WWF-Australia Up-coming Events

National Threatened Species Day Event - Golden Paw Award 2008

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:20:00 +1000

Primary school students from NSW & ACT learn about and draw Australian threatened wildlife to win prizes for them and their schools. The best 600 aquatic entries will be exhibited and Dymocks will donate $1 for every entry received to save threatened species in the wild.

Entries close National Threatened Species Day 7 September 2008.

When: 15-Jul-2008 09:00 AM to 07-Sep-2008 05:00 PM

Where: Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife, NSW

EDO Biodiversity Law

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:21:00 +1000

Training for community and environment groups.

The focus of the workshops is on biodiversity law and policy and topics includes:

* An overview of Victorian and Commonwealth legislation such as the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act);

* Consideration of important processes such as nomination and listing, and preparation of Action Statements and recovery plans; * The protection of habitat under Planning Schemes;

* Critical evaluation of the operation of Victorian and Commonwealth legislation and needs or opportunities for reform.

If you or your group is interested in attending or hosting a workshop in your region, please contact Verity McLucas at the EDO on (03) 8341 3100 or verity.mclucas@edo.org.au

When: 21-Jul-2008 to 31-Dec-2009

Where: Dependant on region/workshop interest, VIC

Cape York Turtle Rescue - Help us save the babies

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:33:00 +1000

Cape York Turtle Rescue is a unque opportunity to help a community protect and preserve their turtle population. Cape York Turtle Rescue is located on the Western Coast of Cape York about 1 1/2 hours North of Weipa. It is frontier Australia. Work alongside Aboriginal rangers as they protect 3 endangered species of turtles. For more information www.capeyorkturtlerescue.com.au

When: 08-Aug-2008 to 31-Oct-2008

Where: Western Coast of Cape York, QLD

Save The Koala Month

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:04:00 +1000

September is Save The Koala Month, the primary time for raising awareness about the plight of the koala. It is estimated that there are less than 100 000 koalas left in the wild, and that they could be extinct within as little as ten years. Habitat loss and irresponsible urbanisation are the principal reasons for declines in koala numbers. The Australian Koala Foundation spread the word far and wide for Save The Koala Month. The AKF are a scientific organisation who rally for change, find out ways to help by visiting the website.

When: 01-Sep-2008 to 30-Sep-2008

Where: Australia-wide, QLD

National Threatened Species Day Event - Threatened Fauna in the National Spotlight

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:53:00 +1000

Get a group together and participate in a Tiwest Night Stalk, a national citizen-based spotlight survey to determine numbers and distribution of Australian native species and feral pests.

Tiwest Night Stalk provides a snapshot of species diversity in rural and metropolitan Australia. Results are published on the Night Stalk website and made available to state conservation agencies. It's easy and anyone can do it!

All you need is a torch and a sense of adventure. Information for a successful Tiwest Night Stalk, including instructions and your own spotters log, is available at www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/nightstalk.

Your survey can be completed anywhere in Australia and on any night/s from 1 September to 16 October 2008.

When: 01-Sep-2008 to 16-Oct-2008

Where: Australia-wide, WA

Seed Odyssey

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:58:00 +1000

Did you know to maximise their chances of survival, plants have an incredible range of seed sizes, shapes and colours? Come and visit a special outdoor display of seed sculptures, showcasing the true time capsules of life. Discover how seed banking helps to save our precious flora from extinction.

See the biggest seed in the world on display at the Wildflower Market Place over the September long weekend. Do not miss the biggest seed, the smallest seed, the most dangerous seed, the smartest seed and many more! You will be amazed at the beautiful and sometimes bizarre packaging of these precious genetic storerooms.

Entry: Gold coin donations gratefully accepted to enhance Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Catch the Free shuttle bus along May and Lovekin Drives through Kings Park each Sunday in September.

When: 01-Sep-2008 08:00 AM to 29-Sep-2008 06:00 PM

Where: King\'s Park, WA

Save the Lug the Lungfish!

