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SUMMARY:Film Screening: TALLAGANDA - Endangered Greater Gliders on the NSW South Coast
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON HUMANITIX \nJust a few hours drive from Canberra\, in the towering wet eucalypt forests of Tallaganda\, lives one of Australia’s most elusive and endangered native species\, the Greater Glider. Once commonly found in these native forests\, the Southern Greater Glider\, Australia’s largest gliding mammal\, now faces the threat of extinction due to habitat loss from industrial scale logging. \nJoin the Conservation Council ACT Region and the Canberra Forest Alliance this National Threatened Species Day\, Monday 7 September\, for an exciting screening of the short film TALLAGANDA by award-winning South Coast filmmaker David Gallan. The film will be followed by a Q&A panel (speakers to be announced). \nFeaturing the ANU Fenner School’s very own researchers\, expert forest ecologist Professor David Lindenmayer and glider conservation researcher Dr Ana Gracanin\, the film highlights the conservation issues facing the greater glider\, the researchers who work to understand them and the activists seeking to protect their habitat in Tallaganda\, Badja and Glenbog State Forests\, which are still under threat from logging. The film uses innovative techniques to record the natural behaviour of a range of gliders and other nocturnal species\, including groundbreaking recordings from inside a greater glider den tree. \nYou can read more about the film here and watch the trailer here. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON HUMANITIX \nAll ticket proceeds are donated towards the Great Southern Forest campaign. \nSupport the Great Southern Forest proposal \nThe Great Southern Forest proposal is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect forests\, wildlife\, rivers\, and cultural areas that are deeply significant to Aboriginal communities in southern NSW. \nLed by the NSW National Parks Association\, the Great Southern Forest proposal stretches across a 100 kilometre wide corridor from the Illawarra region to the Victorian border. It is made up of 55 State Forests\, 24 Flora Reserves and 98 National Parks and Wildlife Service managed reserves. No private land is included in the proposal. \nThe proposal would help the region cope with growing pressure from climate change\, development\, severe bushfires and the ongoing loss of plants and animals\, helping nature recover and remain resilient into the future. \nTo make this happen\, native forest logging would end in nearby State Forests. These forests would be added to existing national parks to create one large\, connected reserve of almost 1.2 million hectares. \nLearn how you can support the proposal here. \nAbout the filmmaker \nDavid Gallan’s previous films include Understorey (2016)\, a key documentary on the campaigns last century for the south east forests\, The Ambassador (2020)\, an award winning short starring the late Wynn Roberts and Koru Lian Timor (2024)\, a film about a Timorese choir touring Australia. \nDavid’s wildlife photography has also been part of the global Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Nature Photographer of the Year exhibitions. His work is widely used by conservation organisations to raise awareness of environmental issues. \nAbout the Canberra Forest Alliance \nCanberra Forest Alliance is a member group of the Conservation Council. CFA is a group of passionate volunteers working to protect forests and wildlife. Sign up to the mailing list here to be informed on events\, news\, meetings and to get involved\, or simply email forestnetwk@gmail.com. \nJoin the Canberra Forest Alliance Facebook group here. \nAbout the Conservation Council ACT Region \nThe Conservation Council ACT Region is the peak body for environment and climate groups in the ACT Region. We represent close to 50 member groups\, bringing together a united voice on environment and climate issues to Government\, business and community. Since 1981 we have been at the centre of the region’s most important wins for wildlife\, bushland\, climate and communities. As a hub for the ACT Region’s environment and climate movement and a not-for-profit\, non government organisation\, we run campaigns\, promote and upskill local groups\, undertake research\, advocate passionately\, and engage and inform our community \nIf you require accessibility accommodations or a visitor Personal Emergency Evacuation plan for this event please contact info@conservationcouncil.org.au
