What's On
April Forum
Reptiles and urban development
With urban development continuing to sprawl into natural areas it is obvious to see the damage to woodlands and grasslands. What about the inhabitants of these areas such as our reptiles that we don't see? What happens to them and can they survive in suburbs or on the fringe of suburbs?
Come and join this months Member Forum which will discuss the impacts of urban development and the effect it has on reptiles.
When: April 28th, 5:30 for 6pm
Where: Canberra Reptile Sanctuary, O'Hanlon Pl, Gold Creek Village, Nicholls.
Speakers: Dr Will Osborne (UC) - Reasearch on the Pink-tailed worm lizard in Molonglo and the impact of urban development on other reptiles
Dustin Welbourne (Chief Scientist, Canberra Reptile Sanctuary (Inc) ) - Will speak and show us around the sanctuary.
As this is a special forum and places are limited so please register your interest before April 21.
Anna See
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6229 3200
Christmas bits and pieces
Christmas Party!
Tues 7 December at 6pm. Conservation Council office, Childers St, City (between Street Theatre and Uni Lodge). All Welcome! Drinks and nibbles provided. Please RSVP by COB Monday 6th December.
Christmas cards for sale! $3 each or 5 for $10. Beautiful photo of a native Hyacinth Orchid taken by Conservation Council board member Ian Falconer. Postage cost is $2.
To purchase please visit our office Childers St, City (between Street Theatre and Uni Lodge) or email
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or ph. 6229 3200
You can choose blank cards or with the greeting "Wishing you a safe and environmentally friendly festive season"
Christmas Gift Donation!
This year you can make a donation as a special Christmas gift for someone you know.
If you are having trouble thinking of a gift for a Kris Kringle present or for an
environmentally minded friend or family member why not 'buy' them a donation to the
Conservation Council ACT Region?
You can donate $10, $20 or $50. You will receive a certificate made out to the recipient
and a thank you letter outlining what the dontation will go towards.
Please visit our office, email
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or phone 6229 3200 for
more information or to make a donation.
November Member Forum
Public Welcome!
Thurs 4th November
5:30 for 6pm start
Havelock House, 85 Northbourne Ave, Turner
Nibbles provided
Canberra 2030 - The Vision for a Green, Liveable and Sustainable City
In the light of the ACT Govenment's 'Time to Talk' campaign, CONSACT will be providing presentations and debate on:
• How do we preserve the bushland, its species, and its connections across the landscape?
• How do we ensure better urban design and construction to gain support for urban infill, and thus reduce greenfield sprawl?
• How can we all take personal responsibility for reducing the ACT's energy use and carbon footprint?
Speakers: Sarah Sharp, Sheila Hughes, Alan Kerlin, Hamish Sinclair
Tour De Wetlands
Come on a community bike tour of the Gungahlin Wetlands!
Hosted by the Department of the Environment, Climate Change. Energy and Water, the tour begins at the Valley Ponds proposed site (behind the Scout Hall), The Valley Ave, p[ast Yerrabi Ponds, to Mulligan's Flat where you will be met by a ranger for a talk and refreshements.
All riders must wear bike helmets. This is a free event but bookings are required. Please contact the Community Engagement Officer
hilary.thomson(at)act.gov.au or ph 02 6207 5849
The Valley Ponds Wetlands
THE VALLEY PONDS COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Valley Ponds is an ACT Government funded wetland project in Gungahlin, located across the road from Burgmann Anglican School, and behind the Scouts Hall on The Valley Ave. Three linked ponds will be constructed incorporating an existing wetland.
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
DATE: 7-8pm TUESDAY 3 AUGUST
WONDROUS WORLD OF
WETLANDS WEEKEND
DATE: 11am–2pm SUNDAY 29 AUGUST
TOUR DE WETLANDS BIKE RIDE
DATE: 9am SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER
GUNGAHLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
DISPLAY (National Water Week)
DATE: 17–23 OCTOBER