WILDCARE Inc News Library

As part of our new web site, we have created a complete news library from all of the WILDTIMES newsletters. Search the library by using the search box below or, click direct on the news categories to your right to view by category.

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Being on call for a whale rescue - are you available?
Wildcare whale rescuers first reponses teams are now on call around the state to be available for whale rescues. First response whale rescue teams, who have all attended whale rescue training, are hoping every year that this year will be a quiet year. If you are a Wildcare member and are interested in becomming part of a first reponse rescue team then make sure you update your membership details to include whale rescue - or if you are not yet a Wildcare member then now is the time to join and become a part of this amazing organisation. » more
General News | 11/01/12 | Latest News
How much of your donation goes to administration costs?
There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about how much charities take from donations to cover administration costs. Quite enlightening with one organisation apparently taking 60% - although maybe a donation to that charity is about supporting their organisation to run.

Well Wildcare is different. » more
General News | 25/10/2011 | Latest News
Presidents of WILDCARE - putting in the hours.
Presidents of the WILDCARE branches around the state have been undergoing training on using the WILDCARE website. Presidents who want to communicate to their members (WILDCARE has over 5000 members) and to the general public, are now utilising the on line calender of events and indivdual group home pages to tell about the groups up comming envents and latest achievements - check it out!! » more
Staff/Volunteer features | 01/08/2011 | Latest news
Thanks Park Rangers!
WILDCARE Inc reckons August should be Thank a Ranger Month. The Parks and Wildlife Service manages almost 40% of the State - thats a big task in anyones book. The staff of the PWS, both Rangers and office staff carry out that work professionally and passionately, and they welcome the assistance of WILDCARE inc volunteers on hundreds of projects around Tasmania » more
General News | 29/07/2011 | Latest News
WILDCARE Inc - 2011 Annual General Meeting Notice
Saturday 26th March 2011 - Mt Field National Park
(Hosted by Wildcare Friends of Mt Field)
RSVP by 21st March 2011. » more
General Meetings | 9/3/2011 | Latest News
WILDCARE Tasmania International Nature Writing Prize.
The 2011 Wildcare International Nature Writing Prize is now open and WILDCARE Inc invites you to submit your unpublished short story manuscript for consideration.

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General News | 10/01/11 | Latest News
Congratulations Friends of Coningham Reserve and Friends of Maria Island
Two WILDCARE groups, Friends of Coningham Reserve and Friends of Maria Island, have been successful in gaining funds through the Tasmanian Landcaring Grants - round 1. Gorse removal and broom removal in strategic areas being just some of the activities that the groups will be funded for.

Round 2 of the Tasmanian Landcaring Grants will be open on 16th August and will close on 28th September 2010 so WILDCARE groups with ideas for projects, or those groups that applied that need to rework their applications should contact Jodie at the WILDCARE office for assitance. Email her at wildcarefacilitator@gmail.com » more
General News | 16/06/2010 | Latest News
WILDCARE groups - active on the ground and with a pen!! - well a computer really.
WILDCARE groups put in an amazing amount of volunteer work around the State, on the ground, making a real difference. Sometimes they also have to sit down and write funding applications. In fact since 1997 WILDCARE groups have managed to bring over $1,000,000 cash funding to projects. Well here they go again .... » more
General News | 4/6/2010 | Latest News
Annual General Meeting Notice
Wildcare is holding its Annual General meeting 27th and 28th March 2010 at Maria Island National Park. Stay for the Saturday only (AGM and Special Guest Speaker) or stay on for Sunday as well to do some volunteer work with the Friends of Maria Island ... » more
General Meetings | 9/05/10 | Latest News
Annual General Meeting outcomes
Wildcare Inc ran its Annual General Meeting along with a working bee assisting the Friends of Mt Field last weekend (26th March). Fantastic weather meant that the various tasks such as removing revegetation fencing and weeding got done very promptly. Friends of Mt Field treated us with a talk, walk and barbeque lunch. The elections were run too... » more
General Meetings | 30/03/2010 | Latest News
Lighthouse Cookbook launched
The latest publication from Freinds of Deal Island and Friends of Tasman Island is a lighthouse cookbook. Compiled by Shirley Baker and illustrated by Dallas Baker this collection of delicious recipes from volunteers, lighthouse keeper families and Rangers brings the warmth of the kitchen fire to you. » more
General News | 26/02/10 | Latest News
Time to renew for 2010
All 2009 WILDCARE memberships expired at the end of December 2009. Have you renewed for 2010? » more
General News | 29/1/10 | Latest News
Congratulations - WILDCARBON projects funded
WILDCARE has now assessed applications to the WILDCARE WILDCARBON Fund. Read more about the projects. » more
General News | 01/10/09 | Latest News
WILDCARE WILDCARBON Fund calls for projects
WILDCARE Inc is calling for project submissions to meet the criteria for the WILDCARE WILDCARBON Fund - biodiverse native planting on reserved land for management, habitat, threatened species and climate change benefits. » more
General News | 29/06/2009 | Latest News
Nature Writing Prize winner
The winners of the 2009 Nature Writing prize have been announced, » more
General News | 06/04/09 | Latest news
WILDCARE Gift Fund approves $41,000 for cat eradication on Tasman Island
The Parks and Wildlife Service submitted an application to the WILDCARE Gift Fund Committee for project funding from the Tasmanian Coast Conservation Fund, a Natural Partner Fund co-founded by WILDCARE Inc, Bruny Island Charters and Tasman Island Cruises. » more
General News | 02/04/09 | Latest News
New Natural Partner Fund to support injured and orphaned animals in Tasmania
WILDCARE Inc has joined forces with Go Wild Tasmania, to support the care, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned animals in Tasmania. This has included the creation of the Injured and Orphaned Wildlife Fund, and the formation of WILDCARE Friends of Bonorong. » more
General Meetings | 26/03/09 | Latest News
Annual General Meeting
WILDCARE'S Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 11am 25th March 2009 » more
General Meetings | 6 March 2009 | Latest News
WILDCARE Gift Fund allocates money to Frenchmans Cap
The WILDCARE Gift Fund Committee met recently to consider an application from the Parks and Wildlife Service for funding for track work in Frenchmans Cap National Park over the next 12 months. » more
General News | 27 February 2009 | Latest News
WILDCARE Tasmania International Nature Writing Prize NOW OPEN
The 2009 WILDCARE Tasmania International Nature Writing Prize is now open . Closing date is 20th February 2009.

Open to unpublished entries in both fiction and nonfiction, with a prize of $A5000 and a writers wilderness residency in Tasmania (Australia).
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General News | 12/01/2009 | Latest News
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