Guided Walk through the ancient Olive Groves at Gilberton (Parks 7 and 8)

Sun Jun 20 2021 at 02:00 pm to 03:15 pm

Melbourne Street & R1 | North Adelaide

Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Association
Publisher/HostAdelaide Park Lands Preservation Association
Guided Walk through the ancient Olive Groves at Gilberton (Parks 7 and 8)
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Join APPA President Shane Sody for a stroll amongst a strange forest of gnarled, ancient olive trees and giant pines.
About this Event

Find out how, when and why these olive groves were planted, and why they are nestled in-between the major ring route roads on the City's north-western corner. Discover hidden walking trails and see some of the biggest pine and eucalyptus trees in the Park Lands, dotted in-between the olives
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Learn why a convicted offender was given approval to plant olives as the first and only cash crop in the Adelaide Park Lands
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Discover a walking trail that replaced one of the former roads through the Park and learn about the 1960's road widening project that slashed the width of the Olive Groves

Learn about the City Council's plans to transform the Olive Groves with new facilities for visitors
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Melbourne Street & R1, corner of Melbourne Street and, Mann Terrace North Adelaide, North Adelaide, Australia

Tickets

AUD 5.00 to AUD 7.50

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