Events Calendar 2020
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The following are our upcoming events. Members will be forwarded full details closer to the event. If you are not a member or not on our mailing list details can be requested by email.
More details of events such as meeting place, times, etc. will be posted on this site closer to the event time. |
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Look out for our Bingi sandwich board to guide you to our outings - thanks to Roy for the artwork. |
There are currently no activities scheduled for 2022
Friday 19/02/2016 @ 9.30a,m. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
A half day in the Alberton West State Forest checking for any new flora to be found. Meet at the fire dam on corner Hedley Range and Ridge Roads. We aim to travel further into the forest this time to repeat our trip of June 2014 to just east of Kay Hill. These days are a pleasant wander in repeated forest areas (repeated because some things only grow at certain times of the year) to try to identify and record the plant life we find, to try to educate ourselves and others.
Thursday 25/02/2016 @ 9.30am. Birdwatching -
Meet 9.30am at DELWP Office, Commercial St, Yarram. We may car pool. We're going to the Sale Wetlands this time. If time allows we may also include a side trip into Sale to see the newer wetland at the back of Lake Guthridge. Bring binocs, morning tea, lunch, drinks & a chair. Please let Kaye know on 5185 1398 if you want to participate on this one.
Sunday 6/03/2016 @ 9.30am. Clean-up Australia Day -
Details of where, to be advised. DO YOU KNOW OF A PARTICULAR ROADSIDE IN BINGI THAT NEEDS A CLEAN UP? Bring your own gloves but bags are provided. Please let Kaye know if you're coming by Wed. 2nd
Thursday 17/03/2016 @ 9.30am. Bird Survey -
Meet 930am at Fire Dam in Alberton West State Forest (AWSF) Cnr. Ridge Rd and Hedley Range Road, do one quadrat here then move on to Heggen's Pretty Rd property and meet in cars near frst survey point. Survey all four areas. Probably need to bring morning tea and lunch as well as drinks.
Sunday 20/03/2016 @ 4pm. Bird Survey -
Meet 4pm (YES....THAT'S THE AFTERNOON. We're going to try it!) Meet outside Rob & Jenny's house, down the driveway of Tarrahdale, 236 Tap Tap Rd, Jack River. Allow about 1.5 hours. After finishing here we'll move on to Marian Macdonald's farm dam next door, ETA approx 5.35pm for about an hour.....so...a late night!
Sunday 3/04/2016 YYLN Barbecue -
This is not our ''do'' - just letting you know to mark on your calendar. Full details will be announced later by YYLN Staff.
Sunday 10/04/2016 @ 9.45am. Gone Farmin' - Gippsland Vehicle Collection Outing -
Meet outside DELWP Office, Commercial Rd, Yarram at 9.45am, we may car pool. Travelling to GVC at 1a Sale Rd, Maffra.
Whether you grew up on a farm, have fond memories of a cousin's farm, or just like old vehicles and machinery, come along to see the rare and otherwise special farm vehicles that are on show both in the GVC Motor Museum and outside in the grounds. Admission s $10 p.p, $8 for pension card-holders, with under 15's free. More info here - http//:www.gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au Please let Kaye know by Monday 4th if you intend coming along.
Thursday 21/04/2016 @ 9.45am. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
Meet at 9.45am at Mark Wouters' place....the driveway next to Bunnie's Boggle Track sign at the southern end of Hedley Range Rd, Binginwarri. Refer to the first item of this calendar for more information about what these days are about. Bring a drink and snack if wanted. Call Kaye if you are coming please.
Thursday 12/05/2016 @ 9.45am. Birdwatching -
To But But Flora Reserve on South Gippsland Highway - look for our Bingi Landcare A-board sign (approx. 15 kms north of Yarram on the left). Meet outside DELWP Office, Commercial Rd, Yarram at 9.30am. We may car pool. Bring binocs, morning tea, lunch(if you like), a chair, dress appropriately for the weather and let Kaye know you want to attend please.
Thursday 2/06/2016 9.30am. Bird Survey -
Meet outside the gate to Marian Macdonald's farm dam at 9.30am. After finishing here we'll move on to Rob and Jenny Davies house to pick up either Rob or Jenny to do their wetland. If we can arrange it, we'll try to include the ""Bingi Wetland'' after this.
Sunday 12/06/2016 @ 9.30am. Fungi Foray -
Meet at 9.30am at a place still to be determined. The very knowledgeable Faye Vyner will be our leader once again and we'll be searching for the prettiest, most unusual and well....any fungi at all that we can find! Come explore the fun-guys of the mushroom world! Please bring morning tea (and lunch if you desire), a stool or chair, a kneeling pad, and don't forget the leech repellant - there is usually lots of kneeling or leaning in damp places where leeches lurk! Please let Kaye know by Tues 7th if you are coming please.
