New Introductory Short Course on Nature Science
Nature Stewards is an introductory environmental program that has 10 class sessions and 4 outdoor field sessions, offering an opportunity to explore local natural areas. This 10-week program is being run in Manningham Council, City of Melbourne, and City of Melton this Spring from the 3rd October to 16th December (location dates may vary slightly). The program spans introductions to [...]
2019 Best Friend Awards
The 2019 best Friend Awards were presented last Saturday (24th of August). Seen here (L to R) are Award winners Tony Flude and George Fotheringham (Westgate Biodiversity), Lorraine Ratcliffe (Friends of Maribyrnong Valley) and Joe Van Beek (Friends of Tyers Park). Marilyn McInnes (Friends of Edwards Point) (Left) and Margaret Hunter (Friends of Braeside Park) received Highly Commended Awards [...]
Social media Skills Extravaganza
Last year VEFN presented a very popular and successful session on Social Media. As a result of feedback and further ideas proposed we are now offering a more extensive opportunity. Social Media has become a major means of communication to the public, and Friends groups need to include it in their mix for recruiting, activity event promotion, and information on [...]
Workshop explores great ways to get your message across.
Digital storytelling uses smart phones, tablets/iPads, digital cameras and computers to record and collate audio-visual information that engages, connects & communicates using photos, video & audio recording TWO SATURDAYS TO SUPPORT YOU TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS TO MAKE A SHORT VIDEO STORY USING THE DEVICES YOU OWN Digital storytelling is now easily and affordably within reach. For younger generations [...]
Best Friends Award 2019
Once again the VEFN is offering an Award for a "Best Friend" for 2019. This award has been made by VEFN for many years and highlights the dedication of volunteers who work in our public land Parks and Reserves, and for the long term benefit of the local environment. The Award is assessed by an independent Committee who recommends [...]
Regional Workshop – Geelong and South West
Friends Group Members at Geelong Workshop Friends groups share ideas at South West forum Over the past 8 months, VEFN has run a number of regional forums, where Friends groups come together to share ideas, raise issues and pool resources. The forums have been made possible by the state government’s Community Skills Development grants. The most recent [...]