Community Gardens Sydney

Reconnecting - Plantforward Delights

Rhododendron garden at Blackheath

SSP .TUE ..CHERRY BLOSSOMS Auburn

Today we walk the Auburn Botanical Gardens in Spring. We have timed this to avoid the endless crowds and catch the tail end of the cherry blossoms. The Azaleas and many more varieties of plants and shrubs are also photo worthy. Enjoy the later start time. If you require a morning coffee, there are a few cafes in close proximity to Auburn station. For coffee snobs, Auburn does not have a coffee culture like the CBD, but passable. We will have a quick look through the bird aviary at Auburn Botanical Gardens, then walk around the corner to the Auburn Tennis Club for lunch at noon in their bistro. After lunch we walk back to the Auburn Botanical Gardens to take images of the plants and flowers Depending on what time we decide to leave the Gardens we could stop at Auburn shopping area before catching the train home as there are many eateries and the possibility a pub. Auburn is a melting pot of cultures, Turkish, Nepalese, Pakistani, Afghani, Middle Eastern and Asian, so tasty and usually low priced. How to get There: Public Transport Meet at Stand A at Auburn Train Station for the S3 Direct bus to the Gardens departing at 11.15am. If you miss the direct S3 in the morning then catch the next 909 from the station area Stand B and tell the driver that you are going to the Gardens and get off the bus at the roundabout where Chiswick Street crosses over Cumberland Street (the bus travels along Cumberland Street). There is a coffee shop at this roundabout that has a black awning. Keeping the coffee shop on your right side, walk down Chiswick Street for 5 minutes and cross over busy Chisholm Road and you will see the Gardens in front of you and the Tennis Club is to your left on Chisholm Road (same side as the Gardens). When we get off the bus at the Gardens, walk to the Auburn Botanical Gardens bird aviary. The last direct S3 bus from the Gardens to the train leaves at 14.30 or if you want to stay longer, walk to Cumberland Road (see above directions) and catch the 909 back to Auburn Station at a time that suits. Car: Free parking at the car park or nearby streets at the Auburn Tennis Club, 181 Chisholm Rd, Auburn NSW 2144.

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 💬

Lunch and Co-Working

Plant Doctors Monthly Workshop

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. You can get your tickets here: **[Tickets](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/sydneys-plant-doctors-monthly-workshop)**[ ](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/sydneys-plant-doctors-monthly-workshop) 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 You can get your tickets here: **[Tickets](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/sydneys-plant-doctors-monthly-workshop)**[ ](https://nautistudios.com.au/nauti-studios-event-sydney-glebe/p/sydneys-plant-doctors-monthly-workshop)

Sydney Virtual Sparks Local Singles Mixer

\*\*💓 Online Speed Dating – Real Sydney Locals, Live on Zoom\*\* Ditch the apps. [RSVP Here Today]

🌲Bundanoon Day Out @ Morton NP - Fairy Bower Falls & lookouts 🌿🐦‍⬛🧘🧘‍♀️

🚗 Let’s explore Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands and Morton National Park. 🏞️ ⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! 🏨 You may stay at a hotel, motel, holiday park, Airbnb, camping, glamping or any accommodation you fancy for the weekend to explore Bowral, Berrima, Mittagong, Sutton Forest, Bundanoon, Moss Vale, Robertson etc. 🏡 ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 5 September 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am. 🅿️ MEETING POINT: Santi Forest Monastery, 100 Coalmines Rd, BUNDANOON NSW 2578 ℹ Refer website for exact location & info: https://santifm.org/santi/ 🥾 DISTANCE: Easy short walk at the monastery. 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🧘‍♀️ Let’s enjoy the serenity at this peaceful monastery. You do not need to be Buddhist to visit the monastery. 🧘 You may participate in the meditation and/or discussion with the monks. ☕️ There is a daily lunch time service that takes place at 10:45am which anyone can participate in. 🥪 Please BYO packed lunch and any food, snacks or cash donation if you wish. ℹ️ Frequently Asked Questions: https://santiforestmonastery.org/faq/ 🚗 After spending time at the monastery, we will continue our exciting adventure at: 🥾 Fairy Bower Falls Walk & Lookouts - 6km return loop. 🅿️ MEETING POINT: 📍GPS coordinates: -34.67955, 150.30309 🚗 About 15 minutes drive from Santi Monastery. Refer photo maps no. 3 for driving directions. 🥾 GRADE: Moderate/slightly Hard on a steady pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and down hills, steep stairs, creek crossings, rock scramblings and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🚗 We may visit another lookouts nearby once we finish this exhilarating walk. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: ℹ️ 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. ℹ️ For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ 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 backgrounds. This is not a dating 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. Also any food donations for the monastery if you wish. 🧢 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/CONTRIBUTION: 💰$10 CASH per person for this event to be collected upon arrival. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📲 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Bundanoon. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! ******************************************** 🚙 Drivers - please offer a lift from your closest train station with share costs. 🎒Passengers - please update on comments section for a carpool with share petrol. 🚗 Few of us including myself will be camping for the weekend at: 🏕️ Wingello State Forest Campground 🏕️ https://share.google/nmQ3BOkGOd1o1VQGW 🚗 ⛺️ You may like to try easy camping (next to your car). Refer separate camping event for further details. 📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. ❗️NOTE - I do not answer calls or text messages after meeting time! 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 🧘‍♂️ 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

