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Parklands Albury Wodonga

Locality: Gateway Island

Phone: +61 2 6023 6714

Address: 138 Lemke Road, Gateway Island 3691 Gateway Island, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.parklands-alburywodonga.org.au

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25.01.2022 A little chill for your Saturday evening

25.01.2022 As the days become warmer, we are beginning to see snakes emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and search for food and a mate. In north eas...t Victoria Eastern Brown Snakes, Tiger Snakes and Red Bellied Black Snakes are the most common and they are highly venomous. Here are some key points to remember about living in or visiting an area with snakes: 1. When left alone, snakes present little or no danger to people. 2. If you see a snake, keep calm and move yourself and anyone with you (including pets) away from the area. 3. Don't attempt to capture or harm snakes, instead call DELWP on 136 186 for further advice, or call a licensed snake catcher. 4. Maintain lawns and clean up around your house, because snakes are attracted to shelter such as piles of rocks, timber, sheets of metal and building materials. 5. Undertake first aid training and ensure your first aid kit contains several compression bandages, and if someone is bitten, call 000 immediately. Rene Martens Rensmart Photography Parks Victoria North East CMA Goulburn Broken CMA North East Wildlife Control Reptiles Victoria ABC Goulburn Murray The Border Mail Corryong Courier Wangaratta Chronicle Shepparton News Alexandra Newspapers Seymour Telegraph North Central Review Secure Snake Removals Victoria Snake Catcher Victoria Australia Towong Shire Council Wodonga Council Alpine Shire Council Rural City of Wangaratta Indigo Shire Council Moira Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Benalla Rural City Council Mitchell Shire Council Murrindindi Shire Council Mansfield Shire Council Strathbogie Shire Council

24.01.2022 The sounds of spring!!!

23.01.2022 Down stream of the Lincoln Causeway and opposite Nouriel Park you will find this beautiful walking track. Lots of people don’t know it exists - are you one of the lucky ones?

22.01.2022 We are proud to be part of this great project. All the teams are getting amazing outcomes.

21.01.2022 Please have your say on this great proposal.

20.01.2022 Christmas is on the horizon. Sarah Thompson explains the lasting value of a field guide as a gift.

18.01.2022 Pick up the tangles please

18.01.2022 Some more beautiful native orchids we are helping to protect

17.01.2022 Check this out!!!

16.01.2022 Cane toads are found in NSW and Queensland, but Victoria remains free from an established population of this terrible toad. We don’t want them in Victoria beca...use: - Cane toads have few natural predators in Australia. Native wildlife and domestic pets that consume cane toads can become very ill, due to the poisonous substance secreted by the toad as a defense mechanism. They can also cause harm to people, if they come into contact with this poison - Cane toads eat large numbers of honeybees, creating a management problem for beekeepers, and impacting colony numbers. They also prey on other native fauna, decimating populations - Cane toads compete for food with other native species like lizards, frogs and other insect eating species - Cane toads can carry disease, that can be transmitted to native frogs and fishes If you think you’ve found a cane toad, do not kill it (in case it’s a native species). Place the animal in a small container, photograph the animal and forward the images to [email protected], or call the Customer Contact Centre on 136 186. https://agriculture.vic.gov.au//cane-toad/native-frog-or-e Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning #MissionBiosecurity

15.01.2022 Butterflies lay their eggs in native grasses, with poas the host plant for more than 26 species of butterflies. Birds use blades of speargrass to weave into the...ir nests and sticky everlastings are possibly the best nectar source of all Australian plants. These were just some of the fun facts bouncing around at Sunday’s native grasses and flowering ground covers gathering in West Albury. Kim Radnell recommended buying native grasses as tube stock and watering during the first summer, after which they should be able to look after themselves. In her experience speargrass is the easiest of the native grasses to grow in a suburban garden, while kangaroo grass is a bit temperamental and doesn’t like being transplanted. Joanne suggested sprinkling grit around chocolate lilies so you don’t accidentally mistake them for a weed when they start regrowing after dying down. Both agreed that one of the most underused flowering ground covers is rock isotome a small, hardy perennial (to 50cm high) with pretty blue flowers (see photo). Thank you to Joanne Diver from The Backyard Garden Enthusiast, Kim Radnell and Chris Sobey for so generously sharing their time and gardens with us. See more

15.01.2022 Our beautiful Castle Creek Conservation Reserve has received so many visitors in the last six months. From regulars to the first timer, every one is amazed at the beauty of this reserve, with an abundance of bird life and stunning displays of wild flowers. The excellent rain has promoted the grass at the entry gate on Castle Creek road to get a bit wild and wooly. Today it had a bit of a tidy up. Have you checked out this beautiful reserve spanning from Castle Creek road all the way to the Beechworth / Wodonga Road?

