Upcoming events, presentations and appearances:
Janine and Roger and the team frequently give presentations about wildlife and wildlife tourism and host tree planting and conservation days. Please join us at our next event!
If you are looking for a speaker for your next event please contact us.
Janine Duffy is available to speak on behalf of the Koala Clancy Foundation on koalas, koala tourism and koala conservation; and on behalf of Echidna Walkabout about wildlife tourism; volunteer or conservation tourism; international tourism marketing. Roger Smith is available to speak about wildlife tourism, tourism operations.
14 January 2018
Koala Tree Seed Planting
About: Help us sow the seeds for koalas’ future! January is the best time to sow the seeds of our koala trees for the year: River Red Gums, Grey Box & Red Box gum trees that we will plant in June, July & August. Its fun and easy, and everyone can help – no matter how old you are!
Come along any time after 4.30pm and be prepared to get your hands dirty. You will be filling little seedling pots with soil, sprinkling eucalyptus seed over the top, or washing pots. If you have space in your backyard or balcony (with full sun) you can even take home a box of baby trees to grow. Then you can plant them beside a river near the You Yangs, so that Koala babies can have a home! Its very rewarding and requires no experience at all.
Free to attend, but you must register before the event so we can give you the address privately. Register by emailing info@koalaclancyfoundation.org.au
When: anytime between 4.30pm and 7pm, Monday 14 January 2018
Where: Port Melbourne (exact address provided to those who register their attendance by email)
Can anyone join: yes
Cost: Free
More information/RSVP: email info@koalaclancyfoundation.org.au or RSVP to event on Facebook
Sunday 16 Dec 2018
Koala Conservation Day
for locals
About: We’re into the weeding again, which means most of the day in the You Yangs. We now have five koala joeys for the season!
When: Sunday 16 December
Where: the You Yangs
Can anyone join: Yes, if you’re living in Melbourne, Geelong or Victoria you are very welcome. Note, this is a subsidised event to educate and connect with locals, it is not a tour for short-term visitors. Try the Koalas & Kangaroos IN THE WILD tour, which runs daily, if you are a visitor.
Cost: $30
More information/RSVP: Book here
Sunday 2 Dec 2018
Koala Conservation Day
for locals
About: Come along and meet wild koalas and remove Boneseed weeds to help them. Its also a great season to see koala joeys!
When: Sunday 2 December
Where: the You Yangs
Can anyone join: Yes, if you’re living in Melbourne, Geelong or Victoria you are very welcome. Note, this is a subsidised event to educate and connect with locals, it is not a tour for short-term visitors. Try the Koalas & Kangaroos IN THE WILD tour, which runs daily, if you are a visitor.
Cost: $30
More information/RSVP: Book here
Past tree planting & conservation events
20 – 25 August &
30 Aug – 4 Sept 2018
WILD TOP END
Special fundraiser for the Greens
About: As a special fundraiser, Echidna Walkabout will donate 25% of the tour cost to the Greens for anyone who books this tour through the Greens. Mention your Greens branch when you book.
When: 20 to 25 August 2018 OR 30 August to 4 September 2018
Where: Darwin – Kakadu – Mary River – Darwin
Can anyone join: yes
Cost: $3300
More information/RSVP: Wild Top End tour details
14 October 2017
Bird Walk for Beginners
Westgate Park
About: Would you like a fun, all ages, hobby that you can do anywhere with minimal equipment or expense? Join experienced Wildlife Guide Janine Duffy on a Bird Walk for Beginners at Westgate Park in Port Melbourne.
Janine has had fun birdwatching all around the world with people of every level – from teenagers who’ve never used binoculars, to super-keen birders who’ve seen 6,000+ species. She believes birdwatching should be relaxing, non-competitive and never intimidating.
This morning walk is suitable for anyone with an interest in nature. If you don’t know what a magpie is, this will be fun. If you can tell a Long-billed Corella from a Little Corella, this will be fun. And kids are very welcome!
