CCSA E-bulletin: Environmental Notices and Events
4 November, 2009
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 50+ 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
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The Conservation Council of SA is located a:
Level 1, 157 Franklin St, Adelaide.
Phone: (08) 8223 5155
Fax: (08) 8232 4782
Web: www.ccsa.asn.au
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Contents
1. CCSA Notices
2. General Notices
3. Regular events of environmental groups
4. NRM and government information
5. Vacancies and volunteer opportunities
6. 2009 Calendar
7. Link
8. How to submit an article
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1. Conservation Council SA – Notices
Walk Against Warming
Saturday December 12th 11am start
Come and join in Australia's largest day of community action on climate change!
Meet at Victoria Square at 11am then walk to Rymill Park.
The Walk is taking place at the mid-point of the international climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Conservation Council is looking to send a strong message to the Australian Government and the world, that we want a fair, binding and effective agreement signed, that will guarantee a safe climate, not condemn us to runaway climate change.
The new Walk website features a petition to sign that sends just this message.
Posters advertising the Walk are now available so if you're in town, please stop in and collect a few for your workplace, school, or to display in any other prominent location.
Sky Blue shoelaces are the 'signature ' of the Walk and can be purchased for $5 from CCSA beforehand from November 20th, at the Walk on the day or on-line from http://www.walkagainstwarming.org
For more information or to sign up as a volunteer please email WAW organiser Jamnes Danenberg on mailto:
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We'll see you at the Walk Against Warming on Dec 12th!
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2. General Notices and Upcoming Events
National Trust of South Australia have moved to:
Beaumont House
631 Glynburn Road Beaumont 5066
http://www.nationalrustsa.org.au
In Search of Dragons
Wednesday 4th November 6.30 pm
Coglin Street Community Centre
Coglin Street, Adelaide (near Central Markets)
Guest presenter, Jeremy Brodt, from the New England Aquarium will talk about their interest in conserving sea dragons and why he is travelling Australia to find out more about them.
Drinks and nibbles provided.
RSVP: mailto:
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or 8223 5155
Apply now for a Community Voices grant!
The Community Voices Program, an exciting and innovative
initiative designed to assist community groups to promote
and market themselves in the community, is now open for
applications until 5 pm, Friday 27 November 2009.
The program provides a unique opportunity for community
groups to work in partnership with Screen Studies students
from Flinders University to develop and produce television
commercials and short films to promote, retain and recruit
volunteers.
Who can apply: Volunteer involving community-based,
not-for-profit, non-government organisations, incorporated
under the Associations Incorporations Act 1985 are eligible
to apply. Non-incorporated organisations may also apply
through an incorporated sponsoring organisation.
How to apply: Applications and Guidelines can be obtained by
phoning the Office for Volunteers on (08) 8463 4490 or by
visiting our website at
http://www.ofv.sa.gov.au/communityvoices.htm.
"Sustainable Focus" has been engaged by the Adelaide City Council to coordinate the Tour de Work – Adelaide Workplace Cycling Challenge.
The Tour de Work is a free, fun competition to encourage people working in the Adelaide City Council area to relive the joys of riding a bike and to discover the benefits of cycling to work. There are loads of prizes and giveaways including six Avanti bikes, 400 Palace Nova cinema tickets, cycling gear and much more.
To register go to http://www.tourdework.com.au
Tck Tck Tck: Countdown to Copenhagen
Register now at http://tcktcktck.org/ to call on our leaders to go to Copenhagen and sign a global climate deal that is ambitious, fair, and binding.
Nature Conservation Society of SA, jointly with the Biology Society of SA
November 5th Thursday 6.00pm (for 6.30pm start) will be holding a general meeting in the Benham Lecture Theatre, Benham Building, University of Adelaide (North Campus).
This meeting will feature a talk entitled "Are river red gums being pushed to the edge?" by Dr. Anne Jensen, Environmental Consultant on Wetlands and Natural Resource Management.
CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR:
LOOKING TO THE PAST TO SEE THE FUTURE
You are invited to attend two FREE PUBLIC LECTURES to celebrate the recently concluded International Polar Year
November 5th Thursday 7:30-9:00 pm
Royal Institution of Australia, Exchange Place, Adelaide
Dr Ian Allison will present: Climate of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean: Scientific advances during and beyond the International Polar Year 2007-08
Dr Mark Stevens will present: Biological signatures in Antarctica: A window into the past, to predict the future.
