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October

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	1 2019 State NRM & Coastal Conference All day 01-10-2019-04-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/2019-state-nrm-coastal-conference/ 2019 State NRM & Coastal Conference 1 – 4 October 2019 The 2019 State Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Coastal Conference will be held amongst the beautiful natural gardens of Edith Cowan University, Joondalup from 1 October – 4 October 2019. A highly regarded WA event that has been held regularly since the 1990s, the Conference will focus on maximising networking opportunities with an interactive program including workshops, tours, engaging conference sessions and open space sessions. The theme for this year’s conference is: Our Coast \| Our Land – Striving Together Ngaalang booyembara\|ngaalang boodjar – Dandjoo warniny Find out more!!!	2	3 CREEC’s Nearer to Nature Events for October School Holidays 10:00 am-3:00 pm 03-10-2019 Canning River Eco Education Centre Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson https://www.sercul.org.au/event/creecs-nearer-to-nature-events-for-october-school-holidays/ Camouflage capers 10-11.30am Camouflage is the key to survival in the wild. Explore the bush to discover why it is important for our native animal species to use camouflage as you try and spot them hiding away amongst the vegetation and rocks. Create your own camouflage cape and see if you can hide away from the predators trying to find you. Age: 4-7 Date and duration: Thursday 3rd October, 10-11.30am, 1.5hrs Location: Canning River Eco Education Centre Cost: DC $12 Non-DC $14 Nature’s kitchen on the Canning 1-3pm Visit nature’s bountiful kitchen along the river. Learn about bush tucker, try your hand at traditional hunting and gathering techniques and discover how Indigenous people relied upon the resources provided by the land. Age: 7-12 Date and duration: Friday 4th October, 1-3pm, 2hrs Location: Canning River Eco Education Centre Cost: DC $14 Non-DC $16 For bookings go to: https://parks.dbca.wa.gov.au/group-events/nearer-nature-community-events	4	5	6 AGLG Planting Day 9:00 am-12:00 pm 06-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/aglgplantingday-21/ Join AGLG planting seedlings along Wright Brook, a tributary to the Canning River. Meet at the corner of Connell Av and Brookside Av. Morning tea provided. Please BYO gloves and wear appropriate clothing for the weather (e.g long sleeve shirts, raincoats, hats and gum boots). Come for an hour or the whole morning; your time makes a big difference! Sunday, 6th October 9am-12pm Wright Brook, Kelmscott Look for AGLG sign at the meeting point. Contact AGLG Officer: 0413 883 565 or AGLG Coordinator: 0412 713 582. Check our Facebook page for up to date information www.facebook.com/armadalegosnellslandcaregroup
7	8 CREEC’s Nearer to Nature Events for October School Holidays 10:00 am-3:00 pm 08-10-2019 Canning River Eco Education Centre Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson https://www.sercul.org.au/event/creecs-nearer-to-nature-events-for-october-school-holidays-2/ Baby bush birds 10-11.30am Baby birds are hatching with their cute ‘cheep cheep’ sounds and their downy feathers. Discover the baby birds hiding away in our bushland on a walk through the bush. Bring out your inner mumma and papa bird as you weave your very own nest to take home, then join Kanyana in a special up-close encounter with some baby birds. Age: 4-7 Date and duration: Tuesday 8th October, 1.5hrs Location: Canning River Eco Education Centre Cost: DC $15 Non-DC $17 Waste away 1-3pm Plastics, fishing line and cardboard are having a devastating effect on our waterways and the animals who call the river home. Discover the long-lasting effects pollution has on the environment and channel your inner scientist and test the river water for pollutants. Find out how you can reduce the amount of rubbish you produce and make your own reusable beeswax wrap to take home. Age: 7-12 Date and duration: Tuesday 8th October, 2 hrs Location: Canning River Eco Education Centre Cost: DC $14 Non-DC $16 To book go to: https://parks.dbca.wa.gov.au/group-events/nearer-nature-community-events	9	10 SERCUL 2019 AGM 9:00 am-12:00 pm 10-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/serculagm2019/ 