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SUMMARY:Branching Out: Parliament House garden walk and join in with the Parliament House hosted Indigenous stargazing event
DESCRIPTION:Join Kelly from the Conservation Council for a relaxed walk through the native gardens of Parliament House. After a short break we’ll join an Indigenous Stargazing event hosted by Parliament House. \nLed by Indigenous Astronomer and Proud Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay man Peter Swanton\, in association with the ANU Astronomy Society\, we’ll learn about Indigenous astronomy and how First Nations people have used the stars for navigation and cultural practices across a millennium. \nNote that If you register here you do not need to also register for the stargazing event as Kelly has registered for tickets already. \nWALK DETAILS\n \n\n4:30pm to 6:00pm – Landscape and Gardens walk at Parliament House with Kelly from the Conservation Council\n6:00pm to 7:30pm – Join in with the Parliament House Indigenous Stargazing event led by Indigenous Astronomer and Proud Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay man Peter Swanton\n\n  \nMEETING LOCATION\n \n\nAustralian Parliament House\nThe exact meeting location will be provided to registered people prior to the event\n\n  \nWHAT TO BRING/WEAR\n \n\nWarm (long/sleeved) clothes\nEnclosed shoes\nHat / Beanie\nWinter jacket\nGloves\nfood\, water\n\n  \nREGISTRATIONS \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/branching-out-parliament-house \n  \nMORE INFORMATION \n\nLandscape and Gardens walk brochure we’ll use: https://www.aph.gov.au/-/media/06_Visit_Parliament/Whats_On/64_Visitor_Events/2023/Open_Day/ParliamentHouse_GardenWalkBrochure.pdf\nIndigenous Stargazing Event hosted at Parliament House (no need to register if you’ve registered here as Kelly has registered for tickets already): https://events.humanitix.com/indigenous-stargazing-at-parliament-house\nEvent/walk and Conservation Council enquiries contact kelly.allison@conservationcouncil.org.au\n\n______________ \nThis walk was made possible with assistance from the ACT Government under the ACT Environmental Grants Program. \n______________ \nSAFETY AND RESCHEDULING\nYour safety is our first priority. We monitor weather\, location and track condition to assess risk and ensure safety. If the weather\, or tracks/river condition are considered to pose safety risks to attendees the walk will be rescheduled. Registered people will be notified as soon as possible prior to the walk date/time and given first opportunity to re-register for the new date. \nABOUT THE PROGRAM\nBranching Out: Canberra Nature Walks is an initiative aiming to engage the Canberra community\, especially people with no\, or very little\, experience with our nature\, and support them to enjoy all the beautiful nature spaces the ACT has on offer. We know that unfamiliar things can feel intimidating — especially when it comes to woodlands\, wildlife\, and insects — so we would like to support as many people as possible with making that first step. We hope to ignite a love of Canberra’s nature throughout the community and raise awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems and the rich biodiversity across the ACT.
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/https-events-humanitix-com-branching-out-parliament-house/
LOCATION:Parliament House\, Parliament Drive\, Canberra
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk Events
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SUMMARY:2nd Screening: On the Edge
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! \nGiven the popularity of our first On the Edge screening in May\, we have decided to host a second screening! \nThe city of Canberra stands at a crossroads: do we continue to sprawl forever outwards or do we draw a line and challenge ourselves to develop sustainably\, in harmony with nature and in connection with one another? \nJoin us for a screening of On the Edge a film by Trent Houssenloge of Cowboy Hat Films in collaboration with the Conservation Council ACT Region on the future of the city of Canberra. \nThe screening will be followed by a panel featuring Trent and special guests to delve further into the question of sustainable development\, what’s at stake\, and how we can work together to enact change. \n\nTrent Houssenloge — Filmmaker\, On the Edge\nOther speakers TBC\n\nChaired by Simon Copland\, Executive Director of the Conservation Council ACT Region. \nIf ticket cost is a barrier to you attending this event\, then please let us know in an email to info@conservationcouncil.org.au and we can arrange an accessible ticket option. \nBook your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/2nd-screening-on-the-edge
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/2nd-screening-on-the-edge/
LOCATION:Palace Electric Cinema\, 2 Phillip Law St\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Branching Out: Wanniassa Hills Nature Reserve walk with David Smith MP
DESCRIPTION:Did you know local MP David Smith is an avid walker? In addition to participating in events such as the Menslink Great Walk in support of local community organisations\, he enjoys exploring Canberra’s beautiful nature reserves. One of his favourite places to walk is Wanniassa Hills Nature Reserve. \nJoin David and the Conservation Council for a walk through one of his favourite reserves. Along the way\, he’ll share the changes he has observed in Wanniassa Hills over the years and point out some of the plants\, animals and scenic views that make this reserve so special to him. \nAfter the walk\, stay for a cup of tea\, a biscuit and a chat with David and fellow participants. \nWALK DETAILS\n \n\nSaturday 18 July 2026\n9:30am to 11:00am – 5km walk\n11:00am to 11:30am – morning tea and chat\n\n  \nMEETING LOCATION\n \n\n\nWanniassa Hills Nature Reserve \n\n\nThe exact meeting location will be provided to registered people prior to the event \n\n\n  \nWHAT TO BRING/WEAR\n \n\nWarm (long/sleeved) clothes\nEnclosed shoes\nHat / Beanie / Gloves\nWinter jacket\nSunscreen\nWater\n\n  \nREGISTRATIONS \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/branching-out-wanniassa-hills-nature-reserve-walk \n  \nMORE INFORMATION \n\nDavid Smith MP: https://www.davidsmith.org.au/\nMensLink Great Walk: https://menslink.org.au/menslink-great-walk/\nWanniassa Hills Nature Reserve: https://www.parks.act.gov.au/find-a-nature-park/canberra-nature-park/wanniassa-hills-nature-reserve\nWalk and Conservation Council enquiries contact kelly.allison@conservationcouncil.org.au\n\n______________ \nThis walk was made possible with assistance from the ACT Government under the ACT Environmental Grants Program. \n______________ \nSAFETY AND RESCHEDULING\nYour safety is our first priority. We monitor weather\, location and track condition to assess risk and ensure safety. If the weather\, or tracks/river condition are considered to pose safety risks to attendees the walk will be rescheduled. Registered people will be notified as soon as possible prior to the walk date/time and given first opportunity to re-register for the new date. \nABOUT THE PROGRAM\nBranching Out: Canberra Nature Walks is an initiative aiming to engage the Canberra community\, especially people with no\, or very little\, experience with our nature\, and support them to enjoy all the beautiful nature spaces the ACT has on offer. We know that unfamiliar things can feel intimidating — especially when it comes to woodlands\, wildlife\, and insects — so we would like to support as many people as possible with making that first step. We hope to ignite a love of Canberra’s nature throughout the community and raise awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems and the rich biodiversity across the ACT.
URL:https://conservationcouncil.org.au/event/branching-out-wanniassa-hills-nature-reserve-walk-with-david-smith-mp/
LOCATION:Wanniassa Hills Nature Reserve
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk Events
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