WHAT’S ON
November 2008
|
April 2008 -February 2009 |
The Nature Of Manly -Manly Art Gallery Exhibition. Explores Manly's natural environment in the context of its unique geology, changes over time to the natural elements, animals and plants and the built environment. www.manly.nsw.gov.au or www.mec.org.au |
|
Ongoing June to February |
Manly Penguin Warden– Training provided for volunteers willing to commit for the entire breeding season (June to February) for nightly patrols of 4-6 hours. Anyone interested should phone the Community Volunteer Coordinator on 9976 1658. |
|
Ongoing to December |
WetlandCare National Art Competition 2009- Visit www.wetlandcare.com.au |
|
Sunday 7th
December |
OCEAN CARE DAY FESTIVAL |
|
Ongoing Every Friday 2pm |
Aboriginal Heritage Tours- join Aboriginal Education Officer, Clarence Slockee, for a journey of discovery. Uncover the Royal Botanic Gardens rich Aboriginal heritage, experience traditional music, dance, artefacts and taste some bush foods. $25 adult, $13 conc. Bookings essential phone 9231 8134 or www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/ |
|
Ongoing |
Sydney Wildlife Basic Training Course- For more info see www.sydneywildlife.org.au or call 9413 4300. |
|
Ongoing |
Training for Volunteer Climate Consultants- Individuals DO have the power to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emission (GHG) and reduce the impacts of climate change. Council is training volunteers to provide household climate consultations for friends, family and the wider community. Contact 9976 1658 for details. |
|
Every Sunday |
Katandra Bushland Sanctuary- Open 10am-4pm. Lane Cove Rd, Ingleside. Entry is by donation $3. For more info phone 9979 8077 |
|
Saturday 1st Nov 8:30am-3pm |
Asparagus Fern Day Out- Join us in the fight to rid Pittwater’s bushland of this noxious weed. Scenic Rocky Point, Lovett Bay. For more info or to register contact Pittwater Council on 9970 1363 or the Pittwater Natural Heritage Association on 9916 3368 |
|
Sunday 2nd Nov 7-3pm |
Manly Malibu Board Riders Club- Location: North Steyne opposite Carlton street. For more info phone 0438 760 558 |
|
Sunday 2nd Nov 9:30am-5pm |
Sydney Open- Historic Houses Trust’s Sydney- Visit the Marshall House Clontarf. For more information and bookings visit www.hht.net.au/sydneyopen |
|
Sunday 2nd Nov |
Bush Regeneration- Sydney Harbour National Park, Mosman. For more information phone 9299 0000, email info@harbourkeepers.org.au or see www.harbourkeepers.org.au |
|
Monday 3rd Nov 7:15pm |
Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan Future Directions- Project Officer and Biripi descendant Sue Pinckham will discuss the achievements and future directions of the Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan. Free event. Bookings not required. Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Pittwater and Jacksons Roads, North For info call Vanessa on 9970 5456 or Lizzie on 9918 2594 |
|
Monday 3rd Nov 6-8pm |
Greenbiz Café Meeting- ‘Understanding and reducing your business’s carbon footprint- everything you wanted to know about offsets and accessing them! Meet at the Fairtrade Café, 33 Glebe Point Rd. Phone 0414484848 or www.greenbizcafe.com.au |
|
Sunday 4th Nov |
Fish Surveys- Manly. For more information phone 9299 0000, email info@harbourkeepers.org.au, www.harbourkeepers.org.au |
|
Thursday 6th Nov 7-9pm |
Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Forum- Warringah Council’s Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Project Officer will give an update on the progress made since May 2008 on the rehabilitation of the riparian zones of Nareen, Mullet and Middle Creeks. Meet at the Narrabeen Tramshed. |
|
Thursday 6th Nov 10:30am-1pm |
Free Eco Garden Workshop- Composting- Learn the more about the vital role of compost in your soil, what goes into your compost and the difference between organic and non-organic food. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre Eco Garden. Bookings essential: call 9486 3512 |
|
Saturday 8th Nov 8:30-12:30pm |
Bushwalking Discovery- Bushwalking discovery of the Narrabeen Lagoon catchment area. Narrabeen Lagoon catchment area. Bookings essential: call the Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Education Officer on 9942 2580 |
