Conservation Council of South Australia

Conservation Council E-bulletin: Environmental Notices and Events

25 June 2010

This is the fortnightly e-bulletin of the Conservation Council of South Australia, the peak body for environmental groups and organisations in SA. It contains general notices and events of our 55+ member groups, as well as NRM and government information, grants, awards and much more. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this publication, please request this in an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Conservation Council of SA is located at:

Level 1, 157 Franklin St, Adelaide

Phone: (08) 8223 5155

Fax: (08) 8232 4782

Web: http://www.conservationsa.org.au

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Contents

1. Conservation Council SA Notices

2. Environmental Notices and Events

3. NRM and government information

4. Vacancies and volunteer opportunities

5. Regular events of environmental groups

6. 2010 Calendar of Events

7. Links

8. How to submit an article

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1. Conservation Council SA - Notices

At a recent function hosted by Conservation SA in the Santos Resource Centre of the Adelaide Zoo, a large gathering of invited guests celebrated the presentation of the Jill Hudson Award. The evening also saw the announcement of the nineteen recipients of the Government of South Australia funded Community Sustainability Grants.

To read our media release:

"Conservation SA recognises South Australia's environmental champions through the Jill Hudson Award" and for details of the recipients please go to: Award for Environmental Protection

To read the media release:

"Conservation SA and Government of South Australia award Community Sustainability Grants" and for a list of the successful recipients please go to: Sustainability & Community Grants

1000 Solar Roofs Challenge

Introducing Conservation SA's exciting new project, the 1000 SOLAR ROOFS CHALLENGE!

Developed in partnership with Ingenero (a leading supplier and installer of high quality solar power systems) and the Melany Credit Union, this exciting new solar initiative aims to put an extra 1000 solar power systems on South Australian roofs this year.

To achieve this ambitious goal, and to begin working towards a clean and secure energy future for our children, we need home owners to start taking steps today.

Now it's your turn to get involved.

We have put together an exciting product offer designed especially to get you up and running with solar power by offering a $0.00 start up cost and a special low cost solar loan from the Melany Credit Union. Not only that, you will receive a $300 discount on the overall cost of your system simply by mentioning Conservation SA.

The decision to purchase solar panels can be daunting to say the least. That's why we've researched the market and simplified the process down to a few easy steps, and the key concepts you'll want to understand.

To find out how easy it is to get involved and do your part for the planet, just follow this link or phone 1300 859 705. Together, we can all look forward to a better future for our children.

Conservation SA joins Social Media Websites

You can now stay up-to-date with Conservation SA's programs and activities by becoming a fan of our Facebook page, or following us on Twitter! (Click the links to see!)

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2. General Notices and Upcoming Events

Community Grants Website

A new website showing available community grants: http://community.grantready.com.au

Grant opportunities

Re-tooling for Climate Change

The program runs for four years from 2008-09 to 2011-12. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be assessed on a regular basis by Innovation Australia.

Description: The Re-tooling for Climate Change program will help small and medium sized Australian manufacturers reduce their environmental footprint, through projects that improve the energy and/or water efficiency of their production processes. The program provides grants of between $10,000 and $500,000, up to a maximum of half of the cost of each project.

Contact: Further information about the Re-tooling for Climate Change program please contact the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2010 Community Garden Grants

Applications are now invited for the Australia's Open Garden Scheme 2010 Community Garden Grants.

This year the South Australian office invites applications for grants up to $3000 from individuals, community groups and not-for-profit organisations. Australia's Open Garden Scheme is proud to offer these grants to community organisations for the creation or improvement of a garden for a public or community outdoor space.

The 2010 Community Grants Program builds on the success of eleven previous annual programs that have returned over $1,100,000 to the community. Since 1987 the Scheme has funded over 425 community projects around Australia.

Australia's Open Garden Scheme is a self-funding, not-for-profit organisation that promotes the knowledge and pleasure of gardens and gardening to all Australians.  Each year more than 250,000 people visit around 600 private gardens, which open for the Scheme across Australia.

More information and application forms can be downloaded at http://www.opengarden.org.au

Nominations will close on Thursday, July 22^nd.

Previous unsuccessful applicants are also invited to re-apply.

For more information please contact South Australian Coordinator Gail Heritage on 08 8248 0077 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nominate NOW for prestigious Awards!

The inaugural Community Achievement Awards have been launched and the search has begun to find our outstanding and inspirational community contributors who are involved in serving the community and making South Australia and the Northern Territory a better place to live.

