Lismore City Council is hosting a number of community meetings this week that may be of interest to our readers. They include a climate conversation on energy, a community get together at Goolmangar Hall and a Wildlife Ways event dedicated to urban biodiversity and wildlife conservation.

CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS - ENERGY

Council is hosting a series of monthly Climate Conversations, with the primary focus on listening to the community's concerns, needs and aspirations. This month, they will be discussing all things energy: energy efficiency, reducing your bills, electricity, electrification, solar and anything else you may want to chat about.

When: Wednesday, 24 April from 10am - 12pm

Where: Upstairs meeting room in Lismore Central, 44 Carrington Street, Lismore

Phil Ridler, NetZero Officer for the Northern Rivers Joint Organisation and Seb Crangle, a local Home Energy Advisor, will both join the conversation to provide expert insight and resources.

The conversation will take place across from the Children's Library and we warmly welcome children to join in. Beverages will be provided from Ciao Belli Cafe downstairs in Lismore Central. Please bring your own keep cup and arrive early to get your drink.

Climate Conversations are free events open to the entire community. There's no need to book – just drop in and be a part of the conversation.

For more details about Climate Conversations go to https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/climate-conversations.

COMMUNITY GET TOGETHER AT GOOLMANGAR HALL

On Friday, 26 April from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, join council for an evening of discussion, music, dinner and mapping at Goolmangar Hall.

You will hear from speakers representing the Red Cross, DPI Recovery Support Services, SES and Local Land Services. They will engage in discussions centred around the impact of floods on soils, sharing valuable insights and information.

The SES is looking to gather local knowledge and experiences to enhance their understanding of flooding in the area. Your contributions are valuable. You are encouraged to bring pictures with dates and times, flood heights on local landmarks and personal flood experiences.

Enjoy a complimentary dinner as you mingle and share your insights with fellow community members. It's a great opportunity to connect and learn together.

WILDLIFE WAYS: BIRDS, BEES, TREES AND WEEDS

The free Wildlife Ways event is dedicated to urban biodiversity and wildlife conservation on Saturday, 27 April. Council and South Lismore Duck Pond Landcare invite you to a day filled with expert presentations, native species showcases and hands-on planting sessions.

Learn from professionals like Brendan Cox from River Ecology to talk about the importance of wetlands, Steve Maginnity on bee conservation and Laura Noble on managing invasive species. Dive into bush regeneration techniques with Patrick Lennon and explore Ngulingah Nursery's native plant showcase.

Contribute directly to enhancing urban biodiversity with our public planting session. All nature enthusiasts, families, students and community members passionate about preserving our natural heritage are welcome.

This is a free event, however bookings are essential. To book go to https://lismore-events.bookable.net.au/....