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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