WWF-Australia Up-coming Events

EDO Biodiversity Law

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:21:00 +1000

Training for community and environment groups.

The focus of the workshops is on biodiversity law and policy and topics includes:

* An overview of Victorian and Commonwealth legislation such as the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act);

* Consideration of important processes such as nomination and listing, and preparation of Action Statements and recovery plans; * The protection of habitat under Planning Schemes;

* Critical evaluation of the operation of Victorian and Commonwealth legislation and needs or opportunities for reform.

If you or your group is interested in attending or hosting a workshop in your region, please contact Verity McLucas at the EDO on (03) 8341 3100 or verity.mclucas@edo.org.au

When: 21-Jul-2008 to 31-Dec-2009

Where: Dependant on region/workshop interest, VIC

FREE indigenous plants for Schools

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:27:00 +1000

Schools are eligible to receive FREE indigenous plants through the Ribbons of Green tree program. The number of plants available for each school will depend on site characteristics, potential to improve habitat and the school's ability to take "trees" (eg eucalypts, wattles, she-oaks etc >5m).

When: 13-Nov-2008 to 27-Nov-2008

Where: Shire of Yarra Ranges, VIC

HabitAT School Awards

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:30:00 +1000

Schools can enter the Awards under one or more of three categories: HabitAT Map, HabitAT Plan and HabitAT Action. The selection criteria and application form for the HabitAT School Awards and a copy of the HabitAT School Census Overview can be found on the Learning for Sustainability website.

When: 13-Nov-2008 to 31-Dec-2009

Where: Shire of Yarra Ranges, VIC

Piles Creek Catchment Crawl

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:15:00 +1000

Catchment Crawl participants will explore Piles Creek Catchment for native fauna and flora, conduct water testing and learn more about what's happening in the Catchment and what they can do to restore and maintain the health of our creeks. Bookings are essential. RSVP by 14th Nov.

When: 22-Nov-2008 08:30 AM to 22-Nov-2008 03:00 PM

Where: Somersby / Kariong region, NSW

Casuarina Coastal Reserve Walk

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:04:00 +1000

As usual, bring plenty of water, sun and insect protection; also binoculars and plant or bird field guides if you have them. Many trees are fruiting and have their new season leaves to make identification easier; the fruit also attract many birds such as the charismatic Rose-crowned Fruit-dove. A small NT Field Nats booklet describing some of the commoner plants of the Reserve will be available.

When: 23-Nov-2008 08:00 AM to 23-Nov-2008 10:00 AM

Where: Casuarina Coastal Reserve, NT

Sydney turpentine Ironbark Forest field day

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:21:00 +1000

The Department of Environment & Climate Change and Sydney North Region of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service invite local residents, bushland management professionals and practitioners to come to the reserve at NORTH RYDE for a FREE INFORMATIVE FIELD DAY. RSVP by 18th Nov.

When: 23-Nov-2008 10:00 AM to 23-Nov-2008 01:00 PM

Where: Wallumatta Nature Reserve, NSW