Monthly Archives: February 2011

Seed collection Drooping She-oak (05.03.2011)

Drooping She-oak Allocasuarina verticillata seed cone and flowers (Photograph W. Pix)
The seeds of She-oaks are the sole food of the Glossy Black Cockatoo, a declining woodland bird, which is now declared vulnerable in the ACT. The dull black bird -the common name is somehow misleading – with the softest call of all local cockatoos can be [...]

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Seed collection Cassinia longifolia (26/27.02.2011)

The seeds of Cassinia longifolia are easy to collect – no bending over, no cutting required, just a gentle shake of branches and the fruits with seeds will fall into a bag.
If you have some spare time come along and help harvesting.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 February 2011
Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Where: Mount Majura [...]

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Mount Majura Bush Clean-Up (06.03.2011)

Join the Friends of Mount Majura and the Watson Woodland ParkCare Groups on Clean-up Australia Day 2011 to help clean up the bush on our doorsteps.
When: Sunday, 6 March 2011 from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon
Where: Meet at nature park entrance / car parking area off Antill Street, opposite Carotel, North Watson; click on this [...]

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Woody Weeds Working Bee (20.02.2011)

When: Sunday, 20 February 2011 from 9am to 1pm.
Where: Meet at the Hackett reservoir off Rivett and French Streets, Hackett (click this map).
What: Cut-&-daub regrowth of woody weeds along drainage line from behind the backyards of Rivett Street uphill to where the fire trail crosses over the drainage line.
Bring and wear: Sun protection, sturdy shoes [...]

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Seed collection Clustered Everlastings

The seed crop of Clustered Everlastings, Chrysocephalum semipapposum is at peak. If you have some spare time come along and help harvesting.
Date: Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Time: 12.00 noon to 13.00
Where: Mount Majura nature park entrance Antill Street opposite Carotel
Bring: Sun protection, a pair of scissors, good shoes.
Watch this space for further collection days / times [...]

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FoMM February 2011 Newsletter

Friends of Mt Majura (FoMM) February 2011 newsletter pdf
•    Collecting seeds of Clustered Everlasting – Thursday 10 February
•    Working Bee – Sunday 20 February
•    Meeting to discuss FoMM 2011 plans – Sunday 27 February
•    Of a new pea and other recently found plant species
•    Goodbye Murray and Sally
Dear Friends
What a nice calm day after a [...]

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