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Aussie Backyard Bird Count 2018
It’s almost time to join in the 2018 Aussie Backyard Bird Count, any time between Monday 22 and Sunday 28 October. The annual Bird Count is run by Birdlife Australia to provide a snapshot of Australian birds at the same time each year in the places where people live. This shows trends in our bird communities and […]
CMN Introduction to Fencing Workshop
Come along to an Introduction to Fencing Workshop on Monday 15 October from 9am – 12.30pm in Bega. This workshop is designed to give you the confidence to work out solutions to your own fencing needs. Led by two experienced fencing contractors, it will cover: Why and where to fence, including fencing to protect planting […]
CMN Native Plant Propagation Workshop
Have you ever wanted to propagate your own plants for revegetation projects using local native seed and cuttings? Karen Walker and Merryn Carey will lead you through the steps in a practical workshop on Friday 28 September, 9.30am – 1.00pm in Cobargo. The day will include: Where to source seed, pre-treatment of seeds, seed sowing, […]
Science Week 2018 in Bega
The Sapphire Coast Science Festival is on from Saturday August 11 (launch from 1pm-3pm) through to Saturday August 18, 10am – 3pm daily, at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre. The festival will feature Questacon’s Fascinating Science exhibition as well as a great range of science activities including: Virtual Reality installation and robotics, music technology, 3D […]
Not too late to learn about Saltmarsh
A Coastal Saltmarsh Biodiversity Workshop was held in Bermagui on 27th June, 2018. Botanist Jackie Miles led a walking tour of two Saltmarsh areas, explaining the ecology and identifying plant species. The workshop was organised by Andrew Morrison from Bega Valley Shire Council and was hosted by Danie Ondinea from the Friends of Bermagui Saltmarsh group. If […]
NatureMapr – Time to update your app
Many landholders here in the Bega Valley Shire and beyond have downloaded the NatureMapr app on their phones or have used NatureMapr on the web to upload sightings of species they have photographed or recorded. This is building up a picture of the distribution and abundance of the plants and animals in our region, and is […]
Help to Map Glossy Black-Cockatoos
The Glossy Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami) is one of the more threatened species of cockatoo in Australia and is listed as Vulnerable in NSW. A Special Project is underway to map the distribution of Glossy Black-Cockatoos, and the location of suitable nest hollows. The Atlas of Life and Canberra Nature Map are working with the OEH Saving […]
Koala Information Workshop
You are warmly invited to a koala information workshop being held at The Crossing Land Education Centre on Saturday 11th August 2018 between 9am and 4pm. The workshop is being organized by The Crossing and the NSW Saving our Species Program. The main purpose of the workshop is to discuss, plan and provide training for […]
Saltmarsh Walk in Bermagui next Wednesday
Join botanist Jackie Miles and Atlas of Life – NatureMapr for a Saltmarsh walk looking at key features, importance (habitat, water quality etc) and diversity of Coastal Saltmarsh as well as using NatureMapr to give people the skills to identify key saltmarsh species and record this community in other locations. Where – meet at the Bermagui […]
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