Join ANU myrmecologist Dr. Ajay Narendra for a glimpse into the fascinating world of one of the most dominant animals on the planet.

The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives. The world is invited to take action in 2010 to safeguard the variety of life on earth: biodiversity .

Visit the United Nations official website http://www.cbd.int/2010/

This media release is taken directly from the Minster for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's website.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke today welcomed Mr Brett de Hayr as the new National Landcare facilitator.

- Landcare celebrates 20 years of achievements and looks at future challenges.

Are you are interested in protecting the environment and creating sustainable landscapes, lifestyles and livelihoods for the 21st century?

Congratulations to the Molonglo Catchment Group, Southern ACT Catchment Group and Ginninderra Catchment Group who each secured a grant from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Community Action Grants program.  

From the Caring for our Country website:

The 2010-11 Caring for our Country business plan sets out the priorities for investment in 2010-11 and the following years to ensure we stay on track to achieving the Australian Government's five year Caring for our Country outcomes. These targets are aligned to deliver outcomes against the six national priority areas.

You can now become a fan of Banksia Street Wetlands on facebook.  This is a great way to keep up to date with the latest information on the wetlands, find out about planting days and show your support for the wetlands.

Visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Banksia-St-Wetland/184967370852 to become a fan.

As a part of the ACT Government’s Climate Change Strategy Weathering the Change, funding is now available to help community groups meet the challenges of climate change.  Funding is available to incorporated community not-for-profit organisations.

Friends of Aranda Bushland are conducting a ramble to show off their Spring wildflowers and orchids.

Meet: 10am at the powerline gate, Bindubi St.

Duration: ~2hours

Cost: Free!

Contact: 6251 1345

What: A breakfast to celebrate 20 years of Park Care in the ACT.  Presentations in recognition of the efforts of all Park Carers in the ACT.

Who: All Park Carers present and past, plus PCL staff involved in Park Care.

When: Saturday 19 September 2009, 9am to 12pm.

Where: Southern Cross Yacht Club, Mariner Place, Yarralumla.

RSVP: By 10th September to Sally McIntosh on 6205 7384 or sally.mcintosh@act.gov.au.