Each year the United Nations [UN] recognises
World Environment Day to encourage us all to greater awareness of the environment we are responsible for, and to promote political environmental responsibility. This year on
Saturday June 7th the Forest of Tranquility will be hosting a celebration for World Environment Day ....'cos we dig it!
There will be activities and speakers throughout the 3-day weekend - it's the NSW Queens Birthday long weekend - but the focus on the Saturday is the environment and for that day only, entry will be by gold coin donation. Here is the list of speakers on the day:
ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKERS for World Environment Day
INSECTS with Jeannie Lawson ... Well-known
local naturalist, Jeannie Lawson, will share her passion for the tiny
life of the Forest and explain just how important they are in the
eco-system. This hands-on talk will give you the opportunity to see bugs
in a different light.
RAINFOREST PLANTS with Deidrie Jinks ...Deidrie
has been involved with the Sydney Rainforest Nursery for many years.
She will share her experience and dedication to our rainforest species
in a presentation designed to inspire the protection of our native
plants. She will also have plants to sell, as well as some of her
delicious native jams.
RAINFOREST BIRDS with Chris Herbert .... Chris
is a retired geologist who now spends his time researching native
birds. As a member of the Hunter Bird Observers Club he records the
movements of migratory shorebirds in the Hunter region and has published
many papers. He will share his wealth of knowledge with us with a walk
and talk to discover our local birdlife.
BUSH FOODS & MEDICINES with Jeannie Lawson .... As
well as being a passionate naturalist, Jeannie is also a qualified
herbalist and can point out many of the rainforest plants that can be of
use to us. This workshop is a journey back through time when the bush
was all you had to provide food, shelter and medicines.
FUNGI WALK with Pam O’Sullivan ... Pam
has been our Central Coast fungi guru for many years. She has a wealth
of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for this little-known facet of
the Forest eco-system. Her walk will allow you to discover these
colourful and exotic organisms. You will be amazed at how many you will
find.
OVER THE WEEKEND:
SCULPTURE WORKSHOP learn to make artworks for the garden
TIMBER WORKSHOP on Australian timbers and their use in instrument making
MUSIC WORKSHOP instruments .... and live music over the weekend
BUSH FOODS WORKSHOP
ART INSTALLATIONS, STALLS, Kids Activities, Walks