This special event is a being run as a fundraiser for the Port Phillip Greens to support the election campaign of Steph Hodgins-May, candidate for the federal government seat of Melbourne Ports. Echidna Walkabout and Koala Clancy Foundation are honoured to volunteer their time to this event, as we are confident that an extra Greens member in the lower house of parliament will help birds, koalas and all wildlife by supporting environmental legislation.
This event is a great chance to meet like-minded people dedicated to preserving our environment.
Afterwards join us for a make-your-own pizza lunch (included).
When: Saturday 14 October
Where: Westgate Park, Port Melbourne, time tba
Can anyone join: Yes, everyone is very welcome.
Cost: $50 Keen Green*, $30 adults, $20 concession/student/unwaged, $10 children
More information/RSVP: booking link to come or email janine@echidnawalkabout.com.au
*Keen Green option includes extra donation to Melbourne Ports Greens campaign
Monday 25 Sept
LEADA Tourism Talk:
Lakes Entrance Action & Development Association
About: Roger and Janine will talk international tourism.
When: Monday 25 September 2017 6 – 8pm
Where: Lakes Entrance – details to come
Can anyone join: tba
Cost: tba
More information/RSVP: roger@echidnawalkabout.com.au
Sunday 30 July
Greens Koala Tree Planting
for National Tree Day
About: This special National Tree Day event is a being run as a fundraiser for the Port Phillip Greens to support the election campaign of Steph Hodgins-May, candidate for the federal government seat of Melbourne Ports. Koala Clancy Foundation and Echidna Walkabout are confident that an extra Greens member in the lower house of parliament will help koalas by supporting environmental legislation.
Koalas are already victims of politics – koalas have become locally extinct in some areas due to political decisions including tree clearing laws in Queensland, mining approvals in New South Wales and budget slashing for the National Parks Services and scientific research organisations Australia-wide. We need votes in parliament against the threat of the Adani Carmichael mine on the Great Barrier Reef, the Shenhua mine in NSW, fracking, fossil fuel industry donations and further budget cuts to the CSIRO; and votes for the Great Forest National Park in VIC, the Great Koala National Park in NSW and to stand up for Renewable Energy, Science & Innovation, The Great Barrier Reef, the DSE and Parks Victoria.
This event is a great chance to meet like-minded people dedicated to preserving our environment.
When: Sunday 30 July
Where: the You Yangs
Can anyone join: Yes, everyone is very welcome.
Cost: $50 adults, $25 for children, $100 Keen Green includes an extra donation or $10 to sponsor a tree if you can’t attend personally.
More information/RSVP: Book here
Sunday 25 June
Greens Tree Planting
Koala Conservation Day
About: This special event is a being run as a fundraiser for the Port Phillip Greens to support the election campaign of Steph Hodgins-May, candidate for the federal government seat of Melbourne Ports. Koala Clancy Foundation and Echidna Walkabout are confident that an extra Greens member in the lower house of parliament will help koalas by supporting environmental legislation.
Koalas are already victims of politics – koalas have become locally extinct in some areas due to political decisions including tree clearing laws in Queensland, mining approvals in New South Wales and budget slashing for the National Parks Services and scientific research organisations Australia-wide. We need votes in parliament against the threat of the Adani Carmichael mine on the Great Barrier Reef, the Shenhua mine in NSW, fracking, fossil fuel industry donations and further budget cuts to the CSIRO; and votes for the Great Forest National Park in VIC, the Great Koala National Park in NSW and to stand up for Renewable Energy, Science & Innovation, The Great Barrier Reef, the DSE and Parks Victoria.
This event is a great chance to meet like-minded people dedicated to preserving our environment.
When: Sunday 25 June
Where: the You Yangs
Can anyone join: Yes, everyone is very welcome.
Cost: $50 adults, $25 for children, $100 Keen Green includes an extra donation.
More information/RSVP: Book here
Wednesday 7 June
Wyndham Council Rural Leaders Dinner
About: Janine will MC this evening function for rural leaders in the Wyndham City Council region. Theme: Community working to improve farm productivity and our environment.
