Conservation Council E-Bulletin: Environmental Notices and Events
20 January 2011 - download PDF
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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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text68450 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Contents
1. Conservation Council of SA Notices
2. Grants and Awards
3. Submissions Due
5. NRM and Government Information
6. Regular Events of Environmental Groups in SA
7. Links
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1. Conservation Council of SA Notices
1.1 Happy 2012 and welcome to the first Conservation Council SA E-bulletin for the year
Already the Conservation Council, our member groups and friends are tackling some thorny environmental challenges.
On the Draft Murray Darling Basin Plan, concerns raised in December 2011 have been confirmed by the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, who now say that it lacks the basic information needed to manage the river, won't meet the Authority's own environmental targets and in some places is actively misleading. Now is the time to write and send in submissions to call for a Plan that delivers a healthy working river based on science. Essential elements include enough flow to flush 2 million tonnes of salt to sea annually, to protect the Coorong and Lower Lakes, to maintain water quality for all users and to provide a system resilient to drought and climate change.
Other activities we are undertaking include:
- Continued progress on our Green our Grid Campaign
- Building on common ground with other stakeholders for effective marine sanctuaries in SA
- Responding to changes to the Significant Tree and Regulated Tree rules
- Working to improve recognition that communities are at the centre of Natural Resource Management delivery and gain better support for their efforts.
- Ongoing delivery of our recovery programs, Reefwatch and Green Hubs sustainability program
- Calling for reform of the planning system
- Contributions on climate change policy, clarifying greenhouse impacts of the gas industry and working on national issues with other state and territory Conservation Councils.
For more info on our work, keep an eye on our website or Facebook and Twitter pages.
I look forward to an exciting year and working collaboratively with our members and supporters.
Kind regards
Tim Kelly
1.2 Policy Officer (0.4 fte)
The Conservation Council is seeking a dynamic Policy Officer to work within our Mount Lofty Ranges Southern Emu-wren and Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps Recovery Program, with a specific focus on native vegetation and wetland issues.
Further information and Job and Person Specifications: Ph Alex Gaut (08) 8223 5155
Applications must address the job and person specifications and will be accepted up until COB on Friday 27 January
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2. Grants and Awards
2.1 National Environmental Grants 2012 Now Available
The 2012 edition of the National Environmental Grants Guide - an annual directory of environmental grant and funding opportunities from around Australia - is now available for purchase at a special limited time only discounted price of $32.00 each which now includes postage and handling.
Published by Yarramine Environmental, the Guide lists grant and funding opportunities available from the Australian and State Governments, corporate giving programs as well as the major Australian philanthropic funds and trusts.
The New Year Special ends Monday 30 January. Please note - to qualify for the discounted price, payment does not have to be received by this date but Order Forms must be received.
2.2 Biodiversity Fund Online Application Form now available
The online application form for the first grant application round of the Biodiversity Fund is now available. Download a copy of the form by visiting the web at Biodiversity Fund - Information for Applicants - Clean Energy Future
Applications for the first round will close 5pm AEDT Tuesday 31 January
If you have a good idea for a project that involves activities which restore, manage or better protect biodiversity on public or private land, submit a Biodiversity Fund application. Guidelines and Application
2.3 Inspiring Australia "Unlocking Australia's Potential"
A competitive grants round to support all aspects of the Inspiring Australia strategy with a focus on science engagement projects that target people who may not have had interest in or access to science engagement activities in the past is now open.
A total of $5 million will be available for projects to be delivered in calendar years 2012, 2013 and/or 2014. The guidelines will encourage a broad mix of innovative projects and activities across our diverse communities from small one off projects by individuals through to larger projects by cooperative groups of organisations over the 3 year period.
The grant round will close by the end of February
Grant guidelines and updates on Innovation
2.4 Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grants
Round 1 for 2012 now open.
Closing date Friday 17 February
2.5 Land Managers Apply Now for Funding for Pest & Weed Control from the SA Arid Lands NRM Board
This Program is open to all Land managers in the SA Arid Lands region.