Sunday 19/06/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet 9.45am at Fire Dam in Alberton West State Forest (AWSF) Cnr. Ridge Rd and Hedley Range Road, do one quadrat here then move on to Heggen's Pretty Rd property and meet in cars near first survey point. Survey all four areas. Probably need to bring morning tea and lunch as well as drinks.
Friday 8/07/2016 @ 9.45am. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
Meet at 9.45am at the letterbox of 895 Tap Tap Rd to survey Heggen's Pretty property to see if we can record the Coral Ferns which would be a first for our group. Bring drinks, snacks, etc. and wear appropriate clothing. Refer to the first item on this calendar for more details of what these days are about. Call Kaye if you are coming please.
Friday 15/07/2016 @ 6.30pm. Annual Meeting -
6.30pm at the Binginwarri Hall. Speaker to be advised. An evenng meetng for a change. The brief meeting will kick off at 6.30pm so please be punctual; to be followed by a mixed casserole tea - ALL PROVIDED - lastng approx. 3/4 hour. Our guest speaker will be giving an illustrated talk at approx. 7.45pm. This promises to be a different slant on Landcare and a very interesting presentation. BYO drinks if desired but all other food, tea and coffee supplied. A nice door prize will be offered.
We invite all Landcarers, members and friends to put forward your ideas/suggestions on what direction you'd like to see the Bingi Sub-group go, or just to have your say. If ever you've thought about helping to organise the running of this small but vital group, now may be the time to offer! New helpers would definitely be appreciated by John and Kaye. Please call Kaye by Tues 12th to let us know for catering purposes.
Sunday 21/08/2016 @ 10.30am. Escargot Social Outing -
10.30am for a local start, at a place to be decided. A purely social outing to Cafe Escargot and Snail Farm - 10 Old Nichols Rd, Mirboo Nth. (Approx 1&1/4 hour drive from Yarram.) Come try something a little different for lunch, and if desired a film or guided farm walk - free of charge to those eating. But if eating snails is too creepy for you, you can still come enjoy the social outing with us because vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free and non-snail-eaters are amply catered for as well! Share dishes are a feature. Menu ranges from Starters for $10 incl. escargot; Soup $12; Seafood dishes $15 (Mains $20-30); Meat Dishes from $15- $30 (Mains $25 - $42); Rice & Pasta $12 - $13 (Mains $20 - $25); Aussie Game (Roo and Croc) $30; and Salads from $9-$15; Desserts $10; so you can see there is a wide range of food available. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine and spirits available. View menu http://www.cafe-escargot-farmstay.com/menu Please let Kaye know by Fr. 5th Aug. for bookings or car-pooling.
Thursday 25/08/2016 @ 9.45am. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
A half day in the Alberton West State Forest checking for any new flora to be found. Meet at the fire dam on corner Hedley Range and Ridge Roads at 9.45am. We'll be re-visiting the North Boundary Track again. Call Kaye if you are coming please.
Friday 26/08/2016 YYLN Annual General Meeting -
This is not our ''do'' - just letting you know to mark on your calendar. Full details will be announced later by YYLN Staff.
Friday 9/09/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet at 9.45am outside Rob & Jenny Davies house, down the driveway of Tarrahdale, 236 Tap Tap Rd, Jack River. Allow about 1.5 hours. After finishing here we'll move on to Marian Macdonald's farm dam next door and when done there we'll move on to the "Bingi Wetland" if it can be arranged.
Saturday 10/09/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet 9. 45am at Fire Dam in Alberton West State Forest (AWSF) Cnr. Ridge Rd and Hedley Range Road, do one quadrat here then move on to Heggen's Pretty Rd property and meet in cars near first survey point. Survey all four areas. Probably need to bring morning tea and lunch as well as drinks.
Thursday 22/09/2016 @ 9.30am. Wildflower Wander -
Meet at 9.30am. To be advised. If you know of a good site to wander in, please let Kaye know ASAP. Thanks
Sunday 16/10/2016 @ 9.45am. Birdwatching -
Meet at 9.30am (NOTE time may change depending on tides)at Welshpool Public Toilet Car Park where we may car pool, for an outing to Toora Bird Hide and Pt Franklin. Bring telescope if you have one, binocs, drinks, morning tea, lunch and a chair. Don't forget to let Kaye know you're coming!
