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Learn how to have a more effective climate change conversation and activate your community on climate change
Community Organising is a vital tool in building public pressure for equitable and community-appropriate climate change solutions and effective climate policies. This has never been more important as we approach the UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen this December.
Learn the skills and practice the tools of Community Organising at this interactive workshop, alongside other passionate people seeking to engage and inspire their community on climate solutions.
This workshop will serve as a dynamic forum to network, share strategies, and plan our campaigns together, in order to build collective capacity and a stronger and more powerful grassroots movement on climate change. Download the registration form here . Read more ... No monkey business in Bidjigal Reserve
 Attend a conciliation conference discussing Go Ape's proposal for a High Rope Adventure Course through Bidjigal Reserve When: 7pm, tonight Where: Function Room (turn right after you go in the main entrance) The Hills Shire Council Chambers 129 Showground Road Castle Hill NSW 2154 (entrance via Carrington Road) RSVP: Call Irene Peh at Baulkham Hills Shire Council on 9843 0175 Bidjigal Reserve in Sydney’s Hills District has been described as a place of “rugged natural beauty and full of hidden treasures; a time capsule of ancient ecosystems, aboriginal shelters and colonial history”.
But this natural haven is under threat from a proposal by Go Ape! for constructing a High Rope Adventure Course through the Ted Horwood , Excelsior and Bidjigal reserves. The reserve is home to more than 370 native plant species including 29 different native orchids, endangered ecological communities and rare and threatened species. The Nature Conservation Council is concerned that Go Ape's proposal includes the removal of 77 trees and a further 1,730m2 of habitat removed or modified, and that public access will be lost to the bushland area of this public park. Read more ... Australia celebrates Biodiversity Month
 Biodiversity Month highlights the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world.You can find a list of ways to protect and improve biodiversity in daily life here . Add stories of innovative biodiversity projects and programs run by member groups by sending 300 words or less along with a high-res picture to jgarcia@nccnsw.org.au or post to: Level 2, 301 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000. Let us know if you need photos returned. Have your say: Important public consultation on NSW State Plan and Native Vegetation Act  Two very significant reviews will help determine the framework for planning and vegetation management in NSW for years to come. 1) The Rees Government is reviewing the NSW State Plan, with a special focus on supporting jobs and boosting investment and growth. We need to ensure the State Plan provides strong protection of threatened species and communities; incorporates sustainable planning mechanisms; and takes strong action on climate change and our greenhouse gas emissions. Submissions open until Wednesday 16 September. You can download a copy of the State Plan final consultation draft here .
Provide input on the NSW State Plan by visiting the online forums covering local needs and priorities for 10 regions or contribute to the Nature Conservation Council's submission by sending your comments to Outreach Coordinator, Phoebe Ashton, at pashton@nccnsw.org.au by close of business 15th September. 2) The NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water is coordinating a review of the Native Vegetation Act 2003. A report on the outcome of the review must be tabled in Parliament by 11 December 2009. Further information and the discussion paper can be viewed here . Written submission are due by Wednesday 23 September and should be sent to: Mr Tom Grosskopf Director Landscapes and Ecosystems Conservation Branch Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water PO Box A290 SYDNEY SOUTH, NSW 1232 You can also contribute to the Nature Conservation Council's submission by emailing pashton@nccnsw.org.au by close of business 15th September. Read more ... World Environment Day Awards Night Dinner: new date and raffle prizes  6.30pm, Saturday 31st October 2009Gallery Function Centre University of Technology, Sydney Help us celebrate the extraordinary effects of conservationists and activists across the state. Along with great food and wine, you'll have a chance to win prizes including food hampers, movie tickets, a case of organic wine and whale watching tickets. The World Environment Day Awards recognise the efforts of the grassroots environment movement and importantly celebrate the enormous amount of work, passion and commitment that goes into not only the big victories, but also the tiny wins, the setbacks and the outright losses. Find out more about the award categories or nominate your achievements here. Nominations close Friday 16 October, 2009. Dinner tickets cost: $65 for Individuals $55 for Members when booking groups of 4 people or more $50 for EcoFriends Download a booking form here and fax back to: 02 8026 8301, or call Jonathan Boys on (02) 9279 2466. Latest perspectives on ecologically sustainable bushfire management  The Seventh Bushfire Conference, Biodiversity Under Fire, was held at The Teachers Federation, Sydney, on the 22nd and 23rd June 2009. About 170 delegates attended both days of the conference, with delegates attending from urban and regional NSW. Interstate delegates attended from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The successful conference discussed planning for bushfire management in the face of a changing climate, with an emphasis on best practice ecological outcomes. Make a splash at our marine fundraiser at the beautiful Wylie's Baths  Nature Conservation Council of NSW would be honoured by your presence at the Splash! at Wylie's Auction Fundraiser for marine conservation on Thursday 15 October.Join us for an evening of fun for a good cause hosted by Sydney's rising culinary star, Jared Ingersoll.Bid on some amazing auction items and enjoy the beautiful ocean view, delicious drinks and sustainable seafood canapés. Tickets: $80.00 ($65.00 for Adopt a Shark parents).
