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Orara River Rehabilitation Project
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24.01.2022 FARM PLANNING AND SOIL CONDITION WORKSHOPS Friday 6th May and Friday 27th May - see flyer below. Do you need a whole farm plan? This 2-day course will help you prepare a whole farm plan and test your soil condition. Call Samantha Hessey on 6648 4661 to register or for more information.
23.01.2022 Please be on the look out for Tropical Soda Apple. The Orara Project is targeting this State prohibited weed in riparian zones with funding from North Coast Local Land Services. If you see Tropical Soda Apple, contact the Orara Project Officer by phone on 02 6648 4661 or by email [email protected] or contact your Local Council weeds division. For more information, see http://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Details/186
23.01.2022 Happy 2016 from the Orara River Rehabilitation Project! We will have more regular updates this year for you all with much interesting information. If you visit Heritage Park at Coramba (near the bridge) you will learn about some of the fish species found in the Orara River. The last comprehensive survey in 2012-13 found over 20 species of fish in the Orara River, with the Coramba Bridge site recording the highest species richness in the entire Clarence River system. More on t...he Clarence River system and its health can be found at http://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/metro/page.asp or search for Clarence Valley Council - EcoHealth. Thanks to NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries Habitat Action Grant for contributing to the production of this sign. Thanks to our contributing photographers - Brett Vercoe, Gunther Schmida, Rob McCormack and NSW DPI
23.01.2022 Hi everyone, Just a reminder we have a soils workshop next Friday 27May at Coramba Hall from 9:30 till 2:00. Let me know if you would like to come. RSVP by Facebook message, phone 6648 4661 & leave a message or email [email protected] ... Thanks, Sam
22.01.2022 Hi everyone, Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare are holding a tree planting workshop next Wednesday 24th February (9:30 - 12:30) at Bucca (344 Mardells Rd). To get some great tips on tree planting and to help ensure theri survival please come along. ... Please RSVP either by phone on 6651 1308 or online at http://coffsharbourlandcare.org.au/activities/events
19.01.2022 Hi everyone! Thanks to those who attended last weeks weed control workshop. We have another workshop coming up next week - ... Come along to further your bush regeneration skills and learn how weeds can actually be helpful at times! Weed control for Native Bush Regeneration presented by Aaron Hartley, Coffs Harbour City Council - Tuesday 26th May - 9:30am 12:00pm - Coramba Nature Reserve, Orara Way - at the sportsground (in Coramba Sportsground Hall if wet) Everyone welcome! Call Sam on 6648 4661 for further information
18.01.2022 Hi evryone, Just a reminder about 2 great Landcare workshops coming up: Coastal Plant I.D. workshop 14 May 2016... In this workshop participants will be introduced to some of the common plants that occur along the Coffs Coast. We will look at major species and their identifying features, roles, seed collection and propagation. Notes will be provided. We will look at dunal, littoral rainforest and headland coastal plant communities. Some walking will be involved. Presenter: John Ross Time: 9am to 2.30 pm Cost: Nil Follow this link to book online: https://register.eventarc.com/33683/coastal-plant-id Walk & Talk through remnant native vegetation 21 May 2016 Participants in this workshop will learn about and experience a stand of remnant vegetation not far from Coffs Harbour CBD. Landcarers will benefit from gaining an understanding of the ecology of a resilient native plant community. Presenter: Aaron Hartley, CHCC Time: 9 am to 12 noon Cost: Nil Location: Spagnolos Rd in Coffs Harbour Follow this link to book online: http://coffsharbourlandcare.org.au//walk-talk-through-remn
17.01.2022 SOILS - what do you know about them? How can you make the most of your soils to maximise their health and your productivity? Find out more at the next workshop on Friday 27th May 2016, at Coramba Hall from 9:30am till 2:00pm. Please bring a jar of soil from your property to assess.... To register, call Sam on 6648 4661, send a Facebook message or email [email protected] See more
14.01.2022 Hi everyone, We have had to cancel this Fridays Farm Planning Workshop but we will be holding it later in the year. Instead we are holding a Soils workshop on Friday 27th May at Coramba Hall - 9:30am till 2:30pm. ... Will post a flyer shortly.
13.01.2022 TROPICAL SODA APPLE information session At the Coramba Hotel Tuesday 3rd May 2016 7pm Presented by Alan Wray... Come along to the NSW Farmers Federation meeting at the Coramba Hotel where Alan Wray will provide an update on the Class 1 noxious weed Tropical Soda Apple and how to control it. He will happily answer any other wees questions you have. Visitors welcome and you dont need to be a Farmers Federation member.