Bushcare at Bressington Park 🌳 - Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Human Hearted Sydney is committed to contributing to our community. We are planning to participate in Strathfield Council’s Bushcare program, which involves volunteers helping with bushland maintenance and restoration, or simply focusing on rubbish removal in public parks. Details at [https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/Participate/Bushcare](https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/Participate/Bushcare) The next event in this program is on Saturday September 5 from 9:00am to 12 midday at Bressington Park. Volunteers meet at the Bressington Park car park. The registration page is at [https://events.humanitix.com/2026-strathfield-council-bushcare-program](https://events.humanitix.com/2026-strathfield-council-bushcare-program) Some of us will be volunteering that day, and we warmly invite others to volunteer with us. If you’d like to join us on this activity please register through the registration page at the url above, RSVP for this meetup and then post a comment here that you have registered. Then we’ll know who is coming and how many people to look out for. (Note - We don't know how many places are left for Saturday September 5 so register soon if you can) We hope to see you there.

Brunch at Cheltenham followed by a4km walk

Under 39s & Carers/Families: cafe and walk in Waverton.

🚗🌲🌼 Spring Weekend Getaway - Southern Highlands 🌲🌿🍇

🚙 Let’s explore Southern Highlands with beautiful lush scenery of State Forest, Morton National Park, cool climate wineries, historic charming villages and more. 🌈 🌿🌲 🌼 🍇 🏨 You may stay at a hotel, motel, holiday park, Airbnb, camping, glamping or any accommodation you fancy for the weekend to explore Bowral, Berrima, Mittagong, Sutton Forest, Bundanoon, Moss Vale, Robertson etc. 🚗 We suggest that you take Friday, 4th September off work, chuck a sickie or POETS to maximise your weekend getaway. 🚙 You may come and leave at anytime. 📝 Plenty of things to see and do. 😉 https://share.google/zX4b4eRPos4MC6zxy https://share.google/Mh2FsFryuuYgFsc2h 🍇 A food & drinks guide to the Southern Highlands https://share.google/Q9NU9FSlXWsu3m4qw 🌲 You may also like to try out easy camping (next to your car) at Wingello State Forest: 🏕️ HQ Camp Wingello State Forest 🏕️ Forest Rd, Wingello NSW 2579 🌲 Wingello Forest Recreation Area is located within the Wingello State Forest, four kilometres South East of Wingello Village. Refer photo no. 2 and the website for further information: https://share.google/ZJ7HL9eNImIx2F189 ⚠️ 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. For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ✅ 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. 🚗 WHAT TO BRING (CAMPERS) 🚗 ⛺️ All creature comforts including camping gear - tent, sleeping bag, blankets etc. 🚙 You may also sleep in your car. 💦 Food, snacks, drinking & washing water at least 15 litres (no tap water), portable stove, fold up table, chairs, plates, mug, utensils, cutlery, wash basin, dish liquid, gazebo & garbage bags. 🔦 Torch or headlight, tent light, camp light, powerbank etc. 🧥 Warm jacket, thermals and warm clothes. It’s cooler temperature at night. 🔥 A bag of firewood (if No Fire Ban). I will check RFS website closer to the date. 🛒 Bring everything you can think that fits in your car including kitchen sink! 🪣 🚻 Toilets: Basic long-drop toilet facilities are available onsite. 💦 Water: No drinking water or showers. You must bring all of your own fresh water. ⛺️ I have basic shower tent that you’re welcome to use. BYO water, shower gel & towel. 🚮 No bins provided. You must carry out all rubbish you bring in. 🛜 No powered sites. No electricity available. Internet connection may be patchy at some areas. 🏕️ Campsites are unmarked on first come first served. 🚙 Campground is accessible by regular 2WD or campervan. 📝 ITINERARY: 🗓️ Refer separate Meetup event description for day trip on Saturday, 5th September. 🗓️ Optional day out on Sunday, 6th September, sunset walk, glow worm walk etc will be updated on group WhatsApp upon confirmation. 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION 💵 💰 $20 per person (PRE-PAID & non refundable if you cancel or No Show) for research and preparation for this exciting event. 📲 In order to confirm your spot, you must TEXT me for payment details. 📲 You may also make a payment via PayID to my mobile: 0405038557 by cob Friday, 28th August. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Wingello. ✅ Please TEXT me receipt of payment. 💬 Once payment received, you will be added to WhatsApp group chat on Saturday, 29th August for further details of this trip. 🚗 Please update on comments section if you require a carpool or have a spare seats with share petrol, wish to share a car hire, share an accommodation, wish to know more about camping etc. 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion. Yes, TEXT message only! 🌲 Sometimes nature is all we need. Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 🧘‍♂️ 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)