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Willoughby City Council 2010 Environmental Workshops and Events Calendar
A partnership program of Hunter’s Hill, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney and Willoughby City Councils.
Willoughby City Council is dedicated to the protection of the local environment. Our environmental e.restore programs aim to increase energy efficiency, reduce water
consumption and waste, encourage safe handling of chemicals, improve air and water quality, restore our environment to full health and reduce our carbon footprint. Council offers a range
of workshops and events to engage our community in practical ways they can improve our environment. Workshops are free unless stated otherwise and dates are highlighted on the
calendar. Remember to dress appropriately for field trips and practical workshops.
Quick Guide to 2010 Workshops
FebruaryAll You Need to Know About Installing a Rainwater Tank6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 3 February
Bicycle Maintenance Made Easy!6pm - 9pm, Thursday 4 February
Free Screening of “The Age of Stupid” at Starlight Cinema, North SydneyTuesday 9 February
Bush Tucker/Bushfoods 9am - 12noon, Saturday 13 February
A Friendly Guide to Identifying Native Trees 9am - 12noon, Saturday 20 February
March How Will the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Affect Your Family? 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 3 March
Soils of North Sydney Walk and Talk 9am - 12.30pm, Saturday 6 March
Growing Native Plants from Division9am - 12noon, Saturday 6 March
Habitat Landscaping - Small Birds9am - 1pm, Saturday 20 March
Kitchen Scraps to Compost 11.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday 20 March
Get Back on Your Bike - Cycling Skills for Adults1.30pm - 4.30pm, Sunday 28 March
AprilEaster Show DisplayThursday 1 - Wednesday 14 April
Harness the Sun! Solar PV - it’s Easy6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 April
Bicycle Maintenance Made Easy!6pm - 9pm, Thursday 8 April
‘Follow Your Recycling’ Tour 8.30am - 12.30pm, Monday 12 April
Habitat Landscaping - Microbats9am - 1pm, Saturday 17 April
MayCycling Skills Workshop - Intermediate 10am - 1pm, Sunday 2 May
Hot Water - the Best Option for You and Your Household!6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 5 May
Kitchen Scraps to Compost 11.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday 8 May
Middle Harbour Boat Cruise 9am - 12noon, Saturday 15 May
Kimbriki Tour and Eco-gardening Workshop8.30am - 1pm, Friday 21 May
Habitat Landscaping - Ponds9am - 1pm, Sunday 23 May
JuneTips for a Sustainable Home Renovation6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 2 June
How Fungi “Talk” and Other Facts10am - 1.30pm, Saturday 5 June
Bushcare Training Workshops9am - 1pm, Saturday 12, 19 and 26 June
Habitat Landscape - Soil and its Inhabitants9am - 1pm, Sunday 20 June
JulyShopping that Doesn’t Cost the Earth! 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 July
Introduction to Organic Vegie Gardening 9am - 1pm, Saturday 10 July (part 1) 9am - 1pm, Saturday 24 July (part 2)
Family Cycling Skills Workshop and Ride 10am - 1pm, Saturday 17 July
AugustWildflower Walk in Harold Reid Reserve10am - 12noon, Wednesday 4 August
Weeds and Bush Friendly Gardens Workshop6.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday 5 August
FAUNA FAIRSunday 15 August
Winter Wildflower Walk 9am - 3pm, Saturday 21 August
Chooks in Your Backyard9am - 12noon, Saturday 28 August
SeptemberKitchen Scraps to Compost, 11.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday 4 September
Discovery Boat Trip on the Lane Cove River2.30pm - 5pm, Saturday 4 September (TBC)
Muogamarra Nature Reserve Tour, Cowan9am - 4pm, Sunday 12 September
The Spit to Parriwi Park Bushwalk 9am - 12noon, Saturday 18 September
September (continued)Cycling Skills Workshop - Basic9.30am - 12.30pm, Saturday 18 September
Cycling Skills Workshop - Intermediate 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Saturday 18 September
Habitat Landscaping - Reptiles9am - 1pm, Saturday 19 September
Beyond the Rubbish Bin: Tour of Eastern Creek Alternative Waste Technology (AWT) Facility8.30am - 1pm, Monday 20 September
OctoberGrowing Native Plants from Cuttings9am - 12noon, Saturday 2 October
Pool to Pond - Information Night6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 13 October