2019 SERCUL AGM 10th October 2019 9am till 12 noon City of Canning – Eco Education Centre Kent Street, Cannington Contact Amy Krupa for more info 94585664 [email protected]	11 CREEC’s Cockatoo Kids Club Pattern in Nature 10:00 am-12:30 pm 11-10-2019 Canning River Eco Education Centre Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson https://www.sercul.org.au/event/creecs-cockatoo-kids-club-pattern-in-nature/ The Canning River Eco Education Centre’s (CREEC) Cockatoo KIDS Club is a great way for kids aged 6-15 years to explore the natural environment and how to care for it, and also have some fun. The next Club activity is Patterns in Nature on Friday October 11th. See attached flyer for details.	12 CREEC’s Nearer to Nature Events for October School Holidays 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 12-10-2019 Canning River Eco Education Centre Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson https://www.sercul.org.au/event/creecs-nearer-to-nature-events-for-october-school-holidays-3/ Sunset paddle 4-7pm Join us along the Canning River for a twilight paddle. Travelling downstream in Canadian canoes, immerse yourself in the sight and sounds of the Canning River. Be introduced to the wonders of the riverine environment before returning upstream on dusk as the sun sets over the horizon. Age: 8+ Date and duration: Saturday 12th October, 3hrs Location: Canning River Eco Education Centre Cost: DC $24ch $28ad Non-DC $26ch $30ad Note: Canoes, paddles and life vests are provided. To book go to: https://parks.dbca.wa.gov.au/group-events/nearer-nature-community-events	13 AGLG Planting Day 9:00 am-12:00 pm 13-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/aglgplantingday-22/ Join AGLG planting seedlings. Meet along Gilwell Ave, Kelmscott. Morning tea provided. Please BYO gloves and wear appropriate clothing for the weather (e.g long sleeve shirts, raincoats, hats and gum boots). Come for an hour or the whole morning; your time makes a big difference! Sunday, 13th October 9am-12pm Gilwell Avenue Link, Kelmscott Look for AGLG sign at the meeting point. Contact AGLG Officer: 0413 883 565 or AGLG Coordinator: 0412 713 582. Check our Facebook page for up to date information www.facebook.com/armadalegosnellslandcaregroup
14	15	16 CRRPV AGM 7:30 pm-9:30 pm 16-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/crrpvagmmeeting/ Canning River Regional Park Volunteers AGM WHEN: Wed 16 October TIME: 7.30pm-9.30pm WHERE: CREEC – Canning River Eco Education Centre Further info: Jo 9458 3669 or Pam [email protected]	17	18 Kelmscott Show 4:00 pm-9:00 pm 18-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/kelmscottshow2019fri/ Kelmsott Show Visit the information stall of the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and ask your environmental questions or find out how get involved Friday, 18th October 4pm – 9pm Rushton Park Showgrounds, corner of River Rd and Orlando St, Kelmscott Contact AGLG Officer: 0413 883 565 or AGLG Coordinator: 0412 713 582. Check our Facebook page for up to date information www.facebook.com/armadalegosnellslandcaregroup	19 CRRPV Work Day 8:30 am-12:00 pm 19-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/crrpvworkday-11/ Canning River Regional Park Volunteers WORK DAY WHEN: Sat 19 October TIME: 8.30am-12pm WHERE: Site to be advised, contact Jo. CRRPV Current Work Sites Oct 2017 Further info: Jo 9458 3669 or Pam [email protected] Kelmscott Show 9:00 am-6:00 pm 19-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/kelmscottshow2019sat/ Kelmsott Show Visit the information stall of the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and ask your environmental questions or find out how get involved Saturday, 19th October 9am – 6pm Rushton Park Showgrounds, corner of River Rd and Orlando St, Kelmscott Contact AGLG Officer: 0413 883 565 or AGLG Coordinator: 0412 713 582. Check our Facebook page for up to date information www.facebook.com/armadalegosnellslandcaregroup	20
