Past New South Wales Events

Will the next Federal Government protect the Williams River?

Voters in the seat of Paterson will have an opportunity to quiz the candidates from the major political parties on protecting the Williams River and committing to rigorously assessing the Tillegra Dam proposal. Candidates for the Federal seat of Paterson have been invited to present their positions on the controversial Tillegra Dam proposal at a Maitland Town Hall forum 6pm Tuesday, 17 August.

WildEndurance wrap - 2010

The third WildEndurance came to a close late on Sunday 2 May. The aptly named Dogged Determined trotted over the line after 39 hours and 13 minutes, some way behind the line winners, Team Warrior, finished the 100kms in just over 12 hours - smashing the previous record by four hours.

Walk for The Williams and Community Picnic

The Wilderness Society Newcastle, as part of the Save the Williams River coalition, is pleased to promote "Walk for the Williams - Stop Tillegra Dam". This exciting event is a week long walk that follows the Williams River from Brownmore, north of Dungog, to the coast at Nobbys Head in Newcastle.  The walk will finish with a picnic on Sunday the 20th of March at Foreshore Park in Newcastle.

The Great T-Shirt Competition

We're looking for a funky, new, activist t-shirt that can be proudly worn by our volunteers. You can decide on the messaging and colours, but remember to check out the Volunteer section of our website to guide your decision. Send in your design by 17th May.

WildEndurance 2010

The Wilderness Society's 100km team challenge set in the Blue Mountains will take place over the weekend of 1^st and 2^nd of May 2010.

Public meeting for the River Red Gum Forests
Start: Monday, November 02, 2009 06:00 PM
End: Monday, November 02, 2009 09:00 PM

The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) are currently assessing the River Red Gum Forests of south western NSW, to make recommednations to government over the future management of these Australian icons. The next step in this process is a series of public forums with the NRC, with a Sydney forum happening soon

Hunters: our parks and animals are not fair game
Start: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:00 PM
End: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 01:00 PM

The Wilderness Society is extremely concerned by current threats facing our National Parks, with a proposal to open them up to recreational shooting and to establish game reserves being introduced into the NSW Parliament. Come along to the urgent public rally being held by the Parks and Native Animals coalition.

Film: 'The End of the Line' - advanced screenings (Newcastle)

Join us at this special film screening at the Royal Exchange. Where: The Royal Exchange Theatre, 34 Bolton Street, Newcastle 2300 When: Tuesday 20 October, 7.30pm

Play Date for the Planet (Newcastle)

Join in the action in Newcastle at the Foreshore Park Playground to have a Play Date for the Planet. Where: Newcastle When: Saturday 24 October, 11am-Midday

350.org events in your state

24 October is the 350 global day of action - 350.org are calling on people around the world to organise an action on October 24 incorporating the number 350 at an iconic place in their community, and then upload a photo of their event to 350.org website. Find out more about the Wilderness Society events in your state or region.