Year: 2012

Heysen Trail Closure through Wirrabara Forest

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Whilst the bushfire in Wirrabara Forest was brought under control on 12 May, ForestrySA advises that the Heysen Trail through the area remains closed indefinitely.

The main section of the Heysen Trail along the ridge, north from the TV transmission tower on the Bluff (Map 2.5 in the Northern Guidebook) through to Block Nine Road (Map 2.7 in the Northern Guidebook) is temporarily closed.

All trails and tracks in the forest, including the spur of the Heysen Trail from Frypan Hill to the Old Nursery and on to Ippinitchie Campground is also temporarily closed (Map 2.6 in the Northern Guidebook).

Further information will be made available when ForestrySA releases updated advice. Minor updates will be published on our Twitter feed, @HeysenTrail.

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Free Talk: 30 Years in Bushcare

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The Friends of Waite Conservation Park are hosting a guest speaker, Andrew Crompton, who will conduct a free illustrated talk about 30 years in bushcare… & still lots to learn.

Andrew if one of Adelaide’s most knowledgeable and experienced people working in revegetation and bushcare. He will draw on his lifetime of working experiences and share his practical skills developed in the ecological restoration of his own patch of grassy woodland at Mt Barker.

Date: 7.30-9.30pm Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Venue: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus, the University of Adelaide, off Fullarton Road, Urrbrae

For enquiries please contact Jennifer Gardner on 8313 7405 or jennifer.gardner@adelaide.edu.au

https://www.facebook.com/events/168659119926429/

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Walk Leaders Training Day

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The annual Walk Leaders Training Day was held at the Woodville Lawn Bowling Club today, with about thirty leaders and prospective leaders attending.

They were entertained with presentations by Arrienne Wynen (Walk Committee Chair) Jerry Foster, Simon Cameron and Julian Monfries.

It was a time for current leaders to refresh and for potential leaders to learn the Friends requirements of walk leaders and to perhaps, entice them into leading some walks.

It was also a chance for leaders to get together and exchange information and experiences.

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First Trailwalker – survival of the fit and not so fit

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The first Trailwalker for 2012 set a tough standard. Steve Clift lead (mostly from mid-pack) his group up and down the tough hills and valleys of Cuddle Creek to Sixth Creek, via Mt Misery, and return. 23km of tough terrain, spiced with views and animal sightings. A long day with one retirement. A few tired legs (& bodies) arrived back to the cars some time after the E2E5 group, still looking fit after their slight detour, had passed by on their first walk of 2012. Well done walkers – just hope you all recover to walk again next week! Some pics at

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Eradication & Survey Volunteer Opportunity

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A cactus eradication & fauna survey in Swan Reach Conservation Park will be undertaken for five days at the end of May.

The aims include:

  • Find & drill/fill or remove Mexican Wheel Cactus & identify other feral plants
  • Count wild goats & any other feral animals – photograph for identification
  • Carry out Mallee Fowl Mound survey and Stone Curlew count
  • Survey wombats – particularly identify if losing fur

Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June, 2012.

Come for a day or the whole week, accommodation available.

Coordinated by the Mid-Murray Local Action Planning Association (Mid Murray LAP) and the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board (SAMDBNRM).

If interested email Don Wood at woodon33a@live.com.au or SMS him on 0410 399 273. More information can be found in this Invitation to Volunteer document.

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Funeral Notice

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THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS of Mr C Warren Bonython are invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be conducted on THURSDAY, April 12, 2012 at 11am ENTIRELY in St Peters Cathedral, 27 King William Road, North Adelaide.

Free parking will be available on the park lands. Enter from Pennington Terrace.

CHARLES BERRY & SON Accredited Member Australian Funeral Directors Association 198-204 Magill Road Norwood 8332 2088.

As printed in today’s Advertiser newspaper.

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Vale Warren

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With deep regret we announce the death of our Patron C Warren Bonython OA, the instigator, mover and shaker, for the development of the Heysen Trail.

We have lost a Patron and a friend. Vale Warren. Our thoughts go to Bunty and the family.

Read some background on Warren in this news article on the ABC website.

Greening the Heysen Trail

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The newly formed Greening Committee has set its first project for 2012. It is planned to survey and plant appropriate trees and understory around Hiskey’s Hut, near Georgetown.

Those who are familiar with Hiskey’s will be aware that the hut sits in an open, rather desolate road reserve and is a manageable first project.

It is planned to approach Trees for Life to provide surplus plants, from the 2012 season, for about 100 trees to plant around the hut.

The committee is looking for help with this project, planned dates for parts one (survey and hole digging) and two (planting) are late May and late June respectively.

Contact the office if you are interested in participating.

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