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Only 6 places left for our October 25 night walk at Katandra Bushland Sanctuary looking for fire flies, a tiny beetle with a flashing rear end! Want to come? Email pnhainfo@gmail.com. photo: Australian Museum. #invertebrates #beetles #bushwalk #insects
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PNHA Walk Sunday September 27. Spring in Terrey Hills bushland. Meet 9am at corner of Mallawa Rd and Bulara St. walk ends about 11. Stroll on fire trail to see endangered Grevillea caleyi , Boronia and Peas in spring glory. Birds too, so bring binoculars. A hotspot for plants in the Proteaceae family. RSVP to pnhainfo@gmail.com with your phone number so we can watch out for you. Walk can be extended to the Perimeter Trail if you like. #bushland #wildflowers #bushwalking #birdwatching
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Great photos.
Our Spring Newsletter Issue 109 is now on our website. PNHA News, Kunzea capitata, Patersonia sericea on our Chiltern Track walk, the Small Bottle Cicada, moths, native Bush Rats vs introduced Black Rats feature in this issue. #insects #aussiebirdcount2026 #wildflowers #rats #UrbanRewilding
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Wildflowers out now. Come and see for yourself. Join our PNHA guided walk on the Chiltern Track, off Chiltern Rd Ingleside. When: Saturday August 22. We usually see White Eared Honeyeater here, so bring binoculars for a good look. Meet at the track entry at 9am. walk ends about 11am. Please RSVP to pnhainfo@gmail.com with your phone number so we can contact you in case of bad weather.
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Learning about local weeds from PNHA at Avalon Car Boot sale May 23. People enjoyed Invertebrates and our famous PNHA cards. #weeds #invertebrates #invasivespecies #moths #landcare
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About PNHA
About PNHA
With urbanisation, there are continuing pressures that threaten the beautiful natural environment of Pittwater. Some impacts are immediate and apparent, others are more gradual and less obvious.
The Pittwater Natural Heritage Association has been formed to act to protect and preserve the Pittwater areas major and most valuable asset - its natural heritage.
PNHA is an incorporated association seeking broad based community membership and support to enable it to have an effective and authoritative voice speaking out for the preservation of Pittwater's natural heritage.
It is a member of the Pittwater Community Alliance. Please contact us for further information. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to benefit Pittwater's natural environment go to the Pittwater Environmental Foundation.
Our Aims
- To raise public awareness of the conservation value of the natural heritage of the Pittwater area: its landforms, watercourses, soils and local native vegetation and fauna.
- To raise public awareness of the threats to the long-term sustainability of Pittwater's natural heritage.
- To foster individual and community responsibility for caring for this natural heritage.
- To encourage Pittwater Council and the NSW Government to adopt and implement policies and works which will conserve, sustain and enhance the natural heritage of Pittwater.
Some of our interests and concerns include:
- Native Tree Canopy
- "Wildlife Friendly" Gardens
- Weed Infestation
- Keeping our Waterways Healthy
- Beaches and Dunes
Act to Preserve and Protect!
If you would like to join us, please fill out the Membership Application Form. Alternatively if you would like to contact us for information on any of our projects, our details are:
Email: pnhainfo@gmail.com
Postal Address
PO Box 1
Avalon Beach NSW 2107
Other Environmental Organisations to Follow
Invasive Species Council
The Invasive Species Council campaigns for better laws and protections for our native plants and animals from weeds, pests and feral invaders.
STEP Inc.
STEP is a community-based environmental organisation with over 400 members from Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby and surrounding suburbs. Their primary aim is to work for the conservation of bushland in northern Sydney.
Australian Plants Society NSW
The Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd is made up of members from all walks of life who have a passion to learn about, share, grow and conserve Australian native plants and their habitats.
Northern Beaches Council - Environment
Safeguarding the Northern Beaches unique living environment.
Birdlife Australia
BirdLife Australia is dedicated to creating a bright future for Australia’s birds.
Sydney Nature
Find out about the huge variety of native plants and animals across Sydney, the benefits they provide and how you can support native plants and animals in your local area.
Sydney Wildlife
As well as caring for sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife, Sydney Wildlife is also involved in educating the community about native wildlife and its habitat.