We invite you to nominate, or nominate someone you know that deserves recognition for their community involvement.

Nomination form and guidelines are on the website:

http://www.awardsaustralia.com/CAA_sa.html

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A share in $14,000 from the Commonwealth Bank is up for grabs for winners.

Nominations close Tuesday 24th August 2010

The World Wetland Network, an international group representing over 200 NGO's globally has launched a new set of awards to recognise best practice in wetland management.

As a member of the WWN, Australian Wetland Alliance members are invited to vote for wetlands of national or international importance. The attached press release details the awards but the best way is to visit http://www.worldwetnet.org/ and explore the site then register to vote.

All NGO's and community groups are entitled to vote and you can submit a wetland for entry if it is not on their list. Read through the "How to vote" section on the website.

More information or assistance please contact:

Kate Heyward Senior Project Officer - Communications & Education

Ramsar Program WetlandCare Australia 02 66 816169

http://www.wetlandcare.com.au

National Science Week (SA) & Australian Science Communicators (SA)

are proud to jointly offer the

2010 UNSUNG HERO AWARDS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE

These awards aim to recognise those who have not yet received significant recognition for their contribution to science or science communication.

There are 2 awards: the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science and the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science Communication.

Details of criteria plus nomination form: http://www.scienceweek.gov.au

Applications close in July.

National Science Week: 14 - 22 August 2010

International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) 2010 in Australia

During 2010, as part of the Council of Australasian Museum Directors (CAMD) International Year of Biodiversity project, museums across Australia will be working with people and communities to discover, celebrate and promote biodiversity, and encourage participation in biodiversity events all around the country. Through this program, seed funding is available to help get projects and events off the ground and a central website will function as a 'biodiversity hub' for events in Australia. If you are working in this field, you will be able to use this site to promote biodiversity news and events, showcase stories, and share your ideas, photos and short videos.

Details of further funding opportunities are to be announced.

The CAMD website for Biodiversity 2010 is now online

http://www.biodiversity2010.org.au/

Ministerial Mount Barker Township Expansion Development Plan Amendment (DPA)

URBAN EXPANSION PROPOSED FOR MOUNT BARKER AND NAIRNE

The Minister for Urban Development and Planning has released for public consultation the Ministerial Mount Barker Urban Growth Development Plan Amendment (DPA). This DPA will amend the Mount Barker (DC) Development Plan by rezoning approximately 1300 hectares of rural land for residential and industrial use.

The Minister's DPA proposes creating a Residential Neighbourhood Zone (1237 hectares) for Mount Barker, a Light Industry Zone (41 hectares) off Wellington Road towards Wistow, and a Medium Density Residential Area (45 hectares) south of Nairne.

Download a map of the proposed Ministerial DPA rezonings (200KB) Download a map

The Ministerial DPA (13MB) Consultation DPA

HAVE YOUR SAY

Public Consultation on the Ministerial DPA has started and submissions need to be received by the 4 August 2010.

Submissions should be addressed to:

The Presiding Member, Development Policy Advisory Committee.

Post: GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA 5001

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The following Community Information Sessions will be held:

Due to overwhelming demand, Council has doubled the number of sessions and introduce registration for attending. Session times are:

10am to 11.30am Tuesday 6 July at Mount Barker Bowling Club, 29 Mann Street, Mount Barker

12 noon to 1.30pm Tuesday 6 July at Mount Barker Bowling Club, 29 Mann Street, Mount Barker

5.30pm to 7pm Thursday 8 July at Mount Barker Bowling Club, 29 Mann Street, Mount Barker

7.30pm to 9pm Thursday 8 July at Mount Barker Bowling Club, 29 Mann Street, Mount Barker

1.00pm to 2.30pm Saturday 10 July at Council's Community Library, 5 Dumas Street, Mount Barker

3.00pm to 4.30pm Saturday 10 July at Council's Community Library, 5 Dumas Street, Mount Barker

The Youth Environment Council website is now complete

Go to: http://www.yecsa.net.au

The website features the following:

Background information on the Youth Environment Council
Map showing the location of all YEC schools
Past and future YEC events
Photos
Youth Voice resources such as the YEC Sustainability Forum workshop booklet and the student guide: Create a Voice: Your Voice, Our Voice, Youth Voice
Information about mentoring young people
Message board for discussion on environmental issues
Website links
Contacts

Pippa Cattanach YEC Project Coordinator 0419 034 876

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Keep Australia Beautiful has partnered with Eco Voice to encourage all Australians to read their catalogues online to reduce waste and litter. It is time to reduce senseless waste and say "No to Junk Mail" - read your favourite catalogues online at Eco Voice http://www.ecovoice.com.au

Murray Darling Basin Authority Fact Sheets

There are 3 new fact sheets available via the MDBA website http://www.mdba.gov.au/services/publications/

Managing Australia's Water Resources

Transitional and Interim Water Resource Plans

The Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth.