Read more ... Get involved in strengthening environmental outcomes across NSW
 The Nature Conservation Council, as the peak environment group for NSW, represents environmental interests on a number of committees across the State. We're currently seeking Nature Conservation Council respresentatives for the following voluntary positions:1. Ocean Trawl Management Advisory Committee 2. Estuary Prawn Trawl Management Advisory Committee Closing date: Friday 11 September, 2009 Standard government rates and travel expenses are payable for these two marine appointments. 3. Nominations for Macquarie-Cudgegong Environmental Flows Reference Group - alternate delegate required Closing date: Friday 11 September, 2009 4. Nominations for Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee Closing date: Friday 11 September, 2009 Further information on all these nominations and the NCC Representatives Application Form are available here. Read more ... Feature Green Business
 SCRAP is a non-profit company that exists to help schools, other organisations and householders to become more environment-friendly. Starting in 1991 with the first mass-scale paper recycling program in NSW schools, this program today reaches more than 3500 schools and other organisations.
From that base we developed the first Sustainable Schools Program in 2000 and today we offer a wide variety of goods and services ranging from worms, worm farm and compost systems to recycled paper and related products, environmental auditing in waste, etc, water conservation through enviroplumbing and alternative energy systems. Visit us at www.scrapltd.com.au or call (02) 9825 1062. Positions vacant
Biodiversity Extension Officer: Byron Bay Shire Council Closing date: Friday 11 September, 2009 Bush Regeneration Supervisor: Byron Bay Shire Council Closing date: Friday 11 September, 2009 Bush Regenerator: Byron Bay Shire Council Closing date: Friday 11 September, 2009 Indigenous Bush Regenerator: Byron Bay Shire Council Closing date: Friday 11 September, 2009 Senior Natural Resources Officer: Fairfield City Council Closing date: 4pm, Friday 18 September, 2009 Intern for the Asia-Oceania region: Ramsar Secretariat Closing Date: Friday 9 October, 2009 Upcoming events National Parks Under Attack. Organised by the Colong Foundation for Wilderness. 5:30pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday 9 September, 2009 Theatrette, Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney Public meeting to stop the exploitation of nature and national parks by blood sports and commercial facilites Speakers include the Hon Ian Cohen, Greens NSW; Prof Ralph Buckley, Director, International Centre for Eco-tourism Research; and Dr Carol Booth, Policy Officer, Invasive Species Council. Activate: Community organising training for climate solutions. Hosted by the Nature Conservation Council of NSW. 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday 17th October, 2009 Northside Conference Centre, St Leonards Cost: $95 ($65 concession) GST inclusive. *** Green Bans: Green Action in the ‘70s. Hosted by the City of Sydney. 6.30pm-8pm, Tuesday 15 September, 2009 Kings Cross Library, 50-52 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross FREE, but bookings essential. Integrated Transport for a Connected City. Hosted by the City of Sydney and the Sydney Morning Herald. Short course: Social Media Marketing Practice. Hosted by University of Technology, Sydney Latest Nature Conservation Council submissions Review of Lord Howe Island Act 1953 Thursday, 30 July 2009 Duralie Coal Pit Extension Tuesday, 21 July 2009 Submissions open Inquiry into the impacts of mining in the Murray Darling Basin The Nature Conservation Council of NSW does not endorse the products or services advertised in this newsletter.
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