BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Victorian National Parks Association - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Victorian National Parks Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vnpa.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Victorian National Parks Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTSTAMP:20260408T183710 CREATED:20260216T011319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T011319Z UID:10000375-1775174400-1776038399@vnpa.org.au SUMMARY:Autumn Sea Slug Census DESCRIPTION:It’s time to head out for a rockpool ramble\, snorkel or scuba dive and search for sea slugs! \nIf you snap a photo of a sea slug anywhere on the Victorian coast between Friday 3 and Sunday 12 April\, please add your photos to iNaturalist! \nThe photos you upload will help us unravel the mysteries of these amazing molluscs and detect changes in sea slug populations. \nFind tips on searching for sea slugs and how you can get involved \nFeature photo by Nick Shaw. URL:https://vnpa.org.au/event/autumn-sea-slug-census/ CATEGORIES:ReefWatch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Vercos-Nudibranch-Tambja-verconis-sea-slug-autumn-2025-Nick-Shaw-e1747103257641.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ReefWatch":MAILTO:reefwatch@vnpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260413T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260413T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T183710 CREATED:20260306T020305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T230718Z UID:10000380-1776074400-1776094200@vnpa.org.au SUMMARY:*FULL* NatureWatch – wildlife monitoring in Enfield DESCRIPTION:This activity is fully booked! Head to our activities calendar to find another activity to join us on. \nHelp us learn more about the animals living in forests around Enfield\, about 25 km south of Ballarat. \nWe’ll set up wildlife cameras and audio recorders to collect information about the animals in these forests\, and to search for threatened wildlife like Brush-tailed Phascogales\, dunnarts\, Swamp Skinks\, Growling Grass Frogs and Brown Toadlets. \nThe details: \nFitness: Medium level of fitness needed. There’ll be 1-2km of walking on gravel roads and through open forest with low shrubs\, logs and sticks to navigate around. \nAll training is provided. \nPlease register separately for each adult. This activity is not suitable for children. \nMeeting 10am in Napoleon\, Victoria. Finishing at about 3:30pm \nWe’ll send you more details about the activity\, meeting place and what to bring when we confirm your spot. URL:https://vnpa.org.au/event/nw-enfield-april26/ CATEGORIES:NatureWatch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Brush-tailed-phascogale-VNPA-NatureWatch-e1739836313160.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NatureWatch":MAILTO:naturewatch@vnpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T090000 DTSTAMP:20260408T183710 CREATED:20260306T020658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T215229Z UID:10000382-1776335400-1776416400@vnpa.org.au SUMMARY:*FULL* NatureWatch – wildlife monitoring at Mount Cole DESCRIPTION:This activity is fully booked! Head to our activities calendar to find another activity to join us on. \nJoin our overnight expeditions into the forests of Mount Cole aka the soon to be Mount Buangor National Park (20km west of Ballarat). This is our second year surveying the recovery of threatened wildlife after recent fires. \nDuring the day\, you’ll help set up wildlife cameras and audio recorders and count recovering populations of Critically Endangered Mount Cole Grevilleas. In the evening we’ll go spotlighting\, searching for nocturnal wildlife like gliders and possums. \nThe details: \nWe’ll be camping in the forest at a bush campground with limited facilities. \nCamping is self-sufficient\, you’ll need to provide your own transport\, bush style camping equipment\, food and water. \nAll training is provided. \nA medium level of fitness is required for walking up to 1 km off track through dense regrowth forests with fallen logs and sticks to navigate. \nPlease register separately for each adult. This activity is not suitable for people under 18 years. \nWe’ll meet at 10:30am in Beaufort\, Victoria\, finishing up the following morning. \nWe’ll send you further details about the activity\, meeting place and what to bring when we confirm your spot. URL:https://vnpa.org.au/event/nw-mountcole-april26/ CATEGORIES:NatureWatch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NatureWatch-Wombat-July25-00874-Cam-Suttie-scaled-e1772507069303.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NatureWatch":MAILTO:naturewatch@vnpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T183710 CREATED:20260204T010727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T031635Z UID:10000371-1777111200-1777129200@vnpa.org.au SUMMARY:Bushwalk – Wombat-Lerderderg National Park DESCRIPTION:Join a 15km bushwalk in Lerderderg State Park aka the new Wombat-Lerderderg National Park! You’ll explore along the Tunnel Point Loop – a mixture of dirt roads and bush tracks with some hilly sections. \nThis medium difficulty walk begins approximately 90km west of Melbourne. \nLearn more about the Bushwalking Program here \nThis walk is being led by Bushwalking Program volunteer Richard T. Please fill out the form below and they’ll be in touch with you with further details\, including what to bring and any updates to the schedule. Please note times for meeting on site and end of activity are indicative and may change.