Bus Trip to Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub9.30am - 1.30pm, Thursday 14 October
Native Havens Garden Tour 9am - 1pm, Saturday 16 October
A Sustainable Food Adventure, from the Seed to the Plate and More!10am - 2pm, Saturday 16 October
Native Bees and Other Pollinators9am - 1pm, Saturday 23 October
November‘Follow Your Recycling’ Tour 8.30am - 12.30pm, Monday 8 November
ANZANG Nature and Landscape Photography9 November to 1 December
Grass Identification (Beginners) 9am - 1pm, Saturday 13 November
Bush Tucker/Bushfoods 9am - 12 noon, Saturday 20 November
DecemberSeed Collection Field Trip9am - 12noon, Saturday 4 December
JANUARY
Friday 1 New Year’s Day
Saturday 2
Sunday 3
Monday 4
Tuesday 5
Wednesday 6
Thursday 7
Friday 8
Saturday 9
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Tuesday 12
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Monday 25
Tuesday 26 Australia Day
Wednesday 27
Thursday 28
Friday 29
Saturday 30
Sunday 31
The course runs over three consecutive Saturdays. The course includes theory and practical components. It is a Council requirement that all volunteers working on Council land complete these sessions. They can be completed in any order over a two year period.
Bookings: Phone Liz Powell at Willoughby City Council on 9777 7871. RSVP by 4 June.
Introduction to Natural Area Restoration 9am - 1pm, Saturday 12 JuneThis workshop includes an orientation to natural area restoration (also known as bush regeneration), Council’s Bushcare program, an introduction to weeds and a practical session on the hand removal of non-woody weeds in the field.
Woody Weeds and Occupational Health and Safety Issues 9am - 1pm, Saturday 19 JuneThis session focuses on general occupational health and safety issues to do with working in bushland, woody weed removal (sometimes involving the use of herbicide) and there is a practical session using woody weed removal techniques out in the field.
Natural Area Restoration History, Strategies, Fauna Issues and Site Assessment 9am - 1pm, Saturday 26 June Fauna issues, the history of natural area restoration as well as the techniques used are covered in this session. It concludes with a group activity to create a Bushcare Action Plan which ties together all that has been learnt in the previous workshops.
Bushcare Training Workshops
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FEBRUARY
All You Need to Know About Installing a Rainwater Tank6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 3 February RSVP: 27 January Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7674 or email [email protected] workshop will introduce you to both the practical and regulatory issues associated with installing a rainwater tank at your home or school. The workshop will cover government rebates, health considerations, greywater reuse and tank sizing to ensure maximum benefit.
Bicycle Maintenance Made Easy!6pm - 9pm, Thursday 4 February RSVP: 28 January Cost: $45 Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7706Learn how to maintain your bike from changing tubes to adjusting your gears and brakes to caring for your drive train. You’ll learn heaps of valuable tips to help you tackle emergency repairs out on the road or bike trail. No need to bring your own bike. We recommend you leave your best clothes at home.
Free Screening of “The Age of Stupid” at Starlight Cinema, North SydneyTuesday 9 February The film is a drama-documentary-animation hybrid which stars Pete Postlethwaite as a man living with the effects of climate change in 2055. Postlethwaite practices what he preaches, having recently installed a wind turbine in his garden. This film will inspire. Visit www.starlightcinema.com.au for further information.
Bush Tucker/Bushfoods 9am - 12noon, Saturday 13 February RSVP: 5 FebruaryBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Find out about the gastronomic delights that abound in our local bushland. Try some bush tucker and learn which foods you can plant in your backyard.
A Friendly Guide to Identifying Native Trees 9am - 12noon, Saturday 20 February RSVP: 12 February Bookings: Phone Lane Cove Council on 9911 3583Identifying trees can be difficult! On this field based workshop, become more familiar with the more common Eucalypts and other native trees of the Sydney region. Learn to distinguish several Eucalyptus species and typical creekline trees, using bark, leaves and fruit as identification tools.