When: Wednesday 7 June 2017 6.30-9pm
Where: Werribee
Can anyone join: Invitation only, but if you are a rural landowner in the Wyndham district and interested, please make contact.
Cost: none
More information/RSVP: Trevor Prowd (03) 9742 0717
Sunday 26 Nov
Greens Koala Tree Planting
About: This special event is a being run as a fundraiser for the Port Phillip Greens to support the election campaign of Steph Hodgins-May, candidate for the federal government seat of Melbourne Ports. Koala Clancy Foundation and Echidna Walkabout are confident that an extra Greens member in the lower house of parliament will help koalas by supporting environmental legislation.
Koalas are already victims of politics – koalas have become locally extinct in some areas due to political decisions including tree clearing laws in Queensland, mining approvals in New South Wales and budget slashing for the National Parks Services and scientific research organisations Australia-wide. We need votes in parliament against the threat of the Adani Carmichael mine on the Great Barrier Reef, the Shenhua mine in NSW, fracking, fossil fuel industry donations and further budget cuts to the CSIRO; and votes for the Great Forest National Park in VIC, the Great Koala National Park in NSW and to stand up for Renewable Energy, Science & Innovation, The Great Barrier Reef, the DSE and Parks Victoria.
This event is a great chance to meet like-minded people dedicated to preserving our environment.
When: Sunday 26 November
Where: the You Yangs
Can anyone join: Yes, everyone is very welcome.
Cost: $50 adults, $25 for children, $100 Keen Green includes an extra donation or $10 to sponsor a tree if you can’t attend personally.
More information/RSVP: booking link to come or email janine@echidnawalkabout.com.au
Sunday 13 August
Koala Tree Planting
for Autopia Tours
About: Tree planting for koala habitat at a gorgeous private farm near the You Yangs on the Western Plains.
When: Sunday 13 August
Where: the You Yangs region
Can anyone join: No, This is a special day for university students run in partnership with our good friends at Autopia Tours & Get Lost Travel Group
Cost: tba
More information/RSVP: ben@autopiatours.com.au
Wednesday 12 July
Greens Koala Tree Planting
for kids!
About: This special school holiday event is a being run as a fundraiser for the Port Phillip Greens to support the election campaign of Steph Hodgins-May, candidate for the federal government seat of Melbourne Ports. Koala Clancy Foundation and Echidna Walkabout are confident that an extra Greens member in the lower house of parliament will help koalas by supporting environmental legislation.
This event is a great chance to teach your kids about wildlife, get them involved with conservation and meet like-minded people dedicated to preserving our environment.
When: Wednesday 12 July
Where: the You Yangs
Can anyone join: Yes, everyone is very welcome.
Cost: $50 adults, $25 for children, $100 Keen Green includes an extra donation. Or sponsor a tree if you can’t attend yourself
More information/RSVP: Book here
Thursday 22 June
Koalas – how to help! Toolern Vale
About: Janine will give a presentation on koalas for Toolern Vale Landcare. All welcome, kid friendly!
When: Thursday 22 June 2017 7.00 to 8.30pm
Where: Toolern Vale Railway Station, Creamery Rd, Toolern Vale VIC
Can anyone join: yes
Cost: free
More information: Event page on facebook
RSVP: Sally & Brad MacPherson landcare@mussared.com 0414 529 867
Sunday 4 June
Koalas – how to help! Daylesford
About: Janine will join the Friends of Cornish Hill Landcare Group to talk koalas, what they need and how to help them.
When: Sunday 4 June 2017 3.30-5pm
Where: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre
Can anyone join: Yes
Cost: Gold coin donation
More information/RSVP: thomato5324@gmail.com 03 5324 2112
1 to 4 June
Sustainable Travel Summit
About: a global talk-fest about responsible/ethical/environmental travel
When: 1 to 4 June 2017
Where: online, global
Can anyone join: Yes
Cost: free
More information/RSVP: Immersion Travel Sustainable Tourism Summit