Calendar of Events for 2010
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February Saturday 27th
Insects and Other Invertebrates. 7-9pm Plateau Park, Bilgola Plateau.
Invertebrates – animals without backbones - are amazing, important and often overlooked. We could not survive without the services they provide in our environment.
Martyn Robinson, naturalist at the Australian Museum, will set up a light sheet to attract insects and tell us about the creatures we find. Bring your own invertebrates—insects, spiders etc to be identified.
Plateau Park is on Plateau Rd, near Bilgola Plateau Public School.
Bring: Mosquito repellent
Cost: free
To book: After February 14th:Gary Harris 9918 0430 email: 4gharris@tpg.com.au
March Saturday 6th
Pittwater Ecopaddle. 9am- 3.30pm
Here’s a chance to explore Pittwater estuary’s natural environment.. We’ll learn about Pittwater’s geological history and soils, its beautiful endangered Spotted Gums and other types of bushland, its birds and marine life.
Our craft: Stable Drifter 2 kayaks with rudders and comfortable seats. Also provided: life vests and guidance for beginners on how to paddle. (HD 0500)
Bring: lunch, drinks, sun protection.
Cost: double kayak hire is $55 per person
To Book: Contact Tony Carr by 1/3/10 on 0417 502 056 or email: tonycarr@ozemail.com.au
Places for 14 people only, so book early
March Saturday 20th
Asparagus Fern Out Day, Mona Vale Headland. 8.30am – 3.00 pm. Help beat Pittwater’s worst weed. Morning tea and a splendid free lunch. Stunning coastal views.
Where: corner of Peal Place and Narrabeen Park Parade – parking on the street. Tools provided.
Wear: gloves, long trousers and sleeves, enclosed footwear.
Sponsors: DATS Environmental Services and Pittwater Council.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Ken Hughes. kchughes@swiftdsl.com.au or phone 9918 9170 or 0417 287 320.
April Saturday 10th
Weeds of Pittwater 12.30-4pm.
Learn to identify weeds, and see demonstrations of what to do about them in the garden and the bush. Afternoon Tea and notes provided.
Where: Angophora Room, Nelson Heather Centre, Jacksons Rd Warriewood for Theory/Indoor session, then field work at Ingleside Riders land on McLean St Ingleside.
Wear: gloves, long trousers and sleeves, and enclosed footwear.
Bring weed specimens you’d like identified.
Cost: Free
To Book: Marita 9918 3368 or 0439 409 202 Email: pnhainfo@gmail.com
June Saturday 5th
Asparagus Fern Out Day, Plateau Park Bilgola Plateau. 8.30am to 3.00pm
The war against Pittwater’s worst weed continues and we’ve nearly won it here.
Help Plateau Park bushcare volunteers tackle Asparagus Fern in this reserve where the rare bushland type Duffys Forest Endangered Ecological Community occurs. The Waratah is a special plant here. Tools, morning tea and delicious lunch provided.
Wear: gloves, long trousers and sleeves, enclosed footwear.
Sponsors: DATS Environmental Services and Pittwater Council.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Ken Hughes kchughes@swiftdsl.com.au or phone 9918 9170 or 0417 287 320
June Sunday 20th
Breakfast with the Birds at Warriewood Wetlands. 8 – 10.30am
A guided stroll to see flowering Swamp Mahoganies attract honeyeaters and several kinds of Lorikeets. Sydney Freshwater Wetlands are a rare habitat in Sydney.
Bring: Binoculars if possible. We can lend some binoculars on the morning.
Cost: Tea/coffee and cake $2.00
To Book: Marita 9918 3368 or 0439 409 202 Email: pnhainfo@gmail.com
Limit: 15 people, so book early and get meeting place information
June Friday 25th-Sunday 27th
Bush Regeneration and Birdwatching weekend at Pittwater Youth Hostel, Morning Bay
Spend a weekend at the hostel (Friday and Saturday nights), in return for two mornings of bush regeneration.
Guests have exclusive use of the hostel and can enjoy:
- various talks and guided walks in Spotted Gum and other bushland, saltmarsh and mangroves, birdwatching, and use of hostel kayaks.
- free accommodation, kindly donated by a local resident and Pittwater Youth Hostel
- meals (two dinners and two lunches) donated by Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority. B Y O breakfasts.
NO DOGS PLEASE (NPWS regulations)
Costs: Return Ferry trip from Church Point to Halls Wharf: $12.50 Concession $6.80. Booking fee of $50: $25 will be refunded at the hostel, $25 is a contribution towards food costs.
To book: contact Pittwater Youth Hostel Ph: 9999 5748 Email: pittwater@yhansw.org.au
Only 30 people can stay so book early.
Can’t stay overnight? Just come for the day. Cost: $10 for lunch
August Saturday 28th
PNHA Annual General Meeting. Katandra Bushland Sanctuary. 12 noon. Join us for lunch and a presentation by a guest speaker.
Cost: free
RSVP: Marita 9918 3368 or 0439 409 202 Email: pnhainfo@gmail.com
Katandra is in Lane Cove Road, Ingleside
September Sunday 26th
Digital Photography in the Bush 9.30-noon
Brian Hindes will show us how to do macros and landscapes.
Bring: your digital camera
Where: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Ingleside. Address details provided on booking
Cost: free
To Book: Marita 9918 3368 or 0439 409 202 Email: pnhainfo@gmail.com by September 20.
Book early as there is a limit of 12 people.
October Sunday 3rd, 9.00-3.30pm. Pittwater Ecopaddle
Here’s another chance to explore Pittwater estuary’s natural environment. Starting from McCarr’s Creek Reserve we’ll learn about Pittwater’s geological history and soils, its beautiful endangered Spotted Gums and other types of bushland, and also its birds and marine life.
Our craft: Stable Drifter 2 kayaks with rudders and comfortable seats. Also provided: life vests and guidance for beginners on how to paddle. (HD 0500)
Bring: lunch, drinks, sun protection.
Cost: double kayak hire is $55 per person.
To Book: Contact Tony Carr by 27/9/10 on 0417 502 056 or
email: tonycarr@ozemail.com.au by September 26th
Places for 14 people only, so book early.
October Sunday 24th
Breakfast with the Birds at Warriewood Wetlands. 7.30 – 10am.
A guided stroll to see summer birds such as breeding Sacred Kingfishers, Dollarbirds, Fairy and Variegated Wrens
Bring: Binoculars if possible. We can lend some binoculars on the morning
Cost: Tea/coffee and cake provided, $2.00
To Book: Marita 9918 3368 or 0439 409 202 Email: pnhainfo@gmail.com
Limit: 15 people, so book early and get meeting place information.
November Saturday13th
Fourth Rocky Point Asparagus Out Field Day. 8.30am- 3pm.
A highlight of the bush regeneration year is to see 30-40 people eradicating Asparagus Fern! Join the local bushcare group for another Big Day Out in beautiful Spotted Gum forest, with a splendid lunch as the finale.
Bring: gloves, water to drink.
Wear: long trousers and sleeves, enclosed footwear.
Sponsors: DATS Environmental Services, Pittwater Council and NPWS.
Cost: Free
RSVP: Ken Hughes.Email: kchughes@swiftdsl.com.au or phone 9918 9170 or 0417 287 320.
