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August - September 2008 Bookings are essential for all activities. Unless otherwise specified, please contact the Bushcare Co-ordinator either via telephone (02) 9911 3579 or email bushcare@lanecove.nsw.gov.au to book your place or for more information about upcoming events and activities. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Some events listed are being run by other Councils, booking contact numbers are supplied below. AUGUST Native Plant Propagation: All About Seeds Learn to recognise the different types of pods and seeds of our local flora. Includes hands-on seed processing and sowing at the Lane Cove Community Nursery. Saturday 2 August 9.00am - 12 noon Lane Cove Community Nursery Bookings: 9911 3579
Fauna Fair @ Willoughby Park For more information contact Willoughby Council on 9777 7875.
Insights: Aboriginal Culture An exploration of the local indigenous culture. Useful for any bush regeneration staff, volunteer or bush walker, as artefacts are commonly found in bushland areas. Saturday 23 August 9.00am - 12 noon North Sydney Bookings: 9936 8258 (North Sydney Council)
SEPTEMBER Non-toxic living: Creating a healthier lifestyle Learn how to make non-toxic cleaning products for your home, how to prepare great tasting organic and raw foods and how to convert your food scraps to organic fertiliser for your garden! Thursday 4 September 6.30pm Mosman Council Chambers Bookings: 9978 4018 (Mosman Council)
Boorowa Tree Planting Field Trip 08 Celebrate Biodiversity Month in Boorowa, a small town in the Lachlan Valley, about 4 hours south west of Sydney. It’s a fun annual event which involves plenty of tree planting on properties in the area, rain, hail or shine! These trees will provide wildlife corridors, frost protection for livestock, wind breaks for crops, stabilization of the soil and better long term health of the land for primary producers, and also contribute to mitigating the effect of climate change! Information and bookings through Gareth Debney at North Sydney Council. Friday 26th - Sunday 28th September Information/Bookings: 9936 8224 (North Sydney Council) You will need your own transport; once registered you will receive all necessary details including what accomodation is available (approx $30 per night).
Discovery Boat Trip on the Lane Cove River Get a new perspective of your local river foreshore. Join local experts on a relaxing cruise and find out more about the natural, cultural and built heritage of the lane Cove River and estuary. Very popular, so book in quick! Cost: $20 p.p / $18 pensioners Includes morning tea and a map. Saturday 20 September 9.30am - 12 noon Bookings: 9911 3579
Attract Native Bees to your Garden Learn about these fascinating creatures, from Blue-banded Bees to Teddy Bear Bees, which are surprisingly common to many urban gardens! Saturday 27 September 9.00am - 1.00pm Bookings: 9777 7875 (Willoughby Council)
More activities are happening in our Nursery and Eco Garden!
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