Tag: Gardens

Take part in a self-guided scavenger hunt set in the botanic gardens! Challenge young minds with this specially designed adventure.The Mad Botanist is the latest adventure from Adventure Clues.Picture this: the Mad Botanist has just escaped from his secret laboratory nearby. He is in the final stages of mixing his dangerous potion and needs one final ingredient to create a deadly plant species never seen before on Earth. Very special and rare plants are at risk from his deadly experimentations and time is running out! Professor Whiz needs YOU! Professor Whiz needs your help to find the last ingredient and stop the Mad Botanist from succeeding with his evil plans. It won't be easy- the gardens are tricky to navigate and clues need to be solved.This a great trail for a family day out in a beautiful interactive environment. Kids will learn interesting facts and parents will enjoy a scenic adventure through the Botanical Gardens. The Mad Botanist trail is perfect if you are looking for an activity that will spark imaginations and challenge young minds.Play in small teamsDuration 2-3 hoursGet competitiveAdventure Clues fully supports social distancing guidelines- this is a self guided adventure in and outdoor environment. Please comply with all the latest government advice with regards to Covid-19.Refer to the Adventure Clues website for more information.What are you waiting for? Your first clue is waiting…

Every Saturday Kings Cross Market in Fitzroy Gardens offers you the freshest food and gourmet produce you can buy! Chat with the providers make friends and enjoy the ambience of mixing with your neighbours at Sydney's happiest marketplace.On Sundays- meet your friends for brunch or lunch! Choose from the delicious array of excellent food stalls and have a picnic on the grass. Check out the exciting stalls of designers offering antiques- and art by local artists and artisans.You never know quite what you will discover on the weekends at Kings Cross Market!Saturday and Sunday… rain or shine!Parking is available nearby at Kings Cross Car Park.

This year- Sydney Open is going digital- offering you a selection of curated online experiences around the key themes of City- Garden and Home.We invite you to discover your city in new ways with our line-up of free live-streamed talks- never before seen content- self-guided audio tours and more across the Sydney Open website.The full digital program will go live on the Sydney Open website from 7.30pm Friday 6 November.Enjoy a sneak peek below and find out more on our website:Sydney Open online talk seriesBe part of the conversations that matter in our inspiring Sydney Open live-streamed talk series launching 6 November. Hear from a range of diverse voices from across architecture- heritage- design and government and enjoy live Q&As.Find out moreSelf-guided audio toursExplore the city in new ways with our self-guided audio tours. Discover urban gardens- open spaces and significant architecture around the city - all at your own pace!

BAD Sydney presents a star-packed in person festival on 7-8 November at the State Library of NSW. See Kate McClymont- Gary Jubelin- Jess Hill- Michael Robotham- Caroline Overington- Chris Hammer- Tom Keneally- Nick Kaldas- Jana Wendt and many more.As always- there's plenty of crime and thriller fiction with Australian greats like Garry Disher- Michael Robotham and Chris Hammer as well as rising stars. Journalists explain why they turned to (fictional) crime. Fiction icon Tom Keneally talks to us about his view of the nature of evil and we explore writing about Auschwitz in fiction after 75 years.Like every year- we look at true crime - the first Australian serial killer with Tanya Bretherton or more recent Sydney crime with Kate McClymont. Top ex-NSW police Nick Kaldas- Gary Jubelin and Deb Wallace talk about their experience of policing. Speakers with personal knowledge tell us about experiencing the prison system and the impact of crime on victims and their families. We investigate wider criminal and social justice issues like modern slavery and the prevalence of domestic abuse as well as what can be done about it with Stella prize winner Jess Hill Are we in danger of turning into a security state asks Brian Toohey? Can we trust the justice system to make the right decisions queries Xanthe Mallett?Tickets start at just $10 for online sessions- and tickets to attend in person are extremely limited due to social distancing restrictions- so get in quick.This year we are restricted to 30 people in the audience for each event following NSW health regulations. We are using two rooms in different parts of the Library. For the Metcalfe Auditorium- enter the Library from the Macquarie Street entrance. For the Dixson Room- enter the Library from the Mitchell Building entrance on Shakespeare Place facing the Botanic Gardens. Covid-safe measuresPlease look at the special conditions of entry to the library for these unusual times. Be reassured that we are following all advice to keep you save.

