Volunteer Activity Calendar
See also the WILDCARE Calendar on the WILDCARE Inc website. If not already a member take the opportunity to also join on line Tasmania’s largest incorporated environmental volunteer organisation here.
Moulting Lagoon Bird Count
Tuesday 14th July 7:45am-2pm (approx), Freycinet National Park
Calling all bird lovers! Do you know your Ardea alba from your Egretta garzetta? Can you spry a whimbrel or pick a coot? Join Parks and Wildlife rangers and Primary Industries officers in this vital research into birds at the RAMSAR listed Moulting Lagoon (part of Freycinet National Park).
You will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear, and bring food and drink for your lunch. If you have binoculars please bring these also, as limited sets are available.
Registration for this event is required - registrations close Friday 26th June.
Enquiries: please contact the regional volunteer coordinator at volunteersnorth@parks.tas.gov.au or phone 6336-5328 for an information package and registration form.
Friends of Trevallyn Reserve working bee
Saturday 11th July 10am-12noon
Bored with Saturdays? Why not come along to a Friends of Trevallyn Reserve working bee! Make new friends and help the environment at the same time.
The group meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month, to undertake weeding work in the Trevallyn Nature Reserve (Launceston area).
Don't forget to bring along your gardening gloves, sun hat, lunch and a sense of fun! All ages welcome.
Enquiries: please contact the regional volunteer coordinator on (03) 63365328 or email volunteersnorth@parks.tas.gov.au
Calvert's Hill Nature Reserve - Working Bee with the Tasmanian Land and Water Professionals
Sunday 24th May 2009
Help chip out some of the dreaded serrated tussock grass from this important Nature Reserve near Cremorne. Meet at the intersection of Forest Hill Road and the South Arm Highway at 10am.
A free BBQ lunch will be provided - please RSVP to Oliver Strutt, 6234 2939, or oliver@tlwp.com.au.
Volunteering Joseph Lyons Cottage Stanley
An invitation is extended to join the dedicated team of volunteers that man this valuable heritage site situated in Stanley on Tasmania's North West Coast. Birth place of Tasmania's only primeminister. The site has a steady stream of visitors including toursist from afar and Tasmanain school groups.
The team welcome new members who live locally and are available to join the roster or able to provide relief hours. If you would like to know more please contact stephen.mansfield@parks.tas.gov.au phone 03 64298727 or mobile 0428 576 229
Summer 2008-2009 – Overland Track Bushwalker Survey
Narcissus Hut (For Wildcare Inc members only.) To get involved in this popular program join Wildcare and sign up on the Wildcare events calendar. Any questions call Craig Saunders on (03) 6264 8463 or email Craig.Saunders@parks.tas.gov.au
Summer 2008-2009 – Orange Bellied Parrot Recovery Program
Volunteers required to travel to field sites at Birches Inlet (west coast) and/or Melaleuca to monitor parrot summer activities. Accommodation and transport provided. Generally 14 day periods required. For information contact Shane Pinner on 0418 142 741 or email Shane.Pinner@tafe.tas.edu.au