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Come along to Tura Library on 7 September from 9.30am-4pm and learn about the Merimbula Star-hair, a local endangered plant species, and the conservation efforts to help save it. Watch a short presentation at the Tura Library before heading out for a day in the bush with threatened species experts to undertake surveys in local reserves. This […]
Come along to On the Perch on Saturday 16 September from 9am-11am to learn about and encounter some of the birds from our local area that are under threat. Hear about their habitat, some of the key threats and what we can do as landholders to assist. The day includes a short session on bird identification and […]
South East Local Land Services is running a 1080/Pindone/PAPP training course in Bega on Friday 25 August 2017 from 9:00am-12:30pm. The course will cover legislation and legal obligations, baiting techniques, toxicity, storage, transport and how to reduce non-target exposure. The training course is provided FREE OF CHARGE to participants who have joined the Feral Fighters program and accreditation will be valid for […]
The Sapphire Coast Science Festival is in full swing, celebrating Science Week this year with activities and displays at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre each day from 1-3pm until this Saturday 19 August. It’s well worth a visit if you haven’t been already. A highlight for me was looking at a whole range of […]
Come along to On the Perch on Thursday 7 September from 9am-11am for Threatened Species Day to learn about and encounter some of the birds from our local area that are under threat. Hear about their habitat, some of the key threats and what we can do as landholders to assist. The day includes a short […]
Conservation on private land can make a huge difference to the environment. Lesley Peden is organising a free “Who’s living on my land?” and Land for Wildlife workshop in Cobargo on Saturday 26 August from 9am-4pm. Learn about: how to survey your land for native and pest animals with infrared cameras, with an opportunity to […]
Bega Valley Shire Council has recently joined the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, helping to cut greenhouse emissions and ramp up the transition to a clean energy future. Come and hear from the Climate Council’s Professor Tim Flannery and Bega Valley Shire’s Mayor Kristy McBain next Tuesday 13 June 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm at the Bega Valley […]
The CMN is holding a workshop on Wednesday 21 June 2017 from 9.30am-1pm, at the Far South Coast Landcare Office in Auckland St Bega to teach landholders how to use NatureMapr, an easy-to-use tool for recording and identifying sightings of plants and animals on your property, your landcare site or in the wider landscape. Bring along a […]
Dr Andrew Claridge has been undertaking wildlife research for 30 years, focusing on quolls and other nocturnal animals such as potoroos and bandicoots. Andrew is a Senior Research Scientist at the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and on Thursday 8 June at 2pm he will talk about his work using infra-red cameras to study quolls and show […]
Bournda Environmental Education Centre has been hosting an annual dinner to celebrate World Environment Day for the last 40 years, an impressive legacy in itself. This year the dinner will be held on Monday June 5th, at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, with doors opening at 6pm for a 7pm start. The theme for […]
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