Monthly Archives: June 2008

Masters of Deception – Fascinating Orchids (17 July 2008)

Talk by Dr Dean Rouse and Dr Peter Milburn, Australian National University
When: Thursday 17 July 2008, 7.30pm
Where: Blue Gum School Friends’ Lounge, Hackett shops
When it comes to sex, orchids exploit a whole range of deceptive strategies, of fraud and of disguise. You will hear about the bizarre pollination techniques and the unique ecology of this [...]

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Plant a Tree on National Tree Day (27 July 2008)

Join Friends of Mount Majura and the Ainslie Weeders for planting local trees and shrubs on National Tree Day. Bring mum and dad, friends, neighbours, colleagues and a smile.

When: Sunday 27 July, from 11.00am to 3.00pm
Where: meet at the old Ainslie tip site off the intersection Philip Av and Kellaway St; car parking at [...]

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Winter Planting at the Former Sheep Camp (15 June 2008)

[ June 15, 2008; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Sunday, 15 June 2008, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Where: Former sheep camp, Mt Majura ridge, where the Casuarina trail hits the Summit trail.
Bring & Wear: Sun protection, sturdy boots, a bucket or watering can, a mattock, if you have one, and your best smile
What: Planting of native tree and shrub seedlings

Revegetation at former sheep camp [...]

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Celebrate World Environment Day 2008 with a walk, talk & tea (8 June 2008)

[ June 8, 2008; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Sunday 8 June 2008, 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Where: Meet at Mackenzie Street Nature Park entrance opposite Grayson Street, Hackett.
Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 or admin@majura.org

You will enjoy a gentle winter walk and afternoon tea in the beautiful woodlands of Mount Majura. On the walk you will learn about how Friends of Mount Majura are enhancing [...]

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