15.01.2022 Regent Honeyeaters are one of north east Victoria’s most critically endangered species. Spring is nesting time for the handsome honeyeater which was once found ...across eastern Australian, but is now confined to Victoria and New South Wales. This recent footage shows one of our 2017 captive reared birds on private property adjoining the Chiltern Mt. Pilot National Park collecting material for its nest. Note the unique colour leg bands that identify this bird - orange over metal on the left and blue over yellow on the right. You can help the species’ recovery by reporting all sightings to BirdLife Australia on 1800 621 05. Threatened Species Commissioner Threatened Species Recovery Hub Trust for Nature Landcare Victoria Parks Victoria North East CMA

14.01.2022 Vale Cliff Swatton - a past Parklands Albury Wodonga chairperson and a passionate advocate of the relationship between people and the environment.

12.01.2022 BIRD OF THE MONTH September 2020 Photo by Neville Bartlett SPECKLED WARBLER (Chthonicola sagittata) Other names: Little Field Lark, Little Field Wren, Speckle...d Jack, Streaked Warbler This little bird has a boldly patterned face with heavily streaked, yellow tinted underparts and a tail that is held horizontally rather than cocked upright. The male has a broad, dull white brow line extending down to the lower rim of the eye. The female has a rufous upper edge to the brow. The voice is a musical song, sometimes reminiscent of a canary, with a rather undulating, cheery, rambling mix of clear, sharp whistles and deeper, more mellow notes with many variations and extensive use of mimicry of other species. The nest is dome shaped, made of dry grasses and strips of bark lined with softer materials, built into a slight hollow in the ground and carefully hidden in tussocks, matted grass or roots of low shrubs. Its habitat is open eucalypt woodlands with rocky gullies, ridges, tussocky grass groundcover, scattered logs and sparse shrubbery. Quiet and unobtrusive, this sociable little bird forms small family groups. While searching for food insects and insect larvae and small seeds speckled warblers constantly hop about on the ground where they forage, often in company with yellow-rumped thornbills and other small birds. If disturbed they will fly into a tree, uttering scolding notes. They are sedentary, remaining faithful to a suitable area for most of the year. In Baranduda they may sometimes be observed in gullies at the foot of the Range and in some of the WREN reserves adjoining Boyes Road and the Kiewa Valley Highway. They occur on all the vegetated hill reserves of Wodonga. Ref: Michael Morcombe. 2000. Field Guide to Australian Birds. Steve Parish Publishing Pty Ltd. See more

12.01.2022 As Victoria’s Bee Biosecurity Officer, it is part of Ally Driessen’s role to promote the National Bee Biosecurity Code of Practice. The code outlines what beeke...epers need to do to keep their bees healthy and help protect Australia’s honey bee industry from unwanted pests and diseases. To find out more about what Ally does, watch this video produced by the Almond Board of Australia Industry development team. #australianalmonds #IYPH2020

11.01.2022 Did you know that more than 300 Australian native species rely on tree hollows to live or rest in? Hollows in trees are extremely rare and can take up to 100 ...years to develop decent cavities for our feathery, furry and scaly critters to live in. Birds and reptiles as well as a range of native mammals, such as possum and bat species rely on both standing and fallen trees with hollows for habitat. Operation Hollows is targeting illegal firewood collection to protect wildlife habitat in our forests, parks and reserves. Authorised officers from the Conservation Regulator and Parks Victoria are conducting patrols and using advanced surveillance technology to target the illegal collection and selling of firewood from public land. To report the suspected illegal collection or selling of firewood, contact DELWP on 136 186. Threatened Species Recovery Hub Landcare Victoria Zoos Victoria Threatened Species Commissioner Glen Johnson

11.01.2022 Ranger Danny has been out and about in the reserves again today. Lots of beautiful native wild flowers out at the moment.

