Monthly Archives: March 2008

Working Bee: Autumn Planting (20 April 2008)

[ April 20, 2008; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] When: Sunday, 20 April 2008, from 10.00am to 1.00pm
Where: meet at the lower Hackett reservoir off Rivett and French Streets, Hackett
Bring & Wear: sun protection, sturdy boots, a bucket or watering can, a mattock, if you have one.
What: planting of natives along the drain line; removal of some woody and other weeds.
Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 [...]

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Research on the Eastern Grey Kangaroo in the ACT (17 April 2008)

[ April 17, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Report: Research on the Eastern Grey Kangaroo in the ACT

Talk by Dr Don Fletcher, ACT Parks, Conservation and Lands

When: Thursday, 17 April 2008, 7.30 pm
Where: Blue Gum School Friends Lounge, Hackett shops
Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 or e-mail admin@majura.org

Learn about recent ACT research on the ecology of a key native species – the eastern grey kangaroo [...]

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Working Bee and Morning Tea at Majura Dams (16 March 2008)

[ March 16, 2008; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] When: Sunday, 16 March 2008, from 9.00 to noon
Where: meet at the lower dam off Mackenzie Street nature park entrance, Hackett
Bring & Wear: sun protection, sturdy boots, and body covering clothing; all equipment will be provided
What: control of woody weeds and erosion around the Majura dams and creek line.
Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 or e-mail admin@majura.org

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Good Mothers and Family Life among the Huntsman Spiders (13 March 2008)

[ March 13, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Report: Good Mothers and Family Life among the Huntsman Spiders

Talk: Dr. Linda S. Rayor, Cornell University, USA & Australian National University

When: Thursday, 13 March 2008, 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Where: Blue Gum School Friends Lounge, Hackett shops
Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 or e-mail admin@majura.org

The Australian huntsman spiders are diverse and fascinating! Learn about their basic biology [...]

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