For further information contact Prof. Bob Vincent, 8303 5758 mailto:
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http://www.riaustralia.org.au/science/home.jsp
SAND & SEA PUBLIC TALK
November 6th Friday 7.00pm
Whyalla Sports Fishing Club
Topics:
Marine Mammals of SA
Cath Kemper Curator of Mammals
Marine Parks
David Pearce Department of Environment
A Friends of Whyalla Conservation Park Community Event
Free Field Day: Rabbit control
November 7th Saturday 9.30am – 11.30am, Mt Pleasant (directions given upon registration)
The Board’s Land Management Program is presenting a free field day for landholders to learn about the effective control of rabbits on their property. The field day will cover:
· Rabbit lifecycle
· Burrow destruction
· Baiting
Fumigation
For further information or to register and obtain site directions, please contact Land Management Adviser:
James Skeer on 8391 7509 or 0429 584 080 or email mailto:
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http://www.amlrnrm.sa.gov.au
FREE GARDENING WORKSHOPS
RIDLEY GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN
66 RIDLEY GROVE, WOODVILLE GARDENS
November 7th Saturday 9.30am - 10.30am
LEARN ABOUT & TASTE SUPER FOOD
November 14th Saturday 10am - 12pm
PLANTING A MULTICULTURAL GARDEN
. Garden tour
. Share a garden picked lunch
Bookings are Essential Ph Karen: 8395 8571
Peaceful Living Fair
November 8 th Sunday 10 am - 3 pm
Dunstone Grove Reserve Nelson Street Stepney
Stalls, food, entertainment
Contact VegSA or Animal Liberation for info
Public Forum - Establishment of a Community Garden
November 9 th Monday 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Don Pyatt Hall (part of Norwood Town Hall complex, off George Street, Norwood)
"Hear first hand from others who are involved in community gardens elsewhere. If there is sufficient interest from individuals or groups who wish to establish a community garden a process to advance the project will be identified"
RSVP is required by 5 November - to Karen Stephens from the Council - phone 8366 4579 or mailto:
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From the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA)
Public Meeting on the SA Branch of the OFA
November 11 th Wednesday 6.00pm for 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Meeting Coordinated by: Tim Marshall, Deputy Chair, Organic Federation of Australia
Guest Speaker: Andre Leu, Chair, Organic Federation of Australia
Venue: Adelaide South West Community Centre
171 Sturt Street, Adelaide
Parking: on street.Disabled Access: ground floor building
RSVP: to Cathrine De Danann (OFA Secretariat)
Contact: mailto:
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1300 657 435
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
A South Australian Branch of the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) has been formed, as a Committee of the OFA, on the request of SA members.
The meeting will:
1) Hear about the reasons for an SA Branch of the OFA and what it will mean.
2) Listen to SA stakeholders about the priorities for the SA organic sector.
3) Invite all interested stakeholders to become involved either as members or on the steering committee.
The meeting is Open to All. We need your support and request your attendance at this landmark meeting.
The SA Branch will include: farmers, retailers, manufacturers, consumers, gardeners and everyone from the ‘paddock to plate’ chain. Representatives for the steering committee would be sought from all those areas AND a process would be established to undertake broad consultation and planning for South Australia.
Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning Association Inc
Annual General Meeting
November 11th Wednesday 7.30pm
Strathalbyn Community Centre 1 Colman Terrace Strathalbyn
Presentations by local historians:
Mr Terry Sim and Mr Ken Strother
Talking History - the stories of Lakes Alexandrina and Albert as told by the people who made it
RSVP Tony Randall by Friday November 6th 8536 4551 or 0427 917 511
mailto:
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Sustainable Communities NPSP: A public meeting "All about
Soils"
November 11th Wednesday 7.30pm
All about Soils - growing food at home: solving problems and
ensuring fertile soil
Learn about soil at a public meeting to be addressed by
Australia's foremost specialist in soils for horticulture,
Kevin Handreck, at Payneham Community Centre
374 Payneham Road, Payneham 5070.
Meeting sponsored by Sustainable Communities NPSP Inc.