Greening Australia is thrilled to announce the launch of a new website http://www.plantguide.org.au/which gives the community access to detailed descriptions and photographs of over 300 plant species all at the click of a button.

The Online Native Vegetation Guide for the Northern and Yorke region is a collaboration between Greening Australia South Australia and the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Board (NYNRMB). The funding for the project was provided by the Australian Government's Caring for Our Country program.

The areas covered by the online plant guide include the Southern Flinders Ranges, Northern Mount Lofty Ranges and Yorke Peninsula. The website is designed to be easy to navigate with a number of ways to search for information.

1 Million Women

Getting involved in 1 Million Women is easy - simply join and follow the steps to start reducing carbon emissions. Our goal is to empower 1 Million Women to collectively cut 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse gas pollutant triggering climate change.

When you join you will be taken to a selection of CO2 cutting activities covering your household, food, cars and getting around, flights, shopping and renewable energy.

To join: http://www.1millionwomen.com.au and tell a friend!

Release of NatureLinks Plans

Copies of the recently completed Arid Lands, Cape Borda to Barossa, Flinders-Olary and River Murray-South East NatureLinks Plans are now on display at the Conservation Council of SA. For further information visit the NatureLinks: http://www.naturelinks.sa.gov.au

Way2Go

In February 2010 Way2Go - a program encouraging safer, greener and more active travel for SA's primary school children - was launched by the Dept for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure.

The Conservation Council of SA has the CD/DVD pack attached to the Way2Go program if you are interested in borrowing it.

Full details can be found on the Way2Go website: http://www.dtei.sa.gov.au/Way2Go

Save Our Marine Life

How long can you survive? A fun online game has been launched featuring Sandy Seal in a desperate bid to stay alive in Australia's unprotected waters. Out-run fishing nets, dodge plastic bags and eat fish to stay alive. Sign the petition while you're there! The high score each week will be posted to Facebook and the site home page.

http://www.saveourmarinelife.org.au/

Bush for Life Introductory Workshops 2010

From April to November

Held at various venues

For information regarding these workshops use:

http://www.treesforlife.org.au/volunteers/events/bushforlifeworkshops/introductoryworkshops/

Special workshop designed to help communities measure landcare progress for their projects. The two day program (Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning) is free to the public. This workshop will be presented by environmental physiologist and world authority on echidna biology, Dr. Peggy Rismiller and Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA).

Peggy's illustrated presentation will take you through the concepts and practical ways of measuring landcare progress using the iconic echidna and goanna as working models

Saturday 26 June, 12.30pm to 5pm

Sunday 27 June, 9am to 12 noon.

Naracoorte Caves

Contact Mollie Whitehorn

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Ph 08 8370 1692 M: 0428 533 005

To be assured of a place, register your contact details (name, email and phone number) asap.

Although the workshop itself is free, some people may wish to travel to the workshop from Adelaide by CVA bus, accommodation and food provided for a small fee

National Volunteering Strategy - Community Consultation

The Australian Government is committed to supporting volunteers and encouraging Australians from all walks of life to participate in their communities through volunteering.

In setting out the Australian Government's vision for volunteering, a National Volunteering Vision and Strategy for the next 10 years is being developed. The Strategy will provide a framework for the development and implementation of Federal government policy which encourages a responsive and supportive volunteering environment.

The strategy will be released to mark the 10 year anniversary of the United Nations International Year of Volunteers celebrated in 2001.

Feedback can be provided to the Federal Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA):

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by post to PO Box 7576, Canberra Business Centre, ACT 261

through the web at http:// This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The closing date for feedback is Wednesday 30 June 2010.

Green Schools Connect - Apply now

Green Schools Connect is a partnership between Conservation Volunteers Australia and the Vodafone Foundation Australia to help make environment projects in schools a reality. Green Schools Connect has been helping to educate and inspire young Australians about the environment since 2005. In 2010, the International Year of Biodiversity we are inviting schools to apply to increase the biodiversity in their school grounds.

