Past New South Wales Events

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.

The Age of Stupid

The Wilderness Society Newcastle Inc Presents, Australian Film Premiere of The Age of Stupid. Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance? Where: Newcastle When: 7.30pm, Wednesday 19 August

Wild about the Williams

Celebrate Biodiversity Month with The Wilderness Society and the Hunter Wetlands Centre.  Come and show your support for our campaign to protect The Williams River and enjoy live music, guided walks and canoe tours, educational talks, lunch and lots more.

Hunters: our parks and animals are not fair game

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 and support one of several events being supported by the Parks and Native Animals coalition.

Biodiversity for Climate Protection Forum

A day-long Forum with expert speakers which aims to increase understanding of the connections between biodiversity and climate, and why protecting natural ecosystems is essential to tackle the climate crisis. When:    Saturday, 8 August 2009, 9am to 5pm Venue: Canberra

"Laugh till you're green" - The Green Roast 2009

This year renowned humorist, Wendy Harmer, introduces another evening of euphoric laughter at the infamous “Green Roast”. It’s the night when every tree-hugging, basket-weaving, left-leaning “greenie” is fair game for rampant ridicule. When: 8pm Tuesday 28 July Where: The Comedy Store - Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park