Liberate yourself from your headphones and come delight in one of these fun and glammed up live music picnics in the Sydney Botanic Gardens. Think of an afternoon of sunshine- lolling around on cushions or bean bags whilst watching Sydney violinist and vocalist Zoe Vrachnas- all as you graze on local artisan picnic delights.There are three options to choose from:The Luxe Live Music Picnica gourmet hand-made grazing picnic2 hours of live musica dedicated & stylised luxurious picnic setting for your groupseated directly in front of the musicianice bucket providedglassware providedBYO DrinksLive Music on Bean Bags with Food2 hours of live musica comfy bean bag to chillout ongourmet hand-made grazing picnic boxBYO drinksLive Music on Bean Bags2 hours of live musica comfy bean bag to chillout onBYO your own picnic foodBYO drinksHere is an example of what your grazing picnic would include: Homemade pate- olives and pickles- baked ricotta- prosciutto-wrapped asparagus or rockmelon- Italian salami- cheese- sourdough- crackers & fresh fruit.Any dietary requirements can be identified when booking your tickets via email to communitydev@six8.com.au. Additionally- for your health and safety- a range of measures have been implemented- including: distancing of picnic groups as this is a covid-safe event.Located at Sydney Botanic Gardens in the Rose Gardens.Go on- unplug from your headphones and indulge in a little frivolity with your friends.

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Join us in the award-winning permaculture garden each Friday morning and learn skills under expert guidance in a friendly setting.About this EventCome garden with us on Friday mornings from 9:00am to 12:30pm and help us plant- weed- and compost. We break for morning tea together and socialise over lunch- you'll also share in the bounty of any harvest!** COVID UPDATE - Please bring own gloves- morning tea and-or lunch. All hand tools will be disinfected between use and masks will be available. **There are three areas in the award-winning Randwick Sustainability Hub to work in depending on your interests and expertise. You need to chose which garden you want to work in- but may move between gardens from week to week.Permaculture Garden and Food ForestJoining the Permaculture Garden and Food Forest is perfect for those that want expert guidance from landscape architect Steve Batley- and sustainability educator Julian Lee. Over the course of a year- you will learn about regenerative agriculture concepts and there is also the opportunity to learn specialist skills like worm farming- composting- seed saving- propagation and pruning.Community GardenJoining the Community Garden is perfect for those that want to work with a more autonomous gardening group and-or are experienced gardeners looking for a patch of dirt and to garden with others. This group focuses on growing fruit and vegetables.Native Habitat GardenJoining the Native Habitat Garden is perfect for those that want to work with a more autonomous gardening group and-or are experienced gardeners looking for a patch of dirt and to garden with others. This group focuses on maintaining native habitat- especially to protect our smaller critters.Workshop programAfter lunch from 1:30-3:30pm you can join us for our workshop series.We are currently limited to ten live participants- however if you miss out- you can still join us on zoom.Recordings of past topics can be found on Council's Youtube channel under the PermaBee playlist.

Join us online in the award-winning permaculture garden each Friday afternoon and learn skills under expert guidance in a friendly setting.Small spaces can yield big results when productive gardens are designed according to permaculture principles. With many of us with limited space- this practical course led by permaculture expert and landscape architect Steve Batley- will help you grow more than you thought possible.Oct 16 - Permaculture principles - ObservationOct 23 - Design planning - sector analysis & zone planningOct 30 - No waste - compost and worm farmingNov 6 - Plants- Soil and Bacteria - GuildsNov 13 - Propagation - Seeds and cuttingsNov 20 - Propagation - TransplantingNov 27 - Water conservation - Wicking BedsDec 4 - Small spaces - Vertical and aquaponicsDec 11 - Small spaces - Containers and microgreensDec 18 - Pest management - plant health and predatorsGrowing Big in Small Spaces is available as a complete ten week course for face-to-face participants or as individual sessions via zoom.* * Each workshop is recorded and you may appear in the published video. Recordings of past topics can be found on Council's youtube channel under the PermaBee playlist.

Come and get hands-on at one of our regular Sydney City Farm working bees.Tasks vary- but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.At our Saturday lunchtime session we focus on Developing new aspects Sydney City FarmLearn all about producing great veg- developing gardens for flower production and habitat and how to lay out a mini food forestThis is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle and hat.Next sessions:Saturday 31 October 2020- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday 14 November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmSaturday 28th November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmBookings essential. No group bookings please.The session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5 m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied