Category Archives: Conservation

Tarkine in Motion – Sydney Exhibition

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Dave Noble

Earlier in the week I went along to the opening of the Tarkine in Motion Exhibition at the Salerno Gallery (70 Glebe Point Rd, Sydney). This was a great evening with a magnificent collection of photos on display. Guest speakers … Continue reading →

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Dunphy Kowmung Adventure – Video

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Dave Noble

Here is the video of the Dunphy Kowmung Adventure Re-enactment.

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Dunphy’s Kowmung Adventure 26 September – 6 October 2014

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Dave Noble

One hundred years ago, in 1914, a classic bushwalk took place. Myles Dunphy and Herbert “Bert” Gallop set off from Katoomba for an adventure along the Kowmung River. This walk, in many ways marked the beginning of both the sport … Continue reading →

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Gardens of Stone 29 August – 1 September 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Dave Noble

This was a four day trip organised by the Colong Foundation for Wilderness. On the trip we went to quite a few sites in the Gardens of Stone area. Most of the sites that we visited are not in the Gardens … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Waterfalls and Wollangambe River – 17 August 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Dave Noble

The Blue Mountains Conservation Society were having a special meeting on the Wollangambe River. My friend Wendy was going to the meeting and asked if I wanted to join her. I suggested a short walk before the meeting. Recent rain, … Continue reading →

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Lane Cove Bushland Park Fungi – Three Visits

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Dave Noble

I recently visited this small park three times to check out and photograph the marvellous fungi found there. My visits were on 6 June (clink links for more photos), 10 June and on 15 June I was on a field … Continue reading →

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Vale – Alex Colley – Bushwalker and Conservationist

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Dave Noble

Alex Colley 1909 – 2014 Alex Colley lived a long life. He recently passed away at the age of 104. I had met Alex a few times, the latest being in 2006, when I went to the office of the … Continue reading →

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Barrenjoey – Cliffcare – Bush Regeneration – 13 July 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Dave Noble

Stu had organised a group of rock climbers to head out to the cliffs of Barrenjoey to spend a morning weeding – removing bitou bush and asparagus. This was one of series of weekends that Stu had organised with the … Continue reading →

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Easter on the Lower Kowmung River

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Dave Noble

The Kowmung River is a declared wild river. It is one of only 7 declared wild rivers in NSW. It is also in a national park that has world heritage status. The Kowmung River and its valley is also a … Continue reading →

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