“Bush Secrets” Nature Walk
Join our indigenous guide on a local bushwalk and discover bushfoods, cures for toothache, and loads more when we unlock the secrets of the bush! A fun school holiday walk for families.
Thursday 17 July
10.00am – 12.00pm
Tambourine Bay, Riverview.
We have a few spaces left and bookings are essential, please contact Michelle Greenfield on 9911 3579.

National Tree Day
Join in this fun family event and help create habitat for small birds at Blackman Park by planting a range of shrubs, ground covers and grasses. There are over 200 plants to be planted, but come early to avoid missing out!
Sunday 27 July
9.00am – 12 noon
Please bring gloves. If you would like more information, contact Michelle Greenfield on 9911 3579.

Handy Herbs
Using homegrown plants as medicines. Did you know that about 80 – 85% of our pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants? Gaining a knowledge of the use of common plants can deal with a large number of minor illnesses. This talk will identify some of the common plants and discuss their uses in the maintenance of the familys health. Presented by Dr. Karen Bridgman, renowned in the field of Natural Therapies/Complementary Medicine for the last 25 years.
Wednesday 30 July
7:30pm
Dougherty Community Centre
Bookings essential by 21 July 2008, contact Willoughby Council on 9777 1000.

Native Plant Propagation: All About Seeds
Learn to recognise the different types of pods and seeds of our local flora and the range of treatments needed to stimulate germination.
Includes a hands-on session of seed processing and sowing at a local
Community Nursery.
Saturday 2 August
9am – 12 noon
Lane Cove Community Nursery
Bookings are essential, please contact Michelle Greenfield on 9911 3579.

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