Saturday 12/11/2016 @ 9.30am. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
Meet at 9.30am at Ann & Neil Kay's new house/property on the corner of Tap Tap and Hedley Range Roads, Binginwarri to look for Potato Orchids which would be another tick on our records for the area, as well as doing our normal survey. Bring morning tea, a drink and a chair.
Sunday 13/11/2016 @ 10am. Beach Walk -
Meet at 10am on turn-off road beside Service Station at Woodside ready to travel in convoy for a walk on the 90 Mile Beach at Woodside. Bring binocs, morning tea, lunch and a chair. Dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to let Kaye know a few days before, that you're coming please.
Friday 2/12/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet 9. 45am at Fire Dam in Alberton West State Forest (AWSF) Cnr. Ridge Rd and Hedley Range Road, do one quadrat here then move on to Heggen's Pretty Rd property and meet in cars near first survey point. Survey all four areas. Probably need to bring morning tea and lunch as well as drinks.
Sunday 4/12/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet at 9.45am outside Rob & Jenny Davies house, down the driveway of Tarrahdale, 236 Tap Tap Rd, Jack River. Allow about 1.5 hours. After finishing here we'll move on to Marian Macdonald's farm dam next door and when done there we'll move on to the "Bingi Wetland" if it can be arranged.
Sunday 11/12/2016 @ 11.30am. End-of-Year Break-up -
Rock up to the Binginwarri Hall at 11.30am to celebrate what we hope will be the end of another successful year in Landcare.
I think we may have another speaker if anyone can think of a person or subject they'd like to hear about. Please let Kaye know and she'll try to organise it. A free BBQ will be put on if you'd like to bring a small salad and/or desserts to share; tea and coffee provided, BYO drinks if required. Call Kaye on 5185 1398 please so that we might cater well for you.
Friday 19/02/2016 @ 9.30a,m. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
A half day in the Alberton West State Forest checking for any new flora to be found. Meet at the fire dam on corner Hedley Range and Ridge Roads. We aim to travel further into the forest this time to repeat our trip of June 2014 to just east of Kay Hill. These days are a pleasant wander in repeated forest areas (repeated because some things only grow at certain times of the year) to try to identify and record the plant life we find, to try to educate ourselves and others.
Thursday 25/02/2016 @ 9.30am. Birdwatching -
Meet 9.30am at DELWP Office, Commercial St, Yarram. We may car pool. We're going to the Sale Wetlands this time. If time allows we may also include a side trip into Sale to see the newer wetland at the back of Lake Guthridge. Bring binocs, morning tea, lunch, drinks & a chair. Please let Kaye know on 5185 1398 if you want to participate on this one.
Sunday 6/03/2016 @ 9.30am. Clean-up Australia Day -
Details of where, to be advised. DO YOU KNOW OF A PARTICULAR ROADSIDE IN BINGI THAT NEEDS A CLEAN UP? Bring your own gloves but bags are provided. Please let Kaye know if you're coming by Wed. 2nd
Thursday 17/03/2016 @ 9.30am. Bird Survey -
Meet 930am at Fire Dam in Alberton West State Forest (AWSF) Cnr. Ridge Rd and Hedley Range Road, do one quadrat here then move on to Heggen's Pretty Rd property and meet in cars near frst survey point. Survey all four areas. Probably need to bring morning tea and lunch as well as drinks.
Sunday 20/03/2016 @ 4pm. Bird Survey -
Meet 4pm (YES....THAT'S THE AFTERNOON. We're going to try it!) Meet outside Rob & Jenny's house, down the driveway of Tarrahdale, 236 Tap Tap Rd, Jack River. Allow about 1.5 hours. After finishing here we'll move on to Marian Macdonald's farm dam next door, ETA approx 5.35pm for about an hour.....so...a late night!
Sunday 3/04/2016 YYLN Barbecue -
This is not our ''do'' - just letting you know to mark on your calendar. Full details will be announced later by YYLN Staff.
Sunday 10/04/2016 @ 9.45am. Gone Farmin' - Gippsland Vehicle Collection Outing -
Meet outside DELWP Office, Commercial Rd, Yarram at 9.45am, we may car pool. Travelling to GVC at 1a Sale Rd, Maffra.
Whether you grew up on a farm, have fond memories of a cousin's farm, or just like old vehicles and machinery, come along to see the rare and otherwise special farm vehicles that are on show both in the GVC Motor Museum and outside in the grounds. Admission s $10 p.p, $8 for pension card-holders, with under 15's free. More info here - http//:www.gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au Please let Kaye know by Monday 4th if you intend coming along.