Expressions of Interest close 30 June 2010.

Interested schools should Freecall 1800 032 501

http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/greenschoolsconnect to apply and read about some of the successful projects. For more information

Who is your Heritage Hero?

The 2010 Heritage Heroes Awards recognise South Australia's outstanding heritage volunteers. Nominate your heritage hero for their part in preserving and celebrating our rich cultural heritage.

Entries are invited in the following categories:

Individual heritage volunteer

Heritage volunteer group and

Youth heritage volunteer (individual or group).

For more information about the Awards please follow the link http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/

Call Ann Braybon, from the Hawke Centre at the University of SA on 0413 612 082.

Entries close Friday 16 July 2010.

Planet Ark would like to invite you to register a National Tree Day site in 2010

Each year thousands of schools and community groups around Australia participate in Schools Tree Day & National Tree Day. These activities all contribute to a magnificent national effort of tree planting and landcare activities. Proudly sponsored by Toyota,

Schools Tree Day will be held on Friday July 30

National Tree Day on Sunday August 1

To register a school or public site or for more information visit our website at http://treeday.planetark.org/involved or call the National Tree Day hotline on 1300 88 5000.

Whaletime Playtime Festival

Sunday 4th July

Further information available from the festival website: http://www.whaletimeplaytimefestival.com.au

http://www.tourismvictorharbor.com.au

Water and nanotechnology: who chooses?

Thursday July 1, 5.30-9pm - The Science Exchange

This special RiAus event is aimed at getting your views on the applications of nanotechnology to water, one of our most precious resources. Will it make clean water more affordable? Will the process be safe? Who will have access to the new technologies? Experts will be on hand and then it's over to you. Refreshments will be served.

Free - booking essential.

Go to: http://waterandnano.eventbrite.com

2010 Kangaroo Island Planting Festival

Held over three days 2-4 July 2010 to help restore the habitat of Kangaroo Island's rarest plant life. For further details phone Heiri Klein, Department for Environment and Heritage: 8553 2381

Scientific Expedition Group Inc will be conducting a full baseline botanical survey of the Bimbowrie Conservation Park in October 2010. Applications from interested persons may be made by contacting SEG via its website

http://www.communitywebs.org/ScientificExpeditionGroup/pages/Crt_Exp.htm

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SOS Registration open

To fellow activists, community gardeners, and socially conscious people, Students of Sustainability is back again this year!

It's in Adelaide from 4th-8th July on Kuarna Land at Flinders University!!!!!

Students of Sustainability has been running annually for 18 years, and it feels like a small village, complete with sacred fire, entertainment, yummy vegan food, childcare, art space, thought provoking workshops and much more.

We're aiming for 400 participants, so come and be one of them. SOS is now open for registration at affordable prices. The link is;

http://www.studentsofsustainability.org/content/rego

Please register as soon as possible to help with organising, and to be eligible for the early bird fee.

Earth on the Edge - Science for a Sustainable Planet

A major conference to be held in Melbourne in 2011 will focus the world's attention on the broad issues of a sustainable planet. It will bring together the eight earth science associations of the IUGG. These foster collaborative research and information exchange between scientists in 66 countries and the application of this research to societal needs such as mineral resources, mitigation of natural hazards, and environmental preservation. The conference will be held from the 28 June to 8 July 2011 at the new Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. More information and registration: http://www.scienceimage.csiro.au/mediarelease/mr09-231.html

ALDINGA BAY COASTCARE Inc. invites members, colleagues and the public, especially local Aldinga Beach residents, to a

COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY to celebrate both National Tree Day and the 100th Working Bee of the group.

Sunday, 18 July 10 am - 12 am

Coastal reserve at corner of Ningana Road and Lower Esplanade,

Aldinga Beach

Bring: Trowel, gloves

Wear: Appropriate clothing (boots and waterproofs, if wet)

Supplied: Insurance for the day; refreshments, camaraderie

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Revegetation of the remnant dunes is sponsored by Onkaparinga Council, the AMLR NRM Board and Planet Ark.

Enter the 2010 Core Value Awards

Know about a great public participation project or process? Know of a really innovative project?

Don't forget to nominate for IAP2 Australasia's coveted Core Values Awards for 2010, sponsored by JTA Australia.