21	22	23 GREEN LAB BIOME PANEL 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 23-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/green-lab-biome-panel/ GREEN LAB BIOME PANEL #1000actionsfortheplanet Wedneday 23rd October 2019, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, Leach Highway, Murdoch. Some Councils in the Perth metropolitan area have 60% hard surfaces, including carparks and roads. Millennium Kids interviewed over 500 young people across the Perth Metropolitan area and they are concerned about canopy loss, urban heat island effect, climate change and biodiversity loss. Kids want a clean, green future. Help MKI, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and Council stakeholders construct new ways of thinking around protecting, monitoring and increasing canopy across the Perth metropolitan area. Join Prof Lyn Beazley, AO FAA FTSE, Dr Danielle Brady, Stephen Breen, Dr Elaine Lewis and Griffin Longley, to explore how your school bushland is an opportunity for a best practise, interconnected series of Green Lab Biomes and have input on a big picture vision. Tickets Free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/74066572111 Email [email protected] or call 0418923968 for more information. Green Lab Biome Panel Flyer AGLG AGM 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 23-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/aglg-agm/ Notice of Annual General Meeting 2019 Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group To be held at the City of Gosnells Administration Building Committee Room On Wednesday the 23rd of October, 2019, commencing at 6:00pm AWST View the Notice of Meeting, Minutes and Agenda below: 2019_AGM Notice Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group – Agenda – 23 October 2019 Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group – AGM Minutes – 24 October 2018	24	25 Canoeing on the Canning PD Day 8:00 am-4:00 pm 25-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/canoeing-on-the-canning-pd-day/ Teachers, Youth Group Leaders and Community Members… It is that time of the year again when the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare (SERCUL) hosts it’s Canoeing on the Canning Professional Development Day. For only $55 incl GST, you get to join 19 other participants in a canoe down the Canning River on Friday 25th October 2019 where you will experience the river and its flood plain, learn about the Indigenous connections to this landscape, explore the local biodiversity, learn more about the fresh water and salt water ecosystems of the area, and hear about the key environmental issues that threaten the Canning River ecosystem. There will also be presentations from Mopoke Dreaming, Dolphin Watch, SERCUL, Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) and Nearer to Nature. At the end of the day you will collect a teacher resource pack containing some great resources to support your learning program. For more information and to register email Natasha Bowden at [email protected] or call 9458 5664. Places are limited so register early!!	26	27 AGLG Planting Day 9:00 am-12:00 pm 27-10-2019 https://www.sercul.org.au/event/aglgplantingday-23/ Join AGLG planting seedlings along the Southern/Canning Rivers. Meet at north-eastern end of Windsor Dr. Morning tea provided. Please BYO gloves and wear appropriate clothing for the weather (e.g long sleeve shirts, raincoats, hats and gum boots). Come for an hour or the whole morning; your time makes a big difference! Sunday, 27th October 9am-12pm Southern River Confluence, Gosnells Look for AGLG sign at the meeting point. Contact AGLG Officer: 0413 883 565 or AGLG Coordinator: 0412 713 582. Check our Facebook page for up to date information www.facebook.com/armadalegosnellslandcaregroup
28	29	30	31 CREEC’s Nearer to Nature Events for October School Holidays 5:30 pm-7:30 pm 31-10-2019 Canning River Eco Education Centre Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson Corner Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson https://www.sercul.org.au/event/creecs-nearer-to-nature-events-for-october-school-holidays-4/ Creepy critters 5.30-7.30pm Join us for a special Halloween night walk along the Canning River to spot ‘fearsome’ nocturnal hunters. You may be a bit spooked to discover just how many bats are flying around the neighbourhood and how many creepy crawlies are hiding away in the bushes. Age: 5+ Date and duration: Thursday 31st October, 2hrs Location: Canning River Eco Education Centre Cost: DC $10ch $14ad Non-DC $12ch $16ad To book go to: https://parks.dbca.wa.gov.au/group-events/nearer-nature-community-events