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Friends of Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP Park of the Month event


Sausage Sizzle at Hills Homestead in Wilpena Pound
Saturday, October 2nd – Oct 5th between 10.30 am – 2.30 pm each day. Gold coin donation

Morning and afternoon tea in the Old Wilpena Homestead Garden.
Saturday, October 2 – October 5th between 10.00 am – 3.30 pm. Gold coin donation.
Optional walk around historic Old Wilpena Precinct with or without a guide.

Walking Tour of Old Wilpena Precinct
Saturday, October 2nd & Sunday, October 3rd from 10.00 am – 11.30 am.
Meet at the Wagon Wheel Entrance to Old Wilpena Homestead. FREE

Virtual Tour of the Park followed by a Walking Tour of Old Wilpena Homestead.
Monday, October 4th and Tuesday, October 5th from 10.00 am – 11.30 am & at 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm.
Meet at the Wagon Wheel Entrance to Old Wilpena Homestead. FREE

Discover the Secrets of Appealinna, Miners versus Pastoralists (A walking tour of stunning ruins).
Saturday, October 2nd and Monday, October 4th from 10.00 am – 11.30 am and then on Sunday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 5th from 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm.
Meet at the Appealinna turnoff on the Wilpena to Blinman Road. Look for the teardrop banner. FREE

Driving Tour to Discover the Acraman Ejecta and the Golden Spike
Saturday, October 2nd – Tuesday, October 5th from 10.00 am – 3.30 pm.
Bring your morning tea and lunch. Two short walks included.
Meet in the Shearing Shed carpark on the road into Old Wilpena Homestead. FREE

Our volunteers are available at each location to provide advice on other activities around the Park

 

 

]]> Scott Creek Conservation Park walking event https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/walks-through-scott-creek-conservation-park2021/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:43:35 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=237956

On Tuesday 28 September Nature Play SA, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Green Adelaide and the Friends of Scott Creek Conservation Park are running a series of walks through Scott Creek Conservation Park. The morning session is aimed at families and afternoon sessions will explore fire-affected areas.

Into the wild: a walk where bandicoots dig and blue wrens sing

Explore the unique world of nature. We’ll discover tracks and traces of marsupials such as endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots; learn bird calls; observe native orchids; and hear fascinating stories from some unique flora and fauna found in Scott Creek Conservation Park.

Times: 9.00am – 10.00am 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: Almanda Mine carpark, Dorset Vale Road
Cost: $5 + GST and Booking fee
Booking essential as walks are capped.

Book here

 

From the ashes: a walk in to explore fire recovery in Scott Creek Conservation Park

Tour post-fire grounds where we will explore concepts of: fire ecology; colonising species; changes in habitat composition; and what the future looks like for the biodiversity of Scott Creek Conservation Park.

Times: 12.00 to 1.15pm, 1.45pm to 3.00pm, 3.30pm to 4.45pm
Location: Follow directional signs from Almanda Mine carpark, Dorset Vale Road
Cost: $10 + GST and Booking fee
Booking essential as walks are capped.

Book here

 

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