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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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Walking with the Ants on Mount Majura (24 February 2008)

[ February 24, 2008; 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Discover the ants living on Mount Majura on this expert guided walk.
When: Sunday 24 February 2008, 4.30 to 6.30 pm
Where: meet at Helms Place park entrance off Rivett Street, Hackett
Bring: sun protection, sturdy boots and a magnifying glass if you have one.
Kids (with adults) are especially welcome.
Places are limited, booking essential.

Booking and enquiries: ph 6247 [...]

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Talk: Along a Trail with Ants (21 February 2008)

[ February 21, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Join ANU myrmecologist Ajay Narendra for a glimpse into the fascinating world of ants and learn about their amazing navigation skills.

When: Thursday, 21 February 2008, 7.30 to 9.00 pm
Where: Blue Gum School Friends Lounge, Hackett shops

Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 or e-mail admin@majura.org

The talk is part of a free lecture series
Hilltop to Backfence – Celebrating 5 [...]

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Working bee around the Majura dams (17 February 2008)

[ February 17, 2008; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join Friends of Mt Majura for a morning tea and a working bee at the Majura dams.

When: Sunday, 17 February 2008, from 8.30am onwards
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 [...]

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Sheep camp

Before Stage 1.Dec 2004
Before Stage 1.Dec 2004
Before Stage 1.Feb 2005
Before Stage 1.May 2005
Before Stage 2.Aug 2005
Before Stage 2.Aug 2005
Cunningham’s Skink
Bearded Dragon (juvenile)

Brushtail Speargrass flowering
New Holland Daisy flowers and seeds
Red Anthered Wallaby Grass flower
Sticky everlasting visited by Common Brown butterfly
Recovery, Stage 1Mar 2005
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Swift parotts

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World Environment Day 2007 Walk, talk and tea (5 June 2005)

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