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1 Aug, Wed 9:30AM				Cremorne Point to Mosman
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble Cremorne Point to Mosman. View

2 Aug, Thu 6:00PM				Dam the River – Damn the Planet?
					Branch
Janine K.
Why has the building of dams provoked so much protest, not only in Australia, but around the world? Examine some controversial dams that some believe have solved problems; but others say have left a trail of environmental destruction. Why does the myth persist that humans can tame wild rivers? Or even that humans have the right to do so? What are the consequences of big dams at a time of climate crisis? View

2 Aug, Thu 9:45AM				Kingsford to Botany Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Flavia & Charles A.
Kingsford - Daceyville - Pagewood - Botany - Botany Bay. See the mosaic honouring Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, after whom the suburb is named. Mostly flat suburban walking, crossing several parks. A few steps. Great views of Kingsford Smith Airport and Port Botany from the Penrhyn Estuary Lookout. Bus return to city after coffee at Croquembouche, Botany. View

2 Aug, Thu 9:30AM				Milton rainforest walk
Grade:2/6		Length	2km		Milton Branch
Sheila B.
Very short but interesting walk through a remnant of old rainforest. Coffee at Milk Haus out along Croobyar Road, Milton on return. Map: Milton 89272N View

2 Aug, Thu 10:00AM				Minto
		Length	3km	5m	Macarthur Branch
Beth M.
Not far, not fast. An easy stroll through sandstone woodland to the Georges River. A little visited section of the river, with interesting trees and shrubs. Identify a Geebung, and hear about the Geebung Polo Club. Short steep section. Prickly bushes, bunyips. Location: Georges River NP Map: Campbelltown 90291N Limit: 20. View

3 Aug, Fri 9:35AM				Six Foot Track
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	600m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Part of the Six Foot Track from Megalong Road to Bowtells Swing Bridge on Coxs River. Bring a torch just in case. Map: Hampton 89304S Limit: 15. View

4 Aug, Sat 8:30AM				Meryla Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Col M.
(Cancelled) Walk from Meryla Road down Meryla Pass (an old access road linking Moss Vale and Kangaroo Valley) stopping at Griffins Farm and on to Yarrunga Creek and return. Good views of forests and gorges towards Kangaroo Valley.   Location: Morton NP Limit: 16. View

4 Aug, Sat 1:00PM				Mount Bushwalker
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
From Bushwalker car park walk to Mt Bushwalker possibly exploring Gaolhouse Pass enroute. Some of the best views in the Budawangs, and no hills to climb! Location: Morton NP Map: Tianjara 89271S View

4 Aug, Sat 9:19AM				The Ponds Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	8.5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Carlingford - Rydalmere. Walk along streets, parks, reserves, tracks, bush, ups & downs, steps. May be muddy / slippery after rain. Coffee at Rydalmere, bus to city. View

4 Aug, Sat 11:45AM				Thornleigh to Hornsby
		Length	10km		Branch
David.S
10 kilometre moderate difficulty walk, takes around 4 hours. Through suburban streets then into the bushland of Berowra Valley Regional Park. We’ll pass the site of the historic Zig Zag railway and move through the Berowra Creek valley, passing a few cascading creeks. The track undulates along the side of the valley visiting a range of environments from moist fern forest to the drier grass tree and eucalypt forests of the ridge. Location: Great North Walk View

5 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Berrara Creek Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Milton Branch
Denise D.
Circuit walk from North Bendalong to Berrara, including creek, waterfall, forest and Monument Beach. Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S View

5 Aug, Sun 8:30AM				Lockley Pylon to Bluegum Forest and Return
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	800m	Sydney Branch
Kris M.
A ridge top walk with amazing views and a steep descent with a river crossing to the famous Blue Gum Forest and return. Can be windy in exposed areas. A challenging descent and ascent with some rough, rocky sections.Walking poles would be helpful. Location: Lower Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

6 Aug, Mon 8:55AM				Springwood to Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Springwood to Blaxland via Bunyan Lookout. Magdala Creek, Kings Link Trail, Bunyan Lookout then follow ridge north of Saint Helena Gully to Ross Cres, Blaxland. Creek crossings. Some steep and rough sections. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

