Categories
OFF Activities Talks

March Meeting Environmental Impacts of Plastics and Microplastics

Scott Wilson, from Macquarie University on marine debris, micro-plastics and litter assessment.

Categories
Fauna OFF Activities Walks

March 2022 Field Day Boat Harbour Shorebirds

An invigorating OFF field excursion to Boat Harbour and Merries Reef, which is a renowned and important site for migratory and resident shorebirds where they roost at high tide and feed at low tide.

Categories
Campaigns Glenlee OFF Activities

Glenlee Update – March 2022

28 Jan 2022 – A 12 month Interim Heritage Order was gazetted by the Minister for Environment and Heritage which prevents any further development of the site. It allows for further investigations into Glenlee’s historical and Indigenous significance. Additionally, the Minister has also requested that NSW Heritage pursue the listing of Glenlee on the State […]

Categories
Meetings OFF Activities

February Meeting

Two University of NSW students who were recipients of OFF research grants presented their findings.

Categories
Meetings OFF Activities

Annual General Meeting 7th February 2022

Our first Monday meeting for the new year was the Annual General Meeting. Reports were presented outlining OFF’s activities during the past year, and a new committee was elected for 2022. The office bearers elected were: President: Kim Wagstaff Vice-Presidents: Arian Polhill and Graham Lalchere Treasurer: Rodger Robertson Secretary: Vacant – no nominations. A full […]

Categories
Fauna Georges River Talks

Shore Birds of Botany Bay and Port Hacking

Shorebirds across the globe are under pressure. We need to do what we can to protect them and their habitats. Let’s make space on the shore for these amazing birds. Extracts from a presentation by Debbie Andrew on shorebirds of Botany Bay and Port Hacking for Local Land Services hosted by Sutherland Environment Centre on […]

Categories
Campaigns Elections OFF Activities

Georges River Council Elections – Candidate Responses

Key environmental questions put to candidates running for Georges River Council.