Monthly Archives: January 2012

Ant Walk (04/03/2012)

Join ANU myrmecologist Ajay Narendra for a glimpse into the fascinating world of one of the most dominant animals on the planet. Learn amazing things about jack-jumpers and other ants that live on Mount Majura on a Sunday afternoon stroll.
How many ants live in this nest?
Kids accompanied by adults are especially welcome.
Please bring a magnifying [...]

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Woody Weeds Working Party (19/02/2012)

When: Sunday, 19 February 2012, 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Meet at the nature park entrance at Mackenzie Street opposite Grayson Street, Hackett; click on map to view the meeting point.
Wear: Sun protection, sturdy shoes, long sleeves and pants.
What: Control of woody weeds along the creek line downhill of the Majura dams. We will use [...]

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Friends of Mt Majura January 2012 Newsletter

Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) Newsletter January 2012 (pdf)

Working party – this Sunday, 22 January
Chemical training course
Centenary Trail update
Rabbit program update
Wildlife poaching on Mt Majura
FoMM report for the financial year 2010/11

Dear Friends
Welcome to the January 2012 edition of the FoMM newsletter. I hope you enjoyed a great break and will start the year with recharged [...]

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Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) 2010/2011 Report

The below FoMM 2010/2011 Report has been published in Scribbly Gum, the annual journal of the ACT parkCare groups (pdf)
During the 2010/2011 financial year volunteers contributed over 4000 hours towards the enhancement of Mount Majura nature reserve (3380 hours per year in the past five financial years). On average, 11.5 volunteers attended our regular monthly [...]

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Comments on the Proposed Centenary Trail

Centenary Trail
Parks and Conservation Service proposes a 100km long shared walk and bike track through a number of nature reserves including the Mt Majura and Mt Ainslie nature parks.
Information on the proposed trail alignment is available at the Territorial and Municipal Services website www.tams.act.gov.au; click on Centenary Trail to open the page. For further enquiries contact [...]

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Working Party (22/01/2012)

Join the Friends of Mount Majura for a working party to remove the bad and protect the good guys.
When: Sunday, 22 January 2012, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Meet at the Hackett reservoir off Rivett / French Streets, Hackett (click this map to view the meeting point)
Wear and bring: Sun protection, sturdy shoes, old [...]

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