Styx Valley - Threatened Forest Open Day - Fungi Bonanza!

Posted by 0ep on May 29, 2025 · Flag
WHEN
June 22, 2025 at 11:00 - 3pm
WHERE
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8kLHMVctjC6iSrfeA // -42.795033, 146.578186.
CONTACT
Hughie Nicklason ·
ABOUT
UPDATE 4pm  20/06/2025: 

Hi all, 

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have been forced to change the location of the Threatened Forest Open Day this weekend. The event will now be held 15 minutes closer to Maydena, on route to the former location, at the intersection of Styx and Mueller roads. 

The forest will still have an amazing diversity of fungi, beautiful rainforest, and giant trees. The schedule for the day remains the same :) 

Exact location here: 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8kLHMVctjC6iSrfeA // -42.795033, 146.578186. 

Directions: 

  • From Maydena, continue west on Gordon River Rd 
  • Turn right onto Florentine Rd
  • After 200m, turn right onto Styx Rd
  • Continue for 2km / 15 minutes until you reach the intersection of Styx and Mueller Rd
  • Park! 

From the meeting location, it is a 15 minute walk up hill to the event hub - which is located here : https://maps.app.goo.gl/DCpHppMqCHTMTkLq7 (-42.790853, 146.584265). We will also have a designated 4WD to shuttle anyone who may not be able to walk the hill. 

 

See event map here: 

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The Wilderness Society invites you a 'Threatened Forest Open Day' at our 'Moss Experience' track in the Styx Valley! Join us in for a day of walks, talks, and ecology activities.
 
Date: 11am-3pm, Sunday 22 June
Location: Styx Valley, 20 mins from Maydena, 100 mins from Nipaluna/Hobart. Exact location here - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8kLHMVctjC6iSrfeA // -42.795033, 146.578186. 
Please RSPV here to stay up to date.
  
Join us on Sunday 22 June for for a day in threatened forest in the Styx Valley. At this time of year the fungi GOES OFF, how many species can you identify?? We will also be officially launching our track on the day for wider public use. Invite your mates and lets make this open day a big one! 
 
As always, the day will include guided forest walks through an imminently threatened rainforest with moss like you've never seen it before. There will also be ecology activities and a panel discussion to finish. BYO packed lunch, water, and suitable shoes/clothing/equipment. 
Speakers will include Dr Jen Sanger (Forest Ecologist), Cody Gangell (Pakana Activist and Cultural Practitioner), Alice Hardinge (TWS Tas Campaigns Manager), and Hughie Nicklason (TWS Tas Forest Campaigner).
  
Limited free transport will be available from 130 Davey Street, Nipaluna/Hobart - please email [email protected] for more details.
 
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


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