Events

Woodland bird ID in North East Victoria

Wednesday 8 September, 6pm to 7.30pm online

This event, hosted by Swamps, Rivers and Ranges will feature local panellists - Richard Loyn, Neville Bartlett and Ben Humphries.

Woodland Birds make up such an important part of our North East ecosystems, join us to learn some ID tips, trick and tools.

Book to attend via https://www.trybooking.com/BTXHN

The Bush for Birds Project is supported by Trust for Nature and the North East Catchment Management Authority, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.

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The Threatened Species Bake Off is back

The Threatened Species Bake Off is back.

Around Australia, people will be baking to celebrate native species and raise awareness ahead of Threatened Species Day on Tuesday 7 September.

This year the theme is ecosystem engineers - species that significantly influence habitats, increasing complexity, diversity and the overall health of ecosystems.

The Long-footed potoroo is one example of an ecosystem engineer in north east Victoria. When digging for food, they turn over large amounts of soil to keep our land healthy.

Make sure to share your baked goods with the hashtag #TSBakeOff on the Threatened Species Commissioner Facebook page before 5pm, Wednesday 8 September.

More information at bit.ly/tsbakeoff

Victoria Nature Festival kicks off on 11 September

Between 11 and 26 September, more than 80 virtual events and experiences will feature in the annual Victoria Nature Festival.

The Nature Festival has something for people of all ages, abilities, and interests. You can connect from the comfort of your own home with live streamed events and immersive videos. All the events will comply with COVIDSafe settings.

From the Great Vic Nature Walk to learning from Traditional Owners about Caring for Country, there’s something exciting to experience for everyone.

Come along to get connected to Victorian nature with us!

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Peak predictions - A market overview of the red meat industry for 2021-22

Livestock producers are enjoying record beef and lamb prices and rising demand across the state.

According to market analyst Simon Quilty, the buoyant market is a result of a combination of local and global factors, from positive seasonal conditions and reduced herd numbers to international trade, the pork industry in China and the drought in South America.

The question producers are asking is what lies ahead and how sustainable are these prices?

Register for a free webinar on Thursday, 23 September between 7pm and 8.30pm at https://comoditymarketssimonquilty.eventbrite.com.au

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Join the Great Southern (Backyard) Bioblitz 2021

Help discover the wild things inhabiting the Southern Hemisphere in 2021 for the second-ever Great Southern BioBlitz between 22 and 25 October.

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