Monday 1
Tuesday 2
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Saturday 6
Sunday 7 Clean Up Australia Day
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Tuesday 9
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Saturday 27 Earth Hour
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Wednesday 31
MARCH
How Will the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Affect Your Family?6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 3 March RSVP: 24 February Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7674 or email [email protected] workshop will dispel the myths about the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and provide you with helpful advice on how best to prepare your household for the changes. Participants will learn about the relevance of taking action now and how this can significantly save money and energy. The workshop includes an introduction into renewable energy technologies.
Soils of North Sydney Walk and Talk9am - 12.30pm, Saturday 6 March RSVP: 26 FebruaryBookings: Phone North Sydney Council on 9936 8258What are the soil types typically found in North Sydney and how would you know this? The session will involve a walk through Gore Cove to look at the soil structure, its indicative vegetation and we will discuss how the soils were formed.
Growing Native Plants from Division9am - 12noon, Saturday 6 March RSVP: 26 February Bookings: Phone Lane Cove Council on 9911 3583Discover which native plants can be easily grown using the division technique. From a range of ferns and sedges to creeping ground covers such as Native Violet, this method is simple yet effective! Be ready for hands-on propagation.
Clean up Australia DaySunday 7 March
Habitat Landscaping - Small Birds9am - 1pm, Saturday 20 March RSVP: 11 MarchBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Create safe havens for wrens, finches and other small insectivorous birds. This workshop will include information on the use of plants that encourage these birds and a practical session to enhance their habitat.
Kitchen Scraps to Compost11.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday 20 March RSVP: 11 MarchBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7730This composting and worm farming workshop shows you how to reduce your waste and turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden.
Earth Hour8.30pm, Saturday 27 March
Get Back on Your Bike - Cycling Skills Workshop for Adults 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Sunday 28 March RSVP: 19 March Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7706Haven’t ridden your bicycle in a while and feeling a bit rusty? Is your bike gathering dust in the garage? Cycling is a great way to get active, enjoy the outdoors, discover the local cycleways and get some confidence by learning new skills. Please bring a roadworthy bike and helmet.
Thursday 1 Easter Show Display 1 - 14 April
Friday 2 Good Friday
Saturday 3 Easter Saturday
Sunday 4 Easter Sunday/daylight savings ends
Monday 5 Easter Monday
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Monday 26 ANZAC Day Holiday
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APRIL
Easter Show DisplayThursday 1 - Wednesday 14 AprilBushcare is on display at the Easter Show, Homebush Bay. Contact your local Bushcare Officers to volunteer on the stall.
Harness the Sun! Solar PV - it’s Easy6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 April RSVP: 1 April Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7674 or email [email protected] Going solar doesn’t need to be complicated. Presented by expert consultants, this workshop cuts through the red tape and runs participants through the solar process including purchasing, installation, rebates and development applications (if required). Willoughby residents will also share their experiences in going solar.
Bicycle Maintenance Made Easy!6pm - 9pm, Thursday 8 April RSVP: 1 April Cost: $45Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7706 Learn how to maintain your bike from changing tubes to adjusting your gears and brakes to caring for your drive train. You’ll learn heaps of valuable tips to help you tackle emergency repairs out on the road or bike trail. No need to bring your own bike. We recommend you leave your best clothes at home.
‘Follow Your Recycling’ Tour8.30am - 12.30pm, Monday 12 April RSVP: 6 AprilBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7730Meet in Chatswood to catch a bus to Chullora Materials Recycling Facility and discover what happens to the recycling you leave out for collection each week.
Habitat Landscaping - Microbats9am - 1pm, Saturday 17 April RSVP: 9 AprilBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871This is a practical workshop in which you will build a roosting box for Microbats that live in your area.
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MAY
Cycling Skills Workshop - Intermediate 10am - 1pm, Sunday 2 May RSVP: 23 April Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7706Increase your skills and confidence to cycle in traffic, commute to work or to get out on your bike more often. This course will teach you the skills to ride on the road confidently and to choose safe roads to commute to work or the shops. You’ll save time, money and the environment! Please bring a roadworthy bike and helmet.
Hot Water - the Best Option for You and Your Household!6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 5 MayRSVP: 28 AprilBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7674 or email [email protected] or heat pump hot water systems - find out which is the best system for your situation. Expert consultants will run participants through the processes including purchasing, installation, rebates and development applications (if required). Willoughby residents will share their experiences.
Kitchen Scraps to Compost 11.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday 8 May RSVP: 30 AprilBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7730This composting and worm farming workshop shows you how to reduce your waste and turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden.
National Volunteer Week Monday 10 - Sunday 16 May
Middle Harbour Boat Cruise 9am - 12noon, Saturday 15 May RSVP: 7 May. Cost: $20 Bookings: Phone North Sydney Council on 9936 8258Depart and return: Balmoral Wharf, Mosman. Cruise the beautiful bays of Middle Harbour, take in some of the history, bush regeneration and wildlife information. Morning tea provided. Weather dependent.
Kimbriki Tour and Eco-gardening Workshop8.30am - 1pm, Friday 21 May RSVP: 14 MayBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7730Meet in Chatswood to take a bus to Kimbriki Waste and Recycling Centre. There will be a tour around the centre and an eco-gardening workshop with Peter Rutherford.
Habitat Landscaping - Ponds9am - 1pm, Sunday 23 May RSVP: 14 MayBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Create an essential resource for visitors and residents of ponds and wet areas. We will be discussing the species that use this environment and the essential requirements to create a healthy ecosystem.
Bushcare’s Major Day OutSunday 30 MayCome along to the next Major Day Out weeding bee. You don’t have to know anything about Bushcare as Council staff and Bushcare volunteers will be there to help you. Wear a hat, sturdy shoes and sunscreen. For more information phone 9777 7875.
Tuesday 1
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Saturday 5 World Environment Day
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Monday 14 Queen’s Birthday
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JUNE
Tips for a Sustainable Home Renovation6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 2 June RSVP: 26 MayBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7674 or email [email protected] Renovating your home can be an exciting challenge, but it can be daunting too. This workshop will provide advice on implementing sustainability into your renovations to provide value for money and to save energy and water.
How Fungi “Talk” and Other Facts10am - 1.30pm, Saturday 5 June RSVP: 28 MayBookings: Phone Lane Cove Council on 9911 3583Be amazed at the remarkable phenomenon of quorum-sensing, which allows fungi to communicate with each other. Learn how this mechanism allows fungi to initiate virulence, bioluminescence and many more biological changes. Slide show followed by a bushwalk to see fungi with experts Elma and Dr Ray Kearney. Wear sturdy shoes for bushwalking.
Bushcare Training Workshops 9am - 1pm, Saturday 12, 19 and 26 June RSVP: 4 JuneBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871 See inside front cover for more details.
Habitat Landscape - Soil and its Inhabitants9am - 1pm, Sunday 20 June RSVP: 11 JuneBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Have a look at native beetles, ants and other creatures that create our soils and live amongst the leaf litter. At this practical workshop we’ll explore unique natural soil habitats and how to recreate them in your own backyard.
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JULY
Shopping that Doesn’t Cost the Earth!6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 July RSVP: 1 JulyBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7674 or email [email protected] workshop enables participants to develop an understanding of the environmental impacts of products and develop skills necessary to see through the green wash. Participants will learn practical steps to ensure they make the best consumer decisions for themselves and the environment.
Introduction to Organic Vegie Gardening 9am - 1pm, Saturday 10 July (part 1) RSVP: 2 July9am - 1pm, Saturday 24 July (part 2) RSVP: 16 JulyBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Are you interested in growing your own food? Do you want to be sure that it is grown in a way that is good for you and the Earth? This course aims to introduce organic techniques to community and home gardeners. Topics include organic pest control and sourcing non-hybrid seeds.
Families Cycling Skills Workshop and Ride 10am - 1pm, Saturday 17 July RSVP: 9 JulyBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7706Cycling is a great way to get active and enjoy the outdoors as a family, but can you keep up with the kids? This workshop will make sure the whole family has the skills and confidence to cycle recreationally. You’ll get to discover some of the local cycleways. This workshop is for adults and children aged 8 - 12. Bring a roadworthy bike and helmet.
Sunday 1 National Tree Day
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AUGUST
National Tree DaySunday 1 August Tree planting and giveaways will be held in the Chatswood area. For more information visit www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au or www.planetark.com/treeday
Wildflower Walk in Harold Reid Reserve10am - 12noon, Wednesday 4 August RSVP: 28 JulyBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Join us for a spring stroll through this lovely reserve where there is a profusion of native flowers to enjoy at this time of year.