10.01.2022 Heading out bush for New Year's Eve? Severe weather is predicted for much of the state, so it's important to take care if camping The Bureau of Meteorology ad...vise that thunderstorms are expected from Thursday (31 December) right through the long weekend, so ensure you camp under a clear sky and on higher ground, away from water. If you need VICSES assistance, call 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, always call triple zero (000).

10.01.2022 Venture out and check out some of the amazing wetlands in our area

09.01.2022 Thank you to Wodonga Urban Landcare Network for securing funding for some new tools!!

09.01.2022 Bring on Spring!!

09.01.2022 All of the members of WULN thank you Anne

09.01.2022 Stringybark Reserve is nestled amongst civilization out at Baranduda. Little in area, big in nature’s wonders

08.01.2022 Wow!!! This could be huge development

08.01.2022 How big can my campfire be? Your campfire must be one square metre or less in size. Anything placed onto your campfire must also be one metre or less in length. For campfire safety rules and regulations, go to www.ffm.vic.gov.au

07.01.2022 Thank you Astrid, glad you loved the reserve

07.01.2022 It’s time to count. The Wild Pollinator Count is now on. You’re invited to watch a flowering plant for 10 minutes during the week of November 8 to 15 and s...ubmit your observations of insect visitors via the website wildpollinatorcount.com. The Wild Pollinator Count is a national citizen science project that began in Albury Wodonga. To read more about the count, head to https://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au//Archive/be-a-queen-bee-thi

06.01.2022 We have been super busy mowing/ brush cutting and slashing on both sides of the border the last few months. One of the last places was the beautiful Kiewa River walking track at Killara. Due to high river levels it is usually last on the list, but we are happy to report yesterday it received a trim. The track is looking pretty good with just a few muddy puddles in a couple of spots. Easily bypassed. Enjoy!!

06.01.2022 Heading to Peards Albury in the next few weeks? Check out our G4W display near the seed packets. September is National Biodiversity month an ideal time to inc...rease the biodiversity in your garden by planting something new for native wildlife. There are many native grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and trees to choose from, but if you need inspiration, there's information on Wodonga native plant species here (scroll to bottom): https://wodongalandcare.org.au/information/ See more

05.01.2022 Applications open soon for Youth Employment Program roles at North East CMA under the Vic government's #workingforvictoria program. The 12-month fixed-term trai...neeships cover a range of areas. If you are eligible, register now at www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria so you are notified when the positions are advertised. #jobs #employment #NaturalResourceManagement #CMAsGetItDone See more

05.01.2022 Looking for a way to keep the kids moving during February? The downhill section of the High Country Rail Trail from Shelley to Tallangatta is perfect for a full... day family ride, deep in nature. Wide and relaxed forest trails take you past and over eight historic railway trestle bridges. The trail is suitable for gravel, CX and mountain bikes: https://www.ridehighcountry.com.au//high-country-rail-tra/

04.01.2022 Klings Hill climb trail is now open to the public . This trail makes the summit climb easier for those less experienced riders than the current fire trail.... The climb has elevated surfaces, bridges, cattle crossings and rock armor to add to the experience. Plus once you reach the summit, you have those awesome views of Wodonga. Get out and enjoy the climb this weekend but please remember to adhere to social distancing requirements and practise good hygiene.

04.01.2022 Welcome aboard Chris

03.01.2022 Glenda Datson shows us how to create simple habitat in the garden for lizards and insect to enjoy. To explore more of Glenda’s wonderful garden head to https://bit.ly/2Ucmb8E

02.01.2022 Keep a lookout for this species of turtle in your travels.

02.01.2022 It was terrific to host Our Native Garden Nursery and Wodonga Urban Landcare Network native seed collection workshop at our place today. Insightful and knowledgeable.

01.01.2022 Arbor Guy staff have been keeping selected material from recent storm damage (wildlife free) to use for habitat hollow installs. Arbor Guy also has a staff memb...er that has completed his Fauna Handling Course who is onsite when any fauna is located to ensure we uphold our environmental commitments. See more