Community Gardens Sydney

Greenups Spring. In The Garden

For the Spring event we’re doing green drinks old-school style. Join us, [Greenups](https://greenups.au/), [Regen Sydney](https://www.regen.sydney/) and the [Pocket City Farms](https://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/) crews, in the garden (the beer garden & the veggie patch), with the sun on our backs, dirt under the nails, beer in hand, for some casual, low-key, easy 'spring in the air' vibes. Spring is the time to prepare the soil, plant seeds, and tend to the young crops. So let’s get outside, reconnect, tend, nurture ourselves, find strength, and just have some fun! **Why** A lot of people in the broader Greenups community have had their shoulder to the wheel for years now - working on climate, nature, cities, food, energy and systems change - many, now experts in their fields. And a common refrain lately: “It’s hard.”... Frankly, many of the things we’ve fought for are not going the way we’d hoped, and we're all feeling the pressure. ...so it's often followed by “I’m exhausted.” So spring feels like a good moment as any to call a small time-out, to stop and smell the natives. **What to expect** In the spirit of the early Greenups: let’s just turn up, meet some good people, have a drink, swap ideas and see what grows. Old faces, new connections, good music, tasty food, feet on the ground, fun in the sun. And we'll have some facilitated networking activities to help break the ice - for those that want to. Zero “sage on a stage” vibes. Daylight saving will have just started. It’s the last week of the school holidays. It's a kid-friendly venue, and kids eat free at Camperdown Commons on Wednesdays! \* **Who** Pocket City Farms will show us around the farm, including a garden tour, and bring us up to date on their journey so far, and where to next. We’re inviting some of our Regen Sydney and Community Garden friends along too, with hopefully another special guest to announce soon. \* No, this not only for families, not at all. This will be a regular Greenups for grownups, but at a venue that is well suited to kids. So if you want to bring your 'young crops', please do!

Picnic

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 💬

M is for Middle East

Sydney Claude Community: From Beginners to Builders

Welcome to the Sydney Claude Community! Whether you are completely new to artificial intelligence or a seasoned developer looking to architect enterprise solutions, this meetup is your space to learn, share, and grow. AI is moving fast, and navigating it alone can be overwhelming. We’ve broadened the scope of this group to support everyone in our local community who wants to understand and leverage AI—specifically Anthropic’s Claude—no matter where you are on your journey. **What to Expect:** Grab a coffee and join us for relaxed, open discussions broken down into three main areas of focus: •⁠ ⁠The AI Explorers (Beginners): For those who don't know much about AI yet but are eager to explore, ask questions, and get hands-on experience in a welcoming environment. •⁠ ⁠The Professionals (Intermediate): For those who understand the basics of AI but want practical advice on how to implement it to help their teams, automate workflows, or support their companies. •⁠ ⁠The Builders (Advanced): For developers and consultants willing to dive deep, study AI architecture, and prepare for the official Anthropic certification exams. **Why Join Us?** As AI evolves, getting the right guidance is crucial. One of our co-organizers is an official Anthropic Partner and a newly Certified Claude Code Architect Professional. We are here to support the community, provide mentorship, share real-world use cases, and help you navigate the certification pathways. Come along to network, share your ideas, and learn how to make AI work for you! **About the Organizers & Partners** •⁠ ⁠Code Sydney (https://code.sydney/) •⁠ ⁠Community Partner: Seiment (https://seiment.com/)