Weeds and Bush Friendly Gardens Workshop6.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday 5 August RSVP: 29 JulyBookings: Phone Mosman Bushcare on 9978 4038 or email [email protected] along and learn all about weeds and how to effectively control them from a recognised weed expert. You will also gain tips on creating a bush friendly garden.
FAUNA FAIR Sunday 15 August Learn something about our local native animals and their environment. Enjoy food stalls, wildlife shows, fun kids activities and take away some great ideas about wildlife-friendly living. For more information phone Willoughby City Council on 9777 7872.
Winter Wildflower Walk 9am - 3pm, Saturday 21 August RSVP: 13 AugustBookings: Phone North Sydney Council on 9936 8258Meeting place: Aquaduct car park off Pittwater Road, North Ryde. Come on a guided walk through the Field of Mars Wildlife Reserve in East Ryde and see the floral show it will put on during winter this year.
Chooks in Your Backyard9am - 12noon, Saturday 28 August RSVP: 20 AugustBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Which is the best egg - cage, barn, antibiotic free, Omega Plus or free range? Definitely the ones you collected from your backyard. Why not have your own chooks? This popular workshop will cover different breeds, housing and regulations, as well as the pros and cons of keeping chooks.
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Saturday 11 StreetFair
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Wednesday 22 World Car Free Day
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SEPTEMBER
Kitchen Scraps to Compost 11.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday 4 September RSVP: 27 August Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7730This composting and worm farming workshop shows you how to reduce your waste and turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden.
Discovery Boat Trip on the Lane Cove River 2.30pm - 5pm, Saturday 4 September (TBC) Cost: $20 Bookings: Phone Lane Cove Council on 9911 3583Get a new perspective of your local river foreshore on a relaxing cruise finishing just on dusk. Join local experts and find out more about the natural, cultural and built heritage of the Lane Cove River and estuary. The trip is very popular, so book in early. Includes light refreshments and a map.
Muogamarra Nature Reserve Tour, Cowan 9am - 4pm, Sunday 12 September RSVP: 27 September. Cost: $10Bookings: Phone North Sydney Council on 9936 8258Appreciate the different plant communities. Numbers are limited so book early. There are two walks; easy (one hour) and medium to difficult (up to seven hours - ten kilometres).
The Spit to Parriwi Park Bushwalk 9am - 12noon, Saturday 18 September RSVP: 10 SeptemberBookings: Phone Mosman Bushcare on 9978 4038 or email [email protected] the wonderful bushland around The Spit and Parriwi Park at Mosman where you can learn about the native plants and animals and enjoy the spectacular views of Middle Harbour. This is an area often driven past on the way to Manly, but here is your chance to stop and take a look.
Cycling Skills Workshop - Basic9.30am - 12.30pm, Saturday 18 September RSVP: 10 September Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7706Haven’t ridden your bicycle in a while and feeling a bit rusty? Get active, enjoy the outdoors and get some confidence by learning new skills. Open to adults and children over ten years (accompanied by an adult). Please bring a roadworthy bike and helmet.
Cycling Skills Workshop - Intermediate 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Saturday 18 September RSVP: 10 September Bookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7706Increase your confidence to cycle in traffic, commute to work by bike, or just refresh your skills and get out on your bike more often. This course will teach you the skills to ride on the road confidently. Bring a roadworthy bike and helmet.
Habitat Landscaping - Reptiles9am - 1pm, Saturday 19 September RSVP 10 SeptemberBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871At this practical workshop we will be looking at how to attract native reptiles, such as skinks, geckos and maybe even snakes, into your backyard.
Beyond the Rubbish Bin: Tour of Eastern Creek Alternative Waste Technology (AWT) Facility8.30am - 1pm, Monday 20 September RSVP: 13 SeptemberBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7730Meet in Chatswood to catch a bus to Eastern Creek where you will learn about the innovative technologies being used to treat your waste.
Friday 1
Saturday 2
Sunday 3 Daylight savings starts - add one hour
Monday 4 Labour Day
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OCTOBER
Growing Native Plants from Cuttings9am - 12noon, Saturday 2 October RSVP: 24 SeptemberBookings: Phone Lane Cove Council on 9911 3583Some native plants can be tricky to grow and propagation from cuttings can sometimes be the only successful method. Practice this technique in a hands-on workshop, and learn to grow beautiful species such as Grevillea, Mint Bush, Blueberry Ash and more.
