[ Saturday, 29 Feb; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sunday, 1 Mar; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] It’s on again! Home Grown Garden Tour (Survivor 9th Edition) from SAT 29 FEB to SUN 1 MARCH 2020 All gardens are located within the town boundary, and it only costs $5 if you go by bike and $20 per car, so bring some friends along. Meet other gardeners, pick up tips, get inspired! Maps with all the info are […] full article »
[ Friday, 28 Feb; 9:30 am; ] The O-Week Landcare-Rivercare Event 2020 is planned for this Friday. Tom Fisher would appreciate support with supervising and assisting students with the activities such as planting, weeding, spreading mulch etc. Lions will be preparing and serving a BBQ lunch. If you are available please advise Tom Fisher on {mobile prefix oh four}47 957 381. Volunteer Assembly: 9:30am […] full article »
[ Tuesday, 3 Mar; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Wednesday, 4 Mar; 7:30 am to 9:00 am. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] With Dr Astrida Neimanis (USYD), Tessa Zettel (Artist-Researcher), and Dr Jennifer Hamilton (UNE) Events: Tuesday, March 3: 5pm for 5.00-7pm – Public Lecture: Dr Astrida Neimanis “We are all bodies of water; we are always weathering” at Oorala Lecture Theatre, University of New England, Armidale Campus. Wednesday, March 4: 7.30am-9am – Community Weathering Station Breakfast, Lake Madgwick UNE Armidale Campus Wednesday, […] full article »
[ Sunday, 1 Mar; 8:45 am; ] And this year marks our 30th birthday (can you believe it?) so we’re keen to get as many people involved as possible. We encourage you to choose your own adventure! Get involved by hosting a Clean Up of your own – or joining one in your neighbourhood. Why not consider making a day-trip and heading […] full article »
[ Wednesday, 4 Mar; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Southern New England Landcare are organising Focus on Ferals Forum at Uralla Bowling Club on 4th March will be a timely opportunity to bring together landholders, extension staff and leading experts to discuss developments and best practice in pest animal management, with a special emphasis on a changing climate. WORKSHOP REGISTRATION full article »
[ Tuesday, 3 Mar; 12:00 pm; ] This webinar will provide an overview of challenges encountered in measuring, reporting and forecasting of air quality in NSW during the 2019-20 bushfire season. It will cover: what were the climatic drivers of bushfires, smoke and dust storms seen in 2019 how air quality data is measured across the NSW government’s extensive network of sites […] full article »
[ Thursday, 5 Mar; 7:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ] Even before the severe drought and bushfires of last year koalas were recognised under NSW and Commonwealth legislation as threatened species. On the coast koalas are threatened by habitat loss from urban development and are killed in large numbers by dogs and cars. Inland populations have been declining rapidly because of land clearing, drought and extreme […] full article »
[ Wednesday, 4 Mar; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Armidale Sanctuary and Armidale Rural Australian for Refugees (ARAR) are having a fundraiser screening of the new Australian documentary “AGAINST OUR OATH” “Ethical conflicts erupt for doctors as the Australian Government overrides their clinical decisions made for refugee patients. If doctors cannot follow their medical ethics, what will happen to their patients?” [embed width="520"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS9KaSHs_Uw[/embed] Date: Wednesday 4th March […] full article »
Armidale Regional Council (ARC) would like residents who wish to help Council tackle the Climate Emergency to express their interest in joining a working group of the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee. Climate Emergency Working Group — Terms of Reference & Expressions of Interest PDF The recent unprecedented drought and bushfires were devastating. They demonstrate the urgent need for […] full article »
Thanks to everyone who helped put this timeline together – if you have items that should be included, reply here and let us know. 2019 Greta Thunberg inspires many young people around the world July – Dale Curtis started an online ‘Climate Emergency’ Petition to Armidale Regional Council Facebook group started – Climate Action Armidale Member report – “answered a call […] full article »
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