7 Aug, Tue 10:25AM				Chipping Norton Lakes to Liverpool
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Ailsa C.
Walk along streets, parks, cycleway, water views. Walk or bus return to Liverpool Station. View

7 Aug, Tue 9:25AM				Kissing Point to Parramatta
Grade:2/6		Length	15km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk alongside the Parramatta River via Meadowbank, Rydalmere to Parramatta Station. Moderate pace. Walkways, parks/reserves. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. View

7 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Manning Lookout & Cyrstal Pool
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool. The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls. Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley. The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool. The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below. Return by the same route. Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Morton NP Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 15. View

8-16 Aug, Wed-Thu				Foster
					Milton Branch
Peter W.
Four day paddles and 3 days cycling based at a caravan park so you can caravan, cabin or camp. Two day paddles around the lake and its creek systems, upper Myall Lakes at Neranie and Smith Lake. 3 days bike riding around Foster and forestry tracks. Participants can chose to simply cycle or paddle however the weather may determine activities  each day. Priority will be given to those wishing to both cycle and paddle. Paddlers must be competent and equipped for open water paddling. PFDs compulsory. If we ride some forestry trails those rides will be more suited to hybrid or mountain bikes. Limit: 18. View

8 Aug, Wed 9:30AM				Paddington to Kings Cross
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble Paddington to Kings Cross. View

8 Aug, Wed 9:49AM				Pulpit Rock at Blackheath
Grade:3/6		Length	11km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Sophie A.
Walk part of Hat Hill Rd then down to Pulpit Rock and onto bush track along the cliff and back to Blackheath through Popes Glen. Some road walking, bush tracks, some rough, some muddy, 1 creek crossing, steps up and down, beautiful views. View

8 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Yatte Yattah NR
Grade:3/6		Length	2km		Milton Branch
Fiona S.
An opportunity to stroll with local native plant expert David Bland and Landcarers through this stunning remnant rainforest. View

9 Aug, Thu 10:25AM				Murrua Track
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Short street walk, then easy bush tracks with ups & downs. Hopefully lots of wildflowers. Bus return to Turramurra, train return to city. Location: Kur-ring-gai NP View

9 Aug, Thu 10:00AM				Sydney’s Marine Conservationist: David G. Stead
					Branch
Janine K.
David G. Stead (1877-1957) is one of Australia’s pioneer conservationists. Yet few know about his work as a marine biologist. Learn about this visionary conservationists and his legacy. View

10 Aug, Fri 8:30AM				Pippas Pass to Duck Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	180m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Pippas Pass then down to Glenbrook Creek and head downstream. Exit at the Duck Hole. Some steep sections. Overgrown and rocky. Location: Blaxland Map: Springwood 90304S and Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

10 Aug, Fri				Theseus Slot and Ariadne Thread
Grade:6/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at GR 430 228 on Wolgan Road and make our way up Minotaur Lair Gully. Pass through Minotaur Lair, then turn north and climb up the tributary creek to about GR 421 234. Explore the many slots of The Labyrinth, moving westwards, until about GR 415 233. Exit via Minotaur Lair Gully. The exact route will depend on how we go and may include Ariadne Thread. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

11 Aug, Sat 10:10AM				Cremorne to Taronga Zoo Wharf
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Judith H.
Walk along streets, paths, water views, steps, ups & downs. Ferry return to city from Taronga Zoo Wharf. View

11 Aug, Sat 7:30AM				Pantoneys Crown from the Capertee Valley
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	520m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) Pantoneys Crown is quite simply one of the best walks in the Gardens of Stone National Park and the 360 degree view from the summit is worth every ounce of energy getting there! We will access the Crown via a friendly property owner in the Capertee Valley, the shortest and easiest route. Interested parties might want to stay at the Capertee (Royal) hotel the night before. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. I'll take a safety tape for backup. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S Limit: 15. View

12 Aug, Sun 9:00AM				Bushwalker Track Working Bee
		Length	7km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Led by Barry Tomkinson & NPWS. Tasks to be carried during out the day under the guidance of NPWS staff. Morning tea and lunch will be eaten on the track and we will regroup at about 2:30pm for afternoon tea at the car park. Map: Tianjara 89271S View