This year in addition to the five Core Value Awards, a Learning Scholarship will be awarded by the judges to the project they consider demonstrates a significant contribution to furthering the practice of public participation. The $3,000 prize can be used for study or research into public participation.

We are encouraging entrants to include any results from or evaluation of their public participation programs.

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Winners will be notified by the 14 August and awards announced and presented at the IAP2 Australasian AGM on the 15 September 2010.

Click here for details and the application kit

IAP2 Australasia is proud to welcome JTA Australia as Sponsor of the 2010 Core Value Awards.

SA Rural Womens Gathering 2010

For more information go to the Website: http://www.saruralwomensgathering.org.au

Registrations will open late July (announced on the website)

Limited places available

The Australian Youth Climate Coalition is holding a youth climate summit called Power Shift Adelaide this July! Power Shift Adelaide is an exciting initiative which will educate, inspire, connect and empower hundreds of young people from across South Australia. Participants will hear from inspiring speakers, learn about climate science and solutions, participate in workshops and meet other students from around the state.

Power Shift Adelaide details:

Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August

University of Adelaide

Who can attend: Young people aged 14 to 29.

Contact: Sam Millar 0448 303 942

To get involved, please sign up at: http://www.aycc.org.au/projects/power-shift-2010/

SACOSS invites you to join them on

Thursday 5^th and Friday 6^th of August at

The Shores Function Complex for their colossal

Defining Strength | Delivering Innovation conference!

With an exciting program of over 30 inspiring international, national and South Australian speakers, the event will focus on two key questions facing the health and community services sector:

1. What is genuinely innovative?

2. How do we define our strength?

For a detailed list of speakers, the full program and information on registration please visit their Defining Strength | Delivering Innovation website http://www.sacoss.org.au/events/conference2010/or by contacting their Conference Coordinator Kate Braham on (08) 8305 4211 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Be sure to reserve your seat soon as early bird registrations close on the 2^nd of July!

GAGGED: The Gunns 20 and other lawsuits by Greg Ogle

The inside story of the defence of the Hindmarsh Island bridge defamation cases, an Animal Liberation battery hen case, and the infamous Gunns 20 law suit. A call for law reform to stop such incursions on civil liberties.

Order online at http://www.gunns20.org/node/180

Also available at:

The Greens shop 239 Wright St, Adelaide 10 am -1 pm

Conservation SA, Level 1 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide 9am - 5pm

Greening Australia's Comprehensive Vegetation Guide now available

Mangroves to Mallee: The Complete Guide to the Vegetation of Temperate South Australia

The in-depth guide is the third and most comprehensive publication in the series written by Greening Australia's Todd Berkinshaw. To order visit: http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/community/sa

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3. NRM and Government Information

NRM Board Meetings - members of the public welcome

Adelaide & Mt Lofty Ranges - July 1 2010 - Adelaide

Ph (08) 8273 9100

Alinytjara Wilurara - TBA

Ph (08) 8357 3889

Eyre Peninsula - 19 August 2010 - Port Lincoln

(08) 8682 7555

Kangaroo Island - 28 June 2010 - Kingscote

Ph (08) 8553 4300

Northern & Yorke - 28 June 2010- Crystal Brook

Ph (08) 8636 2361

SA Arid Lands - 17 & 18 August 2010

Ph (08) 8648 5977

SA Murray Darling Basin - 22 & 23 July 2010

(08) 8532 1432

South East - 22 July 2010

Ph (08) 8724 6000

Vacancies

Eyre Peninsula NRM Board Member Vacancies - nominations due 30 June

Two vacancies currently exist. Application forms and other relevant information can be downloaded from the Department of Water Land & Biodiversity Conservation website: http://www.dwlbc.sa.gov.au/nrm/vacancy_system/index

or contact the EP NRM Board: Ph. (08) 8682 7555

Adelaide & Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board Member Vacancies - nominations due 30 June 2010

Three vacancies currently exist. Application forms and other relevant information can be downloaded from the Department of Water Land & Biodiversity Conservation website: http://www.dwlbc.sa.gov.au/nrm/vacancy_system/index

or contact the NRM Partnerships Unit: Ph. (08) 8463 6860

Funding Opportunities

Re-tooling for Climate Change

The program runs for four years from 2008-09 to 2011-12. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be assessed on a regular basis by Innovation Australia.

