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[ Sunday, 14 Apr; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] When: Sunday, 14th April, 2024 11.30am to 12.30pm Where: Site Location opposite 27 Kennedy Street, Armidale. A FREE Event The Northern Tablelands Koala Partnership, under the NSW Koala Strategy, is proud to support the Koala Habitat Tree plantings adjacent to the Weedy Wasteland to Wildlife Wetland project. Through creating and expanding koala habitat we are able to [...] full article » 
[ Sunday, 11 Feb; 8:30 am; Sunday, 10 Mar; 8:30 am; Sunday, 14 Apr; 8:30 am; ] AURG Members and Friends Bruce, Gordon, Gavin, Marty & Bryan have been whipper snipping, weeding and spraying in preparation for mulching next week of our February planting sites. I addition, we have contracted the Armidale Tree Group to weed the area WW2WW area we planted last year. They also commenced working on the site this week. Please [...] full article » 
[ Friday, 13 Oct; 8:30 am; ] We had a great day last Sunday planting 1360 grasses (Juncus, Carex and Lomandra). We also planted 1000 on 28 September but had to replant 328 of these that were pulled out on 4 October. Sarah Mica from UNE’s Aquatic Ecology and Restoration Lab showed us how to place log barriers instream to enhance aeration last [...] full article » 
Of a thousand plants put in last week at the Weedy Wastelands to Wildlife Wetlands (WW2WW) site, about 380 were pulled out. Some were thrown into water, we fished them out and will try to replant them. Those left on high ground dried out and died. This malicious damage has been reported to Police. PS The [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 13 Aug; 8:30 am; Sunday, 8 Oct; 8:30 am; Sunday, 22 Oct; 8:30 am; Sunday, 12 Nov; 8:30 am; Sunday, 10 Dec; 8:30 am; ] We are planning on recommencing our AURG Working Bees for the 2nd Sunday of the month. This will involve planting and mulching and a general tidy up of the site on the northern side of the creek accessed from the corner of Jeffrey and Douglas Streets or along the walking / bicycle track (see attached image). Details [...] full article » 
AURG Members and Friends Bruce was invited to the Regional Landcare (New England and North West) Awards held at the Mercure Function Centre in Tamworth last weekend as we were nominated for the Landcare Community Group. AURG won the award and Bruce was honoured to accept the award on behalf of our group. There were three awards granted [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 9 Apr; 8:30 am; Sunday, 14 May; 8:30 am; ] Details for our working bee site are as follows: Time: 8.30am Date: One Sunday a month usually not winter months Location: Park on the cleared area on the southern side of the creek accessed off Kennedy Street. Turn left into the gap between the trees before you reach the house at the end of the [...] full article » 
[ Sunday, 12 Mar; 8:30 am; Sunday, 9 Apr; 8:30 am; Sunday, 14 May; 8:30 am; ] This will be one of many planting days planned for autumn and spring this year. Details for our working bee site are as follows: Time: 8.30am Date: usually Sundays (attached to post) Location: Currently Park on the cleared area on the southern side of the creek accessed off Kennedy Street. Turn left into the gap between the [...] full article »
[ Saturday, 11 Feb; 2:00 pm; Sunday, 12 Feb; 8:30 am; ] Saturday 11 February Community Information Session for the Wetland Design This will be an opportunity for community members to learn of and comment on the Wetland Design and proposed plantings. Details for our Community Information Session are as follows: Time: 2.00pm Date: Saturday 11th February, 2023 Location: Armidale City Bowling Club – The Auditorium Sunday 12 February AURG [...] full article » 
[ Sunday, 16 Oct; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Across NSW communities are holding Picnics for Nature. Here in Armidale we’ve added 4 Wonderful Walks. 12 noon - 2pm Armidale Arboretum Picnic below 225 Galloway St BYO: Please bring your own food, drink and picnic rug or chairs (and family and friends) Enjoy: the wildflowers and trees, activities for kids and adults, discover more about Armidale’s Arboretum. Find [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 11 Sep; 8:30 am; ] AURG Members & Friends We are planning on recommencing our AURG Working Bees for the 2nd Sunday of the month starting on Sunday 11 September. This will involve planting and mulching and a general tidy up of the site on the northern side of the creek accessed from the corner of Jeffrey and Douglas Streets or along [...] full article » 
[ Sunday, 8 May; 8:30 am; 8:30 am; ] Armidale Urban Rivercare Group will be holding our next working bee on Sunday 8 May. This is also Mother’s Day, so maybe provides an opportunity for ‘family’ to get involved with restoring our Creeklands! Details for working bee are as follows: Time: 8.30am Date: Sunday 8 May, 2022 Location: Assemble at the gateway of the new [...] full article » 
[ Saturday, 2 Apr; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] ////CANCELLED//// flooding Collaborative initiative including community, ATG (Armidale Tree Group, AURG (Armidale Urban Rivercare Group) and Good Year Tyres Armidale. Location: Creeklands near Niagra Street Bring: Gloves and water bottle full article »
