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SUMMARY:Branching Out: Canberra Nature Walks - Mulligans Flat Wetlands Walk
DESCRIPTION:A free\, easy\, supported evening walk for all ages around the wetland at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary. \nFrom the Wildbark carpark we’ll walk up the boardwalk and around the wetland / big dam. Lots of birdlife\, kangaroos and wallabies to see while admiring the sunset on a beautiful summers evening as we walk back down the boardwalk to our cars. \nRegister for this walk here: https://events.humanitix.com/branching-out-mulligans-flat-wetlands-walk  \nDistance and Duration\nThe walk is 3.5kms return. We’ll allow 1.5 to 2 hours because we will be stopping to watch the birds and wallabies\, look at flowers and insects\, and admire the sunset. \nAccessibility\nThe track around the wetlands is not suitable for a pram or wheelchair. It can be muddy in places if it has rained. Toddlers may need to be carried in parts but children 5 and over should be suitable.\nPlease contact us if you have questions regarding the track\, distance\, time so we can assist you to decide if this walk suits you. If it doesn’t – we’ll find one that does and run that! \nPlease bring/wear: \n\nyour mobile phone and earphones to use the QR codes on interpretation boards for information about the wetland\na camera and binoculars if you have them\nwater and snacks\nenclosed shoes with grip that you don’t mind getting muddy\nto protect against mosquito bites it’s important to: (reference: https://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/mosquitos)\n\nwear loose\, long-sleeved\, light-coloured clothing\ncovered footwear and socks\napply mosquito repellent evenly to all areas of exposed skin.\n\nthe most effective repellents contain picaridin\, DEET or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Read the instructions to find out how often you should reapply repellent.\n\n\n\n\n\n__ \nYour safety and rescheduling \nYour safety is our first priority. We monitor weather\, location and track condition to assess risk and ensure safety. If the weather\, or tracks/river condition are considered to pose safety risks to attendees the walk will be rescheduled. Registered people will be notified as soon as possible prior to the walk date/time and given first opportunity to re-register for the new date. \n__ \nBranching Out: Canberra Nature Walks is an initiative aiming to engage the Canberra community\, especially people with no\, or very little\, experience with our nature\, and support them to enjoy all the beautiful nature spaces the ACT has on offer. \nWe know that unfamiliar things can feel intimidating — especially when it comes to woodlands\, wildlife\, and insects — so we would like to support as many people as possible with making that first step. \nWe hope to ignite a love of Canberra’s nature throughout the community and raise awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems and the rich biodiversity across the ACT.
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/branching-out-canberra-nature-walks-mulligans-flat-wetlands-walk/
LOCATION:Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary
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SUMMARY:Conservation Council Townhall with ACT Environment Minister Suzanne Orr
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Conservation Council Townhall Event from 6-8pm\, Wednesday 18 February 2026\, at Lyneham High School to hear from ACT Environment Minister Suzanne Orr MLA in conversation with Dr Simon Copland\, Executive Director of the Conservation Council ACT Region\, about how we shape a sustainable Canberra. \n​This is your opportunity to share your perspectives and hear directly from the Minister on key environmental issues and policy directions for the ACT. \n​The event will feature: \n\n​Suzanne Orr MLA\, Minister for Climate Change\, Environment\, Energy and Water\n​Dr Simon Copland\, Executive Director of the Conservation Council ACT Region\nYou! The passionate and knowledgeable ACT community\n\nRegister for free to secure your spot \n​Speaker biographies\nSuzanne Orr MLA\, ACT Minister for Environment\n​Suzanne Orr is the Labor Member for Yerrabi in the ACT Legislative Assembly. She serves as the Minister for Climate Change\, Environment\, Energy and Water. She also holds the portfolios of Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs\, Minister for Disability\, Carers and Community Services\, and Minister for Seniors and Veterans. Before entering the Assembly in 2016\, Ms. Orr worked as an urban planner in the public service and has a background in the hospitality and tourism industries. \nDr ​Simon Copland\, Executive Director\, Conservation Council ACT Region\n​Simon Copland is the Executive Director of the Conservation Council ACT Region\, Canberra’s peak body for the environment. He has a long history in the Australian climate movement\, previously working for 350.org Australia. He was also the Executive Director at Pedal Power ACT\, leading campaigns to boost active travel here in the ACT.
