Inspiring and supporting our community to conserve and restore Brunswick Valley's
natural environment from forest to foreshore
natural environment from forest to foreshore
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Inspiring and supporting our community to conserve and restore Brunswick Valley's natural environment from forest to foreshore |
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Wednesday 28 July 12 noon to 1pm Dolphins in the Clarence and Richmond River estuaries presented by Dr Christine Fury, Southern Cross University. Government Office’s Conference Room, Level 3, 49 Victoria St, Grafton. The Clarence Ecology and Environment Seminar series provides an opportunity to discover and critically discuss research being conducted in and around the region. Light refreshments provided. Saturday July 31 2010 from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Bush Migratory birds add to biodiversity, Mullumbimby Hall Presenter: Jan Olley. Byron Bird Buddies present their highly successful session on migratory bush birds in the Byron Shire. Monday 16 August 2010 10.00 am to 12.00 pm SCIENCE WEEK 2010 lecture by Phil Redpath: A Burning Issue – Threatened Species and Fire Management. Venue: Southern Cross University Lismore Lecture Hall U231 All inquiries please contact Kate Adams on 02 6627 0204 or via email kate.adams@environment.nsw.gov.au Saturday 28 August 2010 1.00 - 3.00pm Soil Biodiversity, Mullumbimby Presenter : Justine Cox. An interactive workshop where participants are encouraged to bring their own samples of soil and investigate with the use of microscopes and printed resources the biodiversity of the fauna in their soil. 21 October 2010 10 am – 2 pm Waterwatch Workshop in Water Week. Waterwatch is a national community water quality monitoring program that engages communities in the planning, monitoring and management of natural resources. The program promotes environmental awareness and action by encouraging everyone to play a role in keeping our waterways clean and healthy. Come along to learn how to use the water watch kit and measure pH, water temperature, salinity levels, phosphorus, turbidity and dissolved oxygen levels. Location: St John’s Hall Mullumbimby. Wear: long sleeves, long pants, covered sturdy shoes, and a hat for outdoor activities. Gum boots optional. Lunch and morning Tea provided Bookings Wendy Gibney 6626 7028 wendy.gibney@byron.nsw.gov.au
BVL workshops are usually on the last Saturday of the month from 1.00 - 4.00pm. Afternoon tea provided. For more information and to book, contact Jacqui Paine on 66 851 880 or 0435 750 311
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