED:20240510T051430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T051430Z
UID:10032592-1716973200-1716980400@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Heathwood & Pioneer Park Walk ‘n’ Weed
DESCRIPTION:Join Parklands Rangers undertaking a variety of practical park stewardship tasks in this beautiful reserve. \nThis 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 wire with wildlife friendly plain wire\, weeding\, checking nestboxes\, removing tree guards and more. No experience necessary. \nTake in the fresh air\, get close to nature and learn about the local environment and how Albury City and community groups are working to protect threatened species\, improve habitat and link habitat corridors across the region. \nWhen: 9.00 to 11.00am (2 hrs) \nWhere: Meet on Poplar Drive: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WTEVzFVZ4NJpZ5fx9 \nWhat is supplied: All tools and any specific safety equipment needed. \nWhat to bring: BYO drinking water. For your safety\, please wear covered shoes (preferably boots)\, long pants\, long sleeves and a hat. \nSometimes things change at the last minute and we need to be able to contact volunteers. Please register for the sessions you will attend. \nPlease register! \nThank you to Albury City Council for financial support for this program.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/heathwood-pioneer-park-walk-n-weed/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Landcare,Nature,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Parklands Albury Wodonga":MAILTO:info@parklands-alburywodonga.org.au
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