\nPlease add any questions you have into the form! URL:https://vnpa.org.au/event/bushwalk-wombat-lerderderg-national-park/ CATEGORIES:Bushwalking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/vnpa_bushwalking_cal_2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Victorian National Parks Association":MAILTO:activities@vnpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260425T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T183710 CREATED:20260319T033441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T051729Z UID:10000385-1777113000-1777129200@vnpa.org.au SUMMARY:Walk Talk and Gawk - Wombat Forest DESCRIPTION:Join Wombat Forestcare and VNPA to hear about loophole logging damage to the recently declared national park area of the Wombat. \nWe’ll first visit a site heavily impacted by recent logging activities\, then move to prime habitat nearby to show what’s been lost on the logged site. At this second site we’ll see high-quality habitat\, even perhaps spot a Powerful Owl\, and hear about the Greater Gliders there. This proposed activity presents a great opportunity to learn first-hand about the ongoing issue of logging damage in the Wombat State Forest. We’ll cover about 2-5km total across all sites\, with the option of a short walk at the second site. \nWe encourage car-pooling where possible – there will be a limit of 8 cars at the forest sites\, so carpooling will need to be sorted at the meet up site. The plan is to meet up at Trentham at 10.30am\, and drive to 2 locations from there. \nLearn more about the Bushwalking Program here \nThis walk is being led by Bushwalking Program volunteers Denise and Anthony F. Please fill out the form below and they’ll be in touch with you with further details\, including what to bring and any updates to the schedule. Please add any questions you have into the form! URL:https://vnpa.org.au/event/bushwalk-wombat-forest/ CATEGORIES:Bushwalking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/vnpa_bushwalking_cal_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Victorian National Parks Association":MAILTO:activities@vnpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTSTAMP:20260408T183710 CREATED:20251202T031720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T031720Z UID:10000367-1777680000-1783814399@vnpa.org.au SUMMARY:Nature Stewards - Knox course DESCRIPTION:Keen to find ways to help nature? Meet other like-minded people? Come and join us for a Nature Stewards course! \nYou’ll delve into the fascinating realms of animals\, plants\, and fungi. \nYou’ll explore the intricacies of rocks\, soil and the changing seasons. \nAnd you’ll learn ways to connect\, be curious and contribute in your local patch of nature. \nLearn more and register here \nDates: \nSaturdays\, 2 May – 11 July excluding public holiday weekends. \nApplications close Sunday 19 April. \nCost: \n$350 full fee\, $90 concession* \n*Concession: healthcare card holder\, pensioner\, full-time student URL:https://vnpa.org.au/event/ns-knox/ LOCATION:Ferntree Gully CATEGORIES:Educational,NatureStewards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ns_insta_3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Stewards":MAILTO:naturestewards@vnpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260504T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T183710 CREATED:20260306T020256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T215307Z UID:10000384-1777888800-1777908600@vnpa.org.au SUMMARY:*FULL* NatureWatch – wildlife monitoring in Enfield DESCRIPTION:This activity is fully booked! Head to our activities calendar to find another activity to join us on. \nHelp us learn more about the animals living in forests around Enfield\, about 25 km south of Ballarat. \nWe’ll set up wildlife cameras and audio recorders to collect information about the animals in these forests\, and to search for threatened wildlife like Brush-tailed Phascogales\, dunnarts\, Swamp Skinks\, Growling Grass Frogs and Brown Toadlets. \nThe details: \nFitness: Medium level of fitness needed. There’ll be 1-2km of walking on gravel roads and through open forest with low shrubs\, logs and sticks to navigate around. \nAll training is provided. \nPlease register separately for each adult. This activity is not suitable for children. \nMeeting 10am in Napoleon\, Victoria. Finishing at about 3:30pm \nWe’ll send you more details about the activity\, meeting place and what to bring when we confirm your spot. URL:https://vnpa.org.au/event/naturewatch-wildlife-monitoring-in-enfield/ CATEGORIES:NatureWatch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NatureWatch-citizen-scientists-in-Wombat-Forest-photo-by-Cam-Suttie-scaled-e1772500347273.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NatureWatch":MAILTO:naturewatch@vnpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20260408T183710 CREATED:20260216T003225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T012611Z UID:10000374-1778976000-1779062399@vnpa.org.au SUMMARY:Bushwalk - Macedon Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Join this 17km bushwalk along the rim of the range at Mount Macedon Regional Park. We’ll explore different habitats along the way and keep an eye out for fungi\, animals\, intriguing plants and other wonders. \nThe details: \nChange of date: This walk was originally planned for 10 May\, but will now be happening on 17 May. \nThere’s a significant steep uphill walk at the start of the walk (for approx 1.5km)\, and then it will even out\, though there will be several other undulations along the way. \nThis medium-hard difficulty walk begins approximately 65km north-west of Melbourne. \nThis walk is being led by Bushwalking Program volunteer Eva Klusacek. \nRegistrations will open 4 weeks before the walk. So pop a reminder in your calendar and head back here to sign up! URL:https://vnpa.org.au/event/bushwalk-macedon-regional-park/ CATEGORIES:Bushwalking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/vnpa_bushwalking_cal_2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Victorian National Parks Association":MAILTO:activities@vnpa.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR