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July 2012

Walk the Wolli Valley on Saturday 11th August

Join us for a leisurely 4.5 km walk through the bushland and parklands of the Wolli Valley from Bexley North to Undercliffe on Saturday 11th August 2012 –  8.45 am – approx. 1.30 pm

A walk along the Wolli Track of the Two Valley Trail from Bexley North to Wolli Bluff above Waterworth Park, Undercliffe.

The walk has historical and environmental commentary and introduces some of the current issues about the Wolli Valley.

It includes an ascent of Nannygoat Hill, a visit to the Fishway, and historic

Jackson Place (for a cuppa, video and talk) and ends at Wolli Bluff overlooking

Gough Whitlam and Waterworth Parks, near Tempe station.

Free to members (you can join on the day), but advance registration is essential as these walks are popular and numbers are limited. Further information provided following registration.

Photos from Hug-a-Tree Day – Please send us your photos. Thanks to everyone who came and hugged a tree

Send any photos you are happy to have used in publicity about the issue to

info@wollicreek.org.au

Also have a look at some of the great photos of this great event on our Facebook

page at www.facebook.com/protectwollicreekvalley

also at www.flickr.com/photos/wolli_events/sets/72157613370266312/

and inheritanceorg.wordpress.com

 

 

For some brief background to the event:

Here is a link to the promo video for Hug-a-Tree Day

www.youtube.com/user/wollicreekvalley/videos

and to the  ABC TV 7.30 NSW program coverage on 20th July on WCPS’s YouTube channel youtu.be/QfBsEA2FlsA

Also available via the ABC for a period at

www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-21/residents-concerned-in-the-face-of-road-expansion/4145278

Hug-a-Tree Day on National Tree Day, Sunday July 29

On Sunday, 29 July 2012 , between 10.00am and 12.00 pm

Come and hug a tree in a vital part of the Wolli Creek Regional Park. Join the Wolli Creek Preservation Society and enjoy the great bushland of the Park’s Western Gateway while we can. This area is threatened with destruction for the M5E tunnel duplication and test drilling could begin at any time. We know that retention of existing bushland is even more important than planting new trees, so come along and show your support for these substantial trees.

Bush restoration activity here over the past six years has been very successful. An easy ten-minute walk with a guide will show you the changes brought about and the quality of the bushland. Join us afterwards for coffee, cake and a chat and maybe join in the campaign to preserve this two-hectare stretch. You can also volunteer to contribute later to on-going bush restoration activities throughout the valley.

Please wear clothing appropriate for a ten-minute walk in bushland (covered shoes, long sleeved shirt and long pants recommended). Join us afterwards for tea, cake and chat about the threat to the area.

Directions: Meet at the junction of Bexley Rd and the footpath leading up to Johnston St; about 3 minute walk from Bexley North station

Nearest Cross Street: Wolli Avenue
Site Reference: Sydway Map 315 G80

Suitable for Children: Yes
Accessible for disabled: No

For a location map and to register go to http://www.treeday.planetark.org/site/51596

Walk the Wolli Valley on Sunday July 22nd – book now

Join us for a leisurely 4.5 km walk through the bushland and parklands of the Wolli Valley from Bexley North to Undercliffe on Sunday July 22, 2012 –  8.45 am – approx. 1.30 pm

A walk along the Wolli Track of the Two Valley Trail (TVT) from Bexley North to Wolli Bluff above Waterworth Park, Undercliffe.

The walk has historical and environmental commentary and introduces some of the current issues about the Wolli Valley.

It includes an ascent of Nannygoat Hill, a visit to the Fishway, and historic Jackson Place, and more.