[ Sunday, 13 Mar; 8:30 am; ] AURG have taken over responsibility for the maintenance of several additional sites along the creekland. We propose for the 13th March working bee; that we get the St Peters Pre-School site finished ready for planting. This will involve laying down GeoTextile fabric, spreading river rock, and spreading council mulch on the planting site. Plus, if [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 13 Feb; 8:30 am; ] In the morning, we will be holding a working bee conducting site maintenance north and south of the creek, with morning tea provided as advised; and then have an afternoon evening BBQ and presentation of our Wetland Project from 5.30pm to 6.00pm. Details for working bee are as follows: Time: 8.30am Date: Sunday 13th February, 2022 [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 13 Feb; 5:00 pm; ] We will gather from 5.00pm with the aim of walking down to the proposed wetland area for a short presentation on the work we will be undertaking from 5.30 to 6.00pm. We will then return to have our meal from 6.00 to 6.30pm. Time: 5.00pm Date: Sunday 13th February, 2022 Location: Picnic table opposite Holmes Avenue [...] full article »
Armidale Urban Rivercare Group (AURG) had a very special photo shoot yesterday with our state member Adam Marshall, to launch receipt of our successful grant application Stronger Communities Fund Round Four “Weedy Wasteland to Wildlife Wetland”. This is a very large grant for AURG —$290,030! There was representatives from all the organisations supporting Armidale Urban Rivercare, [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 12 Dec; 8:30 am; ] We plan to hold our monthly AURG Working Bee on Sunday 12 December near St Peters Preschool weather permitting. Bruce hopes to get the mulch spread on the St Peters site during next week or alternatively we will do this on the 12th. The Preschool want to do their planting before they break for the vacation [...] full article »
Change of plan for this coming Sunday. Bruce has had an accident injuring his foot; so cannot complete preparations at the St Peters site. Instead we will change venues and meet at the eastern side of Yagoona Gully. Work will be similar to that previously advised and include cutting and pasting as well as general weeding of [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 22 Apr; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Armidale ‘green drinks’ takes place on Earth Day this Thursday and paves the way for a special community event on Saturday, April 24th. A growing Armidale tradition, green drinks is an informal opportunity to meet and greet fellow business and community people who work in, or advocate for, the environment, sustainability, clean energy and carbon [...] full article » 
[ Sunday, 13 Jun; 8:30 am; Sunday, 10 Oct; 8:30 am; Sunday, 14 Nov; 8:30 am; ] AURG working bees have been cancelled on Council advice until further notice. Armidale Urban Rivercare Group (AURG) Sunday Sessions will be held on the second Sunday of each month. Winter months to be confirmed weather permitting. Time: 8:30am Location: Somewhere along Dumaresq Creek — Join the AURG mailing list for details of each session. What to bring: BYO long sleeved shirt, [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 11 Apr; 8:30 am; ] WRONG DATE: 2nd Sunday of the month not 3rd Our next AURG working bee to be held this Sunday on the creek lands near the Prickly Problems sign. The area is very overgrown amongst the plantings after the recent rains and floods. Work will include planting Carrex to suppress weeds in some areas, cut and pasting, [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 14 Mar; 8:30 pm; ] Our next working bee is scheduled for Sunday 14th March on the creek lands near Saint Peters Preschool (87 O’Dell St). Work will include cut and pasting, whipper snipping and general tidy up. Details for working bee are as follows: Time: 8.30am Date: Sunday 14th March, 2021 Location: Dumaresq creek bank on southern side near footbridge accessed [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 29 Nov; 8:30 am; Friday, 4 Dec; 8:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Bruce Whan has prepared a site for a little tree planting event on the creek for the 2/rog group and we are seeking some assistance to help out with the following: Sunday 29 November (this Sunday) Spreading of Mulch involving about two hours work commencing 8.30am, and Friday 4 December Assisting planting by way of supervising on [...] full article »
[ Sunday, 20 Sep; 8:30 am; Sunday, 18 Oct; 8:30 am; Sunday, 15 Nov; 8:30 am; ] This Sundays’ Working Bee will be based at Site 13 near the serpent native flower area. It will be cutting and pasting privet in preparation for development of 3 new sites, plus some weeding of the serpent site if time permits. These new sites will include a Native grasses area and 2 new showcase plantings. Details for [...] full article » |
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