Thursday 21/04/2016 @ 9.45am. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
Meet at 9.45am at Mark Wouters' place....the driveway next to Bunnie's Boggle Track sign at the southern end of Hedley Range Rd, Binginwarri. Refer to the first item of this calendar for more information about what these days are about. Bring a drink and snack if wanted. Call Kaye if you are coming please.
Thursday 12/05/2016 @ 9.45am. Birdwatching -
To But But Flora Reserve on South Gippsland Highway - look for our Bingi Landcare A-board sign (approx. 15 kms north of Yarram on the left). Meet outside DELWP Office, Commercial Rd, Yarram at 9.30am. We may car pool. Bring binocs, morning tea, lunch(if you like), a chair, dress appropriately for the weather and let Kaye know you want to attend please.
Thursday 2/06/2016 9.30am. Bird Survey -
Meet outside the gate to Marian Macdonald's farm dam at 9.30am. After finishing here we'll move on to Rob and Jenny Davies house to pick up either Rob or Jenny to do their wetland. If we can arrange it, we'll try to include the ""Bingi Wetland'' after this.
Sunday 12/06/2016 @ 9.30am. Fungi Foray -
Meet at 9.30am at a place still to be determined. The very knowledgeable Faye Vyner will be our leader once again and we'll be searching for the prettiest, most unusual and well....any fungi at all that we can find! Come explore the fun-guys of the mushroom world! Please bring morning tea (and lunch if you desire), a stool or chair, a kneeling pad, and don't forget the leech repellant - there is usually lots of kneeling or leaning in damp places where leeches lurk! Please let Kaye know by Tues 7th if you are coming please.
Sunday 19/06/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet 9.45am at Fire Dam in Alberton West State Forest (AWSF) Cnr. Ridge Rd and Hedley Range Road, do one quadrat here then move on to Heggen's Pretty Rd property and meet in cars near first survey point. Survey all four areas. Probably need to bring morning tea and lunch as well as drinks.
Friday 8/07/2016 @ 9.45am. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
Meet at 9.45am at the letterbox of 895 Tap Tap Rd to survey Heggen's Pretty property to see if we can record the Coral Ferns which would be a first for our group. Bring drinks, snacks, etc. and wear appropriate clothing. Refer to the first item on this calendar for more details of what these days are about. Call Kaye if you are coming please.
Friday 15/07/2016 @ 6.30pm. Annual Meeting -
6.30pm at the Binginwarri Hall. Speaker to be advised. An evenng meetng for a change. The brief meeting will kick off at 6.30pm so please be punctual; to be followed by a mixed casserole tea - ALL PROVIDED - lastng approx. 3/4 hour. Our guest speaker will be giving an illustrated talk at approx. 7.45pm. This promises to be a different slant on Landcare and a very interesting presentation. BYO drinks if desired but all other food, tea and coffee supplied. A nice door prize will be offered.
We invite all Landcarers, members and friends to put forward your ideas/suggestions on what direction you'd like to see the Bingi Sub-group go, or just to have your say. If ever you've thought about helping to organise the running of this small but vital group, now may be the time to offer! New helpers would definitely be appreciated by John and Kaye. Please call Kaye by Tues 12th to let us know for catering purposes.
Sunday 21/08/2016 @ 10.30am. Escargot Social Outing -
10.30am for a local start, at a place to be decided. A purely social outing to Cafe Escargot and Snail Farm - 10 Old Nichols Rd, Mirboo Nth. (Approx 1&1/4 hour drive from Yarram.) Come try something a little different for lunch, and if desired a film or guided farm walk - free of charge to those eating. But if eating snails is too creepy for you, you can still come enjoy the social outing with us because vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free and non-snail-eaters are amply catered for as well! Share dishes are a feature. Menu ranges from Starters for $10 incl. escargot; Soup $12; Seafood dishes $15 (Mains $20-30); Meat Dishes from $15- $30 (Mains $25 - $42); Rice & Pasta $12 - $13 (Mains $20 - $25); Aussie Game (Roo and Croc) $30; and Salads from $9-$15; Desserts $10; so you can see there is a wide range of food available. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine and spirits available. View menu http://www.cafe-escargot-farmstay.com/menu Please let Kaye know by Fr. 5th Aug. for bookings or car-pooling.
Thursday 25/08/2016 @ 9.45am. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
A half day in the Alberton West State Forest checking for any new flora to be found. Meet at the fire dam on corner Hedley Range and Ridge Roads at 9.45am. We'll be re-visiting the North Boundary Track again. Call Kaye if you are coming please.
