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19 Mar, Tue 7:00PM | The magic of Fungi with David Noble | ||||
Southern Sydney Branch | |||||
Brian E. | |||||
If you have never seen the amazing photos taken by David Noble of the myriad fungi that exist within our area, you are in for a treat! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640?omn=84015111024 View |
5 Apr, Fri 10:00PM | Fosters Flat Sawmill, RNP | ||||
Grade:2/6 | Length | 2km | 10m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
Greg | |||||
(NEW!!!) This sawmill was operated by James Foster of Waterfall around 1903. The sawmill was powered by a Robey 18hp semi portable engine. The boiler remains, and there are the remains of a timber-lined pit for the circular saw blade and, no doubt, other structures in the nearby bush. James Foster owned both a bullock team and eight heavy draught horses and these would have been used to install the sawmill and move both timber and lumber to and from the mill. This area still abounds in durable hardwoods, turpentines (Syncarpia glomulifera), and blackbutts (Eucalyptus pilularis), and these quality hardwoods would have been logged extensively with the surrounding woodland still containing evidence of this extensive logging. This sawmill was still operating in 1922, providing sawn lumber for the Metropolitan Coal Company before being closed by public pressure.
We will also look at the remains of the Scientists Hut (also known as the Zoologist Hut), which was built on the sawmill site in 1925 and used by the Royal Zoologists Society to study the habits of birds, notably the satin bower bird.
A good lunch can be had at the Audley Cafe.
This walk will be done in conjunction with members of the Sutherland Shire Historical Society. Leeches abound, so wear long trousers and bring insect repellant. Good shade, but hat and sun lotion are a good idea. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 20. View |
16 Apr, Tue 7:00PM | Kosciuszko in the summer months | ||||
Southern Sydney Branch | |||||
Brian E. | |||||
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640?omn=84015111024 Brian Everingham will take you from the north to the south, from east to west, within the magic of Kosciuszko National Park. View |
21 May, Tue 7:00PM | The magical world of Spiders with Michael Doe | ||||
Southern Sydney Branch | |||||
Brian E. | |||||
Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640?omn=84015111024. You are in for a treat. Michael not only has a massive knowledge of spiders. His photographic expertise in capturing them in all their beauty will truly inspire. View |
18 Jun, Tue 7:00PM | Regenerating Royal National Park: Red Jacks! – Dave Robson | ||||
Southern Sydney Branch | |||||
Brian E. | |||||
Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640?omn=84015111024 Over the years, Dave Robson has led a team of dedicated volunteers to rehabilitate this site within Royal. Hear all about it and be inspired. There is much we can do to help our beloved parks look even better! View |
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