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/film-screening-tallaganda-endangered-greater-gliders-on-the-nsw-south-coast/
LOCATION:Forestry Theatre\, ANU
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260908T180000
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SUMMARY:ACT Threatened Species Awareness - Presentation Evening
DESCRIPTION:Threatened Species Awareness Day is held in September every year. To mark the occasion the Conservation Council have arranged a free evening of speakers who are actively involved in conserving ACT threatened species for Tuesday 8 September\, 6pm to 8:30pm.\nPresenters will share their knowledge\, experiences\, and stories\, introducing you to a different threatened species\, explaining why it is under threat\, and how they—and others—are helping to protect it.\nThese are stories of hope and action. You don’t need to be an expert to attend\, or to make a difference—we can all play a part in helping these species and the many other threatened species that are our neighbours in the ACT.\nCome and learn how people are helping to conserve and protect our precious wildlife\, and how you can too. \nRegister here: https://events.humanitix.com/act-threatened-species-awareness-presentation-night \nGregory Andrews\, Australia’s first Threatened Species Commissioner and founder of Lyrebird Dreaming\, will be Master of Ceremonies for the night. \nSpecies and speakers include: \nGang-gang Cockatoos — Michael Mulvaney\, Gang-gang Gang\nLearn about the threats facing the ACT’s faunal emblem and how Gang-gang Gang volunteers are helping protect these beautiful birds. \nGula (Koalas) — Keith Joillife\, Conservation Council ACT\nDiscover how volunteers are mapping suitable koala habitat from Gungahlin to Namadgi\, helping explore the possibility of bringing Gula back home to the ACT. \nGrey-headed Flying Foxes — Clare Wynter & Stephen Bartos\, ACT Wildlife\nHear how dedicated wildlife carers work to protect flying foxes\, including helping colonies survive extreme heat. \nGreen and Golden Bell Frogs — Anke Maria Hoefer\, FrogWatch ACT\nFind out how these locally extinct frogs have recently been reintroduced to the ACT — complete with specially designed “saunas and spas” that help them survive. \nKeys Matchstick Grasshopper — Hannah Zurker\, Invertebrates Australia\nHear how Hannah discovered this elusive threatened Grasshopper\, not through her work\, but through her volunteer work with Scouts ACT. \nCanberra Spider Orchid — Derek Corrigan – Orchid Society of Canberra\nLearn about the Canberra Spider Orchid\, Brindabella Midge Orchid and other threatened native orchids found in the ACT\, and what has been done to conserve them and map them so they can be protected. \nTuggeranong Lignum – Isobel Walcot – University of Canberra\nThe only place in the world Tuggeranong Lignum grows is in the south of Canberra – how to protect and conserve a plant with such a small habitat? Maybe learning about its genetics can help! That’s what Isobel is doing and she’s going to tell us how it’s going. \nFollowing the presentations\, all speakers will come together for a panel discussion and audience Q&A. \nRegister here: https://events.humanitix.com/act-threatened-species-awareness-presentation-night \nEvening Details\nDate and Time\nTuesday 8 September 2026\n6.00 pm – 8.30 pm \nLocation\nVerity Lane – Juliet Room\n50 Northbourne Avenue\, Canberra City \nCost\nFree! \nFood and Drink\nVerity Lane has a range of eateries where you can buy food and drinks before the event or during the break. Feel free to bring them upstairs and enjoy them while you listen and learn\, or grab something during the break and browse the displays\, chat with the speakers and meet other attendees. \nAdditional Information\nThere will be information flyers available to review and take with you covering how you can help save our threatened species. \nConservation Council AC\nhttps://conservationcouncil.org.au/ \nACT Threatened Species list\nhttps://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/act-threatened-species \nLyrebird Dreaming\nhttps://www.lyrebirddreaming.com/ \nBearlymade\nBrooke\, founder and artist of threatened species pins\, will be selling her pins at the event so you can purchase some of her beautiful pins for yourself or as gifts: https://www.bearlymade.com.au/ \nWant to contribute?\nIf you’d like to have flyers for your work\, or your group’s work\, available at the event—or if you’d like to display or sell your ACT threatened species-related product at the event—please contact Kelly.allison@conservationcouncil.org.au for a chat. \nWorking to save an ACT threatened species and like to present too? Contact Kelly.allison@conservationcouncil.org.au for more information. \n\nThank you to Icon Water for making this event possible. https://www.iconwater.com.au/
