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Natural Resources Northern and Yorke

8 May 2014

 
Volunteers eNews
 

In this issue

Celebrating our Volunteers Contribution in National Volunteer Week
DEWNR Volunteer Training Program
2014 State Volunteer Awards
Invitation to attend a Bush Regeneration Workshop
Planet Ark - National Tree Day
Tarcowie Landcare Group - Planting Weekend
Nature Foundation SA - Hiltaba Grand Working Bee
Events
Volunteering Opportunities
Quote of the Month

When the story of these times gets written, we want it to say that we did all we could, and it was more than anyone could have imagined.
-- Bono

 
 
Celebrating our Volunteers Contribution in National Volunteer Week

The huge contribution of volunteers to natural resource management in the Northern and Yorke area will be celebrated at a lunch in Clare on 16 May as part of National Volunteer Week.

This year's theme, 'Celebrate the Power of Volunteering', marks 25 years of National Volunteer Week and from 12-18 May the work of volunteers across the nation will be recognised and applauded.

Natural Resources Northern and Yorke has more than 1500 volunteers involved across a range of areas including bird watching, heritage restoration, tree planting, waterway management, fencing, pest control and education.

Northern and Yorke Volunteer Support Officer Wendy Cliff says the work of volunteers in local natural resources is invaluable.

"National Volunteer Week 2014 enables us to honour our volunteers who selflessly provide their skills and time to our cause," she says.

"From 12-18 May, we join with other organisations across Australia to celebrate our exceptionally skilled volunteers who are not only an asset to our organisation, but to the way we provide services and support to the community as well."

Volunteers with Natural Resources Northern and Yorke are invited to a lunch to mark the occasion on 16 May, from 11 am - 2.30 pm at Artisans Table, Clare.

Guest speakers Dr Peggy Rismiller, OAM, and Dr Lynley Johnson will provide an insight into their work.

Numbers for the lunch are limited, so to register your interest in attending, please phone 8841 3400 or email dewnrnorthernandyorkevolunteers@sa.gov.au.

   
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DEWNR Volunteer Training Program

The Volunteers and Partnership Unit (VPU) coordinates an annual training program for volunteers who undertake activities that contribute to DEWNR and NRM Board program outcomes. 

This year’s training program includes core safety training that have been run in in the past as well as some new opportunities. In the future, this program will be expanded to include some new and exciting training opportunities so stay tuned.

Training options currently on offer are:

  • Chainsaw and Brushcutter Use and Maintenance (2 day)
  • Defensive Driver/Four Wheel Drive Training
  • Apply First Aid
  • Remote Area First Aid
  • Manual Handling
  • Safe Chemical (glyphosate) Handling
  • Workzone Traffic Management Program
  • Bush for Life
  • Volunteer Management Framework Activity Team Leader Training

Groups are also invited to submit a list of personal protective equipment requirements.

Expressions of interest must be submitted by 19th May.

For further information or to submit your expression of interest, contact your local Community Ranger or Wendy Cliff, Volunteer Support Officer on 8841 3400 or dewnrnorthernandyorkevolunteers@sa.gov.au

   
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2014 State Volunteer Awards

Nominations for the 2014 State Volunteer Awards are now open.

The 2014 State Volunteer Awards recognise and celebrate the contribution of individuals, community organisations and businesses who contribute to South Australia’s volunteering community.

Anyone can nominate eligible recipients for these awards and self-nominations will be accepted.

Award categories include:

  • Joy Noble Medal: honours individual volunteers and is South Australia's highest distinction for recognising the outstanding efforts of an individual volunteer within the State.
  • 'The Andamooka' Community Project Award: recognises community projects where the contribution of volunteers has resulted in significant community benefit.
  • Premier's Award for Corporate Social Responsibility: acknowledges the invaluable contribution of South Australian businesses to the community through philanthropy, partnership and volunteer programs.

The awards will be presented at a special ceremony on Volunteers Day, Monday 9 June 2014, at the Festival Theatre.

For more information, and to nominate, visit the Office for Volunteers website or phone 1300 014 712.

Express your thanks and celebrate the contribution of volunteers. Applications close Friday 9 May 2014.

   
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Invitation to attend a Bush Regeneration Workshop

DEWNR has purchased a number of spots for DEWNR volunteers to attend Trees for Life's Introductory Bush Regeneration Workshop.

