Noticing Nature in October
It was still wildflowers-a-plenty during October, with some particularly special ones spotted by Ranger Dan during our Seniors Week Wildflower Walk at Castle Creek Conservation Reserve. But first we’re going…
Long-term team effort pays off for Padman Park
It is refreshing to return to Padman-Mates Park to undertake minor follow up bush restoration…
Global innovations start right here
Parklands are very pleased to be able to demonstrate practical examples of some pretty amazing…
Local trails feature: Stringybark Reserve
The everlastings are out in flower at Stringbark Conservation Reserve, Baranduda. Easily accessible and offering flat earthen walking trails, this is a great place…
Local trails feature: Baranduda Conservation Reserve
This week our ‘great places to walk off your isolation blues’ feature is the Baranduda…
Calling for natural hollows
Parklands Rangers regularly check nestboxes in the environmental lands that we manage. Perhaps due to…
Nestbox research shows strong community support for native fauna habitat
In 2018 Parklands participated in research into the distribution and use of wildlife nest boxes…
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
If you have an interest in environmental planning and management, interpretation, local history, community development…
Thank you to our many volunteers!
Parklands Rangers work alongside a myriad of volunteers and groups throughout the year. Together, we…
Local trails feature: Huon Hill
The rolling hills of the 238 hectare Huon Hill bush park in Wodonga feature some…
Wild Pollinator Count – a perfect back yard activity for the times!
ABC TV’s Gardening Australia last week featured our much loved local ‘Neighbourhood Naturalist’ Karen Retra…
DIY Park Activities: Walk, Ride and Share
For those people at home looking for small projects to stop you going stir crazy,…
DIY Park Activities: Keeping a Lookout
Looking for ways to volunteer whilst getting exercise? Parklands need eyes on the ground to…
A helping hand for Bears Hill restoration
A big thank you to our neighbour on Bears Hill for enabling vehicle access on…
Home DIY: Deconstructing your old mattress
If you have old mattresses at home, consider pulling these apart yourself for re-use and…
DIY Park Activities: Beating Bindii
Anyone who uses the local trails will know that ‘Bindies’, especially those we call ‘Three…
DIY Park activities: Mistletoe Appreciation
Autumn in the North East brings out the exquisite flowers of Drooping mistletoe Amyema pendula.…