For information contact Ray Mylius, ph. 8363 2195;
mailto:
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Willunga Environment Centre Inc. 18 High St Willunga SA 5173
Ph/Fax: 08 8556 4188 Mobile: 0407 137261
Email:
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www.willungaenviro.org.au
The Centre’s events for November and December;
November 11th Wednesday Bushfire Ready workshop @ 7.30 pm at CFS
November 14th Saturday Bushfire property visits @ time to be advised
November 18th Wednesday ‘The Age of STUPID’, a film questioning our reaction to proven climate change. 7.30 pm at the Centre
December 2nd Pure Vegetarian Cooking class is fully booked.
Please contact the Centre by phone or email for any bookings or queries.
TRANSITION ADELAIDE WEST PRESENTS:
FRESH - New thinking about what we're eating
A film by aba Sophia joanes
A movie celebrating farmers, thinkers and business people who are re-inventing our food system.
November 12Th Thursday 6pm for 6.30 screening
Odeon Theatre, Semaphore Road
Tickets are $10
Join us at this significant community event, embracing sustainable lifestyle through the screening of ‘Fresh’ and the launch of a local initiative relocalising our community and supporting it in reducing energy usage;
Guest speakers include:
Graham Brookman – The Food Forest
Jason Fulston – Cloverland Organics
Stuart Gifford – Sarah’s Sisters Café
As well as post movie Exhibitors & Tastings
Book through
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or contact Amanda on 0422 677 749
http://www.freshthemovie.com
The Art Of Nature Photo Competition is a DEH initiative which supports the next Stirring the Possum focusing on art and the environment.
The competition calls for photos that celebrate South Australian natural landscapes, seascapes and native plants and animals.
Entries uploaded to the online gallery will be voted on by the public to determine South Australia’s favorites.
The 12 highest ranking photos in the general public category will make up each of the months in the 2010 Art of Nature calendar. They’ll also share in a heap of prizes including an SLR camera, Hilton Adelaide accommodation pack, parks passes, Snowy’s vouchers, Haigh’s chocolate and more!
Start spreading the word to your family and friends. You only have until Friday 13 November to enter, so get snapping today!
To find out more or to view the competition terms and conditions head to the Art of Nature website:
http://www.artofnature.sa.gov.au/photo-comp
The Hills Garden & Environmental Expo
November 15th Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Uraidla Showgrounds
Ph. 8339 6842 http://www.hillsgardenexpo.com.au
The Heart Foundation, with the support of the South Australian
Department of Health, is pleased to bring Dr Rodney Tolley to Adelaide in November 2009.
In August 2009 Dr Tolley was nominated in the top 50 of the worlds sustainable transport Œheroes‚, which recognises „the extraordinary creative people who over the last decades have led the way in the uphill fight to sustainable transportation, sustainable cities and sustainable lives.
As a Director of Walk21, a not-for-profit which raises international
awareness of walking issues and supports professionals in the delivery of best practice, Dr Tolley has a unique oversight of developing practice in walking in the UK, North America, Europe and across the world.
He has conducted hundreds of workshops, walkabouts and masterclasses in communities across the world, including over 50 cities in Australasia. His focus is primarily on walkability, accessibility, wayfinding and pedestrian amenity in public spaces, streets and arterial roads.
There are two opportunities to see Dr Tolley in Adelaide:
SESSION 1 - Public Presentation
November 19th Thursday 9:00am sharp - 11:30am
Sebel Playford Adelaide, 120 North Terrace, Adelaide
A presentation on the importance of walking and the current status of walking policy thinking in cities in around the world.
Dr Tolley will cite emerging best practice in providing environments where people choose to walk and to walk more often.
SESSION 2 - Workshop: Walkability Auditing
November 19th Thursday 12.00pm - 4:45pm
Sebel Playford Adelaide, 120 North Terrace, Adelaide
This will be a practical hands-on session in the City of Adelaide which includes an assessment of the quality of the walking environment and public space - and solutions to improve that environment.
(Lunch included. Numbers limited to 25 so book early)
ENTRY IS FREE Bookings essential - email by Friday 13 November
mailto:
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or for more information please contact
Rebecca Olthoff on 0403509736 mailto:
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Nominations for the 2009 McKell Medal are NOW OPEN.
The McKell Medal is Australia's most prestigious award for excellence and achievement in natural resource management. The award commemorates the outstanding contribution made to the fields of soil and land conservation by Sir William McKell, Premier of NSW (1941-47) and Governor-General of Australia (1947–53).