2.6 World Wetlands Awards
Take this opportunity to get our fantastic Australian wetlands recognised internationally!! Especially in the lead up year to the Ramsar Conference next year, when the Awards Ceremony will occur. Go to World Wetland Network website and register your favourite wetland under threat. Nominate your favourite wetland Closing date 31 March
To celebrate World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2012, the Ramsar Secretariat has prepared a number of educational and promotional resources. These include a poster, flipbook, comic, sticker and brochure.
The theme for 2012 is wetlands and tourism. The resources are available from RAMSAR
2.7 Community Grants website is showing available community grants
2.8 City of Onkaparinga website for information about various grants and sponsorships
3. Submissions Due
3.1 Passionate about the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth region?
Expressions of Interest are being sought from members of Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth community to provide advice to the SA Government about projects and activities proposed within the region.
Further information and the Expression of Interest form are available from
DENR website and Water for Good
Expressions of Interest submissions close 5 pm 27 January
3.2 SA Parliamentary Inquiry into the Draft Murray Darling Basin Plan (go to Documents)
Submissions due by 27 January
3.3 Australian Dietary Guidelines public consultation
Comments due by 29 February
For your interest Crikey has published this piece on the Guidelines by Geoff Russell of Animal Liberation Inc (SA), a member group of Conservation Council SA
3.4 Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission
On 10 May 2011, a range of measures reforming the NFP sector in Australia were announced in the 2011-12 Budget of the Australian Government, including the creation of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).
The ACNC Taskforce will engage with the Not-for-Profit sector in an open and collaborative manner on key elements of the establishment and operation of the ACNC as the national regulator.
Treasury is responsible for policy and legislation with respect to regulation and taxation of the NFP sector including:
- Developing legislation for the ACNC.
- Developing legislation for a statutory definition of "charity".
- Reviewing fundraising legislation and 'Companies Limited by Guarantee' (as it relates to charities).
- Implementing reforms to better target NFP tax concessions.
- Restating the 'In Australia' special conditions and implementing reforms relating to public ancillary funds
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Taskforce (ACNCT) is holding a series of public meetings in all Australian capital cities to hear views on the design and implementation of the new charity regulator. This is a great opportunity to raise issues relating to the new reporting framework, the ACNC public information portal and the ACNC's educative role.
The Adelaide meeting will be held on Monday 6 February 9.30 - 11.30 am
Chifley Hotel, 208 South Terrace, Adelaide
Discussion Paper and Registration
Closing date for submission Monday 27 February 2012
3.5 Call for Nominations
Threatened species, ecological communities or key threatening processes listing
Nominations are invited for the assessment period starting 1 October 2012, for any species, ecological communities or key threatening processes to be considered for listing under national environment law.
The conservation theme for this assessment period is corridors and connecting habitats (including freshwater habitats). Nominations consistent with this conservation theme are encouraged, but nominations outside the theme will also be considered.
Nominations close 5pm Thursday 22 March
Further information and nominations
3.6 Draft Murray Darling Basin Plan release
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority released the draft Basin Plan on Monday, 28 November. This marks the beginning of the formal public consultation period which will go for 20 weeks and will give people the opportunity to read the draft plan, discuss it with their community, discuss it with us and provide feedback via our formal submission process.
The closing date for submissions will be the 16 April
Further information or Info Line 1800 230 067
3.7 Australia State of the Environment 2011
Available online, along with a range of additional material at: SoE
Written by an independent committee of experts, the report covers nine aspects of the Australian environment - atmosphere, inland water, land, marine environment, Antarctic environment, biodiversity, heritage, built environment and coasts.
3.8 South Eastern Australian Climate Initiative - Climate variability and change in south-eastern Australia report is available online.
3.9 South Australia's Strategic Plan in Action
Bushfire, floods and storms can affect us all. How you would like to be communicated with in an emergency? Tell us what you think!
Help us communicate in an emergency by completing this survey
If you plan to make a submission on any of the above and you would like to send your submission to us please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
To download our previous submissions go to: Conservation Council of SA submissions
4. Other Notices and Events
4.1 Trees For Life 2012 Workshops
Trees For Life has just finalised its Bush For Life workshop dates for 2012, aimed at training the public in native bushland conservation.
Ph 8406 0500 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to Trees For Life for information
4.2 Summer of Discovery Activities
Conservation Volunteers Australia program is at CVA or ph 8212 0777
4.3 Hooded Plover Summer Workshops
This January a number of Hooded Plover information sessions are being run along with kids activity sessions on the beach in conjunction with the Normanville NRC.
