No. 16 - 1st January 2022

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

1. GOV'T DEFIES PUBLIC TO PURSUE PARK LANDS ATTACKS

2. UNPAVING PARADISE - POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION

3. COUNCIL GREEN LIGHT FOR TREE MAP

4. NEW TRAIL GUIDE RELEASED: RYMILL PARK

5. OUR PRESIDENT ON THE ROAD AHEAD

6. WHAT'S ON IN YOUR PARK LANDS IN JANUARY

7. SHARE YOUR PHOTOS

8. MYTH-BUSTING #5 - NEW BUILDINGS ATTRACT VISITORS?

9. WETLANDS UPDATES

1. GOV'T DEFIES PUBLIC TO PURSUE PARK LANDS ATTACKS

by Shane Sody

Despite an overwhelming vote of public support for your Open Green Public Adelaide Park Lands, the State Government is pressing ahead with attacks that will destroy Helen Mayo Park and other Riverbank park sites.

Although 87 percent of respondents wanted protection for Open Green Public Park Lands, Minister Josh Teague is defiant in declaring an ‘Entertainment Zone” that will lead to destruction of hundreds of mature trees.

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2. UNPAVING PARADISE - POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION

by Stephanie Johnston

We're offering cash prizes for your vision on how to re-green part of a bitumen car park.

How would you unpave paradise? It's a competition to find ideas for a pop-up oasis, to transform a neglected part of Bonython Park / Tulya Wardli (Park 27)

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3. COUNCIL GREEN LIGHT FOR TREE MAP

by Carla Caruso

Adelaide City Council will investigate the feasibility of developing an online map of the city’s trees.

The idea was put up by North Ward Councillor Phillip Martin, and it won unanimous backing from the other Councillors.

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4. NEW TRAIL GUIDE RELEASED: RYMILL PARK

by Shane Sody

Our latest Trail Guide has been released in time for summer.

The Trail Guide for Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka starts on the corner of Bartels Road and East Terrace, and takes about 90 minutes to complete.

Take the kids, read the stories as you visit each spot. There are stories from the 1800s right up until the present day.

There are two versions of this newsletter - one for members, and one for non-members.

You are reading the non-members version.

Why not join us, as a member? APA members get:

the priceless satisfaction of backing our actions to protect your Park Lands.
a 100% discount on tickets for our Guided Walks.
15% discount on all items from the APA shop. Items incliude the 2022 Adelaide Park Lands wall calendar, tea towels, tote bags, apron, and face masks.

If you're looking for Park Lands gifts, don't forgetthe APA Shop. Our most popular item at the moment is the 2022 Adelaide Park Lands calendar:

5. OUR PRESIDENT ON THE ROAD AHEAD

by Carla Caruso

2022 will mark Shane Sody’s fifth year as APA president.

Carla Caruso chatted to him about what drives his passion and what’s in-store for the Association in the year ahead.

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6. WHAT'S ON IN YOUR PARK LANDS IN JANUARY

by Shane Sody

We’re starting our January list with New Years Eve! After bringing in 2022, there are plenty of opportunities to be active, entertained, or just take in the scenery as you Love Your Park Lands in January.

See the list of 11 activities and events we’ve found for you, over the coming month.

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7. SHARE YOUR PHOTOS

by Shane Sody.

Since 2014, we've been sharing an #adelaideparklands #picoftheday every day on social media.

This ongoing photo collection (a gallery of over 2,700 photos and growing) is a team effort. Dozens of Park Lands lovers are contributing to this unique resource. Have you joined in yet?

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8. MYTH-BUSTING #5

by Shane Sody.

If you Love Your Park Lands, like we do, you might occasionally hear criticism from people who have latched onto a Park Lands myth.

This month, we’re MYTH-BUSTING the claim that “new buildings will bring people into the Park Lands”

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9. WETLANDS UPDATES

by the South Park Lands Wetland - Stakeholder and Community Engagement Team.

Construction of the new wetland in the southern portion of Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16) is progressing well and set to continue into the New Year.

At the same time, major earthworks further west, in the nearby Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20) are on hold over the summer months.

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NEWSLETTER TEAM

Editors: Shane Sody, Peter Sansom
Contributors: Carla Caruso, Loine Sweeney, Stephanie Johnston, Ted Jennings

Proofreader: Trish Russell

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