2021

April

Talk – Fungi Foray Sat 10 April 5pm Dungog

Walk – Fungi Foray Sun 11 April 9am Upper Allyn

Fungi Foray talk – Sat 10 April 5pm – there is also a separate but related walk on Sun  Book for the talk. Bookings essential via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fungi-foray-talk-with-paterson-allyn-williams-science-hub-tickets-148116521503 Limited places due to COVID. If this event is booked out and you are keen to come along send us an email so that we can add your name to our waiting list. Presented by Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub and National Parks Association (HunterBranch) with visiting mycologist Pam O’Sullivan (who co-authored a field guide to common fungi of the Hunter region) and Jamie Derkenne. At the talk you will learn about the fascinating and sometimes bizarre world of fungi and find out how these often overlooked organisms are a vital part of our natural ecosystems. The talk will also provide an introduction to the Fungi Foray guided walk and survey that will take place the next morning at the Upper Allyn River. The Eventbrite registration is for the talk only. You don’t need to go on the survey to attend the talk. If this talk is booked out email the Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub to get on the waiting list – pawsciencehub@gmail.com. Fungi Foray walk – Sun 11 April 9am – this is a separate event to the Sat talk You are also invited to join us on a guided walk the next morning (Sun 11 Apr) to survey the Fungi at the Upper Allyn River. Fungi are at their best in Autumn. Recent rains and warm weather promise to make this an ideal time to see and learn about them.This will be the third Fungi Foray in the area. A follow-up survey is important to document variations. There will be experienced and knowledgeable guides very familiar with the area. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend, and the day is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Participants need to bring suitable clothing, footwear and food, and be prepared for some walking off tracks. The day starts at Peach Tree Picnic Area in Chichester State Forest at 9am on Sunday 11 April finishing by mid afternoon. Booking for the walk is essential. To attend the walk or for more information on the walk please contact Martin Fallding on T 6571 1208 E info@calli.com.au by Wednesday 7 April. Final details will be provided to participants by email prior to the walk.

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2020 – annual list – followed below by more detail on each activity

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2020

December

Workshop – iNaturalist Sun 20 Dec 10am Dungog

November

Jackie Randles from Inspiring Australia visits PAWSH Sun 1 Nov Dungog

October

‘Newcastle Coastal Geotrail’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article October edition Gresford News

August

Centre for Deep Reading Retreat events – partnered with the Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub at Tyraman Retreat Gresford
Mon 31 Aug Landscape management fieldday with guided walk at Tabbil Forest
Sun 30 Aug am – Conversation with Wonnarua elders James Wilson Miller & Laurie Perry joined by Deborah Swan, director of Firesticks Alliance.  pm – Conversation with local landscape historian Cameron Archer.
Sat 29 Aug Conversation with Ross Gibson about Eric Rolls’ book A Million Wild Acres + screening of Ross’ 1993 film WILD.

‘Spoilt for Choice – National Science Week 15-23 August’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article August edition Gresford News

July

‘Going EV in Dungog Shire?’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article July edition Gresford News

‘Bush and fire: Reading for country’, article about the Centre for Deep Reading Retreat with partnership with the Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub July edition Gresford News

‘It’s winter survey time’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article July edition Gresford News

June

‘Aussie Ark no place for pests’, Science article June edition Gresford News

May

‘Home delivery’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub email campaign

‘Have you seen masses of butterflies lately?’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article May edition Gresford News

April

‘Hunter Medical Research Institute at the first Science Hub event’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article April edition Gresford News

March

‘Body Talks + more – upcoming Science Hub events’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article March edition Gresford News

3 short talks on lung health, aging & pregnancy  Wed 4 Mar 7pm CWA Hall Dungog

February

‘Citizen science project on tree health’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub contributed article February edition Gresford News

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2020 – about the events

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Workshop – explore local plants & animals with iNaturalist app

Sun 20 Dec 10am

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November

Jackie Randles from Inspiring Australia visits PAWSH Sun 1 Nov Dungog

October

‘Newcastle Coastal Geotrail’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article October edition Gresford News

August

Centre for Deep Reading Retreat events – partnered with the Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub at Tyraman Retreat Gresford
Mon 31 Aug Landscape management fieldday with guided walk at Tabbil Forest
Sun 30 Aug am – Conversation with Wonnarua elders James Wilson Miller & Laurie Perry joined by Deborah Swan, director of Firesticks Alliance.  pm – Conversation with local landscape historian Cameron Archer.
Sat 29 Aug Conversation with Ross Gibson about Eric Rolls’ book A Million Wild Acres + screening of Ross’ 1993 film WILD.

August

‘Spoilt for Choice – National Science Week 15-23 August’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article August edition Gresford News

 July

‘Going EV in Dungog Shire?’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article July edition Gresford News

July

‘Bush and fire: Reading for country’, article about the Centre for Deep Reading Retreat with partnership with the Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub July edition Gresford News

July

‘It’s winter survey time’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article July edition Gresford News

June

‘Aussie Ark no place for pests’, Science article June edition Gresford News

May

‘Home delivery’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub email campaign

‘Have you seen masses of butterflies lately?’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article May edition Gresford News

April

‘Hunter Medical Research Institute at the first Science Hub event’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article April edition Gresford News

March

3 short talks on lung health, aging & pregnancy  Wed 4 Mar 7pmCWA Hall Dungog

March

‘Body Talks + more – upcoming Science Hub events’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub article March edition Gresford News

February

‘Citizen science project on tree health’, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub contributed article February edition Gresford News

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