Community Gardens Sydney

July Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our **July meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. National Tree Day is 26 July. We will explore this theme in the Botanical Gardens. This is a chance to connect, spend some time in nature and journal together. I will offer some guidance to start. After we can share journal pages and ideas. **What to bring:** Bring along sketchbooks/paper and your favourite drawing materials (pens, pencils, watercolour, acrylic, anything you have). I will have extra materials on the day if you want to explore other mediums. \*\*Where:\*\* Botanical Gardens **Cost:** Suggested donation is $10 annual fee, $5 casual fee. (This helps cover Meetup fees). DISCLAIMER.
Please note that Katy as volunteer organiser of activities for Sydney Nature Journal Club is NOT responsible for the health or safety of members (or their guests) and therefore will not accept any liability for accidents or injuries or losses that may occur during Meetup events at any location. By attending a Sydney Nature Journal Club event members acknowledge that you accept ALL of the above. I look forward to seeing you there.

Bankstown Bites multicultural food festival

Plant Doctors Monthly Workshop

**[Tickets](https://www.theplantdoctor.com.au/workshops)**[ ](https://www.theplantdoctor.com.au/workshops) The Plant Doctor and our little crew are passionately sharing the art of indoor house plant care, so that more people can have more greenery in their lives. Watching plants grow and thrive is such a rewarding experience (and stress-free once you know what you’re doing!) and plants are extremely good for our health and well-being. Plus, our workshops are experiences which keep on giving! You get to take home a beautiful plant creation which you can watch grow and thrive, as well as you and your loved ones learning knowledge, craft, and creativity skills that you can use for a lifetime. We hold our plant workshops once a month on a Sunday Tickets are bought here: **[Tickets](https://www.theplantdoctor.com.au/workshops)**[ ](https://www.theplantdoctor.com.au/workshops)

Community Sing Circle 3rd Edition

Join Us for our 3rd Community Sing Circle: Another Incredible Evening of Singing, Dancing, Connection and Nourishment Singing • Dancing • Dinner • Connection Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/community-sing-circle-3rd-edition Join us for a joyful evening of live music, community singing, dancing, nourishing food and genuine human connection. Inspired by pub choirs, campfire singalongs, community choirs, yoga raves, ecstatic dance and traditional singing circles, Community Sing Circle brings people together in a warm, welcoming, alcohol-free and drug-free environment where everyone can participate. No singing experience required. No dance experience required. Just music, movement, connection and community. Whether you come alone, with friends, family or a partner, you'll be welcomed exactly as you are. For this very special Manly edition, we're delighted to be joined by powerhouse musician duo: Pilz + Mohitooz who will lead us through familiar singalong classics, uplifting favourites that invite everyone to join in. A Family-Friendly Evening for All Ages For this Manly event, we've slightly adjusted the flow of the evening to make Community Sing Circle even more welcoming for families and young children. We'll begin the experience by sharing a nourishing communal dinner together, giving everyone an opportunity to arrive, settle in, enjoy a meal and connect before the music begins. After dinner, we'll gather for a short guided meditation before moving into a fun experiential community singalong experience followed by the community ecstatic dance experience with DJ Hypnotia. Evening Schedule 5:00pm – Doors Open & Arrival 5:15pm – Welcome & Dinner Service Begins 5:30pm – 6:30pm – Shared Dinner, Connection & Community 6:30pm – Guided Meditation & Transition into Music 6:45pm – 8:00pm – Community Singing with Pilz + Mohitooz 8:00pm – 9:00pm – Community Ecstatic Dance Floor with DJ Hypnotia This format allows families with young children to enjoy dinner, singing and connection before heading home if needed, while those who feel inspired to stay can continue celebrating together on the dance floor until the evening concludes. As always, Community Sing Circle is designed to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and stages of life. What's Included 🎵 Community singing with live musicians 💃 Community dance floor with DJ Hypnotia 🍲 Gluten-free, dairy-free vegetarian dinner by Jeevi (The Laughing Chef) ☕ Chai, connection and community 🧘 Guided meditation ❤️ A welcoming space for people of all ages About Community Sing Circle Community Sing Circle was created to help people reconnect through music, movement and authentic human connection. More than an event, it's an ongoing Northern Beaches community where people gather to sing, dance, connect and belong. We proudly support the Women's Resilience Centre, Mowana Safe Space and Acts of Kindness Community Outreach and we are a proud to partner with BodyShape Gym at Warringah Mall, who share our commitment to healthy living, community connection and the importance of movement for overall wellbeing. While singing will always remain at the heart of Community Sing Circle, we also celebrate the simple joy of movement though dance and invite participants to dance, sway, stretch or move in whatever way feels right for them. A Place to Belong Come sing. Come dance. Come connect. We can't wait to welcome you into the circle. Find us online at: https://www.instagram.com/communitysingcircle/ https://www.facebook.com/communitysingcircle/ www.communitysingcircle.com.au

😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

I'm fortunate enough to live at Kirribilli with wonderful views of the harbour, bridge and opera house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40X3-zTLPM I plan to begin the evening with drinks at 8.00 pm followed by Music and Dancing. Feel free to bring food and drinks along with you and music DVDs. \*\*\* Only join the activity if you are Certain That You Can Make It.\*\*\* \*\*\* Don't be upset if not selected there's always next month :) \*\*\* Adrian This is a FREE activity.

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

❄️ Winter in July: Chinatown → Bastille Day → The Rocks

**A cosy winter Friday exploring three of Sydney’s most vibrant night spots!** Starting with the Friday Night Markets in Chinatown, wandering through the Bastille Day celebrations at Circular Quay, and ending with a relaxed, music‑filled winter moment in The Rocks. A multicultural, festive, winter‑in‑the‑city adventure. 🧭 **Flow of the Night** * Chinatown Markets — Meet at the Dixon Street Arch at 6:00pm and explore the Friday Night Markets: street food, lights, and winter energy * Bastille Day Festival — Walk together to Circular Quay for French food stalls, music, and winter festivities * The Rocks — Wander the cobblestone laneways, enjoy live music, and warm up with a delicious mulled wine 🍜 **What to Expect** * Asian street food, skewers, noodles, desserts * French pastries, crepes, mulled wine, live music * Winter lights, harbour atmosphere, festival crowds * A friendly, welcoming group — perfect for coming solo 👟 **What to Bring** * Comfortable walking shoes * Warm layers * Card or cash for food * Curiosity and appetite **Festival websites** https://bastillefestival.com.au/sydney/ https://christmasinjuly.com.au/christmas-in-july-sydney/ **Cost** $5.00 **Check out our Sister Meetup** Morgaia 1% Better Glow Sydney – Wellness & Yoga🧘‍♀️ [https://www.meetup.com/morgaia1-betterglowsydn](https://www.meetup.com/morgaia1-betterglowsydney) Ikigai Inner Circle Sydney by Morgaia ❤ [https://www.meetup.com/ikigaiinnercirclesydneybymorga](https://www.meetup.com/ikigaiinnercirclesydneybymorgaia) **Risks and Waiver of Liability** By attending the Morgaia Sydney Social Adventure & Urban Explorers event, I represent that I am in good physical health and capable of participating in the event. I understand that risks of Injuries and Damages are involved in walking and other activities, and I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me. I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Sydney Eats Walk Social Life, Its organisers, leaders, volunteers, members and attendees from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damage

Human hearted community of practice (COP)

