NPA Annual General Meeting
Saturday 4 November, 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Lane Cove National Park Visitors Centre (Jenkins Hall). Max Allen Drive, West Lindfield
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Meet the NPA Executive, State Council members, our new CEO Ms Alix Goodwin and the rest of the staff team. Learn about our recent achievements, present position and future prospects. There will be interesting presentations as well as time for members to raise questions or comments on any aspect of NPA’s affairs.
RSVP: NPA Office 02 9299 0000 or npansw@npansw.org.au
The meeting is being held in conjunction with the November State Council meeting (commencing 9.00 am), which is also open to all members. The NPA Picnic Day and Annual Awards Presentation is being held on the following day nearby at Haynes Flat.
See the NPA website for more information
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Have Your Say: Royal National Park Discussion Papers
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has developed six discussion papers to kickstart the conversation about the future of Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.
These discussion papers are the first stage in the development of a new plan of management for these parks. The existing plan of management dates back to 2000. Feedback is required by August 28th.
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Help set NPA on course for the future
We are seeking members to fill various NPA Executive, State Council and other positions.
NPA is now at a major turning point. If you have know-how in policy or planning, biodiversity or bushwalking, accountancy or advocacy, media or marketing, across the State or across your region, we would be interested in hearing from you. This is a great opportunity to give something back to NPA and make a personal contribution to nature conservation.
For general information about the positions, please contact any of the following: Anne Reeves tel: 0407 210 608, Ian Donovan tel: 0490 667 400 or Brian Everingham tel: 0419 260 236.
Formal nominations open on 1 September 2017. Application details will be notified in the next issue of Nature News, the Spring issue of Nature NSW, and on the NPA website.
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Understorey Screening
Wednesday 16th August 7 pm | Pitt St Uniting Church, 264 Pitt St Sydney
Free screening of UNDERSTOREY, a nature & social documentary film on the South East Forest campaigns. The screening will be followed by a Q & A with director, David Gallan.
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Understorey DVDs on sale now
NPA has a limited amount of Understorey DVDs for sale through our website or by calling the NPA office on (02) 9299 0000.
Cost: $20 + postage.
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NPA Photo Exhibition
20-30 September | ARO Gallery , 51 William St Darlinghurst
To commemorate our 60th anniversary NPA NSW has been holding a photographic competition. The best images from the completion will be on display at the ARO Gallery during September.
Following the Sydney exhibition there will be a regional tour.
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Enter the NPA Photo Competition. Last Chance!
Last date for submission of entries: Sunday 6th August
For information on categories, rules and how to submit, visit the NPA website.
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NPA Silent Auction
As part of our 60th Anniversary NPA will be running a silent auction. If you or someone you know has a prize that you would like to donate contact the NPA office on (02) 9299 0000 or email npansw@npansw.org.au.
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Let The River Run
STAND UP FOR A FAIR SHARE FOR THE MACQUARIE RIVER AND MARSHES.
Send a strong message to Malcolm Turnbull to protect environmental water for the Macquarie Marshes
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"Who's living on my land?" Upcoming workshops
Attend a "Who's living on my land?" Citizen Science workshop and discover what species are on your property!
Upcoming Workshops
Robertson: 5th August 2017, 9am-3pm
Cobargo: 26th August 2017, 9am-4pm
Braidwood: 2nd September 2017, 2pm-4pm
To participate in a workshop or for more information visit: whoslivingonmyland.org
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Southern Sydney Branch AGM
The next Members night for the Branch will be held on 27th September, at which Dave Noble will speak on the amazing world of fungi. At that meeting we will also be holding our AGM. There are places for you on our team so do not be shy. All positions are declared vacant and if you want to participate in the running of our Branch now is your chance.
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Community Events
Now Screening: Cultivating Murder
Cultivating Murder is an important documentary about land-clearing, climate change and cold blooded murder. View upcoming screenings
The Legacy of Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’
Thursday 3 August, 2017 6-8pm $35
Why is Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (1962) hailed as one of the most influential books of the 20th Century heralding in the modern environment movement? Why was Silent Spring so ferociously attacked when it was first published? How did Silent Spring lead to improved environmental legislation not only in the United States, but around the world? How is Rachel Carson’s message relevant today? Tutor: Janine Kitson. Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 http://www.weasydney.com.au
Solutions to Our Climate Emergency
Talk by Phil Bradley, Climate Activist
Monday 7 August, 2017 5.15-6 pm
Meeting Room, Level 1, Organised by NSW Teachers Federation’s Peace, Environment and International Solidarity Special Interest Group, Federation House, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills. For more information contact: Janine Kitson 0428 860 623
The Battle of the Blue Gums
Sunday 13th August , 2017 12noon-5pm
During the 1930s, two forests were under threat – the Blue Gum Forest in the Blue Mountains and the Blue Gum High Forest in St Ives. Discover how pioneer conservationists like Myles Dunphy and Annie Wyatt successfully rallied to protect these forests. How did these forest battles contribute to the modern Australian conservation movement? How is Ku-ring-gai’s Blue Gum High Forest faring today – at a time of burgeoning population and housing demands, habitat loss and climate change? WildThings NSW’s Annual Talkfest—showcasing Ku-ring-gai’s environment, Turramurra Masonic Hall , Cnr Turramurra Avenue & Pacific Hwy, Turramurra [a short walk from Turramurra Railway Station]
Gardens of Stone – A Photographers’ Wonderland
Thursday 17 August, 2017 6-8pm $35
Learn why photographers love the spectacular scenery of the Gardens of Stone area, with its stunning sandstone pagodas, cliffs, arches, waterfalls, slot canyons, gorges and large caverns – that adjoins the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, near Lithgow. Learn about the area’s fascinating cultural and natural heritage that is linked to the beginning of the 19th Century national parks, bushwalking movement and health movement. Tutor: Janine Kitson. Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 http://www.weasydney.com.au
Possums, Power, Passion and People: Australia and the Protection of its Environment
WEA, Sydney Distance Education Program
Available for Country NSW
Learn about Australia’s history that began with a European mindset determined to transform an ancient landscape into a typical English countryside at great costs to its environment and Indigenous peoples. Why did some 19th century citizens raise the alarm at the ‘wanton destruction’ of Australian forests? Why did some 20th century citizens rally to protect the Great Barrier Reef and the Tasmanian wilderness? Why do ‘jobs and growth’ continue to blind us to the ‘canary in the coal mine’ warning us about the irreversible loss of biodiversity and climate disruption?
This distance education program is designed for group study at home (or in a club or other community setting). The Discussion Group Program is a distance education program providing specially developed study material to small groups spread widely around NSW but also including the suburbs of Sydney.
Students join together in the Discussion Group Program in groups to read, analyse, discuss and debate educational material that’s mailed to them (tutor-written study texts), under the guidance of a corresponding tutor.
Tutor JANINE KITSON BA, Dip Ed, M Ed, Dip TEFL, MA, M Ed (Hons) | Coursebook units $78 | Course No: D227
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