Community Gardens Sydney

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🌸🌼 Blackheath - Rhododendron Festival (unhosted) 🌼🌸

🌸🌼 Blackheath Rhododendron Festival 🌸🌼 ❗️NOTE - THIS IS UNHOSTED EVENT! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 7 November 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: your own discretion. ✅ You can come and leave at anytime as you wish. ℹ️ Refer website & photo no. 2 for further info: https://share.google/LUbkDkA25cLBdAfJo 🌸 The Blackheath Rhododendron Festival’s highlight is the parade on the Saturday of the first full weekend in November and involves a procession of floats ornately decorated by local organisations and by pupils of the local school. The procession is usually headed by a marching band and by a fleet of vintage cars, trucks and fire engines, and is capped off by a float honouring the Festival Queen. https://rhodofestival.org/rhodo-festival/ ℹ️ CAMPBELL RHODODENDRON GARDENS https://share.google/NSfa6UHt8qFZVK5bS 🌸 This unique garden is Blue Mountains native bushland underplanted with exotic species such as Azaleas, Mollis Azealas, Rhododendrons, Camelias, Kalmias, Pieris, Forsythia, as well as other cold climate deciduous trees. 🌺 The Rhododendrons are blooming this time a year and the garden looks Oh! So Beautiful! 🌼 🌸 💵 $5 per person (cash or card) for entry donation to the Rhododendron Gardens. 🌸 The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens are managed by the volunteers of the Blue Mountains Rhododendron Society of NSW Inc. 🅿️ Commuter parking on Station Street entry/exit or at Campbell Rhododendron Gardens. ******************************************** 👋 Hi everyone, 🗓️ This event is now changed to UNHOSTED. Which means there’s NO HOST. This is a self guided event. ✅ You may update on comments section if you like to go together with other members to the festivals in the town centre and Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, about 20 mins walk from Blackheath station. ✅ You may stay as long as you wish. 📝 Please READ the websites regarding this unhosted/DIY event. ❎ Please DO NOT msg me directly as I won’t be at this event. 🤩 Have fun at the festival & the gardens! 🪴🌼🌸 Norra 😎

Digital Mentor Youth Network - Volunteer Community

Register here https://qualtricsxmkgg2n2lzt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_885AiIJ7jt3qXMq Free coffee! We are excited to invite you to participate in the **FREE** **Online Workshop**. This is a great opportunity to develop your digital communication and mentoring skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors in our community. This Young Digital Mentor Program is proudly supported by the **Australian Government’s Be Connected initiative and includes a Digital Mentor Certificate**! After completing the training, you will have the opportunity to volunteer as a digital mentor and assist senior community members at Parramatta Library. You will also gain valuable volunteer experience and strengthen your CV.

Lunch and Co-Working

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 💬

Africultures Festival

😄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.

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

**WHY WALK?** 1\. Would you like to live longer? Well guess what\, get out and keep on walking\. Yes\! Yes\! 2\. Walking increases blood flow to the brain\, improving memory almost instantly\! 3\. Healthy\, you bet yu\! and yes it makes you happy\, feeling good inside guaranteed\. **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 break\. 8\. Half way Lunch stop with many cafes at *Brighton Le Sands Beach.* 9\. Botany Bay Walk so relaxing by the water all the way to Rockdale\. 10 One of my favourite bush, grass, pathway sections across to Kogarah. 11\. 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.

Gentle Cooks River Cycleway Ride & Coffee ☕🌿

🌸Jacaranda Blooms Walk 🌸 Milsons Point to North Sydney ~12KM

The Lower North Shore is turning purple and we've launched TrekMeet. Join us for our annual special **Jacaranda walk while celebrating TrekMeet launch,** and exploring the famous and secret bloom spots across Sydney’s north shore. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, and a steady pace of around **4 km/h** with photo stops along the way. **Good fitness is recommended, and keep your phone/camera charged for plenty of Jacaranda photos!** 🌸 There are multiple exit points if needed. **Before you RSVP, be sure to read the following:** * This event is hosted on **TrekMeet,** a free offline hiking app without ads, I built with and for this community, and would love your support if you could [please ](https://trekmeet.com/event/9eb21368-6369-43c2-8621-1c8df20043d4?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2)**[RSVP here, no waitlist](https://trekmeet.com/event/9eb21368-6369-43c2-8621-1c8df20043d4?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2), or search TrekMeet and join OZ Outdoors**. Our group is moving there in coming months, and we use the app to share live location and chat at one place. * **Difficulty**: Easy to Moderate. Urban streets, parks and a few inclines. * **Start at 5:00 PM (arrive by 4:50 PM)** outside Milsons Point Railway Station (Kirribilli side) - Ennis Road. **Finish at North Sydney**, near the metro/station. * **Route:** We’ll begin at Milsons Point, heading through Wendy’s Secret Garden and Lavender Bay to explore a hidden location, before wandering through Kirribilli Village, lined with blooming Jacarandas. Our next stop will be the iconic McDougall Street and Milson Park — Sydney’s most photographed Jacaranda spot. From there, we’ll follow quiet trails to Forsyth Park, another hidden gem full of purple blooms, before wrapping up near North Sydney — just in time for drinks at the Greenwood Hotel, or you can take the Metro or train back home. * **Gratuity:** Free **Important - Please Read:** * **What to Bring:** Wear comfy shoes, bring **hydration (1 litre, we have many refills along the way), snacks/lunch,** sunscreen, a hat, and weather protection. * **RSVP responsibly** – Treat it as a commitment; update or cancel 12–24 hrs before. * **Arrive early** – All route/gear info is in the description; hosts can’t field messages during the event. * **Stay together** – It's a volunteer-led community walk; keep the host in sight and let them know if you leave. * **Safety first** – **Your safety is your own responsibility**! You agree to follow host instructions, public-health orders and OZ Outdoors guidelines: [https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors](https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors) * **Get involved** – You're welcome to send the host feedback or let us know if you’d like to lead such walks. **Connect with Us:** * Facebook Private Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ozoutdoors](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ozoutdoors) * Instagram: [https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd](https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd)