Beach Information Sessions 8.00am - 12 noon - no registration needed
Join us for breakfast on the beach with a special Pup Cake and goodies for your pooch. At these workshops you will learn about our local beach nesting birds and how dog behaviour can impact on their breeding.
Locations, dates and further information
4.4 Birds Australia - change of details
Birds Australia has merged with a partner organisation, BOCA, to create a new company called BirdLife Australia. Further information
4.5 Nature Glenelg Trust
Announcing a new not-for-profit environmental NGO with a regional focus
in the South East of South Australia and South West Victoria.
4.6 Celebrate a Decade of Forest Defence
3 Day Festival in Southern Tasmania 20 - 22 January
Presented by Huon Valley Environment Centre
Featuring Cabaret, kids circus, food, films, workshops
4.7 St Kilda Shorebird ID Workshop
The annual Shorebird ID workshop with Birds Australia is a general look at shorebirds and their habitats within Gulf St Vincent.
Sunday 22 January 2.30 - 5.00 pm at St Kilda
This workshop will be followed by a field trip to a site to be named closer to the date. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.8 Picnic at the Torrens Island Quarantine Station
To launch a new environmental conservation volunteer group -
Friends of Torrens Island Conservation Park (FoTI) -
a picnic will be held on Sunday 29 January 9 am - 1 pm
Free transport provided using community buses
(no private vehicles due to limited on-site parking at Torrens Island)
Meet in Nile Street Port Adelaide outside the Town Hall (free carparking)
Bring a picnic lunch to share - scones with jam and cream will be provided
Bookings are essential by Thursday 26 January
Contact Andrew Winkler This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Ph 8234 1420
Supported by Port Adelaide Residents Environmental Protection Group and Port of Adelaide Branch, National Trust of SA
4.9 Threatened Cockatoos Project Manager
An excellent opportunity for a talented person to contribute to the conservation of threatened cockatoos in south west WA by managing the threatened cockatoos program. Applications close on Friday 3 February
4.10 Fukushima and the Future of Nuclear Power
To be delivered by Adjunct Professor Richard Broinowski, University of Sydney
FREE Hawke Centre event
Monday 13 February 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start
Bradley Forum, UniSA City West campus,
Hawke Building level 5, 50-55 North Terrace, Adelaide
On 11 March 2011 a nuclear meltdown occurred in three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi complex in northern Honshu, Japan.
This was Japan's worst nuclear accident.
The Japanese power industry, government and people are currently assessing whether having one of the largest fleets of nuclear power stations in the world (54 until the accident), and moving towards autonomy in electricity generation, is worth the price being exacted.
Richard Broinowski former diplomat, and now writer and academic in the Department of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney is currently writing his book on the situation, and will shed light on this perplexing scenario and its global implications.
Bookings essential or phone 8302 0215
4.11 Nicole Foss: a Mentor for Turbulent Times
A public seminar on the most important issues of our times
Thursday 23 February 4pm for 4.30pm start, Q&A 5.50 - 6.30pm
Hawke Centre, University of SA, West Campus
Nicole Foss has first degree in biology, neuroscience and psychology and later degrees in international law and post-graduate diplomas in air and water pollution. As a Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, she specialised in nuclear safety which is among her areas of expertise. View interview
Nicole will outline the direction and characteristics of a new and environmentally sustainable economy and what this means in everyday lives.
Bookings phone John Coulter 838 2153 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.12 Australasian Bat Night 2012
2011-2012 is the Year of the Bat and to celebrate this Australasian Bat Society is coordinating the very first Australasian Bat night. For the last 15 years, Eurobats has organised the European Bat Night, taking place in more than 30 countries, to educate and inform the public about the ecological importance of bats, the way bats live and their needs and threats.
Bat Night is an opportunity to celebrate and educate the positive aspects of bats.
This is an invitation to participate in the inaugural Australasian Bat Night weekend Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March,
the culmination of Bat Week - Saturday 24 February till Sunday 4 March
Nature conservation agencies, sanctuaries, zoos and NGOs from across Europe arrange local events with presentations, exhibitions and bat walks, often offering the opportunity to listen to bat sounds with the support of ultrasound technology. In 2011, Bat Nights were also held in some Latin and South American countries and in South Africa.
Register your event by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and your event will be posted onto the ABS website and onto ABS FaceBook page with your permission.
Get more ideas from the European Bat Night page Eurobats Events
4.13 3rd National Acid Sulfate Soil Conference
6 - 7 March Melbourne
4.14 Eco-action Kangaroo Island Contact and Information Links
Website Twitter Facebook Tumbler
4.15 Connecting Up Nonprofit Directory
4.16 Cuttlefish Country
The Point Lowly Peninsula is the only known place in the world where hundreds of thousands of Giant Australian Cuttlefish gather to breed.
Please sign and share our petition and urge our State Premier to insist on relocating the proposed desalination plant to a less vulnerable area.
Save the Giant Cuttlefish Petition
4.17 Protect South Australia's Oceans with Getup
Of the ten critical hotspots for marine life in South West Australia, only two are being considered for marine park status. Take a few minutes to let the Federal Government know that you support protecting SA's precious marine life
4.18 The Wilderness Society 2012 Calendar
Featuring 12 stunning full-colour wilderness photographs by some of Australia's best photographers
Available now $25 10% discount to TWS members
Ph 8231 6586 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Visit Level 7, 118 King William Street Adelaide
4.19 Restoration of Grassy Woodlands
by Enid L. Robertson Watiparinga Reserve Managment Plan
Available from selected booksellers including SA Museum Shop, State Flora and
4.20 Marine Life Society of South Australia 2012 Calendars
2012 calendars are still available from the CCSA and by contacting Philip Hall on 82704463 (please leave a message if unanswered) or by accessing MLSSA
4.21 170 volunteer growers needed to help South Australia's environment
Through the award-winning Tree Scheme, volunteers are asked to grow and care for seedlings for landholders and revegetation projects in SA. The Tree Scheme operates by annual seedling orders being taken for landholders, councils, government projects and private enterprise, with Trees For Life then linking up orders with volunteer growers.
People interested in becoming a volunteer grower phone 8406 0500 Go to Trees For Life
4.22 Environment Protection Authority
EPA's environmental authorisations (licences, exemptions and works approvals) have now been published on the EPA website
4.23 Animals Australia 2011 year in review
4.24 Sharkfin Products Listing
Go to Shame SA for a list of SA restaurants that may sell meals containing sharkfin products
4.25 Final call for Artists to Participate in Art Exhibition
The Demise or Otherwise of South Australia's Gulfs.
The aim of this exhibition is to raise public awareness of issues affecting South Australia's Gulfs and bring the beauty and fragility of our gulf waters into sight.
The exhibition will be a forum for illustrative and informed comment against the environmental damage occurring in SA's Gulfs as a result of inappropriate development and apathy (ie desalination plants, storm water run-off, chemical leakages, sewage and many more).
Save Our Gulf Coalition is a group of concerned individuals that came together in 2008 to protest against the desalination plant at Port Stanvac.
SOGC wants to elicit the artists' interpretation of the beauty, loss of beauty and the possible future effects on our fragile coastal and gulf waters.
Artists are invited to create and submit artworks for sale in a diverse range of art forms including painting, sculpture, photography, jewellery, multimedia.
Friday 9 March - Sunday 1 April
Gallery M, Marion Cultural Centre
This is that last call tor entries as closing date is Tuesday 31 January
To find out more, get background for artists and obtain entry forms please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mobile: 041 220 7783
4.26 Sustainable Behaviour Change Workshop
A Fostering Sustainable Behaviour Change Workshop is taking place in Adelaide - Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 March
Adelaide Pavillion, Veale Gardens
It will be run by behaviour change expert Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr Community-Based Social Marketing involving educating individuals and organisations about sustainable behaviour and how to become more sustainable within the workplace and the community with a strong focus on the environment, transportation, water use, waste, pollution, energy, health.
A workshop not to be missed!
Price is $750 for the 2 day workshop, $500 for not for profit organisations.
4.27 The Eco TV web site is now 'live'
It is free for NGOs to have their content on Eco TV
4.28 Australian Marine Conservation Society
This link will give you access to current issues including:
Australia's Sustainable Seafood Guide iPhone App!