The McKell Medal is awarded annually to recognise outstanding achievements in shaping community attitudes and practices in natural resource management through promotion, education, research or other development activities.
The McKell Medal is open to individuals or individuals working in partnership. Nominees’ outstanding achievements in changing land-use practices and community attitudes about sustainable management of natural resources would be demonstrated by one or more of the following:
community leadership in ethical land stewardship at local, regional, state or national level development and implementation of effective and innovative educational or promotional programs research undertaken, promoted or applied to make a significant contribution to the above criteria.
The nomination form and 2009 McKell Medal brochure can be found at - http://www.daff.gov.au/mckellmedal
Nominations close on 20 November 2009
The McKell Medal is an initiative of the Australian, state and territory government agencies through the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council. Award nominations are assessed by an independent McKell Medal Advisory Panel.
The McKell Medal Secretariat
Caroline Wardrop
Landcare Grants Section
Australian Government Land and Coasts
Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6272 3889
Email: mailto:
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OPEN DAY - SCIENCE BY THE BEACH
SARDI Aquatic Sciences Centre
2 Hamra Avenue West beach
November 22nd Sunday 10am - 4pm
Discover the secrets of world-class SA marine and freshwaer research.
Enjoy interactive science displays, seminars, children's activities, touch tanks.
FREE ENTRY Food and refreshments available
http://www.sardi.sa.gov.au
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If you think you might need help with feral rabbits on your property this year, register NOW with us for possible funding support through the Murray Darling Basin NRM Board
RABBIT ERRADICATION PROGRAM
Please register your interest in the 2009/10 RABBIT ERRADICATION PROGRAM NOW!
Email mailto:
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or ring Lesley James (8388 9848) or Jill Taylor
Add our property tour with well-known author and native food expert, Neville Bonney.
See below for details.
A VISIT to WALLOWA at PALMER
Our recent visit to TUMBEELA NURSERY at VERDUN was so enjoyable we have now booked a second property visit.
The site is known as "Wallowa" Aboriginal word for the local Acacia."Wallowa" is private property owned by Mr and Mrs John Del Fabbro and set in an idyllic situation on the slopes of hills, within a 1500 acre property set aside as a private conservation park, some 3kms from the small town of Palmer.
Some of the species planted that will be of interest to our group are:
Quandong, Desert fig, Bush raisin, Sandalwood, Muntries, to name some.
Rainfall is 12 -15 inches or 350- 400 mm.
The plantings are some 6 years old - so still young.
New interesting species are added each year with a good range of rare native species added to increase biodiversity..
The site is a Dryland demonstration site where visitors can gain an insight to the suitable species, the ‘why’ and ‘how’ about developing their own dry land plantings..
We will be visiting WALLOWA and have booked a group tour of 20 people on a first come basis.
November 22nd Sunday 11am
Palmer Hotel $10 per person Private transport.
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST: mailto:
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Phone Jill 0402 259 979 ASAP as there are still a few places left.
Rodwell Creek / Wistow Landcare Group Inc
Nature Education Centre
Annual General Meeting
November 26th Thursday 5pm
Display Room 39 Osmond Terrace Norwood
NEC are relocating to the Urrbrae Agricultural High School in 2010
8363 0238 mailto:
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PEOPLE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Annual General Meeting
November 23rd Monday 7.30 p.m.
Disability Information & Resource Centre
195 Gilles Street Adelaide (just east of Pulteney Street)
Speaker: BENJAMIN RUSS from InfraPlan
Transit Oriented Developments:
Principles, Best Practice and Implementation
followed by questions and short formal meeting
All welcome, tea and coffee after meeting.
Gold coin donation appreciated
RSVP helpful if not a regular attendee of People for Public Transport AGMs
8362 7007,
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or PPT c/o 1/157 Franklin Street Adelaide SA 5000
Free Community Bat Workshops
Come and learn about these unique flying mammals and trapping techniques.
27th November Big Bend by Night
11th December Blackhill
18th December Meldanda
Time 6:30pm till late, supper provided.
Bring a torch and warm clothes
Please RSVP to Aimee Linke by the 23rd November for directions and catering on 08 8564 6044
mailto:
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From Plains to Plate: the Future of Food in South Australia
South Australian Food Convergence
February 10th -13th 2010.
