Sunday 18 June 9 to 11 am
Walk to Fairyland (book now)

David Roberts will lead us to the old Fairyland Pleasure Ground ... a nice gentle walk for a Sunday! Fairyland was a former recreation and picnic area on the Lane Cove River. We will discuss both the history and the future, including the environmental impact and future restoration of the site.

Tuesday 18 July, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Talk on the future of bushland management (no need to book)

Dr Peter Coad will discuss bushland, bushfire and waterway management in Hornsby. He will explore novel approaches and how technology such as environmental DNA monitoring, drones and digital twins have potential to assist in managing these precious areas.

Friday 23 June, 7 to 8:45 pm
Forum on synthetic vs natural turf

STEP is a member of the Natural Turf Alliance which was formed in 2021 to support communities advocating for natural turf open spaces and sporting fields using best practice design and maintenance.

The Natural Turf Alliance has organised a team of experts to talk about the pros and cons of the contentious issue using synthetic turf or natural grass on sporting fields. Click here for more information and to book your place.

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