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/act-threatened-species-awareness-presentation-evening/
LOCATION:Verity Lane Market\, upstairs in the Juliet room\, 50 Northbourne Avenue\, Canberra\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Canberra's Western Edge walks - Brown Hill\, Stromlo Forest Park Share
DESCRIPTION:Help keep the Western Edge safe from bulldozers\nRegister here: https://events.humanitix.com/canberra-s-western-edge-walks-brown-hill-stromlo-forest-park-where-wedge-tailed-eagles-ride-the-winds\nThis gentle walk takes us to the top of Brown Hill to view the entire 9800-hectare Western Edge and the Brindabella Ranges beyond. Find out how the ACT government is considering suburban sprawl that could let developers bulldoze these vital working farms and multi-use recreation trails. Then\, wander through box-gum grassy woodland to encounter magnificent old yellow box and apple box trees and the bubbling Rocky Creek. Bring your binoculars to watch the wedge-tailed eagles soar above Brown Hill. Out of six pairs of wedge-tailed eagles in the Western Edge\, the nests of three pairs have already been displaced by recent suburban sprawl. Learn what new development is proposed\, and how we can keep the Western Edge safe for our eagles\, kids and grand kids to explore. \nAfter the walk\, stay for a cup of tea\, a biscuit and a chat with fellow participants about the campaign to save the Western Edge. \n  \nWALK DETAILS \nSunday 13 September 2026 \n1:00pm to 2.30pm – Up to 2km walk return \n2.30 – 3.00pm – afternoon tea and chat \n  \nMEETING LOCATION \nMount Stromlo Water Treatment Plant \nMount Stromlo Road\, Stromlo \nMap coordinates: -35.325591\, 149.000855 \nMap link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SHyms795GS3triT8 \n  \nDirections: \nTurn off Mount Stromlo Road at the sign to Mount Stromlo Water Treatment Plant. Drive a short distance down the road and park near the two red brick cottages on the right. \n  \nWHAT TO BRING/WEAR \nWear long pants\, enclosed shoes\, and a hat \nDepending on the weather – jacket and beanie \nSunscreen\, water\, snacks \n  \nMORE INFORMATION \n\nSee the development proposals in the ACT Government’s Western Edge investigation report: Western Edge Growth Management + Engagement Framework 2023\nSign the petition to save the Western Edge: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/western-edge/\nStromlo Forest Park: https://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/\nFor walk inquiries\, contact: Jennifer 0416 165 476
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/canberras-western-edge-walks-brown-hill-stromlo-forest-park-share/
LOCATION:Mount Stromlo Water Treatment Plant\, Mount Stromlo Road\, Stromlo\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2611\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260919T110000
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SUMMARY:Canberra's Biggest Nutbush: Line up for our city limits!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to kick up some dust and pull out some moves for our bush capital? Join us for Canberra’s Biggest Nutbush where we’ll be lining up for our city limits! Register now to help us reach our goal of 350+ people: https://events.humanitix.com/canberra-biggest-nutbush-line-up-for-our-city-limits \nWhy city limits? \nCanberra can’t sprawl forever. It’s bad for our bush\, bad for our climate and bad for keeping our community together. Over 2\,000 Canberrans have already called on the ACT Government to deliver on their promise to set city limits\, but after 17 months of waiting\, we’re still entirely in the dark about where that line will be drawn. So\, we’re drawing the line ourselves—with our dancing shoes! We are hitting the pavement to form a massive\, record-breaking Nutbush line dance to call on the ACT Government to follow through on their promise to set city