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Mornings in Glenrock State Conservation Area
Newcastle, December 5th
Getting back to basics, in nature with others taking time out for yourself is one way of helping improving your health and wellbeing, while helping the environment.
Join in to experience a few hours once a week on Wednesday mornings in the beautiful Glenrock State Conservation Area where you will be guided by our Team Leader on activities to assist with the regeneration of coastal rainforest
Sand dune preservation around Queenscliff
Queenscliff, Dec 14th and 2 other dates
The Borough of Queenscliffe in conjuction with Conservation Volunteers Australia manages and maintains numerous reserves located along the foreshore stretching from Queenscliff to Point Lonsdale.
Come join us in beautiful and scenic surrounds and assist in the effort to protect and enhance this amazing environment.
Vernal Pools
Mawson Lakes, Dec 14th and 26 other dates
Parafield Airport hosts the last known array of vernal pools within the Adelaide metro area. What are vernal pools? They are temporary pools of water that provide habitat for distinctive plants and animals. Discovered in 2001, they were assessed to be of high wetland value, with significant flora and uncommon aquatic fauna. Prior to their discovery, they were used for agricultural practices and recreational activities - farming, grazing and even a golf driving range!
CVA volunteers have been engaged to help restore this unique site by addressing issues such as weed management and reintroducing local plants.
This is a great opportunity to learn about this rare habitat in the heart of suburbia. Join us on the journey!
PLEASE NOTE: It is also possible to meet on-site if that is easier for you, but please contact the office so we can confirm the exact meeting location and time.
Jane Brook Creek Restoration
Mundaring, Dec 14th and 2 other dates
Join us to protect natural habitat by removing invasive Blackberries a weed of "National Significance" due to its ability to quickly take over native vegetation, if not carefully managed. Especially, along riverbanks and creeklines, where it can form dense thickets creating ideal habitat for other invasive species such as Rabbits and Foxes.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy the native flora and fauna of the area, only a short distance away from the beautiful John Forrest National Park while learning some plant identification skills and weed control methods, including hand-pulling and cut & swab depending on the size of the plant.
Ocean View Plant Place
Townsville, Dec 14th and 3 other dates
Overlooking beautiful Rowes Bay and Magnetic Island the revegetation nursery concentrates on producing local provenance species for planting in areas around Townsville and North Queensland.
Join us from 8am onwards. Learn how to process seed and raise seedlings for revegetation works preserving local gene pool and biodiversity. Meet new people, learn new skills.
CUB @ Elwood Foreshore - CUB EMPLOYEES ONLY
Melbourne, December 14th
This project is only available to staff from CUB.
Twilight toad busting
Darwin, Dec 14th and 4 other dates
This project aims to collect cane toads in local areas of Darwin. These will be turned into "toad sausages" to teach quolls to avoid cane toads in the wild. Cane toads were introduced to QLD in 1935 and they have rapidly spread to the NT leading to devastating effects on our native wildlife.
For further information please contact our Darwin Office on 0475 979 477 or email awilliams@cva.org.au
Mighty Duck River ! Will you give it a quack?
Granville , Dec 16th and 6 other dates
Breathe New Life into the Mighty Duck River - tucked away in Sydney West, is an urban waterway in need of some help! Duck River flows year-round into Parramatta River, connecting vital waterways across the city and providing a green corridor for native animals to move around our city.
Happy, Healthy and Green: Community Action in Conservation - Moffat Beach
Caloundra, December 17th
Throughout 2018 CVA will be facilitating the Happy, Healthy and Green initiative in partnership with Stockland.
This is a free, nature-based, well-being initiative that aims to bring people together to contribute to their community through practical conservation activities to create cleaner, sustainable green spaces.
Working at Moffat Beach, CVA volunteers will be collecting marine debris to prevent harmful materials such as rope, nets and plastics from being washed into the ocean and consumed by/entangling our marine life. All debris that is collected from these activities will be recorded and the data will be provided to the Tangaroa Blue Foundation for analysis, a national database on marine debris which helps to identify source polluters.
Meeting times:
Please meet at our Brisbane office at 7:50am if you require transport or 9:30am if you are meeting the team on site.
CVA would like to thank the Stockland Aura Community Grant for making this program of events possible. Join us for some fun at the beach while meeting like-minded difference and making a real difference for our oceans and marine life! For more information please visit: https://www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/stockland-in-the-community/community-grants
St Leonards Salt Lagoon protection
St Leonards, December 17th
The Salt Lagoon in St Leonards is part of the Swan Bay system of wetlands, and very important for waterbirds to use as habitat and food source.
Help us to improve the Salt Lagoon through weed identification and removal activities.
Please ensure appropriate clothing is worn for long periods outdoors - this includes sturdy footwear, long pants and long sleeved shirt. Please bring your own lunch and bottle of water.
