Community Events
Geoff Mosley: Repaying my Debt - A Conservationists' Tale
Saturday 25 March, 2017 10am-12 noon
Dr Geoff Mosley’s is one of Australia’s most respected conservationists. Learn about his campaigns to world heritage list Antarctica, Blue Mountains, West MacDonnell Ranges and Royal National Park. In his recent memoir he writes about ‘steady state economy’ – as a way to resolve the current environmental crisis. Share his passion for the environment and hear why he has spent a life time fighting for it. Tutor: Janine Kitson. Cost $35 Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 E: info@weasydney.nsw.edu.au www.weasydney.com.au
The Battle of the Blue Gums: Talk by Janine Kitson
Monday 27 March, 2017. 6.15pm
Inner West Rotary Club Talk & Dinner
Talk free but buy your own Dinner at Harold Park Hotel, 1st Floor, 70A Ross Street, Glebe. Enquiries: Ron 0418 112 018 Email: rotary.siw@gmail.com
Why Environmental History is so Important?
Friday 21st April, 2017, 5.30 - 6 pm
WEA, Sydney AGM
Hear a short talk about why environment history is so important – particularly in light of the 60th Anniversary of the National Parks Association and the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Talk by Janine Kitson. At WEA House, 72 Bathurst Street, Sydney - a short walk from Town Hall Station. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 E: info@weasydney.nsw.edu.au http://www.weasydney.com.au
Blue Gum High Forest Walk @ Gordon Celebrating the National Trust Heritage Festival 2017
Sunday 30 April, 2017 | Meet 9.45am for 10am start. Finish at 12noon
This ecologically focused walk will explore Gordon’s past and present Blue Gum High remnant forest that considers its future. The walk will highlight’s Ku-ring-gai’s Indigenous, colonial, Victorian, Federation, Interwar and post WW2 history. Meet in front of Gordon Railway Station Ticket Office. Bring hat, water, snack and wear good walking shoes. Bookings ring Janine Kitson 9498 2402 or 0428 860 623 Email: janine_kitson@tpg.com.au www.foke.org.au www.facebook.com/friendsofkuringgai
Solutions to Our Climate Emergency - Talk by Phil Bradley, Climate Activist
Monday 8 May, 2017 5.15-6 pm
NSW Teachers Federation’s Peace, Environment and International Solidary Special Interest Group Meeting Room, Level 1, NSW Teachers Federation House, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills. For more information contact: Janine Kitson 0428 860 623
Bushfire Conference May 2017: Fire, Fauna and Ferals
Nature Conservation Council’s 11th Biennial Bushfire Conference will be held in Sydney on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st May 2017, with a field day on Thursday 1st June. This multi-disciplinary fire management conference will cover themes including: fire and fauna; using fire for restoration; and the interactions of fire, weed and feral management. View the website for more information and registrations
Save the Date! Nature Conservation Council regional Conference
The Nature Conservation Council of NSW and Lithgow Environment Group will be hosting this years regional conference in Lithgow on 3 and 4 June 2017. Please put it in your diary and we will be in touch with more information, including a stellar lineup of speakers, very soon!
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