Wild ACT

Spend Sundays in nature and meet new people. Wild ACT provides the perfect combination of short and one-day bushwalks for people aged 18-30 who want to explore but don't know where to go.

Each fortnight we alternate between a short walk or a longer walk. Register for the date or the type of walk that interests you.

Local bushwalk - Sunday 9 March

Join a beautiful social bushwalk through local Bruce, Aranda or Black Mountain reserves with bush walking enthusiast Esther. Every walk will include a free coffee, exploration of new trails, and local wildlife such as wallabies, kangaroos, kookaburras and cockatoos and stunning wildflowers. Come and meet like-minded people for an easy-moderate walk while enjoying some exercise and nature! 

• Time: 8:45am for 9am start. Finish at 11am with coffee at Oscar's Bakery Cafe.
• Limited to 15 people. 
• Meeting point: Corner of Kirinari and College streets, at the University of Canberra sign on College Street. https://maps.app.goo.gl/1jqRiS2FR6z9CbT88 
• Please bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, hat.
  

One-day hike - Sunday 23 March

Join our passionate wildlife lover Rach who will guide you in exploring the wild and wonderful natural areas around the ACT. A different walk and location will be chosen each month but will be based in the ACT and will be established trails. Every walk will include a packed lunch.

• Time: 8:45am for 9am start. Finish at 2pm.
• Limited to 15 people.
• Meeting point: Outside the Belconnen Youth Centre, Cnr Chandler Street and Swanson Ct. We travel together in a small bus to/from the trail.  
• Please bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks. Footwear: you’ll need enclosed footwear such as boots or runners. Wear sunsafe clothing – long-sleeved light shorts with collars.

Open to people who live, work or study in Bruce or Belconnen who are aged 18-30. 

Please note your photo may be used for social media and promotional materials if you participate. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let us know. 

Wild ACT is part of Connect Up 2617, a research initiative run by University of Canberra's Health Research Institute (HRI) to strengthen social connection. 

Got questions? Follow us on Connect Up 2617 on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website www.connectup.au.