BUSHWALK FUNDRAISER (29 AUGUST) - PITTWATER BUSHWALK & TRINCOMALEE LUNCH

Garden Life

A guided bushwalk in Guringai country and lunch at the historic Trincomalee residence to raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Church Point

Join Garden Life founder, Richard Unsworth, and bush expert, Paul Webb, for a private guided tour of bushland in Guringai country, in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, followed by lunch at the historic Trincomalee residence, Richard’s home in Pittwater. Money raised from the tour will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, to support the amazing work they do in Australia’s remote communities.The bushwalks take one of two routes on the day - either the Elvina Bay Track or a Lovett Bay walk to Linda Falls.ITINERARY<ul><li>8.30am - meet at Church Point Ferry Wharf (parking available)</li><li>8.55am - ferry departs from Church Point</li><li>9.20am - arrive at either Elvina Bay North Wharf or Hall's Wharf and begin walk</li><li>12.30pm - arrive at Trincomalee for lunch and a garden tour</li><li>1.30pm - depart Trincomalee and return to ferry wharf</li><li>2.00pm - ferry back to Church Point (or water taxi direct from house)</li></ul>ABOUT THE WALKS<ul><li>Group size: 8 people + guides</li><li>Distance: approx. 7km</li><li>Time: approx. 2.5 – 3 hours</li><li>Grade: 3-4 medium hike (includes a hill)</li><li>Weather: the walk will be rescheduled if heavy rain is forecast, although we will walk in light rain</li><li>Requirements:</li></ul><ol><li>A degree of fitness is needed to complete the walk</li><li>Wear closed toe walking shoes</li><li>Carry your own water and a snack if needed</li><li>Sign and return waiver provided on day</li></ol>HIGHLIGHTSDiscover the natural beauty of this hidden part of Sydney, just one hours drive north from the CBD.Start the day off by catching the Scotland Island Ferry across to Elvina Bay or Lovett Bay where we’ll start our walk through the stunning Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.From there we'll explore wonderful Indigenous carvings, identify local bush foods, wildflowers and learn about native flora and fauna and how they can work in your own garden. Paul will take us off the beaten track, to point out some favourite spots, including the ponds at the top of Linda Falls at Lovett Bay.Finally we will make our way down to Richard’s house, Trincomalee, for an informal lunch and look at the regeneration of this historic property’s garden, the neighbouring crown land, and the garden works in progress, before returning to Church Point.COST$175.00 per person (plus booking fees) - includes ferry transfers, guided walk, lunch and refreshments.$150 raised per ticket sale is donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, with $25 covering food, ferry, and bushwalk guide services.ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS LITERACY FOUNDATIONThe Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is a national charity of the Australian Book Industry, working with remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities across Australia. We are Community-led, responding to requests from remote Communities for culturally relevant books, including early learning board books, resources, and programs to support Communities to create and publish their stories in languages of their choice. ILF has 3 core programs: Book Supply, Book Buzz and Community Publishing. These 3 programs focus on ensuring access to quality resources such as books in First Languages and publishing Community stories.Be Part of The Story: <a href="http://ilf.org.au/" title="http://ilf.org.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ilf.org.au</a>

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