South East South Australia and South West Victoria

This project is supported by the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources,

Forestry SA, & various local community groups & organisations

Get up close to nature at your back door!

Autumn Environmental Events 2014

Late FebruaryPresentation of the Conservation Action Plan - West Wimmera Woodlands and Wetlands Greening Australia & Kowree Farm Tree Group Thursday 27 February, 10am-4pm, Natimuk NC2 building Lunch & refreshments provided. RSVP for lunch and dietary requests to Rachel Farren: rachelingambia@gmail.com 0409 971 736 or Jess Gardner: jgardner@gavic.org.au 0437 958 259 ........................................................................................

Mundulla Show acquisitive sculpture comp Entries close Friday 28 February, 6pm Winning sculptures to be placed along walking trails. $1,000 in prizes. Contact: (08) 8753 4168 or mundullashow.org.au

MarchBirdlife Warrnambool Outing - Peterborough Saturday 1 March Contact: Michael & Jan Stone: (03) 5562 9383 ........................................................................................

Detox your Home Saturday 1 March, 8am-4pm A safe, free and easy way to dispose of common household chemicals without harming your health or the environment. Register online at www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxmobile or 1800 353 233

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Clean Up Warrnambool Weekend FF Clean Up Australia Day Sunday 2 March - 10am – 12pm Register at Viaduct Rd, Warrnambool Clubs and organisations contact Kate McInnes on 0417 309 585 or kmcinnes@warrnambool.vic.gov.au. Individuals & families register on the day at the site office, Viaduct Rd. ........................................................................................

Clean Up Australia Day FFCity of Mount Gambier Sunday 2 March from 10am Meet at Mt Gambier Civic Centre for marshalling to sites around the town from 10am–12pm. Free light lunch. Contact: Kate Fife kfife@mountgambier.sa.gov.au or (08) 8721 2530

MarchClean Up Australia Day FF Natural Resources South East Sunday 2 March, times vary by site Help to restore 6 beach locations from 8 Mile Creek to Parnka Point on the Coorong. Wear closed shoes. Some bags and gloves provided. Register at http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/join/ Contact: Alison Boomsma or Nat Misic on (08) 8735 1213 ........................................................................................

Great South West Walk 2-15 March 2014 (250 kms) Bookings now available for 2015. Day walkers welcome to join sections of the 14-day walk. Contact: Gordon or Kathy Page: (03) 5523 4248 or 0428 234 248 or gpage@greatsouthwestwalk.com See http://www.greatsouthwestwalk.com ........................................................................................

National Parks Week FF Natural Resources South East Monday 3 - Sunday 9 March, various locations in the South East See www.senrm.sa.gov.au for details. Meet Friends of Parks members and explore your local parks. BBQ lunch provided at some locations. Contact: Nat Misic: (08) 8735 1234 ........................................................................................

AGM & Banded Bird Search FFBirdlife Australia SE Saturday 8 March, 8am, AGM 11am Bluff to Woolwash corridor (near Glencoe) Search for banded birds caught as part of the seasonal mist netting project. Talk by Bob Green. Followed by AGM. Follow signs off the Millicent road towards the Bluff. Contact: Bryan Haywood: (08) 8726 8112 or Bob Green: (08) 8725 0549

Botanical Illustration Course Nature Glenelg Trust Each Wednesday for 4 weeks (Mar 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2) NGT Community Nursery, Vansittart Park, Mt Gambier Learn the art & science of botanical illustration, led by artist Yvonne Riley! Registration essential - limited places. Small charge toward materials. Contact: Jonathan Tuck 0432 406 486

All events are FREE unless stated

MarchTwilight Walk Saturday 15 March, 3pm start from Portland BYO food, drink, chairs, etc. for a bush dinner. Contact: Gordon or Kathy Page: (03) 5523 4248 or 0428 234 248 or gpage@greatsouthwestwalk.com

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Working Bee at Mt Monster Conservation Park Friends of Mt Monster CP

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Sunday 16 March, 1-3pm, BYO afternoon tea. Contact: Jenny McInerney: 8756 6028 or Michelle McDonald: 8755 3126

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10th Lake Bolac Eel Festival: Return to Country Friday 21 - Sunday 23 March 2014

