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23 Sep, Wed 7:20PM	The Effect of subsidence from long wall coal mining on the ecology and water quality of streams and AGM
		Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
It has been a trying year and we have not been able to hold Branch meetings in person though we have at least been able to get together on bushwalks. I guess I should be pleased for small mercies. We had hoped to hold a Branch meeting in person on September 23rd in our old venue but to maximise numbers we are deciding to attempt a Zoom meeting. Our guest speaker will be Catherine Cunningham. Catherine Cunningham will give a well-illustrated address on The Effect of subsidence from long wall coal mining on the ecology and water quality of streams. Catherine will clearly illustrate how the careful use of scientific methodology can tease out answers to important questions regarding possible risks from this modern form of coal mining that has replaced the former border and pillar style mining which left much coal intact for safety purposes. The research was conducted under the auspices of Sydney Water and University of Canberra. Tune in to Zoom at the following link by 7:20 pm on 23rd September for what should be a fascinating evening. If you have not yet used Zoom we will give you a few pointers to guide you before the presentation begins. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86191730979 Incidentally, this is also our AGM and at this meeting we will be seeking the new office holders. We must select a President, a Treasurer, an Honorary Secretary and four State Councillors. Traditionally we also select a Vice President, a Newsletter editor, an Activities Coordinator and confirm our Executive team. If you have always dreamed of taking on a role please consider and do not be shy. View

24 Sep, Thu 9:20AM			Engadine to Heathcote
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
A delightful walk from Engadine to Heathcote via Karloo Pool and Bottle Forest Trail. The best year for wildflowers that many can remember. The best time of the year for wilflowers. Special emphasis is on the Climbing Orchids and Waratahs. Steep and slippery parts. Map: Heathcote Limit: 10. View

24 Sep, Thu			Rushcutters Bay Darling Point
Grade:1/6	Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Amble Trumper Park, then the foreshore of Rushcutters Bay and pause at the historic naval site now known as David Martin Reserve. View many historic 19^th Century buildings including Bishopscourt 1850 and Swifts 1882. Circular walk some ups and downs. Social distancing. Limit: 10. View

25 Sep, Fri 9:30AM			Barden Ridge Walk
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	120m	Southern Sydney Branch
5602
(Nearly fully booked) A walk along the Blue Track Circuit at Barden Ridge to Barden Creek and back. A chance to see and photograph native orchids and other flora. Some rough areas. Location: Barden Ridge, NSW Limit: 8. View

25 Sep, Fri 9:30AM			Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 4 Chiswick to Drummoyne
Grade:3/6	Length	13km	150m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Essential to RSVP by email. Include your member no, mobile no and emergency contact no. This is a continuation of the series of walks "Crossing the Blue Mountains" and "The Great West Walk". This is video of the GWW walks:GWW 2020. We will walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from Chiswick to Drummoyne along the Parramatta River. Attractions: Bill Fisher Reserve, Taplin Park, Brett Park, Nield Park, Leichhardt Park, Callan Park, King George Park, Iron Cove Bridge. We can possibly have morning tea at Birkenhead Shopping Centre and lunch at Callan Park. View Esther's future walks Observe social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer. Location: Parramatta River Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 13. View

26 Sep, Sat			From Grand Balcony to Minotaur Lair via The Labyrinth
Grade:6/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 430 228 on Wolgan Road, then drive to Newnes and park another car at locked gate GR 420 250. Walk up Capertee Creek Valley and climb the Grand Balcony, continue to Eldorado Traverse and Eldorado Slots. Then use the Ariadne Thread to descend into Minotaur Lair for the return to the first car. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

26 Sep, Sat 4:00PM	Special event – webinar
		Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
All NPA members are invited to take part in a Zoom based webinar being hosted by Illawarra branch. ‘*Drivers and trends in bushfire risk and how it affects the Illawarra’* being presented by NPA member Dr Owen Price. Owen is the director of the Centre for Environmental Risk Management of Bushfires at the University of Wollongong. He joined the bushfire centre in 2007 after researching wildlife conservation for 15 years. He has pioneered studies to measure the effectiveness of bushfire risk reduction strategies including prescribed burning. Registration is essential, simply email us at illawarra@npansw.org.au and we’ll send you the details to join the webinar. View

26 Sep, Sat 7:30AM			Splendour Rock and the Wild Dogs Circuit
Grade:4/6	Length	22km	1,300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This is one of those classic Blue Mountains walks that you really must do to appreciate what this world heritage area has to offer! Splendour Rock offers superlative views and getting there is half the fun! Our route takes us from Green Gully, down Carlons Creek then up Black Horse Ridge, along the Wombat Parade and up and over Mounts Merrimerrigal and Dingo until we reach our goal, Splendour Rock. From here we drop down to the main track to Mobbs Swamp before retracing our steps back down the ridge to breakfast and finally the last section back to the cars. Rock scrambling in a few sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 15. View

