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Walks and Talks 2008
Current year, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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Activity
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When
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Where
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Contact
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Clean Up Australia Day |
Sunday |
Thornleigh Oval |
Graham Jones |
| Talk entitled, A National Park in transition: the rich past Aboriginal heritage and future challenges facing Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. (David Tribe, Volunteer NSW NPWS Ranger) | Tuesday 18 March 8 pm | St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra | Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 |
| Shoreline walk, Garie Beach to Figure 8 Pool - Royal National Park (Leader: John Martyn) Sturdy walking shoes essential - track surface likely to be muddy and rock platform slippery. Bring a picnic lunch and/or snack food, water and a hat. Binoculars recommended. Park entry fee is $11 per vehicle unless you have an annual pass. |
Sunday 6 April 10 am to 4 pm |
Royal National Park - meet at the Garie Beach car park. Entry via Waterfall recommended, but Audley is equidistant. Take Garie Beach turn-off from Bertram Stevens Drive |
John Martyn |
| Walk in Strickland State Forest (leader: Andrew Little) Bring sturdy walking shoes, a picnic lunch, water and a hat. Binoculars and camera recommended. |
Sunday 4 May 9:45 am (for a 10 am start) to 4 pm |
Strickland State Forest, near Gosford - meet at Banksia Picnic Area (click here for complete walk details and map) |
Bookings essential Andrew Little 9924 7212 (after 7:30pm) aalitte@optusnet.com.au |
| Talk entitled, Unspoilt Wilderness: The Arnhem Land Experience - Fishing, Weaving and Digging Yams. (Nancy Pallin and Jane Gye, conservationists) |
Tuesday |
St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra |
Barry Tomkinson |
| STEP Track, South Turramurra (leader: Neroli Lock) | Sunday 21 September 1:30 pm to 4 pm | South Turramurra, Lane Cove National Park - meet at the Kingsford Avenue trackhead. | Neroli Lock 9489 5794 harnerlock@bigpond.com |
| STEP AGM and talk entitled, Biobanking Legislation: Does it Work for Biodiversity? (Associate Professor Shelley Burgin, University of Western Sydney) | Tuesday 21 October 7:45 pm | St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra | Barry Tomkinson |
| The Nature Track, Valley of the Waters, Blue Mountains National Park (Leader: Bill Jones) Bring sturdy walking shoes, a picnic lunch and/or snack food, water and a hat. Binoculars recommended. |
Sunday |
Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains National Park - meet 10:45 for an 11 am start at Conservation Hut, Fletcher Street (off Falls Road) |
Bill Jones Car-pooling encouraged |
| Christmas barbecue | Sunday | Parkland at the end of Leuna Avenue, Wahroonga | Neroli Lock |