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Kyeamba Erosion Control working bee
Control erosion on a small scale to prevent sites from becoming major gullies.
Newsletters & E-newsletters
Newsletters & e-Newsletters of K2C Partners & Friends. There are many groups that put out regular newsletters and e-newsletters. If you want to find out more, here are some we would suggest:
ANBG seeking PhD students
The Australian National Botanic Garden is seeking PhD students to research the seed biology and ecology of endangered grassy woodland plant communities.
ACT Environment Grants 2017-8, due date 24 Aug
ACT Environment Grants fund community-based projects that support on-ground environmental activities consistent with the ACT Government’s policies.
$10,000 grants available to Save Our Scarlet Robin, EOI close 31 Aug.
South East Local Land Services (SE LLS), a K2C partner has announced that Save Our Scarlet Robin Landholder Grants are available in four target areas: Braidwood, Burra, Michelago or Bredbo and Delegate areas. Expressions of interest close 31 Aug 2017.
K2C Community Engagement Forum 21 July 2017
K2C's Community Engagement Forum - "creating a formula for success" a great success.
Seeking Scarlet Robin, 6 May, by Ryl Parker
Learning about Scarlet Robin and other small but fascinating bird species...
Potato farming & Conservation, 3 June
Many eyebrows were raised when Lesley Peden suggested holding this event on a potato-sheep grazing property. However, those who attended the event quickly realised why she had chosen Rosedale.
Parting Presentation by Rainer Rehwinkel, 17 Feb
At K2C’s forum held on 17 Feb at Mugga Mugga Education Centre, Rainer Rehwinkel spoke on Ecology, data, the community and connectivity, one of his favourite themes.
Land for Wildlife, 12 March
K2C and NPA hold a successful "who is living on my land" and "Land for Wildlife" field day at Esdale.
K2C: ACT NRM Investment Plan, 18 Aug 2017
Tim Wong gave a presentation on “Draft ACT NRM Investment Plan” to the K2C August mini-forum. He described the many twists and turns that have taken place in Commonwealth NRM funding and outlined the approach being adopted in the ACT NRM Investment Plan.
K2C applies for grant to support CNM, 24 Aug
24 AUGUST 2017. K2C has sponsored an ACT Environment grant application for $21,600 to strengthen and improve Canberra Nature Map (CNM).
Call of The Reed Warbler by Charles Massy
Call of the Reed Warbler, by Charles Massy, published by UQP September 18 2017. According to Bill Gammage is a "profound, complex, anecdotal, Call of the Reed Warbler, wants to change the world; it could be the most important book you will ever read".
What does it take to relocate a platypus?
by Mark Selmes IF THE platypus in question is the Kiamma Creek platypus sculpture (and his log), then the answer is heavy machinery and a team of willing workers!
Let's get more young people to the National Landcare Conference
Intrepid Landcare has joined forces with Landcare Australia and launched a crowdfunding campaign to get more young people this year to the National Landcare Conference.