Auburn Food Walking Tour, Mon 5 Oct, 11:30am

Back by popular demand.... our Auburn Food Walking Tour ! There are so many amazing foodie neighbourhoods in Sydney and we love exploring them! The Auburn Food scene is a foodie haven for many delicious savoury and sweet treats. We're going to be hitting up and tasting treats from several delicious street food spots. If you're curious about trying out a range of Middle Eastern, Somalian, Turkish, Indian foods and more, this is a great way to try them out in a safe and supportive space. Some of the foods we might be covering : * Turkish bread Acma (image that a croissant and bagel had a baby!) * Somalian halawa dessert (very different from Indian and Middle Eastern halawa) - if available * Afghan freshly baked bread * Nepalese Momos * Indian Pani Puri - if available * Chinese Pork Baozi * Turkish Grilled Olives & Bastirma cured beef * Lebanese sausages * Middle eastern saffron ice cream * Turkish Coffee & Baklava house with my fave turkish dessert kazan dibi * As many of the possible options we can cover based on people's preferences on the day (so let me know if there's something you def want to try)... you will run out of appetite before we run out of food options! Plus we'll point out a range of other tasty spots along the way if you're keen to come back another day or still hungry. Definitely bring an appetite - There's a ton of delicious food to try! Meeting Location : By the opal machines at the exit of the Auburn train station (everything is nearby) Meeting Time : Meet at 11:30am, we depart after a few intros at 11:40am Cost : Tour is no cost. You only pay for whatever you eat. We usually take turns of sharing costs of certain dishes so we can all try even more foods. Plus many of our Sydney Kitchen Catchup members tell me when we get together, they always find that it's so great to have a space where they can chat with like-minded kitchen enthusiasts about food, cooking and/or baking for a few hours. And regardless of whether you're just starting out or are a professional chef, there is always something interesting to learn from the breadth of experience across this amazing group of people. Let us know if you have any allergies or food preferences and we'll do our best to keep that in mind for the tour. Looking forward to seeing you all there for another great foodie adventure! ☺️ -- Kitchen Catchup Code of Conduct The Kitchen Catchup community is a space for all members of all skill levels to, both in person and online, \>\> safely discuss\, cook and eat all types of foods from around the world\, \>\> be treated fairly\, equally and with respect by all members\, and \>\> socialise & learn in an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination\. If you do not care for a certain ingredient, dish, cuisine or cooking technique (we all have these!), there is no issue with mentioning that you don't like it; however, please avoid negative reactions (verbal or otherwise) that could make other members in the group feel uncomfortable. Given the limited number of spots available at our events and as we often have a waitlist, we also have a zero-tolerance policy for no-shows. If you can't make it any longer to an event, update your RSVP so that someone else doesn't miss out. Thanks for helping to keep our community amazing!

You've heard of Oktoberfest. Join us for Brooktoberfest!!

Picnic and Singalong in the Park

🌿 Milsons Point-Gore Creek- Greenwich Point-Lane Cove Bushland-St Leonards 🐿️

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’. ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 18 October 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.50am. ⏰ DEPARTURE TIME: 10.05am. 🚊 MEETING POINT: Milsons Point station - Alfred St entry/exit. 🌍 Please use Google maps for exact location, not Meetup maps! 🚆END POINT: St Leonards station or any bus stops along the way. 🚌 Few exits/get-out points along the way that you may leave at anytime during the walk. ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 13.5km - point to point. 🥾 GRADE: Easy/mostly Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, fair bit of stair climbs, creeks crossing, local roads and footpaths. Refer attached photos. 💪🏽 Bush tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🍹Few shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants at St Leonards station if you wish having a drinks or a bite to eat after we finish the walk. ******************************************** ⚠️ 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 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. “Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless.” ✅ 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 keeping up the pace 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. ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO cafes on the trails with limited water refills so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ 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 may not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes/trainers highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of WATER (limited refills), Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. No shops at our lunch break at Greenwich Point. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit ie. BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes, pain reliever and hand sanitiser. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard etc. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. 🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure. Good vibes only! 📝 This is a great article for tips on preparation for Day Walk Skills & Gear. Bushwalk Skills 101: https://www.bushwalk.com/article/8398 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: $10 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 Meetup name) & Gore Creek. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! 🚆 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ ⏰ Please leave home with plenty of travel time, and arrive promptly. No stress! 🏃‍♂️ It’s RUDE and disrespectful for turning up late! 💰 If you arrive after 10.05am and wish to join the group, $10 penalty apply for your tardiness! ❗️Note that I do not answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section on the day after meeting time! ❎ If you do not agree with any of the above non negotiable Terms and Discaimer, please DO NOT join this event. Easy! 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before meeting time. 🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

😄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.

"Quay to Redfern" via-Gardens-Domain-Hyde-Surry-Eveleigh-Easy-Peasy-Walk-12km!