13.01.2022 Hi everyone, Its been a while since we held a workshop. We have a workshop on Native Bees on Saturday 14th April at Cavanbah Hall, Coffs Harbour, from 9:30 till 3:00. Dr Tobias Smith will present an introduction to native bee keeping, their biology and benefits, and will show you how to split a hive.... For more information, see the attached flyer. Please register for the workshop by phoning me on 6648 4661 (leave a message) or email [email protected]
11.01.2022 Hi everyone, We have our first event for 2019 on Friday 24th May at Bucca. Come along to learn about horticulture, water quality, water bugs, nutrient management and native vegetation. Leave a message on 6648 4661 to register.
10.01.2022 Hi everyone, A reminder about our fire recovery environmental grant from Coffs Harbour City Council. If your property is fire affected, please register for the program at Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare at: https://www.coffsharbourlandcare.org.au//bushfire-recover/... You can also email your name, address, phone number and email address to: [email protected] or text 0407 849 439 to register your interest. Environmental works include weed control, vegetation, nest boxes, remnant rehabilitation, and erosion control. Once your expression of interest is received, you'll be contacted regarding your property and an assessment arranged.
10.01.2022 There are some great workshops coming up from a range of groups - Thurs 23rd May, 9-11 am Charlesworth Bay, Korora and 1 3 pm Corindi Beach Caravan Park, Pandanus Dieback Information. Call Mick Webb on 0428 665 061. Fri 24th May, 9.30 2 pm, Bucca Horticulture Field Day - Water quality, Water Bugs, Native vegetation for creekbanks, model horticulture farm set-up Register with [email protected] or phone 6648 4661... Tues 28th May, 9 12.30, Coramba, Pasture Weeds Workshop with Barry Powells. Book at http://coffsharbourlandcare.org.au//pasture-weeds-workshop or call 66511 308. 1st June 10 am to 11 pm, Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Dream On Markets, Arts & Crafts, Workshops, Performances. Call 6640 7104 for information 3rd June, 10 12 Emerald Beach Look At me Now Headland, Cultural Awareness Event. RSVP 0499 101 096 or email [email protected] Please RSVP wherever possible to make it easier for the organisers to be well prepared.
07.01.2022 Welcome to the new Orara River Rehabilitation Project Facebook page. We will keep you up to date on project events and progress, and please let us know if you are interested in being part of this great project.
07.01.2022 Hi there, So sorry but we have cancelled this Fridays Soil Workop as we only had a few attendees, but instead Simon Proust will present the Soils Health Card at the Orara Valley Fair as part of the Landcare display. Please come along and see him and us at the Fair!
04.01.2022 TROPICAL SODA APPLE CONTROL WORKSHOPS This weekend at the Nana Glen Market Day (Sat 9th April), we are holding 2 workshops on how to control Tropical Soda Apple. Presented by Alan Wray, participants will learn how to identify and eradicate this State-prohibited weed. Two half-hour workshops are being presented at 9:30 am and again at 10:15 am. There will be handouts and information to take home, and lots of opportunity to ask questions.... The Market Day is being held at the Nana Glen Memorial Hall from 8am until 12pm, Saturday 9th April. All welcome! For more information on how to control this weed, see the fabulous Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare You Tube video at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ZRO81pKoRUgxuyTSa3VOg
03.01.2022 Coming to the Orara Valley Fair? At the Landcare stand, we will be running two workshops: 1. Trees on Farms for stock shelter and wildlife - presented by John Ross - 10 am... 2. How to check your soil health - presented by Simon Proust - 11 am So come and see us at the Landcare stand at the Fair.
03.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Just a reminder about our 2-day Farm Planning and Soil Condition workshops on 13th and 26th May. Let me know if you are interested and email me at [email protected]
03.01.2022 The Orara Valley RiverCare Groups Management Committee invites you to attend two workshops in May 2015: 1, Controlling Tropical Soda Apple and other noxious weeds on your property presented by Alan Wray & Tony Hely, Coffs Harbour City Council - Tuesday 12th May 2015 - 10:00am 12:00pm... - Heritage Park at Coramba Bridge, Coramba (in Coramba Hall, Dorrigo Street, if wet) 2, Weed control for Native Bush Regeneration presented by Aaron Hartley, Coffs Harbour City Council - Tuesday 26st May - 9:30am 12:00pm - Coramba Nature Reserve, Orara Way - at the sportsground (in Coramba Sportsground Hall if wet) At both workshops there will be plenty of opportunity to ask about your own particular properties for both weed control and bush regeneration aspects. Please email or phone for further information - the Orara River Project Officer 02 6648 4661 or [email protected]
