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Making your property bird friendly

Friday 18 September

9am to 12pm

Wooragee Hall and Community Centre

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Woodland birds in particular are seriously under threat and private properties can have a huge impact helping to protect them. These birds are not only a joy to have on our property, they help with balancing insect populations, pollination and many other services. We can see very quick results for our efforts.

Join Ben Humphries from BirdLife Australia and learn the ways you can make your property more welcoming to birds, and then visit a Wooragee property to see how this could happen on the ground.

The morning will

• start inside the hall with a look at what are the main principles and practices- what do different birds need,
• morning tea and looking at resources that will help you plan
• a visit to a nearby property to see how they could plan their property

Please be at the hall ready to start at 9 am.

Farmers' Night in the Hills

Friday 18 September

Arrival from 6pm, dinner at 7pm

Rye at Tallis, Dookie Hills

Cost $90pp

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Following the overwhelming response to last year's sold-out A Day in the Hills, we're delighted to welcome our community back for a new evening experience.

As spring arrives and the canola paddocks in full bloom, join us beneath the marquee at Rye at Tallis for an evening of good food, meaningful conversation, inspiring stories and live music.

A Night in the Hills continues the spirit of the original event, bringing together farmers, businesses, families and community members from across the region to reconnect, share stories and celebrate the strength of rural communities.

Whether you're coming with friends or joining us on your own, everyone is welcome.

This is an adults-only event (18+) to provide an enjoyable evening where guests can relax, socialise and fully engage with the evening's conversations and entertainment.

Dress | Smart Casual

Seats are limited, so book early to avoid missing out.

Your evening includes:

• Canapés & drink on arrival
• Two-course shared dinner by North East Catering
• Special Guest Keynote – Real Life Resilience
• Live music by four-piece band Stop & Stare
• Drinks available at bar prices
• Lucky door prizes

2026 Warby's survey morning

Sunday 8 November

8.30am to 12.30pm

Pine Gully Picnic Area, Wangandary Road, Wangandary

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Join Swamps, Rivers & Ranges as members complete their annual bird surveys at sites across the Warby's and Killawarra.

After completing some surveys, there will be morning tea before exploration for some special species.

New and/or experienced bird watchers are all welcome.

Hop to it! Frog habitat workshop

Sunday 13 September

12.30pm to 2.30pm

Winton Wetlands Outdoor education space

652 Lake Mokoan Rd, Chesney Vale

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Learn how to encourage the right habitat on your property and how to build and install additional habitat to support frogs.

Options to observe and learn or take one home (small cost involved).

Supported by the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife

Evan Moll Gerogery Field Day

Friday 9 October

8.30am to 1pm

595 Bethel Rd, Glenellen

Hosted by Riverine Plains at the Moll Family Farm in Gerogery

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Join Riverine Plains for a hands-on field day focused on the latest in wheat and canola variety trials, faba bean agronomy, and livestock management. This event brings together industry experts to share insights on profitable and sustainable farming practices.