World Wetlands Day 2009

Art Ceremony and Launch of the WetlandCare National Art competition

Boondall Wetlands Centre, Brisbane
1st February
The winning works from the competition will be on display in the centre, and the winning artists will be publicly announced and presented with their awards.
Bookings essential contact the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centreon 07 34031490 or for further details go to WetlandCare Australia
Contact: Liz Hajenko

________________________________________________________________________________ South Cape York Catchments

Natures Powerhouse Cooktown
7th of February 5 pm
Celebrate World Wetlands day with South Cape York Catchments. Come along and learn about the unique wetlands of Cape York Peninsula and the challenges they face. This fun informative evening will include supper, a documentary on local wetlands and presentations by Wetland Care Australia and local groups working on wetlands in our region.
Click here for full details.
Contact: RSVP to Amanda Hogbin ph (07) 40696979,

________________________________________________________________________________ South West Rocks, Macleay Catchment

Artificial Wetland, Boyter's Lane, South West Rocks, Macleay Catchment
2nd February
6.30am bird watching, 7.30am free breakfast, 8.30am activities including water sampling, macroinvertebrae monitoring, tour of the wetlands with a Kempsey Shire Council Staff member.
NRCMA, Macleay Landcare, Kempsey Shire Council and WetlandCare Australia
Click here for full details.
Contact: NRCMA ph (02) 65614965, Carla Sbrocchi

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World Wetlands Day Canoe trip to Swan Bay

Borrell-a-kandelop, Vic
2nd February
Canoe trip to Swan Bay with the Borrell-a-kandelop Team, Greening Australia
Bookings essential as places are limited. This canoe trip will be investigating the saltmarsh areas, mudflats, seagrass beds and looking for migratory birds.
Contact: Email bs.westernlakes@bigpond.com or call Greening Australia on (03)52316910 Greening Australia website

______________________________________________________________________________ Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Queens Domain Hobart TAS
30th of Janurary till the 9th of February
In conjunction with the Tasmanian Understorey Network the Botanical Gardens will be having a display of Tasmanian wetland plants,some will be Rare and Threatened,there will be a frog pond and children's events.
Contact: Email David Marrison or call the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens on (03) 6236 3050 or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens website

________________________________________________________________________________ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Pacific Hwy, Heatherbrae
31st January - 2nd February
Guided tours to the Southern Wetlands 10:30am each day (approx 2 hours). Tractor Rides touring Botanic Gardens and Northern Wetlands (Sunday only), BBQ lunch, walking trails, relax and enjoy the abundant bird life and beautiful surroundings. Click here for full details.
Contact: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens on (02) 4987 1655 or www.huntergardens.org.au

________________________________________________________________________________ Kooragang Wetlands Family Festival

Pacific Highway, Hexham
31st Jan & Sun 1st Feb 9:00-5:00 FREE ENTRY
Horse and carriage rides, fishing clinic, interactive activities for children, heritage tours, and more.
Contact: (02) 4964 9308

________________________________________________________________________________ Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia

412 Sandgate Rd, Shortland
1st February
Breakfast with the Birds (guided tour with our knowledgeable bird loving guide followed by hot buffet breakfast at Cafe Nourish overlooking the Wetlands), Canoe Tour, explore the amazing Ironbark creek with our experienced guides. Click here for full details.
Contact: (02) 4951 6466 Bookings Essential
www.wetlands.org.au

________________________________________________________________________________ Source to Sea

Wide Bay, Bundaberg QLD
Gold coin donation
Thurs. 5th February
A special screening of the beautifully compiled 'Source to Sea - Stories of the Burnett River Country', foyer display of locally harvested seafood and local wines along with a showcase of the regions exceptional wetland areas. Click here for more details.
Contact: (07) 4181 2999, email rachael.nasplezes@bmrg.org.au or visit the Burnett Mary Regional Group events page

________________________________________________________________________________ Breakfast with the Birds

Pioneer Dairy, South Tacoma, NSW
1st February 8:30am - 11am
Hot breakfast, wetlands talks, bird spotting walk, dip-netting for water bugs, displays and environmental booksale. Bookings essential. Click here for full details.
Contact: Central Coast Community Environment Network

________________________________________________________________________________ Wetland Dreaming Art Exhibition

Mildura, NSW
30th January - 17th February
Contact: Deborah Bogenhuber, Mallee Catchment Management Authority or (03) 50 514 669 or Mallee Catchment Management Authority website

________________________________________________________________________________ Cooloola Coastcare Association Inc

Mullens Creek Picnic area, Cooloola Cove, Gympie Regional Council SE Qld
2nd February, 2:30pm
Unveiling of migratory shorebird and saltmarsh signage, afternoon tea of local produce and a walk to site.
Contact: 0417 554 905 or email admin@cooloolacoastcare.org.au
Cooloola Coastcare

________________________________________________________________________________ World Music for Migratory Waders (WMMWa) Wetlands Festival

Nudgee Beach Foreshore at the end of Fortitude Street, Nudgee Beach
8th February, 12 noon until sunset
A celebration of world music and the remarkable migratory wader birds that visit Moreton Bay from around the world each year. Click here for full details.
Contact: Council (07) 3403 8888 or Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre on (07) 3403 1490.

________________________________________________________________________________ ‘Wetland Paddle, Pedal and Paws’

Boondall Wetlands Environmental Centre
7th February, Bookings essential
Canoeists, cyclists, and walkers and pet owners are invited to canoe, cycle and walk their way through Boondall Wetlands to Nudgee Beach. Registered participants will receive a complimentary breakfast and go into the draw to win some fantastic prizes. Click here for full details.
Contact: Council (07) 3403 8888 or visit www.ourbrisbane.com

________________________________________________________________________________ Alive in the Dry: Exploring West Wimmera Wetlands

Edenhope, VIC
8th February
Find out what makes south-west Wimmera swamps and wetlands unique. Come along to the one day wetland information, tour and community celebration. Click here for full details.
Contact: (03) 5382 1544 or email wca@wcma.vic.gov.au or visit Wimmera Catchment Management Authority

________________________________________________________________________________ Luisini Winery

Lakeway Drive, Kingsley, WA
7th February 9:00am FREE
Make a hands-on contribution to sustaining our wetland areas and their diverse ecology. Rush planting and bush regeneration activities at the National Trust’s Luisini Winery on Lake Goolelal followed by a sausage sizzle to mark World Wetlands Day.
Contact: (08) 9321 6088 or visit The National Trust of Australia (WA)