Events
WEIRD & UGLY – Self-Guided Children’s Trail
Start at the Visitor Centre
9.30am-4.30pm
Ways of Seeing Landscape II
Frances Feasey and Johnny Kovacevic - Portraying natural environments devoid of construction, merely presenting en plein-air and the intricacies of trees and the play of light.
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Australian Women in Agriculture Conference
Shepparton, Victoria. Lock the date in to help us celebrate 25 successful and inspiring years! It’s going to be one to remember!
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GONDWANA GARDEN FAMILY DAY
Visitor Centre and Garden
9.30am-4.30pm
Take a trip through time to the ancient land of Gondwana for a fantastic family day of hands-on science fun at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden!
Wildwood Garden Camelia Show
Spectacular camelia cut bloom flower show
Show Entry is FREE, garden is also open
Weekends only August 18 & 19, 25 & 26
WINTER BIRD WALK & TALK WITH CAROL PROBETS
Meet in the Wollemi Room
8am – 11am
DAFFODIL DISCOVERY WALK
Meet at the Sundial outside the Visitor Centre
10 – 11am OR 11.30am – 12.30pm
Workshop: Thinking of Buying Acreage?
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Grace Springs Farm, Kulnura
Have you ever thought about moving to a few acres in the country to enjoy the lifestyle, or buying a farm and becoming self sufficient? Should you do it? And if so, what costs are involved?
Harvest's Castle Hill Farmers' & Fine Food Market
Find all your favourite foods and treats at the Harvest Castle Hill Market each 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month - pet friendly too!
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Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans Trail Open Studio Weekend
10AM to 4PM daily FREE entry
Members studios will be open for visitors to see Artists at Work as well as have an opportunity to purchase affordable fine Art direct from the Artists
The Farmer & The Chef Pop-Up
Where: The Secret Garden and Nursery
Tickets: $120
Celebrating Our Heritage in the Hawkesbury
Heritage and colonial games, roving convicts, a convict camp and more!
10AM - 4PM Austrliana Pioneer Village, Windsor
WHERE ON EARTH ARE WE GOING? SURVIVING THE AGE OF HUMANS
Public Lecture and Dialogue with Prof. Will Steffen
6PM Building EA, Room G.18, Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University, corner of Victoria Road and James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere
RSVP: Friday, 24 August. Registration is essential as seats are limited.
Soap Making Workshop
Friday, 31 August 2018 | 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM
Have you ever thought about making your own soap? Making your own soap is great for you and the environment. This free, hands on workshop will provide you with the skills to avoid waste and make your own soap at home.
Orange Blossom Festival
This year's The Hills Shire Orange Blossom Festival features a month of community events within the Hills that runs from 1-30 September 2018. The Council Community Fun Day will be held on Sunday 16 September at Bella Vista Farm.
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GARDEN SAFARI – KIDS’ SELF-GUIDED TREASURE QUEST
In the Garden - All Spring - Purchase a Treasure Quest kit, solve the puzzle, win a prize!
9.30am – 4.30pm daily
Hawkesbury Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish & Boat Show
Where: Hawkesbury Racecourse, Richmond NSW 2753
Entry: $15
Warrah Farm Spring Fair
10AM to 3PM
20 Harris Road, Dural
Harvest's Castle Hill Farmers' & Fine Food Market
An abundance of fresh produce to tempt the taste buds of most hunters and gatherers. It's also a family pet-friendly market, so you can bring your furry friend along as well.
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Secret Garden Spring Fair
9AM - 4PM - hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University
Market stalls, 100’s of lovely plants at bargain prices, farmyard animals, Devonshire teas, BBQ, wood-fired pizza, great live music, pony & train rides – bring the kids for a fun family day out!
Camden Garden Festival
Camden, NSW, will be in the spotlight this September for its outstanding horticultural heritage, gar-den-oriented tourist experiences and raft of local experts
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WILD ABOUT WARATAHS FESTIVAL
Mt Tomah Botanic Garden
Visitor Centre & Garden
9.30am – 4.30pm FREE
Celebrate the waratah at our annual Wild About Waratahs Festival
WARATAH WORKSHOP WITH GORDON MEIKLEJOHN
Waratah Centre 11.30am – 1.00pm
Join Gordon Meiklejohn, a grower of Australian and South African Flora, to learn how to strike waratah cuttings and hear tips on how best to care for your cuttings and plants.
$15.00 per person. Bookings essential
Harvest's Castle Hill Farmers' & Fine Food Market
Find all your favourite foods and treats at the Harvest Castle Hill Market each 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
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Classic Car Expo at Mulla Villa
Time to show off your classic auto at Mulla Villa
9AM - 3PM
WARATAH FARM OPEN DAY
Gadara Wildflowers, 3401 Bells Line of Road, Berambing NSW 2758
10.30am – 3.00pm - Entry by gold coin donation
Harvest's Castle Hill Farmers' & Fine Food Market
An abundance of fresh produce to tempt the taste buds of most hunters and gatherers. It's also a family pet-friendly market, so you can bring your furry friend along as well.
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