🌽 Country Cookup Potluck (Mexico & Tamales) - Sat, Nov 7, 5pm, Auburn

Calling all home cooks, bakers and culinary adventurers — we’re heading to **Mexico** for our next Country Cookup Challenge! This is part of our country-by-country food making adventure series, where everyone picks a dish from the list below with the end goal of making something a bit different from what you might usually do, and then we enjoy eating a feast from that country in a potluck format. Hosted by Paola (Mexican) and Alejandra (Venezuelan) who brought us the empanada-making session previously, you'll see that Mexican cuisine goes far beyond tacos and burritos. Think smoky chillies, corn, beans, slow-cooked meats, steamed goodies, fresh coriander / cilantro, tangy salsas and rich dark chocolate mole savoury sauces. \-\-\- ### **🌽 How this Cookup Works** * **RSVP to the event** **and let us know which dish you'd like to make** from the list below, when you RSVP or in the event comments. A range of recipes are available online for each dish. * **Prepare your dish at home and bring it along for our 5pm potluck.** Remember to keep portions regular size, just enough for everyone to get a little taste of all the dishes. * Once a dish has been claimed, we'll add the person's name & selected dish in the menu listed here in the event description to help us avoid duplicates. * For those also interested in joining us earlier in learning and practicing making mexican tamales from 1pm, seating is limited... so you must rsvp separately with me to save your spot. \-\-\-\- ### **Optional : Tamale Making Session, 1PM (must confirm your spot with me separately)** Want to learn how to make **tamales** from scratch? Starting at **1:00 PM**, we'll make the tamales together, then get them steaming. Tamales take around **1½–2 hours to steam**, so if we have the time, we can also enjoy a **short game** together while we wait. You don't need to make tamales to attend the main event or enjoy eating them. If you'd like to join the tamale session, please let us know as we have limited seating for this activity. If you're helping to make tamales, you can contribute ingredients for it OR make a potluck items from the list below. If you bring an item, we have a fridge, can reheat it as needed too, and/or can also make it when you're here. We have a microwave etc for any reheating needs. \-\-\-\-\- ### **🌽 Menu confirmed to date** * Hibiscus Ice Tea (Freya) * Guacamole and Pico de Gallo (Paulina) * Refried beans with mince and salsa (Amit) * Suadero (Ben) * Calabacitas Vegetables (Manna) * Tamales (subgroup event - you'll need to let me know if you want to join the tamales making session!) * Polvorones / Mexican wedding biscuits (Ai Lin) * Arroz con Leche (Natasha) * Other dishes will be added here as they are confirmed by event participants ...and if you're searching for inspiration, below are a range of Mexican dishes that you can choose from for the potluck! I've bolded the ones that would be especially great to bring. Also feel free to suggest another recipe not on the list, if it's Mexican. ### **📋 Mexican Dish Pick List** **🌶️ Starters, Salsas & Sides** * Guacamole - TAKEN * Pico de Gallo - TAKEN * **Salsa Verde** * Salsa Roja - TAKEN * **Esquites — Mexican Street Corn Salad** * Elote — Mexican Street Corn * Frijoles Refritos — Refried Beans - TAKEN * **Nopales — Cactus Salad** * Queso Fundido * Quesadillas * Chilaquiles * **Mexican Rice / Arroz Rojo** * Tamales — TAKEN **🌮 Mains** * **Tacos al Pastor** * **Carnitas — Slow-cooked Pork** * Cochinita Pibil — Yucatán-style Slow-cooked Pork * Chicken Tinga * **Birria** * Enchiladas * **Chiles Rellenos — Stuffed Chillies** * Pozole * **Mole Poblano** * Tostadas * Tlayudas — Oaxacan-style Giant Tortilla * Pambazos — Stuffed Bread Rolls * **Picadillo** * Calabacitas — Mexican-style Squash & Vegetables - TAKEN 🍮 **Desserts & Sweet Things - We have enough desserts now** * Churros * Tres Leches Cake * Flan * Pastel de Elote — Mexican Corn Cake * Arroz con Leche — Mexican Rice Pudding - TAKEN * Conchas — Mexican Sweet Bread * Buñuelos * Mexican Chocolate Cake * Cajeta — Goat's Milk Caramel * Pan de Muerto (if you're feeling particularly ambitious!) Plus if you've got a favourite Mexican dish that isn't on the list, feel free to suggest it too! \-\-\-\-\- ### **🕐 Logistics** **Tamale-making session:** 1:00 PM **Doors open for the main potluck:** 5:00 PM **Dinner begins:** \~5:30 PM 📍 **Location:** Near Auburn Central in Auburn. Location details will be emailed to attendees a couple of days before the event. We'll also provide contact information in the email with the location details in case anyone needs help finding us. **Transport:** * 🚗 Street parking is available nearby. * 🚆 The location is approximately a 6 minute walk from Auburn train station. We'll have cups, plates and cutlery available, so there's no need to bring these for your dishes. Come hungry with your Mexican dish, and let's see how much of Mexico we can fit onto one dinner table. Cheers, Ale, Paola & Natia \-\-\-\-\-\-\- **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. If any further questions or to raise any concerns from any of our events, please feel free to get in touch with the event and/or meetup organisers. Thanks for helping to keep our community amazing!

(Free) Outdoor Yoga, Tea & Connect at Burwood Park

Join us for a relaxed Sunday morning of outdoor yoga, breathwork and connection in Burwood Park. This session is suitable for all levels, including complete beginners. We’ll move through a gentle-to-moderate yoga practice, starting with breath work and slowing down with relaxation and grounding at the end. Finishing with a relaxing Tea and new friends. 🧘‍♀️ 1 Hour — Yoga & Breathwork ☕ 30 mins — Tea & Connect 📍 Burwood Park ✨ FREE of charge, donations welcome 💚 Suitable for All levels Please bring your own mat and water, and wear comfortable clothes. Message me on 0485 687 902 for any questions or to get a spare mat for first time.