The proposed format is for a public forum to open the convergence on Wednesday 10 February, with the support
of the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at the University of South Australia. Tours are being planned for Thursday 11 February, with workshops and presentations being held on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 February, culminating in a closing celebration on Saturday evening.
The convergence will be based out of the City West campus of the University of South Australia.
"From Plains to Plate" will bring together folks working at all levels of community, business and government to discuss ways of strengthening our local food systems for the sustainability and security of South Australia's food system. The three-day convergence will explore policy change alongside practical community food initiatives and workshops to increase Adelaide's access to healthy, sustainable and reliable local food, while building more resilient communities. They are currently seeking partners and supporters, so if you or your organisation would like to get involved, contact Joel Catchlove at
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for more information.
Clever Green Conference and Showcase
Join South Australia’s leading Clean Technology innovators.
February 15th and 16th 2010
Full details on this website
http://www.southaustralia.biz/clevergreen
BOOK LAUNCH
GAGGED: The Gunns 20 and other law suits by Greg Ogle
December 10th Thursday 6pm
SA Writers Centre 187 Rundle Street Adelaide
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.
Launched by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young and Paul Heywood-Smith, QC
For more information : mailto:gregogle@senet,com.au
Principals, Teachers and Students
NATIVE GARDEN AWARDS
Does your school have a Great Native Garden?
Is it a well-designed garden that looks good, provides food and shelter for native birds and animals and contains Australian native plants that are water-efficient?
If this sounds like your school’s garden then The Sustainable Landscapes project at the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide invites you to photograph your garden and enter the schools’ category to win some great prizes, including a consultation with a sustainable garden expert, possum or bird boxes, plant vouchers, books and more.
Entries close on 11 January 2010 and finalists will be contacted in February to arrange a visit from our judges.
Now is a great time to get out and photograph gardens while they are looking fresh and beautiful after the spring rains.
Guidelines and Entry Forms and are available on the Sustainable Landscapes project website: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/programs/landscapes
For further information phone Merilyn Kuchel on 82229433
The Native Garden Awards competition is proudly supported by:
DEH including the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide and the Urban Biodiversity Unit, State Flora, Australian Plant Society, Nursery and Garden Industry of South Australia, local government, the horticultural media and many private businesses
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3. Regular Events and Meetings
The Wilderness Society: SA Marine Team
First Wednesday of every month, active supporters of our marine parks campaign get together to discuss the latest campaign news, share ideas and plan future actions. If you are interested in marine conservation, please join us! Upcoming dates:
December 2nd Wednesday 6pm For more information visit: www.wilderness.org.au/articles/marine-parks-supporter-group
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
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, 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 CCSA office (level 1, 157 Franklin St, Adelaide). Join us for creative action on mining and energy issues. Contact
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or 0408 101 939 for further details.
Marine Life Society of South Australia Meetings
Meetings are held on the 3rd 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
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Adelaide Vegans Get-together
Alternate Fridays at different Adelaide eateries. Bookings are essential. See website for upcoming venues and bookings, www.adelaidevegans.org.
Raw Life Picnic
1st Sunday of each month 2pm – 5pm in or near Adelaide. Please contact Paulina at
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for more info. No RSVP necessary – BYO raw food/concoction to share.
Tours of Christie Walk
On the 3rd 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
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or visit www.urbanecology.org.au
Upcoming date: November 15th Sunday 11am
Where: 105 Sturt St, Adelaide. Tram stop is City South then walk west along Sturt St.
Please note that work, school, or community group bookings are by arrangement on weekdays.
The Food Forest
Workshops
Fruit & Nut Growing November 29
Ph 8522 845 mailto:
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http://www.foodforest.com.au
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4. NRM and Government Information
NRM – for ‘e’ Bulletin 27 October 2009
Comments sought on the draft Regional NRM Plan for the SA Arid Lands to 29 January 2010
The consultation period for the draft SA Arid Lands NRM Plan will be until 29/01/10
There will be seven public meeting held in the Arid Lands region and in Adelaide to discuss the Plan and seek feedback.
