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SUMMARY:RSVP: NPA walk near Armidale
DESCRIPTION:Distance: 15 kms\n\nTerrain: Mostly on tracks and roads. Ascent aprox 100 metres to Crest Road then undulating followed by a descent down Box Hill Drive.\n\nFrom the Armidale Visitor Centre we will follow the bike path to Jessie Street then through Snow Gums Reserve to Erskine Street. Then along back streets and road reserves past the former Duval High School and new subdivisions to the highway near Hoys Road. We will then follow a road reserve east past an area called Four Ways where we will stop for lunch. Continuing along the road reserve and Trelawney Road to the bike path along Rockvale Road up the hill to Box Hill Drive. Down Box Hill Drive to the bike path along Dumaresq Creek and back to the Visitor Centre. Further details will be available closer to the date.\n\nHighlights: Work performed by volunteers in Snow Gums Reserve\, along road corridors between the highway and Trelawney Road. Many thousands of native plants planted along Dumaresq Creek over the past two decades. Views over town from Snow Gums Reserve. We may spot some native fauna including birds and macropods.\n\nPhone Paul McCann for time to meet and registration for walk {mobile prefix oh for}56 368 680
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/rsvp-npa-walk-near-armidale
LOCATION:Armidale Visitors Centre\, 84 Marsh Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks Association of NSW":MAILTO:armidale@npansw.org.au
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SUMMARY:Come-along and join Pat’s Pilliga Tag-a-long Tour
DESCRIPTION:National Parks association\, Armidale Branch invite you to join Pat Schultz on a tag-a-long tour of the culturally and ecologically significant & wonderful Pilliga Forest. The proposed program is flexible and depends on numbers attending and weather conditions. \nIf time permits it is most enjoyable to have a day at the Pilliga Hot Bore Baths prior to the tour. \nArrive at Pilliga village on to camp & relax at Pilliga hot bore baths ($5) or book into the Pilliga Pub\, the pub has two family rooms Phone 0428671182 for bookings. Dinner may be available at the pub. Friday afternoon arrive at Pilliga Pottery \n\nSaturday — Leave at 8.30am Drive to Baradine Forest Discovery Centre\, with interesting displays and the history of The Pilliga\, then on to Sculptures in the Scrub or the Salt Cave & the Fire tower for expansive views across forest vista to Warrumbungle and Nandewar ranges. If time permits visit Gamilaraay Sculpture Walk and possibly the Sandstone Caves. Stay at Barkala Homestay (Pilliga Pottery) where camping\, private room or share a room in unique accommodation is available and dine in the Blue Wren Cafe.\nSunday — Leave at 8.30am to tour Santos coal seam gas fields & infrastructure\, accompanied by a local Pilliga resident who will share their love and knowledge of Pilliga biodiversity and give an update on the controversial Narrabri Gas Project impacting on the forest\, surrounding farmlands & the serious risks to the Great Artesian Basin For those with commitments the tour ends to allow travel home on Friday afternoon or for those staying the accommodation is the same as for Thursday night.\nMonday — For those who have more time\, we’ll visit any destinations missed on Saturday or meet the Interests of participants\, for example bushwalks and other related activities.\n\nFor further information please contact Pat Schultz on {mobile prefix oh for}28 725 852 \nPilliga registration March 26 word doc
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/come-along-and-join-pats-pilliga-tag-a-long-tour
LOCATION:Pilliga Pottery\, 2630 Dandry Rd\, Coonabarabran\, NSW\, 2357\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal,Activism,Art,Forests,Tour,Walk,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pilliga Tag%E2%80%93Along Tours":MAILTO:pat.schultz@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T123000
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SUMMARY:North Armidale Walking Tracks Working Bee
DESCRIPTION:Please park  back from the gate at the end of Blue Wren Road. We will set up a base in from the gate\, in the shade. \nThere are a number of  tasks to be undertaken\, depending to some extent upon the weather:  If we have a good number of starters we’ll “split the party” \nWe look forward to seeing as many as possible.  Especially welcome are those we haven’t seen for a while\, and new faces. \nMeet … in from the Blue Wren  Rd Gate. \nPlease wear… Long sleeved shirt\, long trousers\, hat\, sturdy footwear. Gloves. If you have thick leather ones\, bring them! \nBring… sunscreen\, water bottle\, and a mug for morning tea of course. \nHand tools…  Weeding equipment could be handy. \nMorning tea\, coffee\, will again be available around 10.30am
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/north-armidale-walking-tracks-working-bee
LOCATION:Blue Wren Road Gate\, 50 Blue Wren Rd\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Planting,Walk,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Black Gully Festival '25
DESCRIPTION:The always highly anticipated Black Gully Festival is set to kick off on Saturday\, November 8th\, 2025\, in the scenic Black Gully Reserve (behind NERAM on the south side of the creek). This free\, family-friendly event celebrates the vibrant spirit of Armidale as the weather warms up\, offering a day filled with music\, art\, environmental and community engagement. The festival promises an entertaining experience for attendees of all ages. \nThe heart of the festival lies in its live music performances\, taking place from 10am to 8pm across three stages. Showcasing the exceptional talent within the region\, local bands\, soloists\, and small groups will captivate audiences with a diverse range of musical styles presented by The Musicians of Armidale. \nFull program