Save our South West Seas, Coral Sea Marine Park,
History made for Ningaloo and much more
4.29 Kimberley Art Exhibition
Celebrate this important project and view the fantastic artworks
at the Santos Conservation Centre, Adelaide Zoo
4.30 An invitation to join the Migratory Wildlife Network
The Migratory Wildlife Network are a focused group of conservation professionals dedicated to supporting conservation NGOs, wildlife scientists and wildlife policy experts who seek to coordinate and progress migratory wildlife conservation, and in particular to progress policy and conservation through the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). We would like to offer the opportunity to Join us
4.31 Wildlife Land Trust Australia new-look Website
Find features including the latest news and updates from the global WLT network, a profile of each Australian WLT sanctuary, back issues of Wildlife Lands and several other WLT and Humane Society International publications, and a wide variety of member resources. Wildlife Land Trust
4.32 Environment Decisions Group - New Look
All the great stories you've come to love but now in a new format. It marks the birth of a new research network called the Environmental Decisions Group. Check out the new look Decision Point and some great stories CEED&NERP
4.33 Weed Wise
The Weed Management Society of SA is offering community groups across the State, free access to regular information about weed management via email, including their quarterly newsletter WeedWise plus information about upcoming seminars, workshops and conferences on weed issues.
4.34 Stop Whaling
Don't miss your chance to help raise awareness with your T-shirt & bumper sticker
4.35 The Truth Behind Labelling -
A Consumer Guide to Animal Welfare Labelling is an online guide that has been developed to help take the confusion and guesswork out of all the terms and labels that consumers are faced with when choosing animal welfare friendly products.
4.36 Lower Lakes & Coorong Updates and Information
Goolwa to Wellington LAP website Lakes Hub website
4.37 Conservation Volunteers
Check out all the details of the exciting activities which are on offer in your area by visiting Conservation Volunteers choosing your location and selecting a Program.
Ph 1800 032 501 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.38 Christie Walk DVD Resource Pack:
Urban Ecology Australia has a new Christie Walk Resource Pack for sale, suitable for schools and community groups.
To purchase the Pack (Price $49) ph 8212 6760 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.39 Birds Australia Gluepot Reserve - Environmental Education Courses
For a detailed course brochure go to: Gluepot website
or contact 8379 3865 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 8332 1204 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.40 Courses in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Adelaide Areas
Go to the AMLRNRM events calendar Course details and contacts
4.41 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Volunteers Needed
Phone 08 8568 1907 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Further information
4.42 Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre Upcoming Workshops
For details of workshops go to MPNRC Ph 8568 1907 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4.43 Normanville Natural Resource Centre Upcoming Workshops
For details of workshops Ph 8558 3644 for registration
4.44 Listening to Locals - Fleurieu NRM Group
4.45 Recycling Deposits
For depositing items such as batteries, phones, compact fluoros and some e-waste contact any of the Natural Resource Centres listed below.
Adelaide Hills Natural Resource Centre
1 Crescent Drive, Norton Summit
Gawler Regional Natural Resource Centre
8 Adelaide Rd, Gawler South
Mt Pleasant Natural Resource Centre
132 Melrose St, Mt Pleasant
18 High St Willunga
Normanville Natural Resource Centre
3/50 Main Street Normanville
4.46 Organic & B-D Alliance - linking growers to consumers
Good resource for growers and consumers on OBDA website..
4.47 Native Plant Guide iPhone App.
Go to website or enter "native plant guide" in the search box at the Apple store on your iPhone.