Dates:
Maree-Innamincka & North Flinders – Tuesday 17 November – Lyndhurst Community Hall- 3.30pm followed by a barbeque tea
Kingoonya – Wednesday 18 November, Roxby Downs Leisure Centre Auditorium- 3.30pm followed by a barbeque tea
Marla-Oodnadatta – Thursday 19 November, Cooper Pedy Italian Club - 3.30pm followed by a barbeque tea
Gawler Ranges – Saturday 21 November, Nonning Gymkhana Shed - 3.30pm followed by a barbeque tea
North East Pastoral – Monday 23 November, Yunta - 3.30pm followed by a barbeque tea
Adelaide – Tuesday 24 November, Pilgrim Centre – 6.30pm followed by drinks/nibbles
For more information: contact the SA Arid Lands NRM Board: (08) 8648 5977
Forward Notice: Formal Consultation Period for the Draft South East NRM Plan
Is intended to be December 2009-2 February 2010. Community meetings times/dates will be announced shortly.
For more information and contact Jill Woodlands at CCSA 8223 5155
Information Session on the Draft Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Plan
CCSA is hosting an information session on the Draft Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Plan on December 3 4.30pm-6.00pm.
Note this session will be part of the formal consultation period.
For more information and to RSVP contact Jill Woodlands at CCSA 8223 5155
Comments sought on the Concept Statement for the Baroota Water Allocation Plan until 27 November 2009
The Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board is seeking comments on the Concept Statement for the Water Allocation Plan for the Baroota Prescribed Water Resources Area.
Public Meeting - 4 November at the Port Germaine institute 7-9pm to discuss the concept statement and implications on current users.
For more information : http://www.nynrm.sa.gov.au/
Comments sought on the Draft Peake, Roby and Sherlock Water Allocation Plan to December 11 2009
The Draft Plan covers policy areas including trading of allocations, allocation of new water resources, water affecting activity permits, monitoring and evaluation.
Public meeting on November 5 from 7.30pm at the Peake Hall – the SAMDB NRM Board will outline the major components of the draft plan.
For more information ph. 8532 1432 or visit: http://www.samdbnrm.sa.gov.au/
NRM Science Forum: showcasing research that is relevant to NRM
Thursday 12th November, 10.00-5.00pm
Standpipe Golf motor Inn,
Corner Eyre & Stuart highways, Port Augusta
Organised by the NRM Research Alliance.
Sessions include:
· Engaging the Community in NRM
· Carbon & Energy
· Sustainable Landscapes
· Rangelands Management
To register and for more information contact: NRM Research Alliance
Ph: 83039721 or email
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NRM Planners Network Forum
Monday 9 November, 1.00-5.00pm
SARDI Auditorium, Hartley Grove, Waite Campus Urrbrae
Discussion on ‘how we can best integrate land use planning and NRM planning?....the practitioners perspective.
To register and for more information contact: NRM Research Alliance
Ph: 83039721 or email
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NRM Board Meetings
Adelaide & Mt Lofty Ranges – 5 November then 3 December
Ph (08) 8273 9100
Alinytjara Wilurara - TBA
Ph(08) 8357 3889
Eyre Peninsula – 10 December – Whyalla
(08) 8682 7555
Kangaroo Island – TBA
Ph (08) 8553 4300
Northern & Yorke - 23 November – Upper North
Ph (08) 8636 2361
SA Arid Lands – 1,2 December
Ph (08) 8648 5977
SA Murray Darling Basin – November 19 – Murray Bridge
(08) 8532 1432
South East – November 26 - Keith
Ph (08) 8724 6000
Grant Opportunities
South East Biodiversity Grants Open to 30 November 2009
Funding of up to $20 000 per project is available to assist the regional community in tackling local biodiversity issues through on-ground projects.
Projects include: fencing of remnant native vegetation, revegetation or pest and animal control to enhance native habitat, protection of threatened flora/fauna, implementing a bush management plan.
Free Public Workshops to discuss the Grants – 3 November, Mt Gambier, 5 November Struan
For further information contact Cathy Ashby at the SE NRM Board – (08) 8724 6033 or visit: http://www.senrm.sa.gov.au/Home.aspx
Next Gen Farmers (NGF) Grants Open to 13 November 2009-10-27
Up to $50 000 (exc GST) will be available to support activities that aim to:
- Build and share knowledge and experience
- Increase access to planning tools and resources
- Develop leadership and management skills
- Develop pathways to increase participation in primary industries
- Develop skills to contribute more effectively to government and industry decision-making
- Build networks among rural, regional and remote Australians
For more information:
http://www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/australias-farming-future/community_networks_and_capacity_building/next-gen-farmers
or email
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or contact Australia’s Farming Futures hotline on 1800 638 746
http://www.nrm.gov.au/funding/cag.html
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5. Vacancies and volunteer opportunities
A volunteer opportunity to survey shore birds along our beautiful west coast.
