Provocations—Seven Valleys Festival of BIG Ideas will enable the Lithgow community to engage with the big ideas that are shaping their future as their region transitions away from its traditional coal-based economy to a new set of opportunities. These include eco-cultural tourism, the creative industries, renewable energy storage and transmission, and innovative circular economy businesses Provocations—Seven …
Have you ever looked at a bird in your backyard and wondered what it is? Do you wish you knew more about our amazing birdlife and how to identify our feathered friends? Join us at the Lithgow Transformation Hub for this FREE webinar, led by renowned birdwatcher and author, the BIRDMAN Sean Dooley, designed to …
Which native bees might I find in Lithgow? Where do native bees live? Why is pollination important when saving seeds for my garden? Why are native bees better pollinators than honey bees? How can I attract native bees into my garden? How can native bees help connect me with nature? Eskbank House Museum’s heritage garden …
Session 1 Deaconess Cordelia Moberly (and father) at St Paul’s, Lithgow, a presentation by Keith Painter Cordelia Moberly served as a Deaconess at St Paul’s, Lithgow, from September 1922 to January 1924. Her father, Rev. E. G. Moberly, had preceded her as locum tenens at St Paul’s on several occasions in the early 1900s. The …
Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub - Painted River Event at Lake Wallace After fires, floods, COVID… it is now our great challenge to face whatever is next with resilience and good planning. What does a thriving and livable future look like for Lithgow, and how do we get there? Building on the New Economy …
Please join us for a 2 hour workshop to share your views about ways forward for Lithgow's future. Our workshop will bring together people who have met over the past 12 months, to discuss Lithgow’s bioregion, food futures, cultural industries and housing needs and aspirations, as well as last year’s New Economy symposium. Whether you're …
The Lyrebird Festival launches in 2023, from Thursday the 23rd to Sunday the 26th of November, celebrating the spectacular Megalong Valley with music, art, food & wine, talks & nature walks. Founded and directed by the Bowerbird Collective, this event brings together some of Australia's finest musicians for a series of spellbinding concerts. An iconic Australian species, …
Frogs, Bats and Moths, oh my! Learn about the creatures that come to life while you are sleeping at this free, family-friendly event. Celebrate with us the launch of Lithgow's first participation in the Great Southern Bioblitz, and learn how you can take part. Join a walks with experts to search for frogs and bats. …
Hoskins Memorial Uniting Church Parish Fete is our major fund-raising activity for the year, so come to the Parish Centre in Bridge Street from 9 am and enjoy an egg and bacon roll or sausage or steak sandwich breakfast. Maybe later, a Devonshire tea and sandwich, or coffee from the Buzz Café. Check out the …
Everybody needs a Planetary Health Day! A one-stop shop and fun Community Day at the Planetary Health Precinct to help you tick off all those sustainability and disaster risk reduction goals on your to-do list. It's an opportunity to visit the Planetary Health Precinct and find ways to save money, reduce disaster risk, and restore …
