As we get our snow on (the not too distant ranges) here in Canberra there is, as always, lots our brilliant environmental educator members are up to. Here are just a few - we hope to see you at one of these coming up over the next term.
In the meantime, or for more details, see you on facebook @aaeeact or bookmark the ACT and Region EE Network blog https://enviroedact.blogspot.com/ - contact us anytime at aaeeact@gmail.com- Some teachers are attending the Ginninderra Catchment Group series of excellent low-cost in-depth restoration workshops starting July 22/23 and running four times to December. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/habitat-restoration-weekend-workshops-ginninderra-catchment-tickets-664431571717?aff=oddtdtcreator
- AAEE member Glenys Patulny and water naturalisation are in the news! The ACT Government’s Tuggeranong water channels naturalisation project is ready to commence. More here: https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2023/july/creating-healthier-waterways-for-tuggeranong
- There are now 5 Arthur Thyne Reid Scholarship awardees in Canberra who may be on their way to Wollongong for the conference - congratulations and welcome!
- NEW Landcare ACT Festival of Nature is an exciting new companion to Floriade, Canberra’s famous flower fest - stay tuned for details
- Wildbark Centre - You can almost hear the squeals of delight from everywhere in Canberra these holidays! The sanctuary in the suburbs is currently packed with young children visiting to see the most venomous creatures on the planet.
- ACT Sustainable Schools Program launches their Energise Your School campaign. This is a series of energy focussed professional learning in collaboration with Dr Graham Walker, from the ANU Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, and Bjorn Sturmberg ANU researcher and author of Amy’s Balancing Act. For more information about the program view the latest newsletter.
- Mark this one in your diary - Term 3 members mingle World Nature Conservation Day with NatureArtLab’s ‘Nature in Focus’ Photography Exhibition – Saturday 29 July, 2 – 3.30pm at the Old Barn Gallery 18 Beltana Rd Pialligo. If you are visiting Canberra why not attend the entire exhibition? More info here: https://natureartlab.com.au/collections/events/products/nature-in-focus-natureart-lab-photography-exhibition-27-july-6-august-2023
Photography Image: Blue Fairy Wren, by Linda Hollier
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