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May 2018
WALGA Forum – Tree Health and Resilience
Join WALGA for this fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest research and management practices to ensure that urban forests are resilient to current and emerging threats, including a changing climate, pests and disease. Improving tree health and resilience is an essential component of retaining and increasing green space to provide for liveable communities, public health and local biodiversity. Follows 202020 Vision ‘Green Light Tour’ on 1 May, for those wishing to attend two days on improving urban canopy cover & tree health.
Find out more »National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. The theme for 2018 is: Give a little. Change a lot. This theme represents the millions of volunteers who make a significant impact in their communities and on society, by giving a little of their time. National Volunteer Week in 2018 will be held from 21-27 May 2018, so it no longer clashes with the Federal Budget. GALA AWARDS DINNER Taking place on Thursday 24 May 2018,
Find out more »July 2018
Registrations Extended – WALN Members and Stakeholders Forum 2018 – Friday 20 July
The WALN Members and Stakeholders Forum will be held on 20 July 2018 at Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre. This year's theme is 'Our New Landcare: Into the 2020s'. Join landcarers from across WA to network, share information and identify future actions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of landcare in WA. WALN Members and Stakeholders Forum 2018 ‘Our New Landcare: Into the 2020s’ Friday 20 July 2018 8.30 am – 4.00 pm Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre EVENT REGISTRATIONS EXTENDED CLICK
Find out more »August 2018
DIG 2018 Conference
Join the Dieback Working Group for the 17th annual Dieback Information Group Conference 2018. Themed "Working together - combating plant disease through collaboration" the focus is on how we can work together more effectively to manage significant plant pathogens impacting our native flora. Join representatives from the community, industry, government and academia to determine the way forward, hear new research and make a difference. Book Here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=385682&
Find out more »September 2018
National Landcare Week
Get hands on with Landcare Week (3-9 September) Every year, the first full week in September is the time for all Australians to come together and recognise the efforts of the over 100,000 volunteers who dedicate their valuable time to care for our treasured land, water, and native Aussie species. Hundreds of Landcare groups across the country will be organising events and activities to participate in the annual celebration. What is your group up to for Landcare Week?
Find out more »The Last Stand
Join the Moore Catchment Council for The Last Stand from Sept 5 -9 at the Moora Performing Arts Centre. The Last Stand is a 5 day community environmental information event to raise awareness of the wonders and woes of the Midwest wheatbelt wildflower country between Calingiri & Carnamah. The Midwest natural environment is uniquely wondrous and a drawcard for eco-tourists, but its future is threatened. The Wheatbelt Eucalypt Woodlands are now classed as ‘critically endangered’ because of continued clearing and
Find out more »WALGA Wetland Management and Restoration Event
Join WALGA and Perth NRM for a full day event on Wetland Management and Restoration on Thursday 6 September at the WALGA Atrium Theatrette in the Perth CBD.
Find out more »Revegetating the Regions – The 2018 Revegetation Industry Association of WA Seminar
Join the Revegetation Industry Association for their annual seminar. This year the focus is on Revegetating the Regions.
Find out more »Bushcare’s Big Day Out
WALN encourages landcare groups to get involved in the 2018 Bushcare's Big Day out. Held annually in spring, Bushcare’s Big Day Out (BBDO) is a national day of community participation to restore remnant bushland. This year the Big Day out is Sunday 16 September. Hop on over to the Conservation Volunteers Australia's website and register your bushcare volunteer event on or around that date. http://conservationvolunteers.com.au/what-we-do/bushcares-big-day-out/
Find out more »October 2018
2018 National Landcare Conference
Taking place at the Brisbane Conference & Exhibition Centre between 10-12 October, the 2018 National Landcare Conference and Awards offers three days of knowledge sharing, insightful discussion, as well as informative presentations by pioneers, leaders of NRM bodies, scientists, academics, government, and environmental, climate and biodiversity experts.
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