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/black-gully-festival
LOCATION:Behind NERAM\, 208 Taylor Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal,Activism,Art,Food,Garden,Music,Planting,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians Of Armidale":MAILTO:musiciansofarmidale@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Pilliga Tag–Along Tours
DESCRIPTION:The Pilliga Tag-along tour is a not-for-profit tour. It is an activist tour aiming to educate and highlight the dire impacts of coal seam gas. It is tour that contrasts the beauty of the Pilliga with the visible impacts of mining. \nCar sharing is encouraged\, as fuel is the largest cost. Self-catering is an option; costs are kept to a minimum. \n\nDay 1 We will visit either the Barradine Forest Discovery Centre\, the Sculptures In The Scrub or Fire tower and Salt Caves and the Sandstone Caves. From the top of the fire tower enjoy extensive views of The Pilliga\, with views of the Warrumbungles and Mount Kaputar. If time permits we will visit Dandry Gorge; take a 3 km walk to see the beauty of this rugged country and the amazing sculptures\, then a 1.7km walk to view the beautiful colours and Aboriginal art in the Sandstone Caves.\nDay 2 we tour the coal seam gas fields: visit ‘produced water’ spills; and see poorly rehabilitated areas on old exploration sites\, gas pipelines\, pilot production wells\, and previously unlined produced water ponds. Santos’s infrastructure and hear about the risks to the Great Artesian Basin.\n\nThe Santos leasehold in the Gunnedah Basin includes 53 current wells in the Pilliga and 850 proposed wells in the Pilliga and adjoining farmlands. \nPat Schultz\, National Parks association\, Armidale Branch \nBookings essential  Email pat.schultz@bigpond.com  Phone or message Pat {mobile prefix oh for}28725852
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/pilliga-tag-along-tours
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Activism,Forests,Walk,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks Association of NSW":MAILTO:armidale@npansw.org.au
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SUMMARY:NPA Bush Walk that sets out from Armidale Visitors Centre
DESCRIPTION:Hi Members and Supporters\nNon members are welcome to join us on 3 walks prior to joining NPA. The walk won’t require transport as it will commence from the visitor centre. \nOutline: \nThe walk will start at the Armidale Visitor Centre and will not require any further transport. The route of the walk will be along the cycle path to Box Hill Drive where the efforts of the Armidale Urban Rivercare Group will be viewed. The walk will then follow Box Hill Drive to Rockvale Road then along Trelawney Road to the eastern end of a road corridor where another group has been cutting out exotic shrubs and weeds. The corridor has a good sample of ridge top vegetation and leads through to the highway. A short section of highway to Range View Road where views across the landscape to Mount Duval are possible. Then along Range View Road\, Fittler Road and Link Road to the path along Scholes Street under the highway and along Crest Road to Erskine Street. Then through Snow Gums Reserve where a third group has been dealing with weeds amongst the native woodland. The walk will follow Kirkwood Street to Dangar Street and along the bike path where Armidale Regional Council is planning to “beautify” the adjoining park lands back to the Visitor Information Centre. Total distance is around 13 kms depending on which route to follow through Snow Gums Reserve. \n\nEstimated Distance: 13 kms depending on the route through Snow Gums Reserve.\nWhat to Bring: Suitable clothing\, hat\, warm jumper\, raincoat\, lunch\, water\, personal first aid kit\, thermos if one desires a hot drink during the day.\nWhat to Wear: Check the forecast and wear appropriate clothing.\n\nOptions to Shorten the Walk: \nThere are several options to shorten the walk by following various roads and streets back to the Visitor Information Centre. If the weather in the morning is OK but looks threatening later in the day the walk will be shortened accordingly. \nContact: Paul on {mobile prefix oh for}56 368 680
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/npa-bush-walk-that-sets-out-from-armidale-visitors-centre
LOCATION:Armidale Visitors Centre\, 84 Marsh Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks Association of NSW":MAILTO:armidale@npansw.org.au
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SUMMARY:We need you: SLA Float in Autumn Parade
DESCRIPTION:We are seeking participants for this year’s Autumn Festival parade\, to walk as part of the Sustainable Living Armidale float. \n\n\n\nSLA float at the Autumn Festival\, Saturday 5th April 2025 Midday Central Park\n\nEven if you can’t attend the planning meeting or working bee\, please join us for the parade! \nWe have some spare sandwich boards they can wear. 11:30 at Central park\, we are site number 36 on the grass off Faulkner Street.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/we-need-you-sla-float-in-autumn-parade
LOCATION:Central Park\, 125 Dangar Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Living Armidale":MAILTO:info@SLArmidale.org
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