2008
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FEBRUARY and MARCH
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HarbourKeepers Fish Surveys - a group of volunteer divers undertake fish surveys at a variety of sites in Sydney Harbour. Participation is open to any diver who has completed the HarbourKeepers and CoastKeepers Fish Survey course. Through these regular dives, a picture of the frequency, distribution and seasonal variation of 50 key marine species will be documented. Details ph Dave 9299 0000 or Email info@coastkeepers.org.au |
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March 8 till 1 June 9.30 am - 5 pm |
The 1970s: a decade of protest photo exhibition by Roger Scott. The 1970’s were one of the most volatile periods in Australia’s political history, with mass demonstrations and grassroots actions. Scott chose to hit the streets and get among the action without manipulating or directing his subjects. Museum of Sydney, Cnr Phillip & Bridge St, Sydney, 9251 5988. |
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Thursday 28 Feb 10.30 am- 1 pm |
Free Workshop - Eco House - Find out about what to buy, what not to buy, alternatives to packaging, green cleaning and healthy eating. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre. Bookings essential ph. 9486 3512, www.kimbriki.com |
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Friday 29 Feb 9.45 am
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Milsons Pt History Walk - Join Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning on a walk around Milsons Pt. Hear about the building of the Harbour Bridge and its impact on suburbs and buildings. Cost $10, bookings essential 9913 1474. |
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Friday 29 Feb 7.30 pm |
Penguin
Forum - Learn about our local
populations of Little Penguins, the challenges they face in an
increasingly urbanised environment and what you can do to help ensure
their survival. The forum will cover penguin biology and ecology,
habitat restoration and the status of the endangered penguin colony at
Manly. Three local penguin experts - Ricki Coughlan, Angelica Treichler
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Saturday 1 March 10 am-5 pm |
Guided Walking Tours - Manly Council's Community and Environmental Partnerships Branch offer a free, expert-guided walking tour from Tania Park to Manly Cove. Significant environmental and heritage features are pointed out along the walking routes by the guide. Tours include a free lunch and native plant giveaway. Information and bookings 9976 1661. |
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Saturday 1 March 9 am-12 |
Manly Council Bushcare * North Harbour Reserve (end of Burton St, Balgowlah) * Esplanade Park (via end of Bolingbroke Ave, Fairlight, follow path to the west, 50m towards the Spit Bridge). For more info call Chris 9976 1751. |
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Saturday 1 March 6.30 pm - 8 pm |
Insects & other Invertebrates - Insects and other invertebrates make up about 99% of all animals. Martyn Robinson, Australian Museum Naturalist, will help us set up a light sheet to attract flying insects and lay simple traps for ground dwelling species for later release. Bring: a torch, wear long sleeves and trousers and bring personal insect repellent. To book phone Coastal Environment Centre 9970 1675. |
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Saturday 1 March
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Conservation Connect bush regeneration at Long Reef headland to again assist the amazing Reefcare volunteers. This popular location overlooks the Long Reef Aquatic Reserve and forms part of the spectacular coastline of Sydney's northern beaches. Activities include exotic weed removal and planting of native plants and grasses. Enquiries 9564 1244. |
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1-9 March |
Sydney Harbour Week - Extensive program of walks, guided snorkel tours, sailing, diving, lectures and much more. Information www.sydneyharbourweek.com.au |
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Sunday 2 March |
Clean Up Australia Day - details www.cleanup.org.au or 1800 282 329. |
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Sunday 2 to 8 March |
Seaweek - more details of events see www.mesa.edu.au |
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Sunday 2 March 10 am-5 pm |
Chowder Bay Marine Institute Open Day - Discover the beauty and diversity of Chowder Bay. Find out why leading universities have joined with government agencies to create a research centre specialising in the marine ecosystems of ports and harbours. Come along and see the scientists in action, this will be a fun and educational day for all with public seminars, displays and activities for all ages. Enquiries 9969 2664. |
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Sunday 2 March |
OceanWorld Manly Kids Club - under 9’s Kids Club is a program for children with an interest in the animal world. These lucky kids will spend the morning as Junior Rangers in our marine and reptile sections, feeding lizards, cleaning tanks, checking hermit crabs and maintaining records. Enquiries 8251 7877. |
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Sunday 2 March |
Warringah Bushwalking Club - Ku-ring-gai Chase NP, bookings necessary. For details www.bushwalking.org.au |
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Sunday 2 March 10:30 am-1 pm |
Free Workshop - Worms – hands-on & theory Learn about different types of worm farming, what goes into your worm farm, some KEY lessons in managing a worm farm properly & how to set them up, the vital role of worm castings in your soil, how to use worm castings on your garden and as a special spray, difference between organic & non-organic food. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre. Bookings essential ph. 9486 3512. |
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Sunday 2 March
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Tour - Headland Park, Mosman Tunnels, Tracks and Tales. Explore Defence fortifications hidden away for more than 100 years, beautiful bushland and see new and magnificent harbour views. See the historic submariners Miners' Depot and follow a track through bushland to Georges Heights, occupied by the military since the 1870s. Bookings essential, phone 8969 2100. |
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Monday 3 March 7 pm-9 pm |
Global Affairs Dialogues - will explore the environmental impact of climate change, war and social strife, and the wide range of political and religious influences that shape our attitudes, values, and subsequently our actions. SMSA Level 1, 280 Pitt St. Sydney. Contact Terry O’Brien for more information phone 0431 605 374 or Email: dialogue_quest@hotmail.com |
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3 to 7 March
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Conservation Connect Join us as we make a major positive contribution to water quality and ecosystem productivity in the Manly Creek catchment. Manly Creek is part of a highly important creek system that flows from Manly Dam down through Manly Lagoon to Queenscliff Beach. Volunteers will work on a program of weeding, site preparation and planting of coastal heath & river bank vegetation. Enquiries 9564 1244. |
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Tuesday 4 March 6 pm-8 pm |
Manly Environment Centre presents Sea Week Event - Sea Wonders Teaching Marine - Join a range of marine experts for a introductory talk from PADI Worldwide, OceanWorld Manly, Brookvale TAFE, MPA Marine HarbourKeepers and more. Explore “life on an ocean planet” a high school teaching kit and the aware kids program. Optional tour of OceanWorld for excursion ideas. Free - open to all educators. Enquires 9976 2842. |
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Tuesday 4 March 10 am |
Introductory talk at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden - Plants and their pollination. Cost $4, wear suitable footwear, hat and bring water. Enquiries and bookings 9417 5217. |
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4 March |
Sustainable Seafood Day |
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5-7 March |
World Sustainable Energy Day |
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Wednesday 5 March 9.30 am-12 pm |
Manly Council Bushcare - Burnt Bridge Creek, near the duck pond behind Balgowlah Golf Course (approx 100 metres north along the bike path from the end of Dudley St, Balgowlah). For more info call Chris 9976 1751. |
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Wednesday 5 March 7.30 pm
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Free public lecture - Prof. Marc Bekoff will be speaking about Animal Emotions and Beastly Passions - Why `good animal welfare' isn't `good enough'. At Webster Lecture Theatre, Veterinary Science Conference Ctr, Syd Uni. Details Dr Bennison rod.bennison@newcastle.edu.au |
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Thursday 6 March 10:30 am-1 pm |
Free Workshop - Ecological Living & Eco Gardening Full tour of Eco Garden, philosophy of organic gardening, difference between organic and non-organic food, intro to ‘Bio-Genics’ – the healing power of plants, how your garden can keep you & your family healthy and tasting of edible flowers. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre. Bookings essential ph. 9486 3512, www.kimbriki.com |
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Friday 7 March 7 pm-9 pm |
Evening Bat Walk and Talk at Gordon - Learn about and meet a grey headed flying fox, it is a threatened 'key stone' species, then walk to the bridge to see thousands of these wonderful animals take off for their nocturnal feeding flight. More information 9472 8949. |
