Vale Honorary Member Jim Crinion
The Friends of the Heysen Trail report the death of Honorary Member Jim Crinion.
News
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Latest news
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Heysen Trail closure in Mt Brown & Dutchmans Stern Conservation Parks from Thursday 1st to Friday 9th September.
Mt Brown & Dutchmans Stern Conservation Parks closed to walkers, 1-9 September 2016 due to feral animal controls
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Walkers be warned – Bees!
From August to October, walkers in South Australia need to be careful of dangers posed by bees. You may find bee hives around canola and other flowers. Avoid walking close to the hives. View our tips for hiking near bees.
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Listen to Radio Interview with Ron Kandelaars on 891 ABC Adelaide, 13 July 2016
Friends of the Heysen Trail ambassador, Ron Kandelaars, was interviewed today by Ian Henshke on 891 ABC Adelaide. Listen to the 10 minute interview.
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Volunteers Sought for Trail Development
Much of the Heysen Trail infrastructure is now 30 years old. The Friends Trail Development Committee have plans for many upgrades to both the trail and walker facilities. We are seeking volunteers to get these projects moving, both in the field and at our Cobbler Creek shed.
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Welcome to our new Ambassador: Ron Kandelaars
We welcome Ron Kandelaars as our new Friends of the Heysen Trail Ambassador. At the recent Walk for the Heysen event President Robert welcomed Ron into the role, and presented him with an Ambassador certificate. We all welcome Ron into the Friends family.
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Heysen Trail restored to original route through Bundaleer Forest
The temporary re-route put in place following the January 2013 Bundaleer Forest fire has been removed, and the Heysen Trail…
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Walk for the Heysen, inaugural fundraising event, 22nd May 2016 Mt Crawford Forest
Please join us for the Warren Bonython Heysen Trail Foundation’s inaugural fundraising event. 2016 Walk for the Heysen, Sunday 22 May 2016 from 9.30 am, Fromm’s Farm, Mount Road, Mount Crawford.
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Walk the Yorke Official Opening 13 December 2015
The Friends of the Heysen Trail were represented at the successful opening to the Walk the Yorke at Port Vincent on Sunday 13 December 2015.
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We’re moving shop/office to Pirie Street, Adelaide – some closure dates
We're moving to Suite 203, 2nd Floor, Epworth Building, 33 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Our office will be closed this Friday 20th November and be fully open on Tuesday 24th November 2015.
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This Sunday 8th November – Morialta Centenary Picnic. 2 x Walks. Bid on Historic Images Auction
Join in the community events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Morialta Conservation Park. Two free guided walks for the public to check out the Morialta Conservation Park.
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Wednesday evening Twilight Walks begin this week
With the warmer weather and daylight savings, our Wednesday evening walks have started. Check out some of the upcoming walks below, or download the full program.