26-27 Sep, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (15:00PM)			Splendour Rock Pack Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	28km	600m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Time to reboot with some pack walks. And where better than a trip to camp at Splendour Rock in the Blue Mountains, this time with a bright but not yet full moon. A wonderful experience to see the landscape under moonlight, and at sunrise and sunset! This is a lovely trip with an unforgettable view from the campsite. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 8. View

26 Sep, Sat 11:00AM	What’s Growing on my Bush Block
		Branch
General Community Event
The Upper Campaspe Landcare Network is proud and excited to bring you - Biodiversity for your Bush Block. Macedon Ranges local, ecologist Bianca Aquilina, talks about ways to enhance and protect the indigenous flora you have on your land and how to encourage more to regenerate through seed setting and plantings. View

27 Sep, Sun 11:00AM			Great North Walk Section 8 :Wondabyne to Mooney Mooney
Grade:3/6	Length	10km	325m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Co-leader: Hugh Hodge. Starting with a steep climb from Wondabyne Train station you will explore a series of large rock platforms with wide views over the Brisbane Water National Park and visit Scopas Peak. After Scopas walk you cross a few pleasant rocky gullies before crossing Piles Creek on the Phil Houghton suspension foot bridge. Here the walk heads towards Mooney Mooney Creek before walking up to the Mooney Mooney Creek Trackhead on the Old Pacific Hwy. You'll need to bring a car for car shuffling purposes. Be prepared for 1 hour of car shuffling before start of walk. Video of Martins Lookout to Lost World. Lost World Tahmoor Gorge: Tahmoor Gorge Mermaid Pools View Esther's future walks Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign on. Social distancing will be observed. Please bring hand sanitizer. Consider installing Covifsafe app. Location: Wondabyne Map: Brisbane Waters National Park Limit: 15. View

28 Sep, Mon			North Wahroonga to North Turramurra via Bobbin Head
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
John H.
We are walking the pretty Gibberagong Walking Track, following Cockle Creek to Bobbin Head and then taking the fire trail with wildflowers and great views, to North Turramurra. The NPWS burn off in this area has been postponed so we will enjoy the area before that occurs. Creek crossings, steps, rough track surfaces in places with a steep climb up, at first, from Bobbin Head. The fire trail does not have much shade. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 12. View

28 Sep, Mon 5:00PM	Scaling Up Ecosystem Restoration
		Branch
General Community Event
There has never been a more urgent need to restore damaged ecosystems. Forests, grasslands, heathlands, wetlands, savannahs, and other terrestrial, as well as marine ecosystems are all in dire need of restoration. The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration unites the world behind a common goal: preventing, halting and reversing the degradation of ecosystems worldwide. This Decade is a catalyst for unifying and practical action around the principle of respect and affection for our unique and precious natural world. Join Christine Milne A.O. Master of Ceremonies with international and Australian speakers to learn about how they are applying the principles of ecosystem restoration and how these bright spots in early leadership can be scaled for global impact. View

28 Sep, Mon 8:42AM			Springwood South tracks
Grade:3/6	Length	15km	676m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Springwood Station walk the top section of Magdala Creek Track, turn off up to Batman Park. Walk to Martins Lookout and down to Perch Ponds. Return up Wiggins Track to Springwood. Email or sms reply with contact details (mobile phone if replying by email), emergency contact and NPA # please. Steps, steep narrow sections, slippery. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

29 Sep, Tue 11:00AM	Flora, Fauna and Fire – Regenerating a scorched landscape
		Branch
General Community Event
Flora, Fauna and Fire – Regenerating a scorched landscape will look at some of the bushfire recovery efforts following the devastating 2019/20 bushfire season and some of the innovative ideas that have helped. What lies ahead for our iconic species and what is the role of biosecurity? View

29 Sep, Tue			Griffiths Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 14. View

29 Sep, Tue			Joadja North NR
Grade:3/6	Length	8.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) Joadja Nature reserve was created in 2001. The management trail meanders through Eucalypt forest to a rocky lookout giving views over creeks and farmland. Returning to the Wombeyan Caves Rd we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves. This is a lovely lunch place. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Wombeyan Caves Rd Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 14. View

29 Sep, Tue 10:04PM			Roseville Bridge to Artarmon Station
Grade:3/6	Length	20km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
(Cancelled) Cancelled Bush tracks and sealed pathways and undulating terrain. Limit: 10. View

29-30 Sep, Tue (06:30AM)-Wed (18:00PM)			Six Foot Track
Grade:3/6	Length	46km	900m	Southern Sydney Branch
Angelo E.
(Cancelled) Cancelled Steep sections. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

29 Sep, Tue			The Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings and some steep sections. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 14. View

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