November 2024 BCF e-Bulletin
November 2024 e-Bulletin The Biodiversity Conservation Forum brings together community and government representatives to work together on current and emerging issues relating to the conservation of biodiversity, environmental planning and policy in the ACT. The forum considers many topics related to biodiversity conservation,
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2024 AGM and New Board Members
Above – Board Directors, L-R Karen Denny, Miranda Gardner, Philip Prentice, Maxine Cooper (Chair), Chris Mobbs and Brian Blundell. Not pictured – Ken Hodgkinson 2024 AGM and New Board Members Landcare ACT held our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 19th November. As well as presenting
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ACT LANDCARE AWARDS 2023-24
ACT LANDCARE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED Winners for the ACT Landcare Awards were announced and celebrated at the 2024 ACT Landcare Awards, held last night at Wildbark, at Mulligans Flat. The Landcare Awards honour the outstanding contributions of individuals, schools, groups and organisations in caring for the land
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2023 AGM and New Board Members
Above – Previous Board, L-R Kerry Olssen, Glenys Patulny, Sandy Lolicato, Catherine Kiernan, Maxine Cooper, Wally Bell and Linda Beveridge 2023 AGM and New Board Members Landcare ACT held our Annual General Meeting on Monday 6th November. As well as presenting the Annual Report,
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SEPT 2023 BCF e-Bulletin
September 2023 e-Bulletin The Biodiversity Conservation Forum brings together community and government representatives to work together on current and emerging issues relating to the conservation of biodiversity, environmental planning and policy in the ACT. The forum considers many topics related to biodiversity conservation, including climate
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LANDCARE ACT WELCOMES URBAN RIVERS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
LANDCARE ACT WELCOMES URBAN RIVERS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT Landcare ACT welcomes the announcement today of a $2.7 million investment in ACT community landcare through the Australian Government Urban Rivers and Catchments program. Led by Landcare ACT, in partnership with the three ACT Catchment Groups, this program
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ACT LANDCARE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
ACT LANDCARE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED The outstanding contributions of individuals, schools, groups and organisations in caring for the land and water in the ACT Region were recognised and celebrated at the 2021 ACT Landcare Awards, held last night at Gold Creek Station, Hall. The 2021
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Oozing like a fresh wound – rehabilitating Canberra’s burnt bogs
Oozing like a fresh wound – rehabilitating Canberra’s burnt bogs Experts and volunteers are joining forces to rehabilitate Canberra’s burnt bogs in Namadgi and Tidbinbilla as part of the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. Martine Franco, Executive Officer, Southern ACT Catchment Group, said bogs
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Wellbeing walk to celebrate World Wetlands Day
Canberran’s celebrated World Wetlands Day today with a guided walk through Jerrabomberra Wetlands as part of Landcare ACT’s Wellbeing through Nature program. Karissa Preuss, Landcare ACT CEO, said this event provided an opportunity for participants to pull on their gumboots and explore the wetlands’ diverse
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A dose of nature – new program to improve the wellbeing of Canberrans through nature-based activities
A dose of nature – new program to improve the wellbeing of Canberrans through nature-based activities Canberrans are invited to tap into the healing power of nature-connection through a new Landcare ACT program publicly announced at Dickson Wetlands today. Dr Maxine Cooper, Landcare ACT Chair,
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