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:31:00 +1000

The Australian Lungfish is a threatened species of International significance. Found in the Mary River its habitat is threatened by the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam. We will attempt to gather 1000 people to the site of the proposed wall, to Lug the Lungfish a specially made replica, from the river to the road. It will then visit its friends at the Paradise Dam to highlight the failure of the Lungfish Fishway a mitigation condition approved under the EPBC Act. The Lungfish will visit Hervey Bay on Sunday 7th September to send a message about the vital importance of fresh water flows and ask the Queensland Government not to build the Traveston Crossing dam.

The opinions expressed in this event are those of the organiser and do not necessarily reflect the views of WWF-Australia and the Threatened Species Network.

When: 07-Sep-2008 to 08-Sep-2008

Where: Mary Valley to Hervey Bay via Biggenden, QLD

Biodiversity Month - Walks and Nighstalks

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:35:00 +1000

Discover the secrets of the coast and bush with guided walks and nightstalks.

When: 07-Sep-2008 to 21-Sep-2008

Where: Cape to Cape region, WA

National Threatened Species Day Event - Orchid protection day

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:48:00 +1000

One of the best kept secrets on the Mornington Peninsula, Warringine Park is a 250ha conservation park located in Bittern on the shores of Western Port. The park is divided into three sections: a Coastal Wetland, a Creekland and Woodland; all with their own special values. The creek section follows the Warringine Creek and protects significant woodland and riparian vegetation including dense tea-tree thickets carpeted with thick moss beds. Up to 10 orchid species have been recorded in the moss beds including tall greenhood, gnat, sun, onion and sundew species. Intensive hand weeding over the last few years by the Friends of Warringine Park has seen the orchids bounce back with a vengeance so to celebrate National Threatened Species day, we'll be back weeding the site again. Meet at Warrenda - the Warringine Park Office at 9am.

When: 07-Sep-2008 09:00 AM to 07-Sep-2008 01:00 PM

Where: Warringine Park, VIC

National Threatened Species Day Event at the EcoCentre

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:24:00 +1000

Visit the EcoCentre on National Threatened Species Day to learn about conservation and protection initiatives by our local environmental organizations and community groups. Activities include: threatened species face painting, EcoCentre building and biodiversity tour and 'Animals of Toohey Forest' presentation. Additionally, a range of community presentations will take place throughout Threatened Species Week on the importance of urban wildlife conservation, fungi and bats in our backyards.

When: 07-Sep-2008 09:00 AM to 07-Sep-2008 02:00 PM

Where: Griffith University EcoCentre (N68), QLD

Downfall Creek Bushland Centre Family Fair

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:25:00 +1000

Turn down the heat on threatened species.

A Family Fair empowering and encouraging people to reduce their ecological footprint and contribution to climate change, thus decreasing this additional pressure on threatened species. Food and information stalls, free plant giveaways (limited, commencing at 11am, 150 to give away, 1 per household), kid's activities and live entertainment including music and wildlife presentations are features of this event.

Parking is limited at the Centre, so please try using public transport, or park in surrounding streets and walk through Raven Street Reserve to reach us. FREE.

When: 07-Sep-2008 10:00 AM to 07-Sep-2008 02:00 PM

Where: Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, 815 Rode Road, McDowall, QLD

National Threatened Species Day Event - Barossa Bushgarden Spring Open Day and Plant Sale

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:46:00 +1000

Barossa Bushgarden Spring Open Day and Plant Sale, Regional Native Botanic Garden.

When: 07-Sep-2008 10:00 AM to 07-Sep-2008 03:00 PM

Where: Barossa Bushgarden, ACT

The Great Quiz On Legs Trail

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:12:00 +1000

Call to Action for National Threatened Species Day. Become Ambassadors for the Sustainability of our Planet. Bring your students to engage in this entertaining and informative day for primary school children. Fantastic educational, informative, FUN presentations by our guest Enviro presenters. Meet snakes, frogs, birds of prey, wiggly worms and other bushland animals. Interactive environmental theatre shows, roving entertainment, bush music, dreamtime stories, wildflowers, discover the Conservation Garden and much more.

Suitable for years 1 to 7. Only $8 per student. Bookings essential.