Responses Sought

Input sought into the NRM Boards new online community forum

A new state-wide community forum will be developed over the next couple of months as part of an overall website upgrade for all SA NRM Boards.

The Boards are seeking your input during the development of this forum to make sure it will be a useful tool for community members to share information and ideas on NRM across the state

For more information

http://www.amlrnrm.sa.gov.au/LatestNews/newsid711/1297.aspx

Opportunities:

Peter Cullen Trust - Applications close 1 July 2010

The Peter Cullen Trust is a charitable organisation set up to support research programs that continue the work of the late Professor Peter Cullen. Applications are open for the Trust's 2010 Leadership program, designed to train a small group of water scientists and policy experts to work together and achieve measurable outcomes bridging water science and policy.

When Apply Now. Applications close 1 July 2010
Who Peter Cullen Trust
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Information Available

Adelaide & Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board Annual Review of Volume C

The annual review of the Boards Regional NRM Plan Volume C and final consultation report are now available from the Boards website.

http://www.amlrnrm.sa.gov.au/LatestNews/newsid711/1298.aspx

Natural Resource Management Books

Native Vegetation Of The Eyre Peninsula - field Guide.

Available for purchase from the Eyre Peninsula NRM Board office in Port Lincoln Ph. (08) 8682 7555

Enter the Gulf St Vincent Photo Challenge open to 8 July 2010

The Adelaide & Mount Lofty NRM Board are looking for the 12 best coastal images of this unique and diverse region of SA. A selection of the best 100 images will be promoted and the 12 finest photographs will be selected for the Coastal Ambassadors 2011 Calendar.

The competition is supported by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.

For more information visit the Boards homepage: http://www.amlrnrm.sa.gov.au/

Land Management Program's upcoming Events http://www.amlrnrm.sa.gov.au/EducationTraining/LandholderEducation.aspx

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4. Vacancies and Volunteer Opportunities

Conservation Volunteers is having MAD JUNE/JULY SPECIALS (Why should March have all the fun!) for all our national, international visitors, students, members and friends.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL For more information visit us at

130 Franklin Street in Adelaide's city centre

or phone 8212 0777 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

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http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Tell us your story

The Office for Volunteers wants to feature your story in The State of Volunteering On-line. Sharing your story is easy - just tell us when and why you started volunteering, your experiences, and what volunteering means to you. Stories can be provided to the 'Editor' by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text45024 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , phoning 08 8463 4412 or faxing 08 8463 4400.

For further information or to provide feedback, visit the Office for Volunteers website at http://www.ofv.sa.gov.au, phone 08 8463 4490, fax 08 8463 4400 or email mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Southern Brown Bandicoot Research

Jasmin Packer from the University of Adelaide is researching the impact of blackberry on habitat for the endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot. She is seeking volunteers to assist with bandicoot surveys in the Adelaide Hills.

Each survey includes setting up sites, 5 nights live trapping of bandicoots, animal handling, invertebrate and vegetation surveys, then packing and cleaning traps.

Limited places are available, and priority is given to people with experience in fauna surveys.

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Dates for 2010 surveys are:

Winter: 1-31 August (further details closer)

Spring: 21-30 September, 2-9 October and 12-21 October

Summer: 30 Nov-9 December, 14-22 December and 3-9 January 2011

Volunteers Wanted for California Conservation

Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is offering volunteers aged 18 - 25 a fantastic opportunity to join their World Conservation Program to California for only $1000 plus airfare for one of two, fully inclusive 4-week programs.

CVA has teamed up with the California Conservation Corps (CCC), the oldest, largest and longest-running conservation corps in America, to offer young people the unique opportunity to experience the excitement of travel, and the chance to live and volunteer in another country.

This program is ideal for anyone looking to gain international volunteer experience, especially if aiming for a career in conservation or youth-based programs. The CCC is renowned for their work in protecting the environment, responding to natural disasters, and helping build a strong citizenship ethic through voluntary participation.

Programs start on the 25th June and 17 September - places are limited and fill fast, so visit the CVA website at http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/volunteer/California.htm or freecall 1800 032 501.

