Coming events in 2009

Dates and events are provisional, and subject to change. Confirmed details will be advised closer to the events. Check this page for changes.

For inquiries and bookings phone Wendy 6626 7028, Monday or Wednesday or Judy 6684 5390. Alternatively you can email Wendy at wendy.gibney@byron.nsw.gov.au.

January
Friday 30, 9am to 3pm.
Bush regeneration training workshop run by EnviTE NSW at Boulder Beach south of Lennox Head. This is an opportunity to learn bush regeneration techniques from the experts. You will gain first hand experience in weed identification and weed control techniques and gain skills for restoring native plant communities. Please bring food and drink. Training materials, tools and equipment will be provided. Wear sturdy footwear, long pants, shirt, and hat, and bring sunscreen and insect repellant. For further information and to register, contact Emma Wagner at EnviTE on (02) 66219588 or email to emmaw@envite.org.au. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. The workshop is free.

Saturday 31 (date subject to confirmation)
Indigenous/Protocols for Protecting Cultural Heritage. Community workshop funded by NRCMA.

February
Thursday 12, 9am to 3pm
Plant identification workshop at EnviTE nursery off Bayshore Drive in the Arts and Industrial Estate at Byron Bay. This is an opportunity to learn how to identify native and weed plant species from the experts. Please bring food and drink for the day. Training materials and equipment will be provided. For further information and to register, contact Emma Wagner at EnviTE on (02) 66219588 or email to emmaw@envite.org.au. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.The workshop is free.

Thursday 26 9am to 3pm
Plant idenitification training workshop run by EnviTE NSW at EnviTE's Goonellabah nursery which is at the rear of the crematorium off Skyline Road. This is an opportunity to learn how to identify native and weed plant species from the experts. Please bring food and drink for the day. Training materials and equipment will be provided. For further information and to register, contact Emma Wagner at EnviTE on (02) 66219588 or email to emmaw@envite.org.au. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.The workshop is free.

Saturday 28
Biodiversity issues of estuaries and mangroves. Workshop poresentation and site tour.

March
Sunday 22
Community Tree Planting Day at Mullumbimby. Aim is to plant 1500 to 2000 trees as part of the Mullumbimby Creek Environmental Trust Project. All BVL members welcome to participate. For more informatiopn contact Dave Rawlins, 6684 3925.

Sunday 29
Minyon Falls/Wanganui walk with focus on rainforest plant community.

April
Saturday 25
Sustainable agriculture/small farms tour.

May
Saturday 30
Upper Mullumbimby Creek Envirofund project, open afternoon.Site visits and discussion of weed and maintenance issues.

May/June
Byron Shire Council World Environment Day events. Various locations. details to be advised.

Saturday June 27
Planting techniques - round table with a panel of local experts.

August
Saturday 29.
Heathland walk and talk.Awareness of local eco systems.

September
Sunday 13
Big Scrub Day

Sunday 20
Bird Buddy Day. Launch of the migratory bird season at the Byron Treatment works/wetland. Byron Bird Buddies.

Saturday 26
Living with wildlife - peri urban issues re protecting our local biodiversity

October
Saturday 31
Train the trainer workshop

November
Saturday 28
Soil biodiversity workshop