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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 […]
Swift Parrots have begun their return trip to Tasmania where they breed, after spending winter in mainland Australia, feeding mainly on the nectar of eucalypt blossoms. The Far South Coast is an important feeding area for Swift Parrots, mainly due to the flowering of Spotted Gums here at this time of year. Swift Parrots are listed […]
Tura Head Coastal Reserve Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community input about the current and future management of the Tura Head Coastal Reserve, including vegetation and biodiversity management; recreation asset management (including provision) and bushfire hazard management. If you’d like to have a say, fill out their short online survey here by Monday 7 August at […]
Bega Valley Shire Council is holding a tree give-away at the SCPA markets in Littleton Gardens in Bega this Friday August the 4th to celebrate National Tree Day. National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community tree-planting event, with 23 million trees planted since it started 21 years ago. The trees and shrubs available at the markets are […]
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