Request for Volunteers: Annual Shorebird Count

Efforts of volunteer shorebird counters for the last 28 years have allowed us to understand where the important areas for shorebirds are in Australia, and that shorebirds are showing increasing evidence of decline. The Summer Count Schedule is out now and can be viewed here: The Summer Count

To learn more about the Shorebirds 2020 program and to find all kinds of information on shorebirds visit: http://www.shorebirds.org.au

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5. Regular Events of Environmental Groups in SA

The Wilderness Society: SA Wilderness Action Group (SWAG)

First Tuesday of every month, active supporters of our campaigns get together to discuss all the latest campaign news, share ideas and plan future actions. For the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, embrace your creative side, and help revolutionise nature conservation in South Australia, please join us! For more information visit:

http://www.wilderness.org.au/act-now/vol-sa

Friends of the Earth: Reclaim the Food Chain

If you're passionate about eating and want to see a more just and sustainable food system in SA, get involved with Friends of the Earth's sustainable food and agriculture collective Reclaim the Food Chain. Email Narelle at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or come along to our fortnightly meetings, Thursdays 6pm at the Box Factory Community Centre.

Friends of the Earth: Clean Futures Collective

Meets at 5.30pm on Thursdays at the Conservation Council SA office Level 1, 157 Franklin St, Adelaide. Join us for creative action on mining and energy issues. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0408 101 939 for further details.

Marine Life Society of South Australia Meetings
Meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month except January and December. Meet at the lecture room above "Glenelg Marine & Scuba". All are welcome. For further information please visit www.mlssa.asn.au

VegSA Southern Monthly Social Get-together

2nd Sat monthly from 12 noon, Great Nature 3/48 Beach Rd Christies Beach

No booking needed but check details with Su on 8326 1062 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Raw Life Picnic

1^st Sunday of each month 2pm - 5pm in or near Adelaide. Please contact Paulina at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info. No RSVP necessary

BYO raw food/concoction to share.

Ecofaith worshipping community:

Sundays 10am at Scots Uniting Church Adelaide

Phone: 89223 1505 or visit http://ecofaith.org

Tours of Christie Walk

On the 3^rd Sunday of each month, at 11am, members of the public are welcome to visit Christie Walk on an 'interpretive' 1 hour tour of homes and gardens. Christie Walk is a community development of 27 homes designed for ecological sustainability on a 2000sqm block of land in inner city Adelaide. For more info please phone 8212 6760 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.urbanecology.org.au

Please note that work, school, or community group bookings are by arrangement on weekdays only.

Better Earth Works Program

Information sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 - 11.30 am

Conservation Volunteers Australia

130 Franklin Street Adelaide

To attend an information session it is important that volunteers contact us on 8212 0777 to book

http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

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6. 2010 Calendar of Environmental Events

2010 International Year of Biodiversity

June

World Environment Day - 5^th

World Ocean Day - 8^th

Global Wind Day - 15^th

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought - 17^th

July

NAIDOC Week - 4 - 11^th

World Population Day - 11^th

Schools Tree Day - 30^th

August

National Tree Day - 1^st

International Day for World Indigenous People - 9^th

National Science Week - 14^th - 22^nd

Keep Australia Beautiful Week - 23^rd - 29^th

September

Biodiversity month - all month

National Wattle Day - 1^st

National Landcare Week - 6 - 12^th

National Threatened Species Day - 7^th

Sustainable House Day - 12^th

National Bilby Day - 12^th

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer - 16^th

World Water Monitoring Day - 18^th

World Car-Free Day - 22^nd

October

International Walk to School Month - all month

Walk To Work Day - 1^st

World Animal Day - 4^th

World Habitat Day - 5^th

National Ride to work Day - 13^th

World Food Day - 16^th

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - 17^th

National Water Week - 17- 2 3^rd

National Bird Day - 29^th

November

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict - 6^th

National Recycling Week - 8- 14^th

December

International Volunteer Day - 5^th

Coastcare Week - 6 - 12^th

Human Rights Day - 10^th

International Mountain Day - 11^th

For more information on these and other events call toll free 1800 803 772. Sourced from:

http://www.environment.gov.au/about/media/events/index

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7. Links

Links to Conservation Council of SA Member Group websites are available at: http://www.conservationsa.org.au/list-of-members.html

Other Links

Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Association Inc:

http://www.adelaide-parklands.org

Adelaide Vegans: www.adelaidevegans.org

As Green As It Gets. Supporting small independent producers and promoting environmentally sustainable agriculture in Guatemala. http://www.asgreenasitgets.org

Australian Nuclear Free Alliance: http://www.anfa.org.au

Australian Peace Committee (South Australian Branch) Inc:

http://www.peacecourier.com

Butterfly Conservation SA Inc.

