# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nurturing Biodiversity: Caring for Country
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Our next climate cafe will be a dual presentation on the topic of Nurturing Biodiversity: Caring for Country in our local patch here in Eltham. Two well-known local figures, Vicky Shukuroglou and Jill Kellow, will share how they nurture and care for their respective remnant patches of bushland, with the help of a band of committed volunteers.
 
Vicky will talk about how local communities make a meaningful difference to biodiversity conservation and revitalisation. She will explore the power of community-led stewardship through the work of Friends of Biodiversity Hohnes Hill. Drawing on practical experiences in ecological restoration, citizen science, habitat enhancement, and collaborative conservation, Vicky reflects on how local action can strengthen biodiversity while fostering deeper connections between people and place. The presentation considers the challenges and opportunities of caring for remnant ecosystems and demonstrates how creativity, curiosity, and community participation can help support thriving landscapes for the future.
 
Vicky Shukuroglou's work connects creativity, ecological awareness, education, and community participation. Her practice fosters curiosity and care for the environment, nurturing more sustainable and meaningful relationships between people, other forms of life, and the places they inhabit. Vicky leads diverse local initiatives, including Nillumbio and Friends of Biodiversity Hohnes Hill.
 
Jill Kellow is the convenor of two friends' groups: Friends of McMahon Ball Paddock in Eltham and Friends of Moor-rul Grassland in Kangaroo Ground. Jill will outline the special ecological characteristics of these three patches of remnant bushland, and the work that goes on in each to restore and revitalise the vegetation and create habitat for mammals, birds, fungi and invertebrates. 
 
Jill is a former lecturer in horticulture at the University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus, where she continues to edit the Friends of Burnley Gardens newsletter. In addition to being convenor of the two Friends groups mentioned above, she is an active participant in many community groups in the Eltham area, including Nillumbik Climate Action Team, Nillumbik U3A and Nillumbik Reconciliation Group.

Join us! Come early for a meal, snack or drink, or just come for the talk at 7:30pm. All welcome!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eltham/nurturing-biodiversity-caring-for-country/200030618410322
- **Event Categories**: Music, Art, fine-arts, Entertainment, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Eltham
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Platform 3095
- **lat**: -37.7134
- **long**: 145.14835
- **full address**: Platform 3095, 965 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia, Eltham

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Nurturing Biodiversity: Caring for Country
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Nurturing Biodiversity: Caring for Country being held?
  - **A:** Nurturing Biodiversity: Caring for Country takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Platform 3095, 965 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia, Eltham.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Nurturing Biodiversity: Caring for Country?
  - **A:** Nurturing Biodiversity: Caring for Country is organized by Nillumbik Climate Action Team.

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