When: 10-Sep-2008 10:00 AM to 10-Sep-2008 02:00 PM

Where: Kings Park Botanic Garden., WA

Story Time with Errol the Devil

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:36:00 +1000

Come to the kids story time at the Hobart State Lending Library to meet Errol the Devil, hear a fun story, do some colouring in and learn about some of Tasmania's special endangered plants and animals.

When: 10-Sep-2008 11:00 AM to 10-Sep-2008 11:00 AM

Where: Hobart State Lending Library, TAS

Threatened Species Day Talk

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:57:00 +1000

The Tasmanian devil, Miena cider gum and Pedder galaxias are just some of Tasmania's threatened species. Learn first hand from the professionals what is being done to save our precious plants and animals currently under threat at our free public talks. Hosted by Prof Hamish McCallum, Professor of Wildlife Research, UTAS School of Zoology and Senior Scientist for the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program Speakers & Topics David Jarvis - Freshwater Fish Jenny Calder - Miena Cider Gums Dr Phil Bell - Butterflies Prof Hamish McCallum - Tasmanian Devils.

When: 11-Sep-2008 06:00 PM to 11-Sep-2008 08:00 PM

Where: University of Tasmania, TAS

Sustainability and Environment School Activity and Education Days

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:41:00 +1000

Sustainability and Environment School Activity and Education Days, with a focus on National Threatened Species Day.

When: 12-Sep-2008 to 13-Sep-2008

Where: Mt Pleasant Natural Resource Centre, ACT

Bush for Life advanced training workshops

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:00:00 +1000

Bush for Life advanced training workshops, best techniques for controlling woody weeds in bushland.

When: 13-Sep-2008 to 13-Sep-2008

Where: Tea Tree Gully, SA

Pontville Threatened Grassland Visit

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:40:00 +1000

Visit a highly threatened grassland reserve in Pontville, listen to a short interpretive talk and learn how to recognise its unique species and why they are so special. Then, put on your weed whacking hat and help to fight back the invasion of woody weeds on the site!

When: 13-Sep-2008 to 13-Sep-2008

Where: Pontville, TAS

Orange-bellied Parrot Survey

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:50:00 +1000

Orange-bellied Parrot annual September Survey, all day, SA's south-eastern coast.

When: 13-Sep-2008 to 14-Sep-2008

Where: SAÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½s south-eastern coast, SA

Great Australian Bushwalk - Walks with Nature

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:00 +1000

Walks with Nature in conjunction with the Great Australian Bushwalk. Two free guided walks provided across the day. Registration online.

When: 14-Sep-2008 to 14-Sep-2008

Where: Black Hill Conservation Park, SA

Threatened Species Day Event - Family Fun Day

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:49:00 +1000

Family Fun Day at the Kyabram Fauna Park!

Live animal interactions, kangaroos, reptiles, amphibians, insects. Keeper talks, Kids Safari trail with prizes, free face painting, environmental displays, historic cottage & equipment.

Come along and bring the whole family.

When: 14-Sep-2008 09:30 AM to 14-Sep-2008 02:30 PM

Where: Lake Road, Kyabram, VIC

Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Biodiversity Symposium 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:51:00 +1000

This year the annual Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Biodiversity Symposium highlights our urban birds. Come and hear about our urban raptors, how climate change affects the birdlife of urban areas, which birds occurred 'once in the suburbs' and much much more. Be amazed by the beauty and diversity of our urban birds as speakers showcase their projects with many manificent photographs. Cost including morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch: $25 members; $30 non-members; $20 students/concession; $40 Corporate.

When: 14-Sep-2008 10:00 AM to 07-Sep-2000 12:21 PM

Where: FNCV Hall, VIC

Threatened orchid working bee

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:10:00 +1000

Threatened orchid working bee, Threatened Plant Action Group and Mt Lofty Block Threatened Orchid Project. Subject to weather.

When: 17-Sep-2008 to 17-Sep-2008

Where: Mt Beevor, Mt Lofty Ranges, SA

SA Policy Biodiversity Workshops

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:32:00 +1000

SA Biodiversity Policy Workshops for community and members groups.