FFFantastic music including Carus Thompson,Neil Murray & Sammy Butcher. Art Exhibition opens Fri evening with environmental artist Richard Weatherly. Saturday: forum, live music till late, Twilight Celebration, workshops, market stalls and plenty of children’s activities. Contact: Una Allender 03 5350 4244 .0419 891 920 http://www.eelfestival.org.au

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SE Field Days inc free soil and water testing Natural Resources South East

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Friday 21 - Saturday 22 March Interact with native animals, get free soil and water testing, join the Blue Yakka Trail, seek advice about pest plants and animals and funding for native vegetation and wetlands. Contact: Alison Boomsma: (08) 8735 1213

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Identifying ferals of the bush in the South East of SA Nature Glenelg Trust with Neville Bonney Saturday 22 March, 9am-12.30pm NGT Community Nursery, Vansittart Park, Mt Gambier Get an introduction to feral plant species of the SE bushland. For anyone interested in native seed collection, weed control programs or native bushland in general. Contact: Ken Baker: 0437 597 685 or ken.baker@natureglenelg.org.au

Butterfly ID day & introduction to the Silver Xenica with Bryan Haywood, ForestrySA Nature Glenelg Trust / Forestry SA

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Sunday March 23, 10am SA time at Dartmoor, VIC Learn about local butterflies and the threatened Silver Xenica. Register for surveys to rediscover Silver Xenica populations. Lunch provided. Contact: Bryan Haywood: (08) 8724 2765

Naroghid Landfill Tour, Camperdown Friends of Mt Leura Inc. Sunday March 23, Bus from Camperdown College Nursery, Errey Street, Camperdown @10am Wear suitable footwear – especially if wet. FREE bus and BBQ lunch - registration essential. Contact: Graham Arkinstall on 0418 377 293 / grahamarkinstall@gmail.com or Belinda Bennett on 0419 847 449 / belinda.bennett07@hotmail.com

Migratory wader monitoring Victorian Wader Study Group (VWSG)

30 March - 7th April Lower South East SA Annual visit for monitoring of migratory waders. Join the team for a day or longer. Contact: Maureen Christie, Friends of Shorebirds SE: (08) 87380014 or twinpeppercorns@gmail.com

April‘SA Marine Life... Up Close’ presentation

FFNature Glenelg Trust / CCSA / DEWNR

Friday 4 April, 7pm Mt Gambier Library Alex Gaut from Conservation SA is heading to Mt Gambier with an armload of amazing marine life specimens and some insider info on what’s happening under the sea. Refreshments provided. Contact: Jonathan Tuck: 0432 406 486 or jonathan.tuck@natureglenelg.org.au

Rockpool ramble with Alex Gaut FF

Nature Glenelg Trust / CCSA / DEWNR

Saturday 5 April, 9am at Port MacDonnell Check out some amazing creatures on a guided ramble at low tide. Bring your camera and shoes that can get wet. Refreshments provided. Limited places. For more info and to register, contact: Jonathan Tuck: 0432 406 486 or jonathan.tuck@natureglenelg.org.au

Bird Outings - Rutledge Cutting & Killarney Birdlife Warrnambool FF Saturday 5 April 2014 Contact: Jim Hanrahan: 5562 4869 or Ray Schulz: 5561 4303

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Indigenous Plant Propagation Workshop Friends of Mt Leura Inc. Sunday 6th April, 10am -12noon Camperdown Rotary Market, Manifold Street Avenue Drop in and learn to propagate local indigenous plants from the volcanic plains. No experience required. Contact: Graham Arkinstall: 0418 377 293 grahamarkinstall@gmail.com or Belinda Bennett: 0419 847 449 belinda.bennett07@hotmail.com

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Pathways to Productivity Expo Natural Resources South East Tuesday 8 April, 8.45am–4.30pm, Bordertown Civic Centre Agricultural productivity, sustainability & innovation. Senior agriculture students and all adults welcome. Lunch & snacks provided. Contact: Tarnya Dalla: (08) 8762 9706 for registration.