12 Aug, Sun				Cronulla to Fox Studios
Grade:3/6		Length	62km		Sydney Branch
Rob & Jayne G.
Approximately 62 kms return, Cronulla to Fox Studios return, mainly flat riding. Combination of cycle paths and cycle road lanes. Some traffic, but mostly quiet streets. Must be confident riding on roads. Bring picnic lunch or buy lunch at Fox Studios. Markets at Fox Studios may be open so bring your pannier bags if you want to shop for some treats. Bring water and sun cream. No helmet - no go! Combined activity with Sutherland Bushwalking Club, National Parks Association, Bush Club and St George Bicycle User Group. View

12 Aug, Sun				McCarrs Creek to Narrabeen
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Roger T.
Mc Carrs Creek to Narrabeen. We walk up McCarrs Creek to the waterfall, then up the Wirreander Creek Valley to Ingleside to cross to the Caleyi Trail and the Deep Creek Valley and then to Narrabeen Lagoon. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP and Garigal NP Map: Mona Vale 91301S View

12 Aug, Sun 10:00AM				Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Transverse
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
With plant ID. BYO lunch. View

12 Aug, Sun 2:03AM				Red Hand Cave.
					Sydney Branch
Glenda S.
Location: Glenbrook View

12 Aug, Sun 12:00PM				Seeking World Heritage Recognition for Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
					Branch
Janine K.
This WildThings NSW Talkfest #4 is about the protection of our environmental heritage and habitat for future generations. View

12 Aug, Sun 9:30AM				Waterways of the Illawarra 3: Collins Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Our third creek exploration from the mouth to the escarpment, walking on paths, roads and through parkland. Collins Creek has been extensively modified and redirected through the suburb of Woonona, but we can still trace its path through various stages of urban development. Possible overgrown and boggy sections. Location: Wollongong Map: Bulli 90292N Limit: 15. View

13 Aug, Mon 8:50AM				Euroka Clearing & Nepean River
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	340m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Meet Leader on Glenbrook Station platform. Walking to Euroka Clearing in the National Park and then down to the Nepean River. Return to Glenbrook Station. Some steep road walking and lots of steps in places and some steep ascents and descents. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

13 Aug, Mon 9:00AM				Springwood to Glenbrook Creek and back
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Photographic friendly walk down Sassafras Gully to Glenbrook Creek and then  return to Springwood via Martins Falls. Some creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 12. View

14 Aug, Tue 9:43AM				Georges River
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk alongside the river to Simmos Beach Reserve. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus return to Glenfield Station. Roadways, firetrails (a steep descent on loose rubble with a very slippery surface), bush tracks. View

14 Aug, Tue 9:30AM				Gerringong Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	630m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Budderoo Track to Gerringong Falls. The walk follows the Budderoo Fire trail for 6kms to a locked gate on the right. Through the gate is a relatively unused fire trail which deteriorates to a single track leading to Gerringong Creek. Follow the creek along to the falls. Rough track, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Budderoo NP Map: Robertson 90284N Limit: 20. View

14 Aug, Tue 10:22AM				Greystanes to Central Gardens
Grade:1/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Greystanes - Viaduct - Lower Prospect Canal Park - Central Gardens. Walk along streets, cycleways, parks, ups & downs, historic viaduct, nice bush. Time to explore the impressive Central Gardens. Bus to Parramatta, train to city. View

15 Aug, Wed 10:19AM				Cabarita Wharf to Concord
		Length	4km		Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Bob S.
Level ramble Cabarita Wharf to Concord. View

15 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Giriwa Bagan Walking Trail, Burrill Lake
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Barry T.
Led by Barry & Penny Tomkinson. New cultural walk on shores of Burrill Lake. 4 kms with new interpretive signs. Hopefully to be led by NPWS Ranger. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

15 Aug, Wed 6:00PM				NPA Environmental Book Club
					Sydney Branch
Anne D.
For this meeting we will be turning to a classic of environmental writing: A Sand Country Almanac: and Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold, first published 1949, there have been various editions published since then including an Ebook. Leopold gives us a charming observation of change over time. His foreword starts - ‘There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot. These essays are the delights and dilemmas of one who cannot’. At our meeting we would like to reflect on Leopold’s writing and consider how we as conservationists accept change over time or should we be trying to direct it? View

