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Parks Month – October 2008

National Parks - you've got to get out there!

There are plenty of ways you can enjoy nature in Parks Month 2008 More Information.

See Parks Month Calendar

Great Australian Bushwalk - Sept 14 Black Hill Conservation Park

The Great Australian Bushwalk is an event to promote the benefits of bushwalking.

In 2008 the event will be held on Sunday September 14 at Black Hill Conservation Park, Athelstone between 10am-2-pm. Community members are invited to join a free bushwalk led by the Nature Conservation Society. Bring a picnic, relax after the walk and find out about other bushwalking opportunities. To register for the event www.ncssa.asn.au

Parks Alive - Picnic in the Park

Parks Alive! is a South Australian state-wide program of community events and activities in neighbourhood parks and reserves to be held on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2008.

Parks Alive! aims to build a stronger sense of neighbourhood in your local community. The program could incorporate an exciting range of activities including arts, culture, health, recreation and the environment. Or it could be as simple as a BBQ or family picnic!

Two Picnic in the Park events are to be held at Morialta and Belair National Park. For more information: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/parksalive

Heart Foundation Walking - Parks Walks

Participants in the first Just Walk It in the Parks walk at ShepherdHeart Foundation Walking - Parks Walks invites community members to participate in free monthly recreation walks led by volunteer walk organisers in their local natural environments. These 1 - 2 hour walks through various parks cater for a variety of ages and fitness levels.

This program is a Heart Foundation initiative supported by our - Healthy Parks, Healthy People program.

Download a copy of the program (500Kb PDF).

To register for upcoming walks contact Heartline on 1300 36 27 87.