No. 80 - 1 August 2024 If this email is not displaying properly (e.g. if it's truncated or there are no pictures) then click here to view this email in your web browser |
No. 80 - 1 August 2024 If this email is not displaying properly (e.g. if it's truncated or there are no pictures) then click here to view this email in your web browser |
1. THE FULL GUIDE - COMPLETED! |
1. THE FULL GUIDE - COMPLETED! |
by Shane Sody An eight-year labour of love has been completed.
Your Adelaide Park Lands finally have a complete guide, with every part of your garland of Parks now covered by its own thoroughly researched and illustrated walking guide.
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by Shane Sody An eight-year labour of love has been completed.
Your Adelaide Park Lands finally have a complete guide, with every part of your garland of Parks now covered by its own thoroughly researched and illustrated walking guide.
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2. INTRODUCING OUR NEW ART PRIZE MAESTRO |
2. INTRODUCING OUR NEW ART PRIZE MAESTRO |
by Carla Caruso Rosemary Warmington AM is the new chair of the 2025 Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize.
Rosemary, who’s a practising artist and former CEO in the community sector, brings a wealth of knowledge to the competition. |
by Carla Caruso Rosemary Warmington AM is the new chair of the 2025 Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize.
Rosemary, who’s a practising artist and former CEO in the community sector, brings a wealth of knowledge to the competition. |
3. NOT FINISHED KILLING TREES |
3. NOT FINISHED KILLING TREES |
by Shane Sody The State Government has confessed that it’s not finished its campaign of killing dozens of mature trees in your Park Lands.
Even more trees are soon to be felled in your Park 2, as the Government presses ahead with its four broken promises about a new Aquatic Centre.
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by Shane Sody The State Government has confessed that it’s not finished its campaign of killing dozens of mature trees in your Park Lands.
Even more trees are soon to be felled in your Park 2, as the Government presses ahead with its four broken promises about a new Aquatic Centre.
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4. WHAT BIRD IS THAT? - MAGPIE LARK |
4. WHAT BIRD IS THAT? - MAGPIE LARK |
by Carla Caruso Have you been swooped recently by a black and white bird? There are warning signs throughout the city and your Park Lands, as magpie-larks go in search of food and water. |
by Carla Caruso Have you been swooped recently by a black and white bird? There are warning signs throughout the city and your Park Lands, as magpie-larks go in search of food and water. |
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5. FIND PEACE OF MIND WITH APA |
5. FIND PEACE OF MIND WITH APA |
Are you "worrying on the sidelines" in the contest of ideas over the future of your Adelaide Park Lands? Find "peace of mind and a heart full of love" by becoming a Member, a Volunteer and/or as a Donor. Your contribution in at least one of these three ways would help to carry out our four Park Lands strategies: Explore, Inspire, Protect, and Restore. |
Are you "worrying on the sidelines" in the contest of ideas over the future of your Adelaide Park Lands? Find "peace of mind and a heart full of love" by becoming a Member, a Volunteer and/or as a Donor. Your contribution in at least one of these three ways would help to carry out our four Park Lands strategies: Explore, Inspire, Protect, and Restore. |
Benefits of membership If you were to become an APA member, (from as little as $20 per year for a single concession) then you would be able to book for any of our Guided Walks for free, and you would also unlock 15% discounts to all the merch in the APA Shop. Volunteer roles If you were to become a volunteer, there is a wide range of things you could do to help in one or more of our strategic activities. For example, - becoming a Park Ambassador; and/or
- writing stories for our blog and future editions of this newsletter.
Check out the full range of volunteer options here. |
Benefits of membership If you were to become an APA member, (from as little as $20 per year for a single concession) then you would be able to book for any of our Guided Walks for free, and you would also unlock 15% discounts to all the merch in the APA Shop. Volunteer roles If you were to become a volunteer, there is a wide range of things you could do to help in one or more of our strategic activities. For example, - becoming a Park Ambassador; and/or
- writing stories for our blog and future editions of this newsletter.
Check out the full range of volunteer options here. |
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6. MEET OUR TIKTOK CREATOR |
6. MEET OUR TIKTOK CREATOR |
We’re reaching out to a younger audience to spread a simple message: Love Your Park Lands.
We’ve got some great help in that task. Meet 23-year-old University of South Australia marketing/communications student Danielle Yothathone, who's behind the camera with short videos on our TikTok channel.
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We’re reaching out to a younger audience to spread a simple message: Love Your Park Lands.
We’ve got some great help in that task. Meet 23-year-old University of South Australia marketing/communications student Danielle Yothathone, who's behind the camera with short videos on our TikTok channel.
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7. MYTH-BUSTING #12 - YOU HAVE NO VISION |
7. MYTH-BUSTING #12 - YOU HAVE NO VISION |
by Shane Sody If you Love Your Park Lands, like we do, you might occasionally hear criticism from people who've latched onto a Park Lands myth.
In this article, we’re MYTH-BUSTING the claim that Park Lands supporters lack “vision”.
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by Shane Sody If you Love Your Park Lands, like we do, you might occasionally hear criticism from people who've latched onto a Park Lands myth.
In this article, we’re MYTH-BUSTING the claim that Park Lands supporters lack “vision”.
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8. WHAT'S ON IN YOUR PARK LANDS |
8. WHAT'S ON IN YOUR PARK LANDS |
by Alex Jones What can you do or see over the next few weeks in your Open, Green, Public Adelaide Park Lands?
There’s tree planting, Guided Walks, festivals, cultural activities, sporting events and much more to choose from, during the remaining weeks of winter in your Park Lands.
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by Alex Jones What can you do or see over the next few weeks in your Open, Green, Public Adelaide Park Lands?
There’s tree planting, Guided Walks, festivals, cultural activities, sporting events and much more to choose from, during the remaining weeks of winter in your Park Lands.
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9. COMMUNITY, OR ELITE PRIVATE USE? |
9. COMMUNITY, OR ELITE PRIVATE USE? |
by Shane Sody Lobbying is under way to replace old sporting sheds in Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20) but with what?
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by Shane Sody Lobbying is under way to replace old sporting sheds in Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20) but with what?
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10. THE ADVENTURES OF PIP AND JOSIE |
10. THE ADVENTURES OF PIP AND JOSIE |
by Darcy Cosgriff He's one of the best-loved characters in your Park Lands. Former racehorse Pip, living at Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6) and his owner Josie, feature together in this two-minute video at racing.com |
by Darcy Cosgriff He's one of the best-loved characters in your Park Lands. Former racehorse Pip, living at Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama (Park 6) and his owner Josie, feature together in this two-minute video at racing.com |
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