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Saturday 8 March 11 am |
Adult D.I.Y. Workshop - Mulching, Composting and Worm Farms - Bunnings Warehouse, Niangala Close, Belrose - enquiries 9486 5700. |
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Saturday 8 March 1 pm- 5 pm |
Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment President Tony Carr will lead a two-hour kayaking tour of the parts of Narrabeen Lagoon to be remediated as part of the $1.9m restoration project. Hire kayaks are available and experience is not required. You will visit Middle and Deep Creeks and hear a short talk on the ecology of the area by Pittwater Natural Heritage Association President Marita Macrae. To register call 0417 502 056. |
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Saturday 8 March 9 am-12 |
Manly Council Bushcare * Witches Glen, Burnt Bridge Creek (meet at Kitchener Street bridge over Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation) * Bligh Park (meet near the Childcare Centre, Alto Avenue, Seaforth) * Shelly Beach (meet at driveway, 2 Bower St, Manly) For more info call Chris 9976 1751. |
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Saturday 8 March 11 am |
Adult D.I.Y. Workshop - Harvesting water/rain water tanks - Bunnings Warehouse, Niangala Close, Belrose - enquiries 9486 5700. |
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Sunday 9 March |
OceanWorld Manly Kids Club - under 9’s Kids Club is a program for children with an interest in the animal world. These lucky kids will spend the morning as Junior Rangers in our marine and reptile sections, feeding lizards, cleaning tanks, checking hermit crabs and maintaining records. Enquiries 8251 7877. |
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Sunday 9 March 9 am- 12.30 pm |
The Harbour Trust is looking for enthusiastic people to join our bush regeneration team at North Head. Help establish Sydney’s newest environmental sanctuary and save endangered flora and fauna. Details call Catherine 8969 2112. |
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Sunday 9 March |
Tours - North Head Sanctuary - Bushland, Barracks and Batteries. Discover the military history and natural beauty of North Head – occupied by the military since 1934. This guided tour includes the magnificent parade ground, examples of the art deco buildings, authentic WWII tunnels and pristine bushland. Over two hours the walking tour covers four kilometres and includes bush tracks, stairs and underground tunnels. Bookings essential phone 8969 2100. |
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Sunday 9 March |
Warringah Bushwalking Club - Neutral Bay to The Rocks, bookings necessary. For details www.bushwalking.org.au |
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Sunday 9 March 7 am-9 am |
Warrringah Council bird watching walk at Warriewood Wetlands. Bookings essential, contact the Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Education Officer on 9942 2580. |
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10 March 5 pm |
"CCS and the Future of Coal-based Power Generation in Australia" presented by Bede Boyle and Richard Hunwick at Lehany Theatre, CSIRO, Bradfield Road, Lindfield (light refreshments 5 pm). RSVP Gwen Cant 9683 6306 - Details www.aie.org.au |
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Tuesday 11 March 10 am |
Introductory talk at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden - “Parts of the plant - flowers”. Cost $4, wear suitable footwear, hat & bring water. Enquiries 9417 5217. |
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Wednesday 12 March 7 pm-9 pm |
Educational evening about Climate Change presented by three women who have been actively looking to make sense of what climate change means to us and our communities and exploring the steps people can take to address this world issue. The focus of the evening is a slideshow developed by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Al Gore with the support of the Australian Conservation Foundation. Kinma Primary and Preschool, 127 Coolowie Road, Terrey Hills - enquiries@kinma.nsw.edu.au |
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Wednesday 12 March 9.30 am-12 pm |
Manly Council Bushcare - Burnt Bridge Creek, near the duck pond behind Balgowlah Golf Course (approx 100 metres north along the bike path from the end of Dudley St, Balgowlah). For more info call Chris 9976 1751. |
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Wednesday 12 March 12.30-1.30 pm |
Conversations: Conserving Natural Heritage - a discussion looking at the importance of the preservation, rehabilitation and care of our natural heritage, focusing on the bushland of Sydney. Join Samantha McDonald, Environmental Officer, Centennial Parklands and Jocelyn Howell, Ecologist & author. SMSA Level 1, 280 Pitt St. Sydney. Enquiries www.sydneymsa.com.au/