The one day workshop covers topics such as values of and threats to remnant native vegetation, strategic approaches to bush restoration, maximising biodiversity outcomes and practical minimal distrubance tecniques.

Course dates and venues

  • 22nd May - Tea Tree Gully
  • 6th June - Clare
  • 21st June - Hallett Cove
  • 4th July - Brooklyn Park
  • 23rd July - Mitcham Hills
  • 9th August - Littlehampton
  • 17th August - Norton Summit
  • 21st August - Playford
  • 10th September - Willunga
  • 20th September - Brooklyn Park
  • 8th October - Strathalbyn
  • 14th October - Burnside
  • 22nd November - Brooklyn Park

For more information or to express your interest in attending, contact your local Community Ranger, or Wendy Cliff, Volunteer Support Officer on 8841 3400 or dewnrnorthernandyorkevolunteers@sa.gov.au

   
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Planet Ark - National Tree Day

Sunday 27th July & Schools Tree Day Friday 25th July

Be part of the country’s largest community tree planting and nature-care event. Join thousands of community groups, sport clubs, faith groups and families, in making a difference to your community, fostering a love of nature and creating positive environmental change. This year you will be part of a milestone event to plant the 20-millionth seedling since the campaign started in 1996. With your help, we can do it!

Dig in and start up a tree planting event or nature-care activity:

  • at home
  • at school
  • at work
  • in the community

For more information on how to get involved or register your event visit the website.

   
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Tarcowie Landcare Group - Planting Weekend

Friday 13th - Sunday 15th June

Come and participate in our planting weekend to assist in providing biological linkages in the Tarcowie region.

Agenda

Friday 13th June - 9.30 am start - Working with the local school to plant trees  on Bob & Alison Arthur’s property approx. 1.5 km north of Tarcowie.

Saturday 14th June - 9.00 am
In-fill plantings Bob and Alison Arthur’s. We will be adding some understory and filling in a few bare spots.

Sunday 15th June - 9.00am - Canoee & Rose Catford’s Property, infill plantings from last year. Grab a bucket and find one of last year’s holes without a plant.

For more information on how you can get involved contact:

Chairperson - Kieran Brewer
Ph:  8390 2326
Mobile:  0427 90 23 26

Secretary - June Jenkins
Ph:  8658 6119

   
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Nature Foundation SA - Hiltaba Grand Working Bee

22nd - 25th May

Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Contribute to vital conservation & property maintenance work;
  • Meet ‘like-minded’ people and have fun;
  • Join a ‘tag along’ tour of the property;
  • Visit for full duration (or part duration);
  • Bring your skills, enthusiasm, a sense of adventure.

Hiltaba Nature Reserve is located approx 700km north-west of Adelaide on the Eyre Peninsula (if travelling from Adelaide you’ll need to allocate a travel day each way). The 780sq km reserve has very high biodiversity value — protecting 9 species of national conservation significance and 40 species of state conservation significance.

Nature Foundation SA will provide a ’tag along’ tour of the property and provide some catering for our willing (and much appreciated) volunteers. It’s byo camping facilities or you can nominate for a bed in the Shearing Quarters (limited places). NFSA will provide equipment and personal protective gear such as gloves and safety glasses however if you do have GPS or your favourite mattock that you use feel free to bring them.

We’d love you to join us — contact Nature Foundation SA to book your place or visit their website for more information.

   
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Events

Butterflies at Waite

14th May, 4.30 - 7.30 pm

URRBRAE HOUSE, Waite Campus Urrbrae. Enter from Fullarton Road

Mike Moore talks about the butterflies of the Waite Conservation Reserve.

Hosted by the Friends of Waite Conservation Reserve. For more information contact Jennifer 8313 7405 or Helen helenpryor10@yahoo.com.au

 

Volunteers Day Concert

9th June, Adelaide Festival Theatre

The Hon Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Volunteers, invites all South Australians to celebrate the commitment of our volunteers, and the contribution they make to our state, by attending a free Volunteers Day concert.

The event will feature presentation of the State Volunteer Awards and Adelaide Cabaret Festival performances by Caroline Nin and Amity Dry.