'Rediscovering shorebirds weekend' in Streaky Bay
November 20 - 22nd
Whether you're already a keen bird watcher or just interested in finding out
more about the incredible shorebirds that inhabit and visit your area, this is
an event you won't want to miss! A great opportunity for those new to shorebirds
as well as those wanting to brush up on their skills, join us for a weekend of
informative talks and field visits to learn how to identify and monitor the Eyre
Peninsula's resident and migratory shorebirds.
All welcome - come and enjoy a weekend learning about shorebirds on the
beautiful Eyre Peninsula coastline.
RSVP by 13th November.
Biology Society of SA
c/- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Adelaide
http://www.biologysocietysa.com
mailto:
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Jo Oldland Shorebirds 2020 Program Manager
mailto:
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http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au/
The Biology Society of South Australia Project Request for Volunteers
Details of Assistance Required
Please complete a form should you require field helpers. Details on where to send form are at the end of this document.
Project Title: Fire Ecology in Reptiles
Project Coordinator: Annabel Smith PhD Student
Fenner School of Environment & Society The Australian National University
Contact details: P: 08 83033698 M: 0415539509 (or 0488103291 in the field)
E:
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Mail: School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University
GPO Box 2100, Adelaide, SA 5001
Location: Mallee Conservation Parks of the Eyre Peninsula
Dates: Field trips in Nov & Dec 2009, Jan, Feb & March 2010
Aim(s) of the project:
The broad aim of my project is to identify biological and ecological factors of different lizard species which may influence their response to bushfire.
Website: http://fennerschool-research.anu.edu.au/malleefire/process/
email it to
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6. 2009 Calendar
2009 is: Earth Sciences for Society – and International Year of Planet Earth
November
· 9 – 15 Nov, National Recycling Week, Planet Ark
· 21 Nov, World Fisheries Day
December
· 7 – 13 Dec, Coastcare Week
· 5 Dec, International Volunteer Day
· 10 Dec, Human Rights Day
· 12 Dec, Walk Against Warming
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7. Links
Bicycle Institute of South Australia - http://www.bisa.asn.au
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
http/:www.emissions.minerals.org.au
Climate Action: to subscribe to their Newsletter:
http://climateactionprogramme.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=262eef527f581e60bd4d1ac05&id=4ef58951ca&e=f3ac4683d7&c=1c7a5ec837
Coastcare: to subscribe to the newsletter visit www.coastcare.com.au
CO2 News: http://news.envirocentre.com.au/co2/newsletter.php?issue=500
The Current:
http://www.samdbnrm.sa.gov.au/Newsletters/tabid/293/language/en-US/Default.aspx
DEH Volunteers News:
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/deh/volunteers/volunteer.html
DEH What’s On: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/education/pages/about/whats_on.html
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.php?issue=447
Environmental Defenders Office SA eBulletin: http://www.edo.org.au/edosa/
The Food Forest - http://www.foodforest.com.au
Humane Society International
Further information on HSI’s campaigns at -
http://www.hsi.org.au
Hurry Save the Murray - http://hurrysavethemurray.com/
Million Trees News & Activities: http://www.milliontrees.com.au/index.php?page=interesting-news-activities
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 - www.parksforum.org
Reefwatch - http://www.reefwatch.asn.au/contact.html
SACOSS eBulletin: http://www.sacoss.org.au
SARDI: http://www.sardi.sa.gov.au
Trees For Life – ReLeaf: http://www.treesforlife.org.au/releaf/
Urban NRM News: http://www.urbannrm.net/
Volunteering SA & NT: Runs several free training courses for volunteers. See their NEWS: www.volunteeringsa.org.au.
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8. How to submit an article for E-bulletin
CCSA E-bulletin is a fortnightly listing of environmental notices and events in SA. We accept such listings from CCSA member groups and other SA environmental NGO’s. Other events may be included that are of interest to our membership.
Please send a short paragraph (up to 150 words) of text to
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, 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: opportunities for young people in the environmental movement is a youth-orientated guide that facilitates youth involvement with environmental organisations in South Australia, recognising the growing relevance of volunteer experience in employability.