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SUMMARY:Armidale Tree Group Open Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Armidale Tree Group Open Day is on again\, so save the date! Please join us for great day out for gardeners\, nature lovers\, locals\, and anyone who’s curious about Australian native plants and the amazing wildlife and landscapes they support.\n\n\nProgram of events \n\nGuided nursery tours at 10.45 and 12.45am\n\nTalks in the Woodland Centre: \n\n10am- Choosing natives over exotics — Dr Andrew Thornhill\n11am – What is a hybrid – the good\, the bad and the ugly — Dr Rose Andrews\n12noon- Dingoes — Dr Guy Ballard\n1pm-Bird nesting boxes — Angus Adair\n\nWorkshops: \n\n10am-11am – Mandala for Young Nature Lovers\, Meet at front gate (adults accompany please) — Susan Grant/Kerry Steller\n11.30am-1pm- Adults + kids activity\, Printing on paper with Natural Plant dyes — Green Classroom. Margaret England\n12.30 pm- Seed collecting for your garden\, Retail area in the nursery — Dave Carr\n1.30pm- Propagation native cuttings\, Potting Shed — Kim Kneebone\n\nOther fun things: \n\nContinuous BBQ\nCoffee Van\nMusic – Al Heagney and friends\nArt – local artists\nEcofriendly market stalls\nNew book displays by local writers\n\nDisplays: \n\nSouthern New England Landcare\nNational Parks Association\nAustralian Plants Society\nNorthern Tablelands Wildlife Carers\nSLA Food group\n\n\n\nAll activities Free. Collect your free tree by presenting a ‘Free Tree’ voucher.Come and support your local not for profit community nursery.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/armidale-tree-group-open-day-2026
LOCATION:Armidale Tree Group\, 80 Mann Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Garden,House,Music,Planting,Talk,Wildlife
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T130000
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SUMMARY:Big Chill weekend — Black Gully Festival stage at farmers markets
DESCRIPTION:Black Gully Festival/Musicians of Armidale will be activating a stage at the Farmer’s Markets on Sunday the 17th of May 9.00am to 1.00pm as part of the Big Chill weekend \nOn the Stage from the Musicians of Armidale\n\n9:00   – Oh Ma Soul (Neo Soul/Jazz)\n10.00 – MC and the Squares (Lyrical Adventures)\n11.00 – Rocky Bottom Girls (Folk Alt/Country)\n\nPlus! A collection of nature and art stalls for kids of all ages:\n\nRakali and Platypus clay and play\nMacleay Catchment River Weaving Art project\nNature Scavenger Hunt\n\nCome on down\, grab a coffee\, some local produce\, good vibes and fine company.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/big-chill-weekend-black-gully-festival-stage-at-markets
LOCATION:Curtis Park\, 75 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians Of Armidale":MAILTO:musiciansofarmidale@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:RSVP Public Forum: Digging Deeper with Echidnas — Dr Peggy Rismiller OAM
DESCRIPTION:Echidnas are among Australia’s most remarkable native animals—ancient egg-laying mammals vital to soil health and ecosystem balance. \n\nJoin Dr Peggy Rismillar OAM at a Public Forum: 5pm for 5.30pm –7pm\, Friday 22 May 2026 Venue: NOVA\, 122 Faulkner Street\, Armidale NSW\, 2350.\nA full-day training workshop will take place at 9.30am – 4.00pm\, Saturday 23 May 2026 Venue: UNE Natural History Museum\, Agricultural Education Building (W077)\, University of New England\, Armidale.\n\nThis 1-day workshop offers wildlife carers\, landholders\, and nature enthusiasts the rare chance to learn directly from Dr. Peggy Rismiller OAM\, Environmental Physiologist and internationally recognised echidna expert. \nBased on more than three decades of research on Kangaroo Island\, Dr. Rismiller will explore the unique biology\, ecology\, and reproductive strategies of the short-beaked echidna\, as well as their crucial role in Australian landscapes. \nThe program includes practical sessions on echidna rescue\, injury care\, and hand-rearing techniques\, supported by real-world examples and current research findings. \nParticipants will gain deeper insight into echidna conservation\, welfare considerations\, and best-practice care from egg to adult. \nMorning tea and lunch are provided\, with opportunities to share experiences and connect with other carers and wildlife advocates.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/rsvp-public-forum-digging-deeper-with-echidnas-with-dr-peggy-rismiller-oam
LOCATION:NOVA\, 122 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talk,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Birds of prey end of season update
DESCRIPTION:Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services to learn about vulnerable Northern Tablelands birds of prey\, last season’s breeding results\, and what we’re planning for the year ahead. \nEvent details: \nJoin Northern Tablelands Local Land Services for an engaging end?of?season update designed for anyone with an interest in woodland birds and birds of prey. This session brings together leading experts – Dr Steve Debus\, Prof. Paul McDonald\, and UNE PhD candidate Mick Wakefield to share the latest insights from the Northern Tablelands. \nAttendees will learn about the region’s birds of prey\, the threats they face\, and the progress of ongoing research and conservation efforts. Whether you’re a keen birdwatcher\, a conservation?minded community member\, or simply curious about local wildlife\, this is a chance to deepen your understanding and hear directly from specialists working in the field. \nCome along to gain expert knowledge\, ask questions\, and connect with others passionate about protecting our native raptors. \nAdditional details: \n\nMorning tea provided.\nFree parking available in blue signposted parking spaces – park in the western carpark.\nOnline meeting option available\, please register and contact the event organiser for details.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/birds-of-prey-end-of-season-update
LOCATION:UNE Natural History Museum\, Natural History Museum\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talk,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Tablelands Local Land Services":MAILTO:info@SLArmidale.org
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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:Activist sightseeing Pilliga scrub 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
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/activist-sightseeing-pilliga-scrub-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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