Month: March 2011
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What A Woodland! – Dapto
Illawarra’s Lowland Woodlands are one of our most threatened vegetation types. Join us to learn about these special places from local botanists Richard Scarborough and Ken Turner. This event is organised by the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority and Landcare Illawrra, as part of the Escarpment to Sea Project, and will involve some walking. RSVP…
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Plant Propagation Workshop – Wollongong
Would you like to increase your backyard habitat? How about grow your own food? This short workshop covers the different methods used for propagating plants at home. Participants will be shown how to divide plants, strike cuttings and vegetative material as well as collect and save seed. This workshop is free for residents of Wollongong,…
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Seniors Week Attracting Native Birds to Your Garden Workshop – Albion Park Rail
Find out how to identify local birds and attract them to your own garden in this fun and fascinating workshop led by a local bird expert. Please note is workshop is open to seniors who are residents of the Shellharbour Council area only. Bookings are essential by calling 4221 6111 or emailing biodiversitycorridorinfo@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au.
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Shellharbour Councils Clean Up Australia Day – and Dig for Treasure!
Roll up your sleeves for a good cause and then dig for your own treasure! Register from 9am-11am. All volunteers who help clean up will be given the chance to enter the ‘clean up treasure hunt’ at Reddall Reserve from 11:30am. The entries drawn get one minute on the beach to dig for more than…
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Planting Natives and Creating Habitat for Wildlife – Oak Flats
Learn all about local native plants and how best to plant and care for them. Apply what you learn to create a haven for wildlife in your own garden. Please note this workshop is free for residents of the Shallharbour Council area only. Bookings are essential by calling 4221 6111 or emailing biodiversitycorridorinfo@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au.
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Pickling and Preserving Workshop – Albion Park
Come along to this hands on workshop and learn some basic techniques for turning fresh fruit into preserves. This workshop is free for residents of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Council areas only. Bookings are essential, please contact Shellharbour CityCouncil – Community Services on 4221 6170 for more information and bookings.