4.48 Ban Live Export - join the protest
RSPCA Australia and Animals Australia Further information
4.49 How to tell if the eggs you're buying are truly Free Range
4.50 Coast to Coast 2012 - Living on the Edge
17 - 21 September 2012 Brisbane Convention Centre
The conference will provide an excellent forum for Australian coastal workers from universities, consulting companies, community organisations and all levels of local, state and federal government and will be a great follow on from the 2010 conference in Adelaide, the NRM Workshop and the intervening State Coastal Conferences. Coast2Coast This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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5. NRM and Government Information
5.1 NRM Board Meetings - members of the public are welcome as observers
Adelaide & Mt Lofty R - 23 Feb 8273 9100
Alinytjara Wilurara - 9/10 Feb 8357 3880
Eyre Peninsula - TBA 8682 7555
Kangaroo Island - TBA 8553 4300
Northern & Yorke - TBA 8636 2361
SA Arid Lands - 23 Feb 8648 5977
SA Murray Darling Basin - TBA 8532 1432
South East - TBA 8724 6000
Responses Due:
5.2 AMLR NRM Board Community Asset Mapping
The Adelaide & Mt Lofty Ranges NRM Board is keen to know the natural resources the community values in the region. The Board has developed a web-based mapping tool so you can map important local parks, rivers, creeks, remnant vegetation, agricultural land, coastline etc. Further information.
5.5 SA MDB NRM Board amendments to Business Plan
Responses due by 10 February 2012 Further information
5.4 SA Arid Lands NRM Board amendments to Business Plan
Responses due by 10 February 2012 Further Information
5.5 Grants Refer Section 2
5.6 Submissions Due - Refer Section 3
5.7 Land Management Program's upcoming events Landholder Education
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6. Regular Events of Environmental Groups in SA
Attention: Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it any changes to your groups notice for 2012
6.1 Butterfly Conservation SA
A series of Public Talks to promote butterfly gardening and biodiversity generally, covering a wide ranging topics. Held at the Clarence Park Community Centre on the first Tuesday of the month. website for the program This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details
6.2 Christie Walk Public Tours
Urban Ecology Australia provides tours of the award winning Christie Walk eco-village in Adelaide on the third Sunday of every month (except December). Further information
To book a tour: ph 8212 6760 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Cost $18 pp ($15 concession)
6.3 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. Come along to our fortnightly meetings,
Thursdays 6pm at the Box Factory Community Centre This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6.4 Friends of the Earth: Clean Futures Collective
Join us for creative action on mining and energy issues! We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 5.30pm at the
Conservation Council SA Centre, Level 1 157 Franklin Street Adelaide.
For further details email Shani
6.5 Friends of Private Bushland 2011 Calendar
6.6 Marine Life Society of South Australia Meetings
The next meeting of the Marine Life Society will be held on the 15 February at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre, 51 King George Avenue, Hove commencing at the earlier time of 7.30 pm. All are welcome. We will be starting the meeting with a guest speaker, Ralph Richardson, who will be talking about his visit to China. MLSSA
6.7 One Planet Market is a project of Sustainable Communities South Australia.
Payneham Community Centre (corner Payneham Road and Arthur Street).
Go to Sustainable Communities or contact 0437 653 858 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6.8 Permaculture Association of South Australia (PASA)
Meets on the third Thursday of each month from 7:30pm until 9pm at the Adelaide South West Community Centre (as above).
Anyone interested in permaculture/sustainability is welcome to attend either meeting. People are encouraged to bring their own food to share at these meetings. PASA
6.9 Rare Fruit Society SA meetings
6.10 VegSA Southern Monthly Social Get-together
2nd Saturday monthly from 12 noon, Great Nature 3/48 Beach Rd Christies Beach. No booking needed but check details with Su on 8326 1062 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6.11 The Wilderness Society: SA Wilderness Action Group (SWAG)
Meetings are held 6 pm on the first and third Monday nights of every month, in the campaign centre. 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: Wilderness SA
6.12 Better Earth Works Program
Information sessions on Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 - 11.30 am
Conservation Volunteers Australia 130 Franklin Street Adelaide
To attend an information session contact us on 8212 0777 to book CVA
6.13 Eco-action Kangaroo Island 2012 Calendar
6.14 Ecofaith worshipping community:
Sundays 10am at Scots Uniting Church Adelaide
Phone: 89223 1505 or visit Ecofaith website
6.15 Mitcham Historical Society Calendar
6.16 Raw Life Picnic
First Sunday of each month 2pm - 5pm in or near Adelaide.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it No RSVP necessary. BYO raw food/concoction to share.
6.17 Sustainable Population Australia
Regular meetings with a guest speaker will be held on the last Friday of each month
7.30 - 9.30pm at Conservation Centre, Level 1 157 Franklin Street Adelaide This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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7. Links
Member Group websites of Conservation Council of SA
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