2011 Walks and Talks
Our walks are open to all who want to experience our wonderful local bushland. Booking is preferred (so we have an idea of numbers) and please remember to wear suitable shoes and to bring water, snacks, a hat, sun screen, insect repellent and wet weather gear if necessary.
We offer two walking experiences:
- Our STEP Out Recreational Walks are geared towards general bush walking for the reasonably fit, so they are not suitable for toddlers or for anyone who has difficulty walking. They are usually held on the third Sunday of the month, begin at 10 am, take approximately two or three hours and end at a local coffee shop.
- Our traditional walks are usually more leisurely and they concentrate on various aspects of the natural world such as flora, fauna, fungi and geology. They conclude with complimentary refreshments.
| Activity |
When |
Where |
Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Hornsby Valley Blue Gum Forest Walk |
Sunday 20 Febuary 9.45 for a 10 am prompt start |
End of Rosemead Road, cnr Lochinvar Place, Hornsby (Gregory’s Map 77 A6, Sydway Greater Sydney Map 214 K4) Download information |
Robert Bracht 0422 088 305 robert.bracht@hotmail.com |
STEP is partnering with the Nature Conservation Council to sponsor a Candidates Environmental Forum which is open to all candidates in the Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Davidson and Epping electorates. Come along and hear what your candidates have to say. |
Tuesday 22 February |
St Andrews Church Hall, corner Chisholm and Vernon Streets, Turramurra |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Clean Up Australia Day |
Sunday 6 March |
Thornleigh Oval, Handley Avenue, Thornleigh |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Launch of the Field Guide to the Bushland of the Lane Cove Valley. |
Saturday 12 March, 2pm start |
Jenkins Hall, Lane Cove National Park |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Talk Climate Change by exSTEP president Michelle Leishman |
Tuesday 15 March |
St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Berowra Creek CANCELLED |
Sunday 20 March |
At the north end of the car park on the north side of the Crosslands recreation area in Hornsby heights. Download information |
John Martyn 9449 7962 or |
Sphinx Memorial near the Bobbin Head Road entrance gates to Ku-Ring-Gai Chase along the Sphinx Track and Warrimoo Track to Bobbin Head |
Sunday 17 April |
At Sphinx Memorial inside Ku-Ring-Gai Chase.( Gregory’s Map 56 K13, Sydway Greater Sydney Map 196 C18). Suggest park cars outside the Chase Gates. Download information |
Robert Bracht 0422 088 305 robert.bracht@hotmail.com |
Talk Can Civilization survive the next 30 years by Ian Bryce |
Tuesday 10 May |
St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Berowra - Mount Kuring-gai Track |
Sunday 22 May |
We start at Berowra Railway Station and finish at Mount Kuring-gai Railway Station Download information |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Beecroft – Cheltenham Link Track |
Sunday 19 June |
Western end of Mary Street Beecroft. Park in Mary or Welham St. (Gregory’s Map 98 G10 or Sydway Greater Sydney Map 234 B7). Download information |
Robert Bracht 0422 088 305 robert.bracht@hotmail.com |
Talk Natural History of Sydney by David Wilks |
Tuesday 21 June |
St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Historical and Scenic Walk in Garigal National Park, Seaforth |
Sunday 24 July |
At Ararat Reserve outside the Austrian Club at 12.45 pm for a 1 pm start. Gregory's Map 256 F10 Download information |
Jill Green on 9489 8256, 0408 470 043, jillpgreen@gmail.com |
Talk "All about the Environmental Defender’s Office" by Kirsty Ruddock |
Tuesday 9 August |
St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Quarry Road Track, Hornsby Valley |
Sunday 21 August |
End of Stewart Ave, Hornsby. (Gregory’s Map 77 C2 or Sydway Greater Sydney Map 194 M19). Download information |
Robert Bracht 0422 088 305 robert.bracht@hotmail.com |
A Walk on the North Side... North Head - Manly history and ecology |
Sunday, 25 September |
North Head, Manly. From Manly follow Darley Road onto Scenic Drive. Turn left off Scenic Drive at the North Head Sanctuary sign. Parking is available on site. (Or take bus 135 from Manly Wharf to the bus stop near North Head Sanctuary entrance). Download information |
Tim Gastineau-Hills on 0419 251 586 or tghills@yahoo.com |
Talk ‘Saving civilisation is not a spectator sport’ by Pepe Clarke -CEO of the Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales |
Tuesday 11 October |
St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
Postponed Talk ‘Will explain the purpose, role and history of the EDO along with typical case histories and outcomes’ by Kirsty Ruddock - the Principal Solicitor at the Environmental Defender’s Office |
Tuesday 8 November |
St Andrews Church Hall, corner of Chisholm Street and Vernon Street, Turramurra Download information |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |
A Fagan’s Ridge walk, Fiddletown |
Sunday 13 November |
At the end of Peebles Rd Fiddletown at 8.30am where there is a locked fire trail gate. Map 72 A9 Sydney UBD street directory. Download information |
Barry Tomkinson 0412 250 595 barrryt@bigpond.net.au |