UPDATE - 3PM Fri 19 JUN:
Hi all - a short update before Sunday.
We are anticipating rain - about 5-10ml through the day. After a lot of conversations we have decided to go ahead with the day, and will be setting up marquees, tarps, and a tea station in the forest for the speaking and music portion of the day.
We encourage all attendees to wear warm and wet weather gear - good shoes, thermals, jumpers and jackets, rain jackets, and pants if you have them. You're better taking off a layer than wishing you had another!
Due to the wet weather we also ask that you drive slowly and carefully on the roads, and allow some extra time. The exact location is here.
If you are thinking of giving the day a miss because of the rain, it would be great if you could let us know so that we can organise guides and transport accordingly. There will be more open days over the coming months - and we plan to film the panel discussion for those unable to attend.
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Come and head deeper into the Styx Valley with The Wilderness Society Lutruwita/ Tasmania and Grassroots Action Network Tasmania, as we host our fourth Threatened Forest Open Day of the year!
The day will include guided forest walks through a unique threatened rainforest, with impressive celerytop pines, moss as you've never it seen before, and a new track extension to giant trees. There will also be live music, ecology activities, and a panel discussion. BYO packed lunch, water, and suitable shoes/clothing/equipment. Limited free transport will be available from 130 Davey Street, Nipaluna/Hobart @ 9am - please email [email protected] by Friday 5pm to reserve a seat.
Speakers:
Uncle Jim Everett - puralia meenamatta: Uncle Jim is a political activist, poet, playwright and Elder from the Plangermairreener clan of Meenamatta Country. He has been active in the Aboriginal struggle for over 50 years. Earlier this year, Uncle Jim was arrested in the Styx Valley for protecting Country - he is now a man on the run, as a result of asserting his sovereignty and refusing to attend the 'colonial court'.
Danny Carney: Danny has been involved in grassroots forest campaigns, community organising, and electoral politics in nipaluna and around the Island for a decade. He has been active in groups including The Wilderness Society, Forestry Watch Grassroots Action Network Tasmania, and The Greens.
Alice Hardinge: Alice is Campaigns Manager at The Wilderness Society Lutruwita/Tasmania. She has been a passionate forest activist for a decade. Beginning her journey through defending her local patch in Warburton on Wurundjeri Country in Victoria, she is now a proud advocate for protecting Lutruwita's forests.
Music:
Sorin Vanzino: Sorin is a musician and grassroots organiser living in nipaluna. He is an active member of Grassroots Action Network Tasmania. Sorin writes emotionally charged, socially conscious stories and songs - he looks forward to sharing them with you.
Schedule:
11am - Arrivals
11:30am - Walks start
1pm - Panel discussion in forest
1:45pm - Music in forest
2:30pm - Music ends + walk out
3pm - Departures
This event will be held on stolen Palawa land. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the many generations of staunch warriors and activists whom have been fighting for Country since colonisation began. Sovereignty was never ceded.