When:   Monday 9 June 2014
               Doors open: 10.30am
               Official proceedings: 11am-1pm

Where:   Adelaide Festival Theatre,
               Festival Drive Adelaide
               Limited parking available at the
               Torrens Parade Ground from 10am

Registration is essential. Tickets are limited, and will be issued on a first come, first served basis until all available places are filled.

Tickets will be posted after registrations close on 31 May 2014.

More information is available on the Office for Volunteers website

 

Guiding the Mariner - Althorpe Island 135 years

14th June, 7.15pm

Mylor Hall, Mylor

Friends of Althorpe Island present an historicl presentation of the lighthouse era until 2014. Stories of 'island life' including flora and fauna, shipwrecks and grave sites.

Admission of $5 - $10

For more information contact Michiel Lucieer 8339 3967

   
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Volunteering Opportunities

May

10th: Friends of Spring Gully Working Bee (Sevenhill)

16th: Trees for Life Threatened Flora Project (Sevenhill)

  • Heritage Agreement conservation
  • Weed control - cutting/swabbing & hand-pulling lavender
  • Contact - Erica Rees 0408 812 677

20th: Friends of Innes National Park Working Bee (Stenhouse Bay)

  • Trail maintenance - Stenhouse trail, path & hand rope works around Stenhouse Jetty
  • Plant preparation for revegetation works
  • Working bee followed by quarterly meeting
  • Contact - Malcolm Ball

22nd - 25th: Nature Foundation SA Hiltaba Grand Working Bee

24th: Friends of Spring Gully CP Working Bee (Sevenhill)

26th - 30th: 4 Rivers Project (Melrose)

  • Restoration activities along the Willochra Creek
  • Food & shared accommodation provided
  • Contact - Jennifer Munro

30th: Trees for Life Threatened Flora Project (Spalding)

  • Protecting Lachnagrostis limitanea
  • Control of phalaris & broadleaf weeds
  • Contact - Erica Rees 0408 812 677

 

June

2nd - 6th: 4 Rivers Project (Melrose)

  • Restoration activities along the Willochra Creek
  • Food & shared accommodation provided
  • Contact - Jennifer Munro

3rd: Trees for Life Threatened Flora Project (Emu Flat Reserve)

  • Protecting Caladenia argocalla
  • Weed control
  • Contact - Erica Rees 0408 812 677

4th: Trees for Life Threatened Flora Project (Hart)

  • Protecting Acanthocladium dockeri
  • Weed control
  • Contact - Erica Rees 0408 812 677

7th: Trees for Life Threatened Flora Project (Brentwood Cemetery)

  • Protecting Caladenia intuta
  • Weed control
  • Contact - Erica Rees 0408 812 677

12th: Trees for Life Threatened Flora Project (Yakkalo)

  • Protecting Lacnagrostis limitanea
  • Weed control
  • Contact - Erica Rees 0408 812 677

13th - 15th: Tarcowie Landcare Group Planting Weekend (Tarcowie)

  • Tree planting
  • Contact - Kieran Brewer 0427 902 326

 14th: Friends of Spring Gully CP Working Bee (Sevenhill)

17th: Friends of Innes National Park Working Bee (Innes NP)

19th: Friends of Telowie Gorge CP

  • Contact - Frank Gordon 0447 764 064

24th - 27th: Trees for Life Threatened Flora Project (Halbury Parklands & Neagles Rock)

  • Protecting Pterostylis lepida & Euphrasia collina
  • Weed control
  • Contact - Erica Rees 0408 812 677

28th: Friends of Burra Parks Working Bee (Hopkins Creek CP)

28th: Friends of Spring Gully Working Bee (Sevenhill)

   
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Dates for your Diary

May

  • 12th - 18th: National Volunteer Week
  • 15th: International Day of Families
  • 16th: Northern & Yorke National Volunteer Week Celebration Lunch (Clare)
  • 22nd: International Day for Biological Diversity
  • 22nd: Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

June

  • 5th: World Environment Day
  • 6th: Bush Regeneration Workshop - Trees for Life (Clare) - Learn how to help restore bushland for biodiversity using minimal disturbance strategies and techniques and working safely in the bush. Contact Erica Rees 0408812677
  • 8th: World Oceans Day
  • 9th: Volunteers Day (SA)
  • 9th: Volunteers Day Concert (Adelaide Festival Theatre)
 
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