|
Saturday 8th Nov 9-11am |
Aboriginal Heritage Awareness- Explore the bushland at Manly Dam with an informative guide and learn about the rich Aboriginal heritage of this area. Meet at the end of King St, Manly Vales. Bookings and info: Jim Casimir, Warringah Council, 9942 2439. |
|
Saturday 8th Nov 9am-3.30pm |
Chemical Clean Out- A free chemical drop off point provides you with the chance to dispose of chemicals properly. You can get rid of paints, pesticides, poisons, household cleaners, batteries, gas bottles, pool chemicals, acids, fluorescent tubes and more. Only household quantities accepted, 20kg or 20L maximum. St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road , St Ives. |
|
Tuesday 11th Nov 10am-12pm |
Australian Plants Society Walks and Talks - Leptospermums and Baeckeas- Join the Australian Plants Society North Shore Group for a talk and an easy walk in the garden. Visitors Centre, Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives. For more Information call Margaret on 9971 8991, Bob on 9417 5217 or Bill on 9498 6052 |
|
Tuesday 11th Nov 10am |
Walks and Talks at the Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden- Leptospermums and Baeckeas- The final meeting for this term. 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives. Meet at the Visitors Centre. Wear hat, bring water. $4 covers notes. Enquiries Bob 9417 5217, Margaret 9971 8991. |
|
Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th Nov |
Conference: Saving a Sunburnt Country?- The challenges of species adaptation in a heating land. This conference will be relevant to those working on the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems at all levels of government, in the private sector and in the community. NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, Surry Hills. For more info and to register contact Phoebe Ashton on 9279 2944 , email pashton@nccnsw.org.au, or see www..nccnsw.org.au |
|
Thursday 13th Nov 10:30am-1pm |
Free Eco Garden Workshop - No Dig Gardening- Learn about vegie garden as you build a small garden together. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre Eco Garden. Bookings essential: call 9486 3512 . |
|
Thursday 13th Nov 8-10pm |
Caring for Creation- A Christian Call to Action on Climate Change. St Paul’s Anglican Church, 421 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill. For more info contact Miriam Pepper mpepper@climateinstitute.org.au or call 9252 5200 |
|
Friday 14th Nov 8pm |
Geology, Landscape and Vegetation of the Sydney Basin- Guest speaker John Martyn will discuss the Sydney Basin's geology, landscape and vegetation at the Australian Plants Society North Shore Group meeting. Willow Park Community Centre, Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby. For more information contact Bob Failes on 9417 5217 |
|
Saturday 15th Nov 11am |
Walk against warming- Join thousands of families, workplaces and communities in a walk for renewable energy and a safe climate future for our children. With vital decisions being made this year, we will Walk Against Warming to ensure the Australian Government supports strong, urgent action and justice for developing nations affected by global warming. Martin Place, Sydney. |
|
Saturday 15th Nov 9am-1pm |
Avalon Market- Pittwater council will be giving away free native plants to residents. For more info contact Pittwater Councils Bushcare Officer on 9970 1363 |
|
Sunday 16th Nov 1-3:30pm |
Eco-paddle
at Narrabeen Lagoon-
Visit Middle and Deep Creeks where remediation work will soon be
underway. Includes short presentation on the ecology of the area
by Fiona van Dort from the Coastal Environment Centre. Bookings
essential: tonycarr@ |
|
Sunday 16th Nov 4-6pm |
Discover Long Reef Aquatic Reserve- Join Fishcare volunteers for a free guided walk to discover the wonders of Long Reef Aquatic Reserve. Long Reef Aquatic Reserve (near Fisherman's Beach). Bookings essential: call or text Wendy on 0411 124 200, wendy.orchard@australia.edu |
|
Sunday 16th Nov
|
Warringah Bushwalking Club- North Turramurra to Bobbin Head via Apple Tree Bay- Bookings required. Contact: Walks Coordinator, Jack , 9981 1169 |