http://www.chariot.net.au/~bcsa/index.htm

CLEAN SA - Climate Emergency Action Network South Australia: http://www.cleansa.org.au

Climate Action: to subscribe visit

http://climateactionprogramme.us1.list-manage.com

Coastcare: to subscribe visit http://www.coastcare.com.au

Community Gardens: http://communitygarden.org.au/sa-gardens

Connecting Up Australia: http://www.sacommunity.org

CO2 News: http://news.envirocentre.com.au/co2/newsletter

The Current: http://www.samdbnrm.sa.gov.au/Newsletters

DEH Volunteers News: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/deh/volunteers

DEH What's On: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/education/pages/about/whats_on.htl

Don Dunston Foundation Newsletter:

http://www.dunstan.org.au/resources/Newsletter_Edition_3.pdf

Ecocreative news and links: http://mailout.iugo.com.au/T/ViewEmail

Eco Voice: http://www.ecovoice.com.au/index.htm

Enviro Info: - a fortnightly eNewsletter for professionals in the natural resources and environment management fields

http://news/envirocentre.com.au/enviroinfo/newsletter http://news.envirocentre.com.au/enviroinfo/newsletter.php?issue=447

Environmental Defenders Office SA eBulletin: http://www.edo.org.au/edosa/

Fairtrade: http://www.fairtrade.com.au/news/293

The Food Forest: http://www.foodforest.com.au

GM-free Australia: http://gm.freeaustralia.ning.com/

Good Environmental Choice Australia: http://www.geca.org.au

Hawke Centre: Community Events http://www.unisa.edu.au/hawkecentre/

HOPE - Householder's Options to Protect the Environment Inc.

http://www.hopeaustralia.org.au

Humane Society International: http://www.hsi.org.au

Hurry Save the Murray: http://hurrysavethemurray.com/

Keep Australia Beautiful National Association:

http://www.kab.org.au

Keep South Australia Beautiful (KESAB): http://www.kesab.asn.au/

Landlink - news for the landcare network:

http://www.landcareaustralia.com.au

Marine Discovery Centre: http://www.marinediscoverycentre.com.au

Million Trees News & Activities: http://www.milliontrees.com.au/index.php?page=interesting-news-activities

Murray Darling Association: http://www.mda.asn.au

Murray Mallee Whistler: highlights from DEH in the Murraylands:

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/biodiversity/murraylands_bcp/pdfs/mm_whistler

New Internationalist e-news: http://www.newint.com.au

Office for Volunteers - The State of Volunteering Online:

http://www.ofv.sa.gov.au/newsletter.htm

Parks Forum: http://www.parksforum.org

Planet Ark - Stay in touch with the Planet: http://planetark.org/enviro-news/signup.cfm

Royal Institution of Australia - Ri Aus:

http://www.riaustralia.org.au/science/home.jsp

Reefwatch: http://www.reefwatch.asn.au/contact.html

SACOSS eBulletin: http://www.sacoss.org.au

SA Murray Darling Basin NRM Board Communiqué:

http://www.samdbnrm.sa.gov.au

Trees For Life - ReLeaf: http://www.treesforlife.org.au/releaf/

The next time you buy tuna, this guide will be very useful:

http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/issues/overfishing/our-work/cannedtuna

Urban NRM News: http://www.urbannrm.net/

Volunteering SA & NT: runs several free training courses for volunteers

See their NEWS: http://www.volunteeringsa.org.au.

Volunteering Australia Involve: http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org

WaterWise Garden - WaterWise Communities: http://www.waterforgood.sa.gov.au

Willunga Environment Centre Inc: regular courses

http://www.willungaenviro.org.au

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8. How to submit an article for E-bulletin

The Conservation SA E-bulletin is a fortnightly listing of environmental notices and events in SA. We accept such listings from Conservation SA member groups and other SA environmental NGOs. Other events may be included that are of interest to our membership.

Please send a short paragraph (up to 150 words) of text to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with the main points - what, where, when, cost if applicable and contact details such as a website or phone number for more information and to RSVP.

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The Green Guide

E-Bulletin

1. Conservation Council SA - Notices

2. General Notices and Upcoming Events

3. NRM and Government Information

4. Vacancies and Volunteer Opportunities

5. Regular Events of Environmental Groups in SA

6. 2010 Calendar of Environmental Events

7. Links

8. How to submit an article for E-bulletin

Contact

Conservation Council of South Australia