Friday 26/08/2016 YYLN Annual General Meeting -
This is not our ''do'' - just letting you know to mark on your calendar. Full details will be announced later by YYLN Staff.
Friday 9/09/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet at 9.45am outside Rob & Jenny Davies house, down the driveway of Tarrahdale, 236 Tap Tap Rd, Jack River. Allow about 1.5 hours. After finishing here we'll move on to Marian Macdonald's farm dam next door and when done there we'll move on to the "Bingi Wetland" if it can be arranged.
Saturday 10/09/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet 9. 45am at Fire Dam in Alberton West State Forest (AWSF) Cnr. Ridge Rd and Hedley Range Road, do one quadrat here then move on to Heggen's Pretty Rd property and meet in cars near first survey point. Survey all four areas. Probably need to bring morning tea and lunch as well as drinks.
Thursday 22/09/2016 @ 9.30am. Wildflower Wander -
Meet at 9.30am. To be advised. If you know of a good site to wander in, please let Kaye know ASAP. Thanks
Sunday 16/10/2016 @ 9.45am. Birdwatching -
Meet at 9.30am (NOTE time may change depending on tides)at Welshpool Public Toilet Car Park where we may car pool, for an outing to Toora Bird Hide and Pt Franklin. Bring telescope if you have one, binocs, drinks, morning tea, lunch and a chair. Don't forget to let Kaye know you're coming!
Saturday 12/11/2016 @ 9.30am. B.B.P. Binginwarri Biodiversity Project -
Meet at 9.30am at Ann & Neil Kay's new house/property on the corner of Tap Tap and Hedley Range Roads, Binginwarri to look for Potato Orchids which would be another tick on our records for the area, as well as doing our normal survey. Bring morning tea, a drink and a chair.
Sunday 13/11/2016 @ 10am. Beach Walk -
Meet at 10am on turn-off road beside Service Station at Woodside ready to travel in convoy for a walk on the 90 Mile Beach at Woodside. Bring binocs, morning tea, lunch and a chair. Dress appropriately for the weather and don't forget to let Kaye know a few days before, that you're coming please.
Friday 2/12/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet 9. 45am at Fire Dam in Alberton West State Forest (AWSF) Cnr. Ridge Rd and Hedley Range Road, do one quadrat here then move on to Heggen's Pretty Rd property and meet in cars near first survey point. Survey all four areas. Probably need to bring morning tea and lunch as well as drinks.
Sunday 4/12/2016 @ 9.45am. Bird Survey -
Meet at 9.45am outside Rob & Jenny Davies house, down the driveway of Tarrahdale, 236 Tap Tap Rd, Jack River. Allow about 1.5 hours. After finishing here we'll move on to Marian Macdonald's farm dam next door and when done there we'll move on to the "Bingi Wetland" if it can be arranged.
Sunday 11/12/2016 @ 11.30am. End-of-Year Break-up -
Rock up to the Binginwarri Hall at 11.30am to celebrate what we hope will be the end of another successful year in Landcare.
I think we may have another speaker if anyone can think of a person or subject they'd like to hear about. Please let Kaye know and she'll try to organise it. A free BBQ will be put on if you'd like to bring a small salad and/or desserts to share; tea and coffee provided, BYO drinks if required. Call Kaye on 5185 1398 please so that we might cater well for you.
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Future events and ideas
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_ Walk, Talk and Gawk events involve walking through areas to see and talk about;
Binginwarri Landcare Group is open to suggestions for future activities.
If you:
then contact one the group representatives below outlining your suggestion.
Kaye Proudley [email protected] 5185 1398 or 0409 80 3341.
John McClumpha [email protected] 5185 1455
- Flora - including identification, whether indigenous or exotic and their habits
- Observing any long term effects in the area such as isolating remnant forest from livestock, erosion due to tree clearing, repair to erosion due to tree planting, effects on land adjacent to treed areas be it remnant or planted, etc
- Fauna – including identification
- Other geographical and topographical aspects.
Binginwarri Landcare Group is open to suggestions for future activities.
If you:
- Have a suggestion for a location for the above future events and ideas·
- Have a suggestion for future activities
- Would like assistance with Landcare activities such as tree planting, invasive weed control, erosion control, etc.
- Know of a property which has a range of flora or fauna which is a bit exceptional and you think may be worthy of a Walk, Talk and Gawk
- Require assistance finding a solution to a problem you have on your land
then contact one the group representatives below outlining your suggestion.
Kaye Proudley [email protected] 5185 1398 or 0409 80 3341.
John McClumpha [email protected] 5185 1455
