Would like to invite anyone interested in helping improve the environment we live in, to join us to plant some native shrubs and grasses for its

BIRD AND FROG HABITAT REVEGETATON PROJECT

When: Oakey Creek from 10am till 1pm on Saturday 12th May
Where: Entry is from Government Road near the intersection of Birra Drive
Bring your own gloves, hat and water bottle

Contact Andrew Lee on 42216111 for details
Shellharbour City Councils Small Environmental Projects Fund makes this project possible

To mark this years National Sorry Day and the beginning of ReconciliationWeek, you are invited to come on anAboriginalHeritage andBush Tucker walk around the magnificentMtKeira ring track. Our expert host for the day will be Roy ‘Dootch’ Kennedy.
When: NationalSorry Day -Saturday May 26 – 10am
Where: Meet in the car park atMtKeira Lookout
What to Bring: Hat, drinking water, a snack and a hunger to learn about the aboriginal heritage of the area
Cost: Free
The walk will also mark the start ofNational ReconciliationWeek.A time for all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures and achievements and how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort.What a perfect and beautiful place to start!
If you would like to attend please call or email.
BushcareOffice – 4227 8113
Email – phellier@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

This course provides an inspiring introduction to Permaculture, covering the theory, principles, and design skills required to transform suburban and urban landscapes.

Where: Held at Mt Terry Public School
When: Sunday 20th May & Sunday 3rd June, 10am – 4pm both days

This activity is free for residents of the Shellharbour City Council area only. This course is designed for adult learners, only people over 15 years will be able to register. Call Council on 4221 6111 or email sustainability@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au to reserve your spot!

Over the past couple of years several aquatic weeds have become established in the Illawarra and around Berry. These can spread very rapidly and some have the potential to cost landowners a considerable amount of money to remove. This workshop has been developed to allow participants to improve their skills in water weed identification and develop skills and knowledge to improve their understanding and management of water weeds.

What is covered in the Recognising Water Weeds training workshop?

This one day workshop will provide participants with skills and knowledge relating to water weeds including:

• Water weed habitats including common areas where aquatic weeds invade
• Impacts and vectors of spread
• Legislation requirements
• Recognising plant characteristics
• Correctly dispose of awuatic plant material

Each participant will receive a:

• Participant workbook
• A resource CD
• RWW Plant Identification field guide (glossy A5 size)
• Survey guidelines for weed professionals and community groups

This workshop would usually cost $315, but we are offering this to the community FREE to local landholders.
Limited to 15 places at each of the two workshops. This includes course notes, tuition, lunch and morning tea.

Why is the workshop free?
Because you the landholder are the eyes on the ground and we are hoping that you can assist us to reduce the spread of some of the world;s worst weeds.

Workshop 1
When: Saturday May 19, 8.30am-3.30pm
Where: Berry DPI, 13 Schofields Lane, Berry

Workshop 2
When: Sunday May 20, 8.30am-3.30pm
Where: Killalea State Park, Shellharbour

As a component of the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority’s Escarpment to Sea program, well known local ecologist Garry Daley, Director of Gaia Research, will provide a fascinating insight into the diverse array of fauna located in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra.

What is covered in the wildlife workshop?

Find out what kinds of animals use different habitats at select sites, especially hollow-bearing trees and bird, reptile and frog habitat in urban and rural areas.

Learn about the different assessment methods for identifying fauna habitat and finding evidence of fauna e.g. trapping, calls, scratchings, tracks, scats etc.

Find out about why collecting data is important and how to record it using opportunistic sightings and systematic surveys.

Learn how to improve habitat on your own land through landscape plantings.

These workshops are free to local landholders but limited to 25 places at each of the two workshops. Lunch and morning tea will be provided. This is a rain, hail or shine event and there will be a large component of field work/ Please bring your hat, water bottle, sunscreen, raincoat, sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure.

Workshop 1
When: Saturday May 12, 9am – 4pm
Where: Mt Keira Scout Camp on mt Keira Road.

Workshop 2
When: Saturday May 26, 9am – 4pm
Where: Cambewarra Public School Hall and later in the day at Bangalee Reserve.

Please RSVP to Carol Richter-Robson at Southern Rivers CMA on 4429 4444 or

Carol.Richter-Robson@cma.nsw.gov.au

Thursday 24th May
6.30pm-8.30pm
Wollongong City Council
Level 9 Conference Room

and

Saturday 26th May
8.30am-12.30pm
Mt Keira Scout Camp

RSVP essential by 17th May 2012
to Ailee Calderbank
acalderbank@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
0457 847 022

FREE ENTRY – REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED 29 MARCH – WOLLONGONG
6.15PM FOR 6.30PM START UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG, LECTURE THEATRE 1, BUILDING 20, WOLLONGONG

SPEAKERS:
Rowan Huxtable, Wollongong Climate Action Network
Lance Jeffery, UOW LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE
Adam Lucas, Beyond Zero Emissions
Lisa Miller, Sustainable House
Katrina Skellern, Green Jobs Illawarra

ILLAWARRA CLIMATE CHALLENGE LAUNCH

Wollongong Produce and Creative Traders Markets (Crown St Mall, Wollongong)
Take the challenge – register online now!
climatechallenge.org.au
Supported by Clean Energy Future, Presented by Nature Conservation Council In partnership withKiama Municipal Council and Wollongong City Council

Connect with your community

FRIDAY 30 MARCH 10AM TO 3PM

• Lower your household bills
• Reduce Greenhouse Gases
• Connect with your community

Illawarra Climate Challenge

The Climate Challenge is an innovative community program giving local residents the chance to reduce household carbon pollution, save money and contribute to a more sustainable Illawarra region. The Challenge makes positive change easy by providing support, community events, incentives and some great prizes to win. Please find some more information about the Climate Challenge here: http://www.nccnsw.org.au/programs/climate-challenge

To register for the workshop visit the Nature Conservation Council website

Date: Saturday 31 March 2012
Venue: Devinely Fit Yoga & Lifestyle 1/44 Manning Street, Kiama
Time: 7-30-9.30 pm
What to bring: Plate to share, cushion to sit on, candles, BYO, and  guitars, banjos, bongo drums,
didgeridoos, flutes, spoons, anything UNPLUGGED!
Donation: $10 per person. All funds to Save the Kimberley www.savethekimberley.com
RSVP: Megan 0468 810 170 Liama  0414 079 383 bdevine@iprimus.com.au

Bookings required as places limited.
Come and join the biggest event on the planet and unite with the world to save the world. Together we can make it happen.  This will be a wonderful night of fun, music, laughter, great conversations and wonderful connections.

Volunteers working at Tullimbah Landcare

Weed removal technique workshop

This workshop will introduce a range of techniques used for weed removal and things to consider when carrying
out bush regeneration activities.

A local bush regenerator will demonstrate a range of practices and participants will be able to learn about what methods are appropriate in different landscapes and why.

When: Saturday 30th June 2012, from 10am

Where: Blackbutt Reserve

RSVP: To book a place on this workshop email Megan at communitysupport@conservationvolunteers.com.au
or phone 4229 7526