Tag: park
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Battle of Meewah Commemoration
The Battle of Meewah (September 12, 1843) was part of the frontier wars, the battle for land that took place across our vast continent. It was significant because it demonstrated great courage and valour as well as diplomacy. Some years ago a local group initiated an annual commemoration on the date of the battle. It…
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Carnival in the Bush
Each year the FEP holds a community Open Day at one of our parks. This year we are joining the Carnival of Flowers activities and hosting a Carnival in the Bush at J E Duggan Park. We would love members to attend and to bring their friends and family to participate. A Bush Cafe will…
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Redwood Madeira Challenge – Spring
Thank you to all who have supported the Madeira Challenge in the past. We would love you to promote the Madeira Challenge – (nearly) Spring event on Saturday 29th August from 8.00-11.00am. We will be working downhill from the last challenge site – one of the last pieces of the Madeira puzzle on that particular…
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Redwood Madeira Challenge – Spring
Thank you to all who have supported the Madeira Challenge in the past. We would love you to promote the Madeira Challenge – (nearly) Spring event on Saturday 29th August from 8.00-11.00am. We will be working downhill from the last challenge site – one of the last pieces of the Madeira puzzle on that particular…
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Redwood Madeira Challenge – Spring
Thank you to all who have supported the Madeira Challenge in the past. We would love you to promote the Madeira Challenge – (nearly) Spring event on Saturday 29th August from 8.00-11.00am. We will be working downhill from the last challenge site – one of the last pieces of the Madeira puzzle on that particular…
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Koala sighting in Jubilee Park
An FEP committee member recently received an email message from a family living in the Jubilee Park area: Just thought I’d share a bit of exciting news. Yesterday Ben was riding through the Jubilee Park bike trails and spotted this beautiful koala on the Defibrillator Track. It was the first one we’ve ever seen in…
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Cultural burn at Amaroo
Amaroo Environmental Education Centre is pleased to invite you to join a Cultural Burn Learning Experience on Saturday 1 August 2026 (pending permit approval and weather conditions). This special afternoon provides an opportunity to learn from Cultural Fire Practitioner Robbie Williams and the Fire Lore ranger team about the traditional practice of Cultural burning and its role in caring for Country. Participants will…
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Visit Franke Scrub
When: Saturday, 27 June from 9:30 amWhere: Franke Scrub (see map on the park page) Our Park Visit tomorrow is to Franke Scrub at Highfields. Franke Scrub is the most recent park to join with FEP and is a small area of only a few acres. It has a high bio-diversity level with 37 dry-rainforest tree species, 18 types of shrub,…
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Park visit – 27 June
When: Saturday, 27 June from 9:30 amWhere: Franke Scrub (see map on the park page) Our next Park Visit will be to Franke Scrub at Highfields. Franke Scrub is the most recent park to join with FEP and is a small area of only a few acres. It has a high bio-diversity level with 37 dry-rainforest tree…
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Redwood Madeira Challenge – Winter
Our next Redwood Madeira Weed Challenge – WINTER is on Saturday 6 June from 8.00 am – 11.00 am. We would love to have your assistance to work in a patch which was initially worked on 18 months ago. With regrowth, we are having trouble keeping this area clear. Details about the event are on…