15 Aug, Wed 9:00AM				Sublime Clifftop walking
Grade:2/6		Length	12km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Delightful clifftop walking as the flowers begin to bloom. Location: Illawarrra Escarpment SCA Limit: 12. View

16 Aug, Thu 9:09AM				Edgecliff to Circular Quay
Grade:3/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Through Rushcutters Bay then up the first of many steps to Kings Cross. On to Bears Park, past the Koi Pond and Elizabeth Bay House, through Embarkation Park then on to Circular Quay through the Botanical Gardens. Many steps throughout the day - both up and down. View

16 Aug, Thu 6:00PM				History of Sydney’s Rivers
					Branch
Janine K.
Sydney has some beautiful rivers – the Nepean-Hawkesbury, the Parramatta, the Lane Cove, the Georges, the Cooks River. The first peoples of the Sydney region were dependent on these rivers ecosystems. With the growth of Sydney since 1788 many of these rivers have been seriously polluted and degraded from farming, industry, land reclamation, urbanisation and mining. Learn about the history of Sydney’s rivers and why many continue to call for their protection and restoration. View

17 Aug, Fri 5:30PM				2018 Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture
					Branch
General Community Event
Guest speaker: Kate Smolski Talk title: Paradise Lost: The Erosion of NSW Environmental Laws, NSW 2011-2018 The lecture will discuss wider trends and include NSW case studies and on how nature and science became collateral damage in the culture wars. The guest speaker for this year's lecture, Kate Smolski, is the CEO of Nature Conservation Council of NSW and also a professional environmental advocate with over fifteen years of experience in grassroots organizing, campaign strategy, media relations, policy and lobbying. RSVP by registering for a ticket to this event before 13th August 2018! For the guest speaker biography, talk abstract and more information, visit the webpage. View

17 Aug, Fri 9:00AM				Devines Hill and Finchs Line Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	9.9km	550m	Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
A great walk at a comfortable pace with a mixture of historic remnants of the Old Great North Rd, and some beautiful views over the Hawkesbury River and other valleys. Most of this walk follows parts of the convict built road, and a number of information signs along the way give a good insight into the construction and history of the road, making the walk more interesting. Wildflowers and sandstone bushland along Finchs Line track. The last section of the walk, along Wisemans Ferry Rd, has some great views of the cliffs above. The historic Thomas James bridge, just before the end of the walk, is the oldest in-use bridge on mainland Australia. (Bookings essential please email or text to register) http://wild.tl/dhaflc Historic road and bush tracks, steep in places, carry sufficient water. Location: Yengo NP View

17 Aug, Fri				Woolpack Gap, Alcatraz and Liberty Gully
Grade:6/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Numbers are strictly limited. Park at GR 342 178 on Wolgan Road. Walk north west, then north, then north east to enter Woolpack Gap. Next, walk around Woolpack Rock and climb the Watch Tower Spur to the west of it. Follow it north west all the way to about GR 332 204, then walk west to the escarpment and descend into Liberty Gully. Visit Liberty Chamber before proceeding to climb the Alcatraz. From here, use Alcatraz Pass to get back to the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

18 Aug, Sat				Airly Turret and the Clifftops to the East
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Leave one vehicle at Airly Mountain and drive to Airly Gap. Climb towards Airly Turret, approaching it from the west, then explore the turret and its slots. Continue east through dissected terrain of pagodas and ravines until we join the road which will take us down to the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

18-19 Aug, Sat (08:30AM)-Sun (14:00PM)				Hawkesbury River
Grade:3/6		Length	14km		Sydney Branch
Kris M.
Paddling from Mooney Mooney up the Hawkesbury River to camp overnight at Marramarra. Partly open waters. Camping gear, food and drinking water to be carried in kayak. PFDs compulsory. Own kayak and some experience required. Limit: 8. View

18 Aug, Sat				Kellys Creek Valley, Glenorie
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Neich Road - Fire Trail - Wild Flower Ridge - Kellys Creek Valley - Mini Blue Gum Forest - Neich Road. This should be a very good wild flower walk and there is a nice stand of Blue Gums in Kellys Creek valley. Fire trail, track, off-track with mild scrub, minor scrambling. Map: Wilberforce 90301N Limit: 12. View

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