Alligator Creek School Nursery Day
Alligator Creek, Dec 17th and 9 other dates
Do you want experience propogating plants and working in nurseries? Then we have the project for you!
Alligator Creek State School Nursery is full of plants propagated by our dedicated volunteers. Come along for a day of collecting seeds at the Hay Point Foreshore and propagating plants/grasses which will be used at the Hay Point Foreshore rehabilitation. Learn the ins and outs of all the stages, from collecting seeds in the field, to avoiding the 'J' root, to when the trees are ready to out-plant.
Bushland restoration in the Adelaide Hills
Stirling, Dec 17th and 1 other date
Join us in assisting the Adelaide Hills council with woody weed control at Woorabinda reserve in Stirling, within the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Volunteers will be treating woody weeds using a number of techniques. This is part of an ongoing relationship CVA has had with Adelaide Hills Council for over 10 years.
Come and join our team of volunteers. It's a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and contribute to improving our environment.
PLEASE NOTE: It is also possible to meet on-site if that is easier for you, but please contact the office so we can confirm the exact meeting location and time.
Happy Holidays & Happy Volunteers @ Nielsen Park
Vaucluse, December 17th
As the 2018 is coming to an end, we thought we would send it off in style at the iconic Nielsen Park! With vital conservation activities being undertaken and a delicious BBQ provided, the Sydney office would like to say a huge thank you to all volunteers, new and returning!
Mount Victoria Bush Regeneration
Mount Victoria, December 17th
Join us for a day of community conservation as we help the Mt Vic Bush Regeneration Group with weeding and site preparation in readiness for planting in 2019. This area of the town belt provides essential habitat for wildlife such as tui and kaka which are spilling over from Zealandia. Tools, gloves and training provided.
Clarendon Estate - Parkland Conservation
Nile, December 17th
Join us to assit the National Trust Tasmania with conserving the picturesque parklkands of Clarendon Estate, Australia's grandest rural conial estate.
Fitzroy River System Habitat Restoration (Warrnambool)
Tyrendarra, Dec 17th and 1 other date
The Fitzroy River System is located in south west Victoria, near Tyrendarra. One of the main threats that the area faces is the invasion of introduced flora and fauna. Conservation Volunteers Australia will be improving the native biodiversity of the area by planting some local indigenous species along the river.
If you are interested in spending some time in this beautiful area of Victoria, gaining some new skills and having fun with like minded people then join this project!
Glen Huon Dairy Conservation Project
Glen Huon, December 17th
Glen Huon Dairy is one of Tasmania’s southern most working dairy farms, and the only organic dairy in Southern Tasmania and they supply milk to Bruny Island Cheese Co to make their delicious cheeses! The farm is about to embark on a huge conservation program, with Conservation Volunteers on board as a partner.
Community Involvement and Education - Creekwatch
Townsville, Dec 18th and 4 other dates
Townsville is a tropical capital city with the Great Barrier Reef at our doorstep. Come and join CV to help conserve our wonderful environment. Creekwatch is an opportunity to learn more about our waterways and how to keep them healthy. Come along for a day or two to collect data, search for native fish species, identifiy macro invertibrates (water bugs), conduct bird surveys and collect rubbish along the waterways. It is a fantastic way to see out of the way, and off the beaten track areas around Townsville.
Creekwatch has weekly opportunities on Tuesdays and or Wednesdays visiting Louisa Creek,Townsville Town Common, Bluewater Creek, Fairfield Waters, Sach’s Creek, Stuart Creek and Bohle River.
Barwon Coast Environmental Improvement
Barwon Heads, Dec 18th and 1 other date
The coastline running from Collendina to 13th Beach provides an inspiring range of visual character and habitat for a diverse range of animals and plants.
Join us around these beautiful areas to remove invasive weeds before they take over. By tackling them now we will help prevent them spreading all along the coast and ruining this beautiful and picturesque environment.
This project runs every Tuesday and Thursday.
Linking communities to open spaces at the Highbury Aqueduct Reserve
Highbury, Dec 18th and 16 other dates
The Highbury Aqueduct Reserve was first opened in 2013 when an 8 ha trail was created for the public. Since then the reserve now holds more than 24 ha of walking trails and has become very popular with local residents for walking, riding, gardening, exercising and conservation.
Join our volunteer team at this important urban biodiversity corridor to assist with the creation of new trail linkages, which will connect communities to open spaces. These will create greater access for both walkers and riders to the reserve adjacent to the River Torrens, allowing more members of the public to explore the brilliant Highbury Aqueduct.
Taking part in one of our projects will provide a wonderful insight into the efforts that are required for the establishment and maintenance of walking trails. We may also spot Koalas, Echidnas and Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo’s.
Come along and discover this special part of Adelaide that many people do not even know exists!
PLEASE NOTE: It is also possible to meet on-site if that is easier for you, but please contact the office so we can confirm the exact meeting location and time.
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