|
Monday 17th Nov 6-8pm |
Greenbiz Café “Green Pages & the green business”- Katie Patrick, founder of Green Pages, talks about the rise-and rise- of green businesses and their market. Meet at the Fairtrade Café, 33 Glebe Point Rd. Phone 0414484848 or www.greenbizcafe.com.au |
|
Tuesday 18th Nov 6:30pm |
Sea Shepherd 2009 Antarctic Campaign Fundraiser- Your chance to meet legendary international anti-whaling campaigner Captain Paul Watson, whose latest Southern Ocean campaign, Operation Musashi, starts in December! The Argyle, 18 Argyle St, The Rocks, Sydney. Admission $70- VIP $170. Bookings essential: phone 9247 5500, info@theargyle.biz, www.theargyle.biz/what’son |
|
Tuesday 18th Nov 6:30- 7:30pm |
Sustainable Business Forum- Enhance your reputation, save money and the environment by making your business more environmentally sustainable. Find out how at this free forum, delivered by EcoSTEPS and hosted by Mosman Council. The forum will be held in the Harnett Room, Civic Centre, Mosman Council . Bookings essential, phone Amy Lovesey on 9978 4043. |
|
Tuesday 18th Nov 7-9pm |
Manly, Warringah & Pittwater Historical Society Inc- Guest speaker Lisa Murray will discuss the history of Sydney’s old industrial suburbs of Redfern, Waterloo and Alexandria. Berry Room, Tramshed Community Centre, 1395 Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen. |
|
Wednesday 19th Nov 7-8:30pm |
Free Eco Talk: What happens to your recycling?- Find out what happens to your recycling at this lecture and it is used to make new stuff. Bookings not required. Warringah Council Chambers. Information: call 9942 2111 |
|
Thursday 20th Nov 10:30am-1pm |
Free Eco Garden Workshop - Worms and Wormfarming- Learn more about setting up and managing your own worm farm. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre Eco Garden. Bookings essential call 9486 3512 or email kimbriki@kimbriki.com |
|
Sunday 23rd Nov 1-5pm |
Manly Youth Council’s 40th Anniversary Youth Expo, showcasing the talents of local young people and examples of programs and activities run over the years by Council. Location: Ocean Beachfront For more info phone: 9977 5599 |
|
Sunday 23rd Nov 10:30am-1pm |
Free Eco Garden Workshop - Intro to Eco Living and Eco Gardening- Learn more about organic gardening and the healing power of plants on this full tour of the Kimbriki Eco Garden. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre Eco Garden. Bookings essential call 9486 3512 or email kimbriki@kimbriki.com |
|
Wednesday 26th- Friday 28th Nov |
International Solar Energy Society Conferences- Asia-Pacific Region. Sydney convention centre and Exhibition Centre www.isesap08.com The ISES-AP-08 Conference will bring together a wide range of international solar and renewable researchers, industry personnel and funding bodies. |
|
Wednesday 26th Nov 6:30pm |
North Head Sanctuary Foundation- Next meeting in the Education centre at North Head Sanctuary. If it is fine, there will be a walk to see where the nursery will be. For more info see www.northheadsanctuaryfoudnation.com.au |
|
Thursday 27th Nov 10:30am-1pm |
Free Eco Garden Workshop - Fruit Tree Workshop- Learn how to grow fruit trees successfully. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre Eco Garden. Bookings essential call 9486 3512 or email kimbriki@kimbriki.com |
|
Saturday 29th Nov 9-1pm |
‘Return of the Mermaids’ Community Restoration Project- Join the community as they battle exotic weeds, invasive species, noxious pests and rubbish dumpers. Meet outside Manly Hydraulics Lab (Western Cnr of King St, Manly Vale). For more info email: cowfish5@bigpond.com |
|
Saturday 29th Nov 12-10pm |
Earth Festival is about celebrating planet earth through the creative arts and entertainment; it's about having fun and looking at the positive side of life. Centennial Park Sydney. See http://www.earthfestival.com.au/ |
|
Sunday Nov 30th 7am-3pm |
Manly Malibu Board Riders Club- North Steyne opposite Carlton street phone: 0438 760 558
|
|
Sunday 30th Nov |
Fish Survey Training- Chowder Bay, Mosman For more information phone 9299 0000, email info@harbourkeepers.org.au or see www.harbourkeepers.org.au |