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Last Updated: 25th September 2018 October 2018 Bird Haven Festival - Shoalhaven Heads Bird Haven Festival is a celebration to promote an appreciation and understanding of birds and their habitat, based around the themes of Science, Conservation, Education, Community and Creativity. The annual festival will be held over one weekend at the end of October to coincide with National Bird Week. It will offer a diverse range of activities for bird lovers of all levels of experience. Its underlying aim is to support the conservation of birds and their habitats, by making festival goers bird advocates. This year’s fledgling festival will be held at the Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre on 21 October 2018. More details to come - Click here Aussie Backyard Bird Count 2018 October 22-28th The #AussieBirdCount is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town. You can count as many times as you like over the week, we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period. The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live. For more information on how to take part, head to the website Backyard Beekeeping Workshop - 2 days (Booked Out!) South East Local Land Services invites you to a 2 day Backyard Beekeeping workshop as part of our Small Farms Network program. Bruce White (OAM) is a former NSW DPI Agricultural Bee Extension Officer with over 30 years’ and has delivered 14 workshops to new and experienced beekeepers at Berry since 2008. Date: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st October Time: 9.45am to 5.00pm Cost: $200 per person (includes notes and catering) Location: Berry Local Land Services, 13 Schofields Lane, Berry RSVP contact: Andrew Britton PH: 4464 6008 E: andrew.britton@lls.nsw.gov.au Biodiversity & Climate Change Roadshow - Wollongong Tuesday 30th October How can we conserve species from the impacts of climate change? Do you know how to find and use available climate information to support adaptation planning for species and ecosystems in your local region? Would you like to learn about the new methods and web tools delivered from the NSW Biodiversity Adaptation Research Node, to support adaptation planning for biodiversity? Join us for a day of tailored training with leading climate adaptation researchers and practitioners from across NSW. The information in the sessions will suit academics, natural resource managers, decision-makers, scientists and conservation practitioners at all levels, from senior leaders to early career professionals. Highlights - Presentations from leading Australian ecological & climate researchers - Case studies & demonstrations - Explore interactive adaptation web tools - Ask questions, engage in discussion & connect with other adaptation researchers & practitioners The Biodiversity & Climate Change Roadshow is a joint initiative of Macquarie University and the Climate Change Adaptation team from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Fees This is a free event. Get in quick, registrations will fill up fast as there is limited seating availability. Click here for more information Vertebrate Pesticide Training Courses South East Local Land Services is running FREE 1080/Pindone/PAPP Vertebrate Pesticide Training Course at Berry Vertebrate Pesticide Training Course TBC, 8.45am -12pm Canid Pest Ejector Training Course, TBC, 8.45am - 12pm The course is provided FREE OF CHARGE to participants who join our Feral Fighters Program. Upon successful completion your accreditation will be valid for five years. Catering: Morning tea will be provided RSVP by to Charles Signorelli on 0418 241 251 or charles.signorelli@lls.nsw.gov.au November 2018 Backyard Chicken Basics (Nowra) by Shoalhaven City Council Waste Services - Home Sustainability Program Have you ever thought about keeping chickens in your backyard? Have you considered the satisfaction of producing your own fresh, local, ethical food? Or are you just looking for some entertaining pets that will add colour to your yard? Come along and learn more about this sustainable lifestyle practice. This 3 hour workshop will cover the basics including: * The benefits of keeping chickens * Breeds * Housing, feed and water requirements * What to look for when purchasing chickens * Council regulations and more! When: Sat. 10 November 2018 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets: Click here (Free Event) Dung Beetle workshop - Exeter John Feehan is back to talk about the benefits of Dung Beetles for local landholders and will be hosted by CWA Exeter in November.. When: Wednesday 21st November Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm Where: Exeter Village Hall Cost: $10 pp (includes morning tea) RSVP: Bec Hogan on 0412600173 or bechogan@newmoonstud.com.au |
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