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Thursday 13 March 10:30 am-1 pm |
Free Workshop - Composting – hands-on & theory Learn about different types of composting, what goes into your compost, its vital role in your soil, difference between organic & non-organic food. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre. Bookings essential phone 9486 3512, www.kimbriki.com |
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Friday 14 to 15 March |
Conference - Population, Peak Oil, Climate Change: their impact on the Millennium Development Goals, organised by Sustainable Population Australia inc (SPA), held at Rydges Lakeside Hotel, Canberra. For further information phone |
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Saturday 15 March 8.30 am-12 |
Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Bushwalk - Dr Conny Harris and Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment invite you on a bushwalk through the Narrabeen Lagoon catchment area. Bookings essential, call Conny 9451 3231. |
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Saturday 15 March 9 am-12 |
Manly Council Bushcare * Seaforth Community Centre, (Baringa Ave Seaforth) * Wellings Reserve (end of Gourlay Ave, Balgowlah Hts) * Bareena Park (meet near tennis courts on Curban St, Balgowlah Heights) For more info call Chris 9976 1751. |
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Sunday 16 March |
Warringah Bushwalking Club - Hornsby to Mt Ku-ring-gai, bookings necessary. For details www.bushwalking.org.au |
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Sunday 16 March 9 am-12 |
Manly Council Bushcare * Woodland Street Bushcare Group (meet next to 103 Woodland St., Balgowlah) For more info call Chris 9976 1751. |
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Sunday 16 March 9 am- 12.30 pm |
The Harbour Trust is looking for enthusiastic people to join our bush regeneration team at North Head. Help establish Sydney’s newest environmental sanctuary and save endangered flora and fauna. Details call Catherine 8969 2112. |
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Sunday 16 March |
OceanWorld Manly Kids Club - under 9’s Kids Club is a program for children with an interest in the animal world. These lucky kids will spend the morning as Junior Rangers in our marine and reptile sections, feeding lizards, cleaning tanks, checking hermit crabs and maintaining records. Enquiries 8251 7877. |
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Tuesday 18 March 10 am-2 pm
Every third Tuesday of the month |
Manly Council Streamwatch environmental action network part of the Sydney Water corporation. Volunteers required monthly to assist Parks & Bushland team to test water at specific sites to evaluate aquatic health. Great opportunity to gain practical experience and meet like minded people, no experience necessary, limited numbers. Enquiries 9976 1658. |
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Tuesday 18 March 10 am |
Introductory talk at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden - “Parts of the plant - fruit”. Cost $4, wear suitable footwear, hat and bring water. Enquiries 9417 5217. |
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Tuesday 18 to 22 March
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Conservation Connect - Sydney Harbour National Park. This park protects vital stretches of bushland around all entrances to the harbour including habitat for endangered native species such as the long-nose bandicoot and little penguin, right next to Australia’s biggest city! Come and help to restore their habitats by removing invasive weeds. Enquiries 9564 1244. |
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Wednesday 19 March 9.30 am-12 pm |
Manly Council Bushcare - Burnt Bridge Creek, near the duck pond behind Balgowlah Golf Course (approx 100 metres north along the bike path from the end of Dudley St, Balgowlah). For more info call Chris 9976 1751. |
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Wednesday 19 March 7-8.30 pm |
“Retrofitting the Suburbs - Planning for the End of Cheap Energy” Free Hilltop to Headland Lecture presented by David Holmgren, bookings not required. Warringah Council Chambers, Civic Dr, Dee Why. Enquiries 9942 2111. |
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Thursday 20 March 10:30 am-1 pm |
Free Workshop - Worms – hands-on & theory Learn about different types of worm farming, what goes into your worm farm, some KEY lessons in managing a worm farm properly & how to set them up, the vital role of worm castings in your soil, how to use worm castings on your garden and as a special spray, difference between organic & non-organic food. Kimbriki Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre. Bookings essential ph. 9486 3512. |