When: 17-Sep-2008 to 18-Sep-2008

Where: Enterprise House, SA

Important Biodiversity Conference Sept 20-21

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:23:00 +1000

Documentary festival Sept 20 -2pm "Strange Days on Planet Earth" Speaker Conference Sept 21 - 9.30 am. "More Urgent than you think - Biodversity Conservation" Sub-title:Is biodiversity loss more urgent than climate change? An impressive line-up of speakers looks at the the issue from 4 angles: Speakers: Lee Rhiannon Greens MP (the political angle) Prof Andy Beattie (bio-harvesting urgency) Prof Stuart Hill (the Social Ecology basis) Prof Ian Wills (Economic significance) Panel Discussion - outcome Federal action sought.

The opinions expressed in this event are those of the organiser and do not necessarily reflect the views of WWF-Australia and the Threatened Species Network.

When: 20-Sep-2008 to 21-Sep-2008

Where: Turramurra Masonic Hall, NSW

Native Orchid Annual Spring Show

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:55:00 +1000

Native Orchid Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale.

When: 20-Sep-2008 to 22-Sep-2008

Where: St Bernadettea's Church Hall (part of St BernadetteÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½s School), SA

Envirofest 2008

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:20:00 +1000

Over 23 environmental displays and interactive workshops guided bird, plant and ecology walks, Enviroart for kids, special Perth Zoo frog call activity for kids, FREE presentations on environmental solutions, chill out under the stars with a picnic and live entertainment including African Drumming, dancing and a performance by the Fiddler Stix's.

See and learn about Australian animals, APACE AID plant sales, taste some gourmet international foods and much more!

Parking is available off Murdoch Drive at Corpus Christi College & Sensory Playground (refer to map). A shuttle bus will be running every 15 minutes along Murdoch Drive to pick up & drop off passengers to and from the venue.

When: 20-Sep-2008 10:00 AM to 20-Sep-2008 08:00 PM

Where: Piney Lakes Reserve, WA

Team WILD Chimpanzee Fun Run

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:04:00 +1000

Team WILD City to Bay Fun Run, join the Zoo team and keep fit while raising awareness for the new Chimpanzee habitat to open at Monarto Zoo.

When: 21-Sep-2008 to 21-Sep-2008

Where: City to Bay Fun Run, SA

Native Tree Decline Workshop

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:47:00 +1000

Green Skills are running a workshop on Native Tree Decline. The workshop will cover recognition, treatment and protection of healthy trees.

When: 26-Sep-2008 09:30 AM to 26-Sep-2008 12:30 PM

Where: Kwinana, WA

Birds SA - Presentation

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:23:00 +1000

Topic is The Australian National Wildlife Collection - Some new and some not so new ways of looking at evolution in birds of the Australian Region by Leo Joseph

When: 26-Sep-2008 08:00 PM to 26-Sep-2008 10:00 PM

Where: Charles Hawker Conference Centre, University of Adelaide - Waite Campus, SA

Bush for Life introductory training workshops

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:36:00 +1000

Bush for Life introductory training workshops, learn the art of minimal disturbance bush care and local opportunities to get involved.

When: 27-Sep-2008 to 27-Sep-2008

Where: Victor Harbor, SA

Leaf Sculpture Craft Activity for Kids!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:42:00 +1000

Leaf Sculpture Craft Activity, Free Sunday Funday activity for children aged 5-12.

When: 28-Sep-2008 02:00 PM to 28-Sep-2008 04:00 PM

Where: Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Schomburgk Plaza, SA

National Lecture Tour by Dr Jane Goodall

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:13:00 +1000

Hope for Nature - national lecture tour. Dr Jane Goodall will highlight species that are being saved from extinction worldwide, thank you to all the work scientist and researchers are doing all around the world.

When: 01-Oct-2008 01:00 AM to 17-Oct-2008

Where: Perth, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra , Sydney, Wellington, ACT

Frog Watch

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:45:00 +1000

Western Australian Museum and the Alcoa Foundation are holding a night walk at Beeliar. Identify local frog species by sound. Admission is free. Reservations can be made with the Frog Doctor - 97 957780 or frogdoctor@westnet.com.au.

When: 03-Oct-2008 06:00 PM to 03-Oct-2008 07:30 PM

Where: Beeliar, WA