limits and to thereby protect Canberra’s Western Edge from suburban sprawl development for generations to come. \nWho should come? \nEveryone! We need over 350 people to make this Canberra’s Biggest Nutbush\, so come along and bring your friends and family too! Don’t know the steps? Don’t worry\, it’s easy to pick-up and you can watch this video to brush up beforehand! \nFor more information: \nHead to our campaign webpage to find out all about the community campaign to save Canberra’s Western Edge from suburban sprawl for generations to come. \n\nMedia enquiries: director@conservationcouncil.org.au\nCampaign enquiries: aoibhinn.crimmins@conservationcouncil.org.au
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/canberras-biggest-nutbush-line-up-for-our-city-limits/
LOCATION:Civic Square\, 180 London Circuit\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260927T130000
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SUMMARY:Canberra's Western Edge walks - Molonglo River Reserve\, near Ginninderry
DESCRIPTION:Help keep the Western Edge safe from suburban sprawl\nRegister here: https://events.humanitix.com/canberra-s-western-edge-walks-molonglo-river-ginninderry\n\nCanberra’s undeveloped western edge is a landscape that has inspired a deep sense of awe and belonging for thousands of years. It is intrinsic to who we are as Canberrans. It is also home to native wildlife and threatened species clinging on for dear life on the city’s outskirts. This special place is now being investigated for future development and in some cases\, plans are already well advanced\, or approved\, for developments in sensitive areas. \nOn the south-western slopes of Belconnen\, a subdivision plan is under development\, prospects for a new landfill facility are under consideration\, and planning for a permanent green-waste facility is being rushed through. This is despite a commitment by the government in 2008 to protect this area. These new plans risk polluting the landscape and damaging fragile ecosystems\, including the Molonglo River. \nOn the western side of the Molonglo River\, suburbs may cover the gentle slopes and grassy woodlands\, displacing protected wildlife and disrupting wildlife corridors\, unless we say no to suburban sprawl. \nJoin us for a stroll at the northern end of the Molonglo River Reserve. Experience the epic scale and the hidden valleys of the Western Edge\, and the wildlife that shelters here\, and learn why we should not develop such a special place. \nAfter the walk\, stay for a cup of tea\, a biscuit and a chat with fellow participants about the campaign to keep the Western Edge safe for our kids and grandkids to enjoy. \n  \n \nThis image shows how the rural blocks proposed for green waste and landfill (behind the fence on the right) slope down to the Molonglo River\, which could cause polluting run-off. The rural area on the far left\, on the other side of the river\, is proposed for suburban sprawl. \n  \nWALK DETAILS \nSunday 27 September 2026 \n1:00pm to 2.30pm – up to 2 km walk\, return \n2.30pm to 3.00pm – afternoon tea and chat \n  \nMEETING LOCATION \nMolonglo River Reserve \nStockdill Drive\, opposite Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre\, near Ginninderry \nMap Coordinates: -35.249664\, 148.975145 \nMap link \n  \nWHAT TO BRING/WEAR \nWear long pants\, enclosed shoes\, and a hat \nDepending on the weather – jacket and beanie \nSunscreen\, water\, snacks \n  \nMore information: \n\nSee the development proposals in the ACT Government’s Western Edge investigation report: Western Edge Growth Management + Engagement Framework 2023\nSign the petition to save the Western Edge: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/western-edge/\nSee the ACT government’s Draft Plan Amendment 14 – Belconnen green waste recycling facility and bulk landscape supplies: https://www.planning.act.gov.au/professionals/our-planning-system/the-territory-plan/major-plan-amendments\nSee the Conservation Council’s July submission on Draft Plan Amendment 14\nSee Canberra Public Interest’s comments about Draft Plan Amendment 14\nFor walk inquiries\, contact: Tracy Rail: 0410 151 762
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/canberras-western-edge-walks-molonglo-river-reserve-near-ginninderry/
LOCATION:Molonglo River Reserve\, Stockdill Dr\, Australian Capital Territory\, Australia\, Australia
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