Merri Creek bird watch
The public is invited to join in a king parrot survey at Galgi Ngaark (Craigieburn grasslands) from 8.45-10.30am this Sunday. Meet at the O’Herns Road gate, off Hume Highway in Somerton. Beginners welcome. Bring your own binoculars. No dogs. For more details, phone Ann McGregor on 0429 386 102.
■ Register at sustainability@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Holiday fun for youth
Paintball, PlayStations and poolside fun are all on the agenda for Hume teenagers during the September school holidays. But book this week if you want a place; registrations close Thursday. Pick-up locations are 20 Ligar Street, Sunbury; 33-37 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows; and 83-85 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn.
www.hume.vic.gov.au or 9205 2556
Business festival
Victoria’s Small Business Festival is under way and next Tuesday, August 26, the government’s Small Business Bus will offer free mentoring and one-on-one help with starting or building a business, at Broadmeadows from 10am. Book at 13 22 15. On August 27, Whittlesea council will hold a 6pm seminar about understanding financial statements. Cost is $20.
Music and muscles
Exercise to music and keep your body fit before enjoying a healthy lunch. From 11am-noon, Tuesdays, at Tullamarine Community House, 30 Carol Grove.
■ 9338 9072
Date with fete
Bundoora’s Norris Bank Primary School is looking for stallholders to sell their wares at its October 18 fete.
■ 9467 2206
Chance to dig in
Learn about growing vegetables from seeds at Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre in Epping. A workshop will be held at 9.30am on August 31. Includes a food swap, learn to dig lessons and guest speaker Maria, of My Green Garden.
■ 8060 3895
Managing animal pests
Traditional management options to control rabbits, foxes and other serial pests – such as shooting or baiting – are often unsuitable for farms on the urban fringe. Effective approaches, such as fencing techniques, guard animals, netting and habitat destruction, will be introduced at a free field day this Sunday. From 9.30am-3pm at Whittlesea Showgrounds, McPhees Road. Bookings close Thursday.
■ 9217 2593 or 9217 2278