**Event summary:** The monthly human hearted community of practice (COP) is both a support group, and a mutual encouragement group, for people who want to explore living a more human hearted life. The COP is part of Human Hearted Sydney's goal of building community. Please feel free to join us for a session if you're interested. **Who is the COP for ?** The COP is for people who dislike the alienation and emptiness of our modern finance driven society, and are looking for a new form of community - one based on the reality of our human social capacities such as sympathy and friendship, rather than based on returning to religion and other traditional practices. If you would like to be part of building a supportive community for living out socially positive values in today’s world we encourage you to come along and check it out. **Some background: The meaning problem modern society faces -** The development of modern society has seen the destruction of earlier systems of meaning, like religion and tradition. They have not been replaced by a new set of ethics or community, but by market values and hyper individualism. This has created a world of material wealth in which far too many people feel insecure, alone, and unlikely to succeed. We now live in an atomised society in which each person suffers alone and there is no form of community, or meaning other than material wealth, to sustain them. This has led to substantial increases in loneliness and mental health issues like anxiety in modern society. Now there is even a category called ‘[deaths of despair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disease_of_despair#:~:text=The%20three%20disease%20types%20are,%2C%20West%20Virginia%2C%20and%20Delaware.)’ that refers to people whose reliance on drugs, alcohol etc. to numb their isolation from society leads to their early death. **More background: The solution we will look at -** The obvious solution to the collapse of values in modern society is to build alternative forms of community. Many groups try to achieve this by calling for a return to religious values, or building new religions. As humanists we do not turn to religion but the best of the human potential to provide a foundation for community groups. [Human heartedness](https://web.archive.org/web/20240109160949/https://areomagazine.com/2022/05/05/a-human-hearted-modernity/) is an approach to life which sees humans as inherently social beings. It is backed both by many famous thinkers of the past, and by the findings of recent neuroscience and evolutionary studies which show the path to human happiness and fulfillment is more dependent on building good relationships and positive social connection than on competition and being purely ‘rational’. So one part of the solution to the existential emptiness of modernity is for people to build small communities; groups of like minded people who want to live in a more human hearted way, and support each other to live better in the face of modernity’s onslaught. There are other parts of the solution of course. However in relation to this event our focus is on setting up a COP to support each other to practice living in a more human hearted way, and to provide communal support generally in today’s disenchanted world. **Basic structure of this meeting:** The meeting will be facilitated by a member of the Sydney humanist community and will involve a brief talk explaining human heartedness and the problems of modernity. Then we will proceed to conduct our regular COP meeting. The meeting will finish with a Q/A and discussion period, followed by a lunch and more informal discussion. **Donations:** While this event is free, we would be grateful if you chose to make a [donation](https://www.humanistsaustralia.org/donate) to sustain Humanists Australia which would help it to continue delivering events that serve the community in Sydney. **Please note Date Time and Venue:** In July 2026 the meeting will be held on the second Sunday of the month (July 12th) at 11:00AM. The venue is level one of Darling Square Library. The room we'll be in is called Idea Space 2 **Directions:** The venue is a ten minute walk from both Town Hall and Central station. The Darling Square Library is part of a hive-shaped building called The Exchange. The Idea Spaces are on level one of The Darling Square Library which is accessible via elevators facing towards Darling Square and stairs which are on the other side of the building. Please ask the library staff if you need assistance finding where we are in the library.

J for Jackfruit

🌈 🍂 Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway, Grotto, Waterfalls & Lookouts 🌲🐦‍⬛🍂

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 18 July 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.40am - late start! 🚆 MEETING POINT: (start & finish) Blackheath station - Station Street entry/exit. 🌍 Please use Google maps for exact location, not Meetup maps! ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 10.5km return. 🥾 GRADE: Moderate/slightly Hard on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, steep stair climbs, creek crossings, rocks scrambling and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 💪🏽Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery in parts. ❗️NOTE:- this walk is not for whingers, those with fear of heights or hardcore fast walkers! ✅ This walk is more suitable for nature lovers, birdwatchers and keen photographers. ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶‍♂️Upon arrival at Blackheath station, we will proceed on local roads to Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway enjoying the bushland and the wonderful views across the valley and rock formations. 🥪 We will have byo lunch break at Colliers Lookout overlooking the valley. 🚶‍♂️After lunch, we will continue our exciting exploration to few amazing lookouts and waterfalls with lots of photo stops and selfies. 🚶🏼‍♀️We’will then continue our adventure to Centennial Grove Grotto and Walls Ledge Track with great views and wildlife. 🚶‍♂️After enjoying time in the nature, we will head back to Blackheath station. 🍂 Optional - you may check out beautiful garden near the station and tree lined Autumn leaves. 🍂 🥧 There’s few shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants in the town centre if you like a bite to eat or a drinks before heading home 🍹 ******************************************** ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse background. This is not a datng event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! ******************************************** 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt are not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and PACKED LUNCH. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard and hand sanitiser. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc. 🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. 💵 GRATUITY: $5 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📱Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your name) & Blackheath. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Easy! ******************************************** 🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ 🚗 Car park on Station Street or side streets. 🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. If you’re running late, we don’t wait! ******************************************** ✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, train schedule from Central etc. So relax! 😉 📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion. ❗️Note that I do not answer calls from unknown phone numbers or text messages after meeting time! 🍂 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

