March - August 2009 events
From the Autumn/Winter 2009 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
March 21 World Forestry Day.
Celebrating the value of forests and forestry to the community
Forests NSW Information Centre
Ph: (02) 9871 3377 or 1300 655 687
April 9-22 Sydney Royal Easter Show
Get an insight into agriculture, be amazed at the strength of the axemen andtake a few rides. Don’t forget to visit NSW DPI’s display www.eastershow.com.au
April 14-24 School holiday activities at Cumberland State Forest
Discover the value of forests through fun and interactive programs
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forests
May 2-3 Tocal Field Days
A fantastic event in the Hunter promoting environmentally-friendly farming
www.tocalfielddays.com
June 5 World Environment Day
‘Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change’ is the 2009 theme
www.unep.org
June 19-21 Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show Australia’s largest showcase of products and services forthe woodworking and timber industries. Forests NSW will have a display at thisevent
www.workingwithwood.com.au
June 11-13 Primex Field Days, Casino
One of the premier agricultural field days and the largest commercial exhibitionin northern NSW. NSW DPI will have a display at this event www.primex.net.au
July 5-12 NAIDOC Week
Celebrates Indigenous culture and the Indigenous
contribution to modern Australia
www.naidoc.org.au
July 13-24 School holiday activities at Cumberland State Forest
Discover the value of forests through fun and interactive programs
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forests
July 24-25 Mudgee Small Farm Field Days
This agricultural, education and rural lifestyle show will
feature displays from NSW DPI
www.arec.com.au
July 31 Schools Tree Day
Part of Australia’s biggest community tree planting effort
Planet Ark 1300 885 000 or www.planetark.com
August 2 National Tree Day
Australia’s biggest community tree planting event
Planet Ark 1300 885 000 or www.planetark.com
August 24-30 Keep Australia BeautifulWeek
An environmental spring clean for communities
www.kab.org.au
Every weekend there are many activities at Cumberland State Forest for the whole family. Take a guided walk,go spotlighting for wildlife or discover the many activities available to you
www.forest.nsw.gov.au/cumberland/escape.asp
