The BBQ in Monga National Park to celebrate our 30 year anniversary will be on Saturday 13th August. Arriving 11.30am at the Mongalowe River Picnic Area for BBQ - and after that a walk in the forest of your choice. There is a Waratah Walk which of course will not be showing any flowers at this point and/or the walk to Penance Grove. All are very easy walking. For those who may like, bring your push bike and perhaps we can ride to the source of the Mongarlowe River. That too is along the road following the river (generally) - We will be bringing some sausages, bread and a sparkling or two but please bring other food to suit. Attached find map to help you get there. Remember it is winter and the park has a lot of tall shading trees, so rug up. If we are lucky we may see a lyrebird or two. If it is really bad weather ….please rsvp to The secretary by the Friday 12th in case we need to change the venue.

Mongarlowe River nature walk and plant identification morning What: Walk along the Mongarlowe River and learn about the plants in this landscape. Also visit the Landcare Plot, planted 16 years ago with 20 individuals of 20 species, planted to see which thrive in this landscape and could be used for rehabilitation, food production and other purposes. When: Sunday 26 October. 9am for a 2 hour easy walk then morning tea. Where: Tyndale-Biscoes property. RSVP for details. How: RSVP for catering to Su at 48422594, or email upper.shoalhaven@gmail.com or via the Facebook Event. Website: http://www.uppershoalhavenlandcare.com.au/uncategorized/mongarlowe-river-nature-walk-and-plant-identification-morning/ Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council and Friends of Mongarlowe River invite you to walk along the Mongarlowe River and learn about the plants in this landscape. Also visit the Landcare Plot, planted 16 years ago with 20 individuals of 20 species, planted to see which thrive in this landscape and could be used for rehabilitation, food production and other purposes.

Next meeting is on May 9 at 9.30 venue 535 Northangera Rd, followed by a walk to Sydney Heads Half Moon about 1 km. Bring a packed lunch to have at Sydney Heads More details from Di Bott

Background information re the gold mine can be found on this website under Archive and History The article is By Sandra Von Sneidern and is titled Half Moon the beginning http://www.landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/friends-of-the-mongarlowe-river-inc/Archive%20and%20History/Half%20Moon%20the%20Beginning.pdf/view