[RESCHEDULED] - Sunset Picnic @ Observatory Hill 🌇 🥳 Mark ATTEND to be updated

**‼️ [RESCHEDULED] 25TH JULY - Due to thunerstorm forcast ⛈️** 🌅 **Ella’s Sunset Picnic & Social 💜** 📍 **Follow [@Circles_AU](https://www.instagram.com/circles_au)** for live day-of updates. 💌 **DM [@Circles_AU](https://www.instagram.com/circles_au) early** for payment + **instant group-chat** **access**! At Observatory Hill — where golden hour hits different. ✨ Meet new people, vibe out, and take the prettiest sunset photos of your entire week. ✨ \*\*\* \#\# 💬 **What’s Happening** 🍓 **Sunset Picnic Snacks** — Delicious treats 😋 + soft vibes on the hill as the sky turns gold 🌇 **Golden Hour Selfies** — Observatory Hill’s iconic view = *elite* photo energy 🙋‍♀️📸 💛 **New Friends Energy** — gentle talk prompts, easy-flow interactions, zero awkward pauses 📸 **Selfie Challenge** — who captures *the* envy-inducing golden hour moment? \*\*\* \#\# 🧃 **Icebreaker Time** Nickname stickers + soft intros + fun “warm-up” games so everyone settles in fast. 🎤 **Conversation Prompts & Mini Missions** Themed questions + friendly mini challenges guided by the host — natural, smooth, social. 🎲 **Mini Game Time** Quick, cozy, connection-boosting games — playful but chill. 🌃 **Sunset Walk & Chill** As the sky shifts from gold → pink → purple, stroll in small groups, chat, laugh, take photos, and vibe. \*\*\* \#\# 🍴 **SPECIAL MENU — THIS WEEK ONLY** (**Arrive on time** to enjoy the good stuff 👇) 🍉 **Fresh Fruit Salad Cups** **🍇 Sweet Grapes** 🍕 **Hot Fresh Pizza** 🍗 **Juicy Korean Fried Chicken** 🍱 **Kimbab** **🍣 Sushi** 🍪 **Aussie Favourites** **🍰 Cheesecake bites** *Arrive early = best picks.* \*\*\* \#\# 📍 **Location:** Observatory Hill Park, Sydney \#\# 🕕 **Time:** 3:30 PM (come early for peak golden hour) \#\# 👗 **Dress Code:** Casual–chic / picnic aesthetic \#\# 🎟️ **Tickets include:** Snacks + fully hosted social experience \*\*\* \#\# 🎫 **GET TICKETS [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sunset-picnic-social-observatory-hill-tickets-1976465703123?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **[some special Early discounts available] for earlybirds 🐣💕** or **DM** **[@Circles_AU](https://www.instagram.com/circles_au)** “**PICNIC**” to skip Eventbrite fees + get the early discount. 💬 After booking, you’ll be added instantly to the private event group chat. **DM [@Circles_AU](https://www.instagram.com/circles_au) “done”** after payment to unlock VIP group chat access 💜 \*\*\* \#\# 💕 **IMPORTANT** 💕 📍 **Follow [@Circles_AU](https://www.instagram.com/circles_au)** for day-of updates! 😇 **[Message early](https://www.instagram.com/circles_au)** to be added to the Instagram/WhatsApp chat — if everyone messages last minute, it gets chaotic. 🌸 **DM [@Circles_AU](https://www.instagram.com/circles_au) NOW if you want in** — early DM = possible discount + guaranteed spot.

Wolli-Creek-Cooks-River-Botany-Bay-Brighton-Rockdale-Kogarah-easy-13km!

**WHY WALK?** 1\. Walking increases blood flow to the brain\, improving memory almost instantly\! **THE WALK!** 1\. Wolli Creek Station start\, let's hit the road\, "easy\-peasy" pretty flat walk all the way\. 2\. Waterfront Park for first view of Cooks River\, move forward to Discovery Park\. 3\. Quick bathroom stop at "Cahill Park"\, last chance for a while\. 4\. Fascinating section from Marsh St\. Reserve to Eve St\. Wetlands\. 5\. Moving along to Banksia Field to Riverine Park to Barton Park past Muddy Creek\. 6\. Loop around Muddy Creek to Lance Studdert Reserve and Kyeemagh Market Gardens\. 7\. Slide under Endeavour Bridge to Cook Park for bathroom and snack break\. 8\. Botany Bay Walk to Brighton\, Rockdale\. 9\. Ending at Kogarah Station for quick train to CBD or for drinks nearby\. **Start Time:** 10am **Meeting Point:** Wolli Creek Station, top of stairs, cafe opposite. **Distance:** 13km **Difficulty:** Easy/Moderate due to distance, plenty of get out points. **Walking Pace:** An easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50km per hour. **What to Bring:** Comfortable outfit, a litre of water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat just in case of wet weather. Bring your happy personality too! **Payment Please:** $10 cash please or **PAY ID** 0435801602 name George Palasty. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 if you have questions. (call or text) - More people arrive from our combined meetup groups for these Walking Events.