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/conservation-council-townhall-with-act-environment-minister-suzanne-orr/
LOCATION:Lyneham High School Hall\, 61 Goodwin Street\, Lyneham\, ACT\, 2602\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Climate Discussion Paper But Not A Strategy
DESCRIPTION:In late January\, the ACT Government released a ‘Discussion paper on the next ACT Climate Strategy’ for community consultation. \nFull of vague words\, and with no real action attached to it\, the document is worth less than the paper it is written on. \nIn this webinar we’ll give you a briefing on this ‘discussion paper’\, talk about how the Conservation Council is responding to it\, and provide tips for you if you’re intending to write a submission. \nRegister now to gain access to this webinar: https://events.humanitix.com/a-climate-discussion-paper-but-not-strategy
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/a-climate-discussion-paper-but-not-a-strategy/
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SUMMARY:Branching Out: Canberra Nature Walks - Cotter Dam Discovery Trail & Explorer Track
DESCRIPTION:Combining two easy\, pram and wheelchair accessible\, walks to explore our beautiful Cotter Avenue nature space. All welcome!\nWe’ll meet at the covered gazebo in the grassy area opposite the Cotter playground. We’ll have a break for morning tea – we recommend staying on and enjoying a picnic lunch and a splash in the river. On the walk we’ll see the Cotter Dam from below and above\, lots of lizards\, birds and maybe even fish or crayfish in the river. \nRegister for the walk here: https://events.humanitix.com/branching-out-cotter-dam-discovery-trail-and-explorer-track \n\nThe tracks – description\, distance and duration\nThese walks join so it’s easy to combine them. Total distance 3km – we’ll allow 2.5 to 3 hours because we will be stopping to watch the wildlife and look at flowers. \nCotter Dam Discovery Trail – 1km\nAn easy\, wheelchair and pram friendly\, walk. We take the ramp up to the dam\, stopping to read the signs to learn about the dam and look for the lizards sunbaking on the rocks and paving. \nCotter Explorer Track – 2km return\nTravels along the banks of the Cotter River where you can see lizards\, fish\, birds\, insects\, flowers – lots of wildlife. \nAccessibility\nBoth tracks are listed as easy\, pram suitable\, and wheelchair-friendly.\nhttps://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-nature-park/murrumbidgee-river-corridor/cotter-avenue \nMore information\nhttps://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-nature-park/murrumbidgee-river-corridor/cotter-avenue \nPlease bring/wear: \n\na camera and binoculars if you have them\nwater\, food\, and snacks\nlunch\, snacks\, swimmers\, towel if you’ll stay for lunch and a dip/splash\nenclosed shoes\nsun cream\, hat\nto protect against mosquito bites it’s important to: (reference https://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/mosquitos):\n\nwear loose\, long-sleeved\, light-coloured clothing\ncovered footwear and socks\nApply mosquito repellent evenly to all areas of exposed skin. The most effective repellents contain picaridin\, DEET or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Read the instructions to find out how often you should reapply repellent.\n\n\n\n__ \nYour safety and rescheduling \nYour safety is our first priority. We monitor weather\, location and track condition to assess risk and ensure safety. If the weather\, or tracks/river condition are considered to pose safety risks to attendees the walk will be rescheduled. Registered people will be notified as soon as possible prior to the walk date/time and given first opportunity to re-register for the new date. \n__ \nBranching Out: Canberra Nature Walks is an initiative aiming to engage the Canberra community\, especially people with no\, or very little\, experience with our nature\, and support them to enjoy all the beautiful nature spaces the ACT has on offer. \nWe know that unfamiliar things can feel intimidating — especially when it comes to woodlands\, wildlife\, and insects — so we would like to support as many people as possible with making that first step. \nWe hope to ignite a love of Canberra’s nature throughout the community and raise awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems and the rich biodiversity across the ACT.
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/branching-out-canberra-nature-walks-cotter-dam-discovery-trail-explorer-track/
LOCATION:Cotter
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