As government guidelines allow, we would like to welcome visitors to our Ecovillage again. Some events will continue to be held online, however this month, we will offer site tours with limited numbers for our Open Day as well as Personal Tours by appointment. See details below.
Please consult this page or Facebook for updates, or feel free to reach out: 02 4328-1588 or info@nararaecovillage.com
Best wishes for staying healthy over the next while,
the Narara Ecovillage Community.
It’s Spring and the summer-breeding birds have arrived at Narara. The sound of birds is everywhere. Come and learn about the fascinating birds of the Narara Ecovillage, identify the most common species and learn to recognise the most distinctive calls. Enjoy sharing your interest and curiosity about birds with others. Stretch your legs with a relaxed walk around the ecovillage property. Light refreshments provided.
We will also be contributing our observations to the annual “Aussie Backyard Bird Count”, see https://aussiebirdcount.org.au.
Choose from one of these two times.
- Saturday 24 October 7.30 to 10.30 am.
- Sunday 25 October, from 4.30pm until dark.
The walks are open to all. Cost $35 each, $25 for members of Narara Eco Living Network and Narara Ecovillage Co-operative. Numbers limited (12), COVID safety plan in place. Reservation essential, email Richard at madaboutdirt@iinet.net.au. Don’t delay, places fill fast.
Richard Cassels
Mob: 0400 601 668.
More details:
Bring: your own water bottle, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, strong footwear, long trousers.
Highly recommended: binoculars (and / or camera with telephoto lens). NB binoculars really make all the difference to bird watching! Ask us if you want some recommendations.
Level of fitness and mobility required: average, enough for 2 hours (max) on your feet. Some rough ground.
We regret that the walk is not suitable for small children-they will get bored!
Bird books, apps etc.
You do not need to bring any bird identification resources on these walks, particularly as we concentrate on the experience of bird watching and listening, and sharing the experience. However if you are intent on learning more, we all send you a separate guide to some of the resources (books, apps etc) that you may like to acquire. NB copies of the various field guides will be available for you to inspect at refreshment time.
Zoom session of possible interest.
To learn more about the wildlife at Narara Ecovillage, you could watch the (lengthy-1 hour!) Zoom session about living with wildlife at the Narara Ecovillage, with tour leader Richard, hosted by Vanessa Huang. https://nararaecovillage.com/event/guided-bird-walk-introduction-to-the-birds-of-the-narara-ecovillage/
These sessions are ideal for children and their families who are interested in spending time in nature exploring the many trees around the ecovillage.
Emilie and Frankie together with their friends will show you some amazing trees to watch, feel, smell, hide, forage, climb, swing and just be.
Smaller kids will stay more with their parents while bigger kids can explore further with the other kids.
Afterwards, we’ll have a picnic at the natural playground with the giant tree house. Please feel free to bring lunch or a snack and a drink.
Gumboots and flat shoes good for running and climbing will come in handy.
Contribution of $10 for the family – by pre-booking in these pandemic times:
https://events.humanitix.com/into-the-trees-ecovillage-playtime
Our Open Day Tours give you a window into what Narara Ecovillage is all about, and show how we are putting our ideas around ecological, social and economic into action, including stops at:
- shared food growing, natural retreats and Permaculture spaces
- shared community and work places
- examples of highly efficient low-carbon homes
And more based on what you’re interested in on the day!
Tour Times
- 1 pm
- 1.30pm
- 2 pm
- 2:30 pm
Bookings essential: https://events.humanitix.com/narara-ecovillage
The tours are $10 for adults and free for kids or Narara Eco Living Network members.
The tours involve walking on semi-rural land and are best enjoyed with closed shoes and all-weather clothing. They can also involve visiting spaces with wildlife. So please leave your pets at home.
On the day, our fabulous Coffee Cart will be open from lunchtime to 3pm, selling great drinks and healthy food.
If this will be your first visit to Narara Ecovillage, the Open Day Preview with a pioneer members provides an introduction of the ecovillage and its unfolding story. You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions: https://wiki.nararaecovillage.com/display/FAQ/Frequently+Asked+Questions+Home.
Looking forward to welcoming you to Narara Ecovillage!
Join John and Lincoln at our beautiful ecovillage to experience the joy of bees.
$20 per family / person and includes a jar of honey.
Meet outside the Visitors Centre.
Our Open Day Tours give you a window into what Narara Ecovillage is all about, and show how we are putting our ideas around ecological, social and economic into action, including stops at:
- shared food growing, natural retreats and Permaculture spaces
- shared community and work places
- examples of highly efficient low-carbon homes
And more based on what you’re interested in on the day!
Tour Times
- 1 pm
- 1.30pm
- 2 pm
- 2:30 pm
Bookings essential: https://events.humanitix.com/narara-ecovillage
The tours are $10 for adults and free for kids or Narara Eco Living Network members.
The tours involve walking on semi-rural land and are best enjoyed with closed shoes and all-weather clothing. They can also involve visiting spaces with wildlife. So please leave your pets at home.
On the day, our fabulous Coffee Cart will be open from lunchtime to 3pm, selling great drinks and healthy food.
If this will be your first visit to Narara Ecovillage, the Open Day Preview with a pioneer members provides an introduction of the ecovillage and its unfolding story. You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions: https://wiki.nararaecovillage.com/display/FAQ/Frequently+Asked+Questions+Home.
Looking forward to welcoming you to Narara Ecovillage!