Calendar
Border Ranges
| Date | Event: click on event for more information |
|---|---|
| 28 September - 1 October | Australian Network for Plant Conservation Inc (ANPC): 8th National Conference |
| 30 September | The Nature Conservancy Australia Nature Writing Prize |
| 1 October - 4 October | Caldera ArtFest: Caldera Regional Arts (on tour from 15 Oct - 22 Nov) |
| 3 October | River Rally (Clarence) - Life Flows On Family Fun Day; Pikapene and Cherry Tree Environment Centre Inc |
| 17 October | ‘Stories’ of Northern Region Bush Regeneration Projects - AABR |
| 23 October - 24 October | Killarney Biodiversity Weekend - 'Microbes to Mammals' |
| 31 October | Glossy Black-Cockatoo - Birding Day 2010 |
| 5 November | Australian Network for Plant Conservation workshop - 'The translocation of threatened plants' |
| Now - 3 December | WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition |
Australian Network for Plant Conservation Inc (ANPC): 8th National Conference
When: 28th September - 1st October 2010
Where: Perth, Western Australia
What: Planning conservation to achieving restoration - a conference for everyone involved in conserving Australia's unique flora and native vegetation.
Contact: Link to flyer. Further information can be found on the APCN website, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (02) 6050 9509.
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY AUSTRALIA NATURE WRITING PRIZE
When: 30th September 2010
What: A biennial national prize of $5000, awarded for an essay between 3000 and 5000 words set within an Australia landscape and exploring the author's sense of 'place'. Judged by literary journalist, Sally Blakeney and poet and nature writer, Mark Tredinnick.
Contact: To request guidelines, eligibility & entry forms, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Caldera ArtFest: Caldera Regional Arts
When: Friday 1st - Monday 4th October 2010
Where: Tweed Shire Civic Centre auditorium, Murwillumbah
What: Showcasing the biodiversity of our National Landscape Australia’s Green Cauldron
- Selected works for sale from one hundred dedicated artists
- Wide screen films by internationally recognised film-makers
- Natural resource management agencies represented
- Corporate function prior to official opening (Fri 5pm)
- Personalised art prints and products available from artists
- Community & schools information and engagement program
Contact: Caldera Regional Arts http://www.calderaart.org.au/ or Link to Flyer
Caldera Art on Tour
Juried work from the Artfest exhibited concurrently at selected venues within the region:
Northern Rivers Community Gallery Ballina- Fri 15th Oct – Sun 7th Nov. 2010
Opening & Caldera Art Awards presented 6pm Friday 15th
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Green Cauldron Display Space- Fri 22nd Oct – Sun 21st Nov. 2010
Opening and CA Fellowships presented 5pm Fri 22nd
Tweed River Festival Exhibition World Heritage Rainforest Centre, Murwillumbah- Sun 17th - Sun 31st October 2010
In conjunction with the shire’s Tweed River Festival
River Rally (Clarence) - Life Flows On Family Fun Day
Who: Pikapene and Cherry Tree Environment Centre Inc
When: Sunday 3rd October 2010
Where:Yates Flat / Cleveland Crossing Ewingar Bridge on the beautiful Clarence River
What: Annual River Rally - Life Flows On Family Fun Day; a most enjoyable day is sure be had by all who come, We hope that you, your family and friends will be able to join us. Stalls and information booths most welcome.
INFO BOOTHS, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, FUN FOR THE KIDS, NO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Contact: Pikapene And Cherry Tree Environment Centre Inc. Link to Flyer Secretary; C. Dillon (02) 66613585 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
‘Stories’ of Northern Region Bush Regeneration Projects - AABR
When: Sunday 17th October
What: The Northern NSW/ SEQ regional group of AABR (Australian Association of Bush Regenerators) will be holding an event with a difference this year. AABR will host a two-hour showcase of 8 (10 minute) Powerpoint presentations of some of the many exciting bush regeneration projects being carried out in the region – for the interest of all managers and restorationists. Following this, there will be a short guided walk around the venue.
Where: Pottsville Environment Park
Killarney Biodiversity Weekend - 'Microbes to Mammals'
When: 23rd - 24th October 2010 Start: 8.30am
Where: Killarney Recreation Hall
What: Killarney Biodiversity Weekend Link to Flyer and Link to Program
Contact: Phone Catherine: (07) 4661 9909, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Web: www.chlgroup.org.au, A/h: Phone Susan: (07) 46644074
Glossy Black-Cockatoo - Birding Day 2010
Australian Network for Plant Conservation workshop - 'The translocation of threatened plants'
When: Friday 5th November
Where: Tweed Bicentennial Environment Park, Centennial Dve, Pottsville, NSW
What: Have you been involved in, or would you like to be involved in, the planning, approval or implementation of a translocation project for threatened flora? Then this workshop is relevant to you!
Contact: Link to flyer. Further information and registration forms can be found on the APCN website, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (02) 02 6250 9509
WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition
What: The WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition, to celebrate World Wetlands Day, is on again for its 4th year. The theme for the 2011 competition is Forested Wetlands: their importance and wise use.
When: NOW OPEN - competition closes 3rd December 2010
For information link to: WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition 2011