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Birdlife Australia SE - Bangham campout Fri April 11-13th FF Contact: Bob Green: 8725 0549

(esp. children

over 10)

Mt Clay Day Walk Saturday 12 April 2014 9am start from Portland. Walk to the Fire Lookout. Contact: Gordon or Kathy Page: (03) 5523 4248 or 0428 234 248 or gpage@greatsouthwestwalk.com

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Working Bee at Mt Monster Conservation Park Friends of Mt Monster CP

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Sun 13 April 1-3pm BYO afternoon tea. Contact: Jenny McInerney: 8756 6028 or Michelle McDonald: 8755 3126

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Farewell Shorebirds Campaign FF Birdlife Australia Campaign focussing on the fascinating lives of some of our 35 species of migratory shorebirds. Weekly webcasts and plenty of events. See www.birdlife.org.au for more details.

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Night Fauna Walk FF Friends of Mt Leura Inc. Wednesday 23 April, 7pm Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Reserves, Camperdown Meet at Lower Shelter at base of Mt Leura at 7.00pm (TBC). BYO torch, appropriate footwear and clothing. Moderate level of fitness required. Contact: Graham Arkinstall: 0418 377 293 grahamarkinstall@gmail.com or Belinda Bennett: 0419 847 449 belinda.bennett07@hotmail.com

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SWIFFT video conference - Marine Wildlife DEPI Thursday 24 April 2013, 9.45am Various locations inc Warrnambool, Hamilton and Haywood. See http://bird.net.au/bird/index.php?title=SWIFFT_meetings

Caring for our Seabirds FF Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Group, Warrnambool

City Council & Nature Glenelg Trust Sunday 27 April, Warnnambool, Time and location TBA Hear from guest speakers about ID, ecology, conservation and care for seabirds of the coast, such as Little Penguins, Gannets & Hooded Plovers. Find how to help too! Refreshments provided. Contact: Lauren Kivisalu: 0428 977 358 or lauren.kivisalu@natureglenelg.org.au

MayAnnual SE Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo Count Birdlife Australia Saturday 3 May 2014 Keith to Mount Gambier in SA, Nelson to Little Desert National Park in Vic Sixty stringybark sites in to cover, followed by a campout at Bailey’s Rock. More info available on www.redtail.com.au in the upcoming months. Registration essential. Contact: Bronwyn Perryman: 1800 262 062 or redtail@birdlife.org.au

Birdlife Warrnambool Outing FF Saturday 3 May 2014 Camperdown – Lakes District Contact: Helen Langley: (03) 5595 4200

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National Volunteers Week FF

Natural Resources South East May 12-18 A range of activities in recognition and celebration of environment volunteers. Contact: Alison Boomsma or Nat Misic: (08) 8735 1234 or visit www.senrm.sa.gov.au

................................................................................... 5th Victorian Weeds Conference Tuesday 13 - Thursday 15 May Geelong Early notice – more details TBD. Contact: 0437 861 449 or secwssv@surf.net.au

Eaglehawk Open Day FF

Nature Glenelg Trust & DEWNR Sunday 18 May

Eaglehawk Waterholes restoration site, near Frances An informal & informative day with talks from bat and bird experts, guided walks and an overview of the restoration plans. Stay for a free lunch. Contact: Jonathan Tuck: 0432 406 486 or jonathan.tuck@natureglenelg.org.au

Working Bee at Mt Monster Conservation Park Friends of Mt Monster CP FF Sun 18 May 1-3pm BYO afternoon tea. Contact: Jenny McInerney: 8756 6028 or Michelle McDonald: 8755 3126

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Volcanic Landforms Bus Tour FF Friends of Mt Leura Inc. Sunday 18th May Free bus from Camperdown College Nursery, Errey Street, Camperdown at 8.00am (TBC) Visiting Byaduk Caves, Mt Eccles and Penshurst Volcanic Centre. Bring lunch and snacks. Uneven surfaces – wear suitable footwear. RSVP essential. Contact: Graham Arkinstall: 0418 377 293 or grahamarkinstall@gmail.com

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Sustainable Living Expo in Hamilton Sunday 18 May 2014, 10am-3pm Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning (HIRL) - 333 North Boundary Road. Sustainable products & practices for homes and small business. Seminars and exhibits, door prizes, food available.

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www.natureglenelg.org.au and subscribe to the blog

= family friendly event. Children must be supervised by their parent(s)/guardian at all times.

