Children’s Voices for Reconciliation
Thursday 1 June, 10:30pm – 12:00pm, The Canopy
Join us at The Canopy as we celebrate Reconciliation Week. School groups will perform their interpretation of this year’s theme ‘Be a Voice for Generations’. The event invites everyone to use their voice to share their truths among others. This event includes song, dance and art from local North Shore Schools. No booking required.
Greenhouse by Joost
Thursday 1 June, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, The Alcott or online
Imagine a house that grows its own food. That’s the vision of environmental campaigner Joost Bakker, who was once dubbed the ‘Poster Boy of Zero Waste Living’ by The New York Times. Be inspired by this documentary screening following Bakker as he builds a self-sustaining home in central Melbourne, followed by a panel. The panel will be guided by MC, Jo Taranto, founder of Good for the Hood. Speakers will be announced once confirmed. Bookings essential.
Book online.
Walk and Yarning Circle
Friday 2 June, 10:30am - 12:00pm, Longueville Park, Stuart Street, Longueville
Leading up to Reconciliation Week, we take some time to reflect on the theme 'Be a Voice for Generations'.
Join us for a walk through Country and a Yarning Circle, a traditional way of dialogue and sharing cultural knowledge. Hear about local Aboriginal culture and heritage with Karen Smith from the Aboriginal Heritage office.
You are invited to ask your own questions about our shared histories and cultures and how we can all contribute to a reconciled Australia.
First Fridays: World Environment Day
Friday 2 June, 3:15pm – 4:30pm, Lane Cove Plaza
Join Scienza Viva in Lane Cove Plaza as they take you through some amazing science experiments in celebration of World Environment Day on Monday 5 June. Free event.
Nature’s Night Shift Term Activity
Friday 2 and Thursday 8 June 9:45am – 11:15am at Blackman Park, Lane Cove West, meet far end of Lloyd Rees Drive, past the playground
Nature’s awake while you’re asleep! Join us to learn about who’s awake in the night. We’ll read a book, discover nocturnal animals, go on a bushwalk and create night-time nature craft. For ages 2-5.
Book online for Friday 2 June.
Book online for Thursday 8 June.
World Ocean's Day
Thursday 8 June, 10:00am, Tambourine Bay Park
This event will see us clean up creeks, parks, mangroves and bushland, all while enjoying a beautiful bushwalk. Clean-ups are a great way to bring the community together, raise awareness, and start the conversation about reducing litter at the source. This World Oceans Day make a difference and prevent our local waterways from carrying pollutants into the ocean, resulting in a cleaner, healthier environment.
The event will commence at Tambourine Bay Park and progress around the foreshore and bushland surroundings before returning to our starting location.
Book online.
Saturday Sounds: Majazzter Duo
Saturday 10 June, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza
Grab your dancing shoes and swing on down to Lane Cove Plaza and join the Majazzter Duo as they serenade you with fun dance tunes and Italian classics, Free event.
Auntie Time
Tuesday 12 June and Tuesday 20 June, 4:00pm - 5:30pm, Synergy Youth Centre
More information to come.
Uno's Garden
Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 21 June 9:45am – 11:15am at Gore Creek Reserve, St Vincents Rd, Greenwich, meet at far end of oval
Discover Uno and his garden full of Moopaloops, Puddlebuts, Tumbletops and a Snortlepig! Graeme Base’s wonderful book, Uno’s Garden, is the inspiration for this activity. We’ll be reading from his book, going on a fun bush walk, practicing our counting and getting creative.
Book online for Tuesday 13 June.
Book online for Wednesday 21 June.
Child Car Seat Safety Checking Clinic
Saturday 17 June, 9:00am – 1:00pm, Lane Cove Council Car Park
The clinic offers parents/carers the opportunity to get the Child Car Seat checked, adjusted or fully fitted for free by an Authorised Restraint Fitter. Any parts will cost extra.
Bookings: Call 9911 3536 or email roadsafety@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Growing Ferns and Groundcovers
Saturday 17 June, 9:00am - 12:00pm, Lane Cove Community Nursery
Become familiar with a range of native ferns and groundcovers and gain tips on how to propagate them.
Book online.
Animals of the Dreaming
Saturday 24 June, 10:00am – 11:00am, Lane Cove Plaza
Meet amazing native animals, each with their own special character, and hear stories and songs about these animals and the Dreamtime as told by Brewarrina Aboriginal Elder Col Hardy OAM. Free event.
