Kuringai Chase National Park

Guided Walks and Nature Activities

SUNDAY MAY 7        EASY

Early Morning Walk in Upper Lane Cove Valley

Meet at 7:30 am at the end of Day Rd, Cheltenham while the bush is alive with birdsong.

Round trip: 4 hours

FRIDAY MAY 12        MEDIUM

Possum Prowl

Meet at 7:30 pm in Seaforth Oval car park. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring a torch and wear sports shoes as some rock climbing involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied.

Duration (持续时间): 2 hours

SUNDAY JUNE 4        HARD

Bairne / Basin Track

Meet at 9:30 am on Track #8, West Head Road. Impressive Pittwater views. Visit Beechwood Cottage. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required.

Duration: about 6 hours

FRIDAY JUNE 16        EASY

Poetry Around a Campfire

Meet at 7:00 pm at Kalbarri Visitor Center. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently burning fire. Tea and biscuits to follow. Dress up warmly.

Cost: $4.00 per person

Duration: 2.5 hours

SUNDAY JUNE 25            EASY

Morning Walk at Mitchell Park

Meet at 8:30 am at the entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd, for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea.

Round trip: 3 hours

◆Grading

EASY     suitable for all fitness levels

MEDIUM     for those who periodically exercise

HARD     only if you regularly exercise

Explore the History of Jazz and Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Here is a sampling of some events for this week and how to tune in. Note that events are likely to change after publication.

 Monday

Explore the history of jazz in Washington with the musician, broadcaster and historian Ken Avis, as he discusses what made the city a capital and how the music has changed through the year. This event, presented by the Smithsonian Associates, costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Registration closes two hours before the event.

When: 6:45 p.m.

Where: smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing

 Tuesday

Celebrate the Lunar New Year’s unique food traditions in a talk from the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Jan Stuart, the Melvin R. Seiden organizer of Chinese art, will present works from the museum’s collection, and Lydia Chang of the Peter Chang restaurant empire, will share stories about her family’s celebratory dishes. This event is free, and attendance is capped at 500.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: asia.si.edu/lunar-new-year-celebration

 Wednesday

Join Ensemble NYC an evening of love songs. Featuring well-known artists, the event will include pieces like Gioachino Rossini’s “Una voce poco fa” and Mozart’s “La ci darem la mana”. A part of the money will be donated to West Side Campaign Against Hunger. Tickets are need-based and can be purchased for as little as $10.

When: 7:30p.m.

Where: musae.me/ensemblenyc/experience

 Thursday

Dance with your little ones while listening to a special Valentin’s Day concert from the Laurie Berkner Band. In a live performance, Ms. Berkner, a children’s recording artist, will play family-friendly songs, dance with animations and even introduce special guests. Tickets are $20, and give viewers access to both the 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. shows.

When: 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.

Where: live.laurieberkner.com