Pool to Pond - Information Night6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 13 October RSVP: 7 OctoberBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Transform your unused swimming pool into a wildlife refuge. Create a backyard oasis that you and visiting wildlife can enjoy. You will save water, energy, time and significantly reduce pool maintenance.
Bus Trip to Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub9.30am - 1.30pm, Thursday 14 October RSVP: 7 OctoberBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Enjoy a closer look at the endangered “Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub”. A free mini bus will be provided. BYO lunch and drink. Wear a hat and sunscreen.
Native Havens Garden Tour 9am - 1pm, Saturday 16 October RSVP: 8 OctoberBookings: Phone North Sydney Council on 9936 8258Discover the beauty and benefits of native gardens in North Sydney. This mini bus tour introduces the residents who have created some private, native havens.
A Sustainable Food Adventure, from the Seed to the Plate and More!10am - 2pm, Saturday 16 October RSVP: 8 OctoberBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7674 or email [email protected] one of our local community gardens and learn cooking tips with a local chef. You will gain knowledge of where to find the best locally sourced seasonal produce, food that can be grown easily at home and learn how to prepare ingenious meals with a smaller carbon footprint. Please wear fully enclosed shoes and bring a hat.
Native Bees and Other Pollinators9am - 1pm, Saturday 23 October RSVP: 15 OctoberBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Discover our native pollinators - they’re not just bees - and how to provide habitat for them.
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NOVEMBER
Walk Against WarmingNovember (date TBC) Start: Bradfield Park, Milsons PointJoin Willoughby City Council, North Shore Climate Action and Sustainability Street groups as well as thousands of families, workplaces and communities in a walk for renewable energy and a safe climate future for our children. We will Walk Against Warming to ensure the Australian Government supports strong, urgent climate change action and justice for developing nations affected by global warming.
‘Follow your Recycling’ Tour8.30am - 12.30pm, Monday 8 November RSVP: 1 NovemberBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7730Meet at Chatswood to catch a bus to Chullora Materials Recycling Facility and discover what happens to the recycling you leave out for collection each week.
ANZANG Nature and Landscape Photography Exhibition9 November to 1 DecemberFoyer Exhibition Space 31 Victor Street, Chatswood
Grass Identification (Beginners) 9am - 1pm, Saturday 13 November RSVP: 5 NovemberBookings: Phone Lane Cove Council on 9911 3583Do you have trouble telling the difference between weedy and native grasses? Are you puzzled as to what grasses to pull out and which to leave on your Bushcare site? Join us in a hands-on exploration of local grasses and their identifying features, including a short bushwalk. Take home some useful workshop notes. Morning tea provided.
Bush Tucker/Bushfoods9am - 12noon, Saturday 20 November RSVP: 12 NovemberBookings: Phone Willoughby Council on 9777 7871Find out about the gastronomic delights that abound in our local bushland. Try some bush tucker and learn which foods you can plant in your backyard.
Seed Collection Field Trip9am - 12noon, Saturday 4 DecemberRSVP: 26 NovemberBookings: Phone Lane Cove Council on 9911 3583From delicate grass seeds to hard woody fruits, our local native plants form and hold seeds in a range of fascinating ways. Come and learn the fine art of collecting seed, and practice your skills on a local bushwalk. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a hat and water. Spaces limited.