Please note more events may be family friendly - ask the appropriate contact for further details.

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Green Drinks First Thursday of every month (except January),5.30pm The Last Coach, Warrnambool Great networking for like-minded environment enthusiasts. ........................................................................................

Monthly meeting - Port MacDonnell Landcare Group Every second Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm or 6:30pm (SA time) for dinner Meet at the Victoria Hotel, Port MacDonnell Contact: Peter Feast 0427 388 070 mimosa2@bigpond.com

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Friends of Shorebirds SE weekly outing Every Tuesday - location on lower South East coastline Contact: Maureen Christie (08) 8738 0014 on the Monday evening to find out where & when the week’s activity will be. Email: twinpeppercorns@gmail.com

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SE SA ReefWatch activities Local groups hold various activities, generally monthly, including monitoring health of reefs and intertidal zones. Contact: Port MacDonnell: Jess Bourchier: 0438 671 356 or jbourchier@hotmail.com , Beachport: Marcia Lorenz: (08)8735 8418 or lorenz.marcia@gmail.com , Robe: Cath Bell: 0402 901 451 or cath@vk3kcj.com

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Monthly working bee at McIntyre Reserve Robe Coastcare Group Generally first Sunday of the month, 10:00am (SA time) Meet at McIntrye Reserve, Robe

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Kalangadoo Farmers Market FF Every Saturday, 10am – 1pm (SA time) Old Uniting Church Hall, Eliza St, Kalangadoo Contact: Sandra Young (08) 8739 3245

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Limestone Coast Farmers Market FF Various times throughout the year on Sat or Sun, 9am – 1: 30pm (SA time) Various locations throughout the Limestone Coast. For the calendar of upcoming markets go to: www.limestonecoastfood.com.au/market_calendar.html Contact: lcfg@bigpond.com

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Mount Gambier Farmers Market Each Saturday morning from 9am - 12 noon (SA time) Cave Gardens precinct Contact: Sally Schultz 0428 594 306 or info@mgfm.org.au

Outdoor activities are weather dependant. Remember to wear appropriate footwear, clothing, hat, sunscreen and carry snacks,

water and any required medication with you.

Every effort has been made to ensure dates and details in this brochure were true and correct at the time of printing. Nature Glenelg Trust strongly suggests that you contact the individual organisations/groups to confirm event details.

Compiled by Jonathan Tuck, Nature Glenelg Trust based on information provided by various sources-thank you to everyone who has contributed and supported these events and calendar.

Does your group/organisation have an

upcoming event over the Winter months

(June, July August) ?

Contact Jonathan Tuck, Nature Glenelg Trust on 0432 406 486,

jonathan.tuck@natureglenelg.org.au prior to Thursday 24 April for

your event to be included in the next calendar.

MayBirding Campout FF Birdlife Warrnambool Friday 16 to Sunday 18 May 2014 – Hopetoun Autumn campout. Contact: Peter & Rhonda Barrand: (03) 5527 1712

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Regenerating Australia’s Soil Health: Webinars Landcare Australia Starting Wednesday 22 May See http://www.landcareonline.com.au/?page_id=10445

OngoingBeach litter cleanups & marine debris surveys Southern Ocean Coastcare FF Mid- monthly, 9:00am – 11: 00am (SA time) Meeting place changes monthly- between Carpenters Rocks & Brown Bay, lower South East coast BBQ brunch provided, BYO drinks, gloves, water & tough rubbish bags. Contact: Ken Jones or Kieran Smith (08) 8738 2131 southernoceancoastcare@live.com

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Permaculture Mount GambierLots of events throughout the year

Get involved in the Facebook group discussion and let us know your ideas. Anyone from SE SA and SW Vic welcome to join. Join the discussion on Facebook & the email list: info@permaculturemg.org

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Friends of Shorebirds SE weekly outing Every Tuesday - location on lower South East coastline Contact: Maureen Christie (08) 8738 0014 on the Monday evening to find out where & when the week’s activity will be. Contact: twinpeppercorns@gmail.com

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3 Trickling Creeks Autumn Planting Events Southern Ocean Coastcare During Autumn – dates TBD Watch www.facebook.com/southernoceancoastcare for more details.