**WHY WALK?** 1\. "Spring" into action\! Live the walking dream\, pump the heart\, boost your life with 12km\. 2\. Healthy\, makes you happy\, feel good feeling\, live longer guaranteed\. **George's "Special" Unique Walk:** Don't miss this exciting adventure. Let's grab the heart of Sydney with both feet! Why not Zig Zag the best of Sydney's Parks. The walk is immaculate and nature inspiring, come see with me! love it! **We start from Circular Quay**, up to **Government House**, past the **Garden Amphitheatre** behind Sydney's Conservatorium of Music to the **Calyx**, exhibiting floral displays. From here we zig zag through hidden gardens, past the Sydney Fernery to **Palm House**! We then leave **The Botanical Gardens. (Park No.1)** Cutting through the **Art Gallery of NSW** to **(Park No.2)** Who would have ever thought of this? Amazing! "Sydney" Parks. fantastic! Enjoy today! Let’s do it! (**Domain Section**) **Secret Pathways** to "The Big Matchsticks" sculpture in Woolloomooloo. 'Yes" we can touch them! Not far away is the **New South Wales Police Force Wall of Remembrance.** The names on the wall represent 350 policemen and policewomen in NSW who died on duty since 1850's. Quick 3 minute visit and rehydrate. Suddenly ahead is the bronze statue of **Robert Burn**, regarded as the national poet of Scotland. From here we sneak through the back of **Saint Mary's Cathedral** heading to **Hyde Park (No.3)** I take you through an area (not the usual path). As we walk past the **"Pool of Reflection"** we get to the **Anzac Memorial**. Next we hit the "GoGet CarShare pod" reserve. just a little variety treat. Onward to **Belmore Park (No.4)**, just in site of Central Station. Half Way 15 min stop at the perfect pub. **"Prince Alfred Park" (No.5)** is home to a 50m heated, outdoor pool. Walking through the park until we get to **Reconciliation Park** (small), then hidden lanes around Australia Post Strawberry Hills. **Redfern Park** **(No.6)** is next, entry at the World War 1 Memorial. **T.J. Hickey Park** is small, more like a reserve, **Waterloo Garden** then **Captain Cook Sundial & Plaque** plus **James Cook Garden.** Last big **Alexandria Park (No.7)** coming up so tour nearly over. Walk past **Eveleigh Green** to **"Brew Dog"** and **Redfern Station.** **Hungry, Thirsty,** the most amazing **"Brew Dog"** No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews. We finish here at the **Redfern Railway Museum** and Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop. Let's Enjoy! **Meeting Point:** Outside Customs House near steps. (corner Loftus & Alfred Streets) **Distance:** 12km **Difficulty:** Very Easy 3.5 hour walk, plenty of spots to leave the walk. **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 on arrival or **PAY ID** 0435801602 George Palasty. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 if questions (call or text) - More people arrive from our combined meetup groups for these **Walking Events.**

"Parramatta-Homebush" via-Silverwater-Newington-Olympic-Park-exciting-easy-14km!

**WHY WALK?** 1\. Walking increases blood flow to the brain\, improving memory almost instantly\! 2\. Why not be happy\, healthy and enjoy life to the fullest\. Never give up\, keep fit\! **"Parramatta-Homebush"** Perfect Half-Way lunch spot, many cafes, woolies, outside seats, eat own food! very exciting easy fun walk 14km! Hey Guys/Girls, this has to be on your bucket list! Yes! **NOTE: "Meeting Point" -** Parramatta Station Post Boxes opposite main Tap-off exit. Grab a drink, some fruit, yummy snacks for the tour! **Let's hit the track, here we go**. First we see "The Historical Brick Barrell Drain" walking past, **Yilabara Path** to Parramatta River, past F3 Ferry Wharf, across Charles St Weir. **Beautiful River Walk,** past Dixon Park, Stewart St Reserve, Rangihou Reserve, Baludarri Wetland, past **Rydalmere Wharf**, Eric Primrose Reserve to **Silverwater Bridge!** **River walk** on the opposite side, cut into a small climb then walk the **Spital Hilltop**, quick pic from this lovely view point, then **Blaxland Riverside Park**. We walk alongside the **Silverwater Correctional Complex** to Newington Marketplace. Halfway Lunch here! The 2nd half of the walk is super interesting with many more sites to admire and enjoy. **Bennelong Ponds** walk to **Badu Mangroves** where we zig-zag 20 times until we get to Bicentenary Park Pathway. Beautiful section, **Lake Belvedere** we circuit then walk past **"Cyrus the Great"** Monument. Arnotts Reserve, **Pipi's Garden**, walk alongside Powells Creek, Mason Park's amazingly beautiful wetlands we view waterbirds in action. **Yes yes!** we can rest and celebrate the "full of fun" walk with a drink at the **"Horse and Jockey Hotel"** Homebush Station is nearby! **Distance:** 14km **Difficulty:** Easy/Moderate walk, exit spots. Paths, tracks and walkways! **Walking Pace:** An easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50km per hour. **Bring:** water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat in case. Bring your happy personality too! **Payment Please:** $10 cash on arrival or **PAY ID** 0435801602 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.**