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Saturday 25 Christmas Day
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Monday 27 Boxing Day Holiday
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DECEMBER
Willoughby City Council Parkcare, Streetcare, Lanecare, Bushcare and Community Gardens Meeting Times
Suburb GroupMonthly
Meeting Day/s Meeting TimeGroup
ConvenorContact Number
Willoughby Council area
The Flying Squad Variable Sundays Don 9958 0007
Artarmon Artarmon Reserve 1st and 3rd Wed 9am - 12noon Bob 9958 6825
Artarmon Artarmon Reserve 2nd Thursday 10am - 1pm Brenda 9419 2433
Artarmon Artarmon Reserve 2nd Sunday 9am - 12noon Phil 9419 6536
Castlecrag Beverley Blacklock Cheyne Walk 4th Sunday 9am - 12noon Frank 0409 586 533
Castlecrag Casement Reserve 3rd Sunday 9am - 12noon Sue 9958 4295
Castlecrag Cortile Reserve 1st Sunday 8am - 11am Sue 9958 4295
Castlecrag Edinburgh Road 06 3rd Sunday 9.30am - 12noon Karen 9958 4417
Castlecrag Gargoyle Reserve 3rd Tuesday 9am - 12noon Margaret 9958 4230
Castlecrag Keep Reserve 2nd Sunday 9am - 12.30pm Matthew 9967 2682
Castlecrag Oriel Reserve 3rd Sunday 9am - 12noon Mandy 9777 7875
Castlecrag Retreat Reserve 4th Saturday 9am - 12noonLorraineor Jill
0411 130 0009958 1213/9967 4933
Castlecrag Rockley Street 3rd Saturday 9am - 12noon Tanya 0411 086 105
Castle Cove Boundary Streetcare 3rd Sunday 9am - 12noon Judith 9882 2373
Castle Cove Castle Cove Reserve 1st and 3rd Sat 9.30am - 1pm Peter 9417 4100
Castle Cove Tennis Valley 4th Sunday 10am - 12noon Kerry 8524 6117
Chatswood Chatswood High School 3rd Sunday 9am - 12noon Lynne 9412 1846
Chatswood Anglo Parkcare 1st Sunday 9am - 12noon Mandy 9777 7875
Chatswood Ferndale Street 2nd Saturday 8.30am - 10.30am Brian 9419 4034
Chatswood James Street 2nd Saturday 10am - 12noon Bernard 9412 1871
Suburb GroupMonthly
Meeting Day/s Meeting TimeGroup
ConvenorContact Number
Chatswood Park Avenue Parkcare 3rd Thursday 9am - 12noon Jenny 9419 5736
Chatswood W. Blue Gum 2001 1st Sunday 8.30am - 11.30am Hubert 9411 1951
Chatswood W. Coolaroo Reserve 3rd Sunday 9am - 12noon Mandy 9777 7875
Chatswood W. Ferndale Reserve 3rd Sunday 9am - 12noon Margaret 9412 3447
Chatswood W. Mooney Street 2nd Saturday 8.30am - 12noon Ken 9427 5236
Chatswood W. O.H. Reid Reserve 4th Sunday 10am - 12noon Phil 9419 6886
Chatswood W. Ulm Street 3rd Sunday 9am - 12.30pm Heather 9427 0816
Lane Cove N Avian Crescent 1st Saturday 8.30am - 11.30am Peter 9418 3203
Middle Cove Harold Reid Reserve 2nd Saturday 8am - 12noon Pam 9958 1512
Middle Cove Heights Crescent (w/day) 1st Thursday 9am - 12noon Pam 9958 1512
Middle Cove Heights Crescent (w/end) 4th Sunday 1pm - 4pm Brian 0414 598 248
Middle Cove Highland Ridge Variable meeting date 9am - 12noon Pam 9958 1512
Middle Cove North Arm Reserve 1st Sunday 9am - 12noon Helen 9417 6707
Naremburn Bicentennial Reserve 3rd Sunday 9am - 12noon Beryl 9437 6842
Naremburn Naremburn Parkcare 4th Sunday 9.30am - 12.30pm Bruce 9405 2244
Northbridge Clive Park/The Knoll 4th Sunday 9am - 12noon Don 9967 0007
NorthbridgeEastern Valley Way, Willis Park and Northbridge
2nd Friday8.30am - 12.30pm
Bob 9417 5217
Northbridge Lanecare Weekends Neil 9958 7261
Northbridge Northbridge Golf Course 2nd Monday 9am - 12noon Alison 9405 5415
Northbridge“The 19th Hole” Northbridge Golf Course
4th Tuesday 9am - 12noon Marianne 9967 3645
Northbridge The Drive, Flat Rock Gully2nd and 4th Friday and 4th Sunday
9am - 12noon Roger 9929 8815
NorthbridgeWilloughby Community Garden
1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday
9am - 12noon Mandy 9777 7875
Willoughby Butt Park 2nd Saturday 2pm - 5pm Malcolm 9958 1114
Willoughby The Market Gardens 2nd Saturday 9am - 11am Ian 9958 1514