Category Archives: Events

Woody Weeds Working Party (20/11/2011)

Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) jointly with the Watson Woodland Working Group will host a working party to control woody weeds at the northwest slope of Mount Majura
When: Sunday, 20 November 2011, 9.00 am – 12.00 noon
Where: Mt Majura nature park off Antill Street south of “The Fair” construction site, north Watson
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Bird Walk (13/11/2011)

Join ornithologist Terry Munro for an early morning walk to observe and hear some of the many birds that call Mount Majura and Mount Ainslie home.
Bring sun protection, sturdy shoes, binoculars, if you have them and a gold coin for a species list and a pocket guide.
Sunday, 13th November, 8.30 am to 10.30 am
Limited places! [...]

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Spring Wildflower Walk (30/10/2011)

Sunday, 30 October 2011, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meet at the nature park entrance Mackenzie Street, near Grayson Street junction; view this map.
Enjoy a spring Floriade on the mountain at this delightful walk with local ecologist Michael Doherty. The walk will highlight the different species found in grassland, woodland and open forest. Please bring sun protection, water, [...]

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Spring Working Party (16/10/2011)

When: Sunday, 16 October from 9am to 12noon
Where: Meet at the Hackett water reservoir close to the Rivett and French Streets  intersection; view this map.
Bring: Sun protection, sturdy shoes, long sleeve and pants and garden gloves if you have them.
Morning tea will be provided.
Enquiries: email admin@majura.org or phone 6247 7515
Give the seedlings planted on National [...]

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Spotlight Walk (24.09.2011)

If you are fascinated by creepy crawlies, critters that flap, glide or squeak, and eyes that glow, then join the Friends of Mount Majura for an evening walk to watch and listen to mountain’s nocturnal wildlife. Wear warm clothes and good walking shoes. Torches and patience are useful. Please bring a gold coin [...]

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Friends of Mt Majura Working Party (18 Sept 2011)

On every third Sunday each month Friends of Mount Majura host a working party to improve and protect the natural values of the Mount Majura nature reserve. Everyone is highly welcome to give a hand.
On the 18 September we will be working on maintaining and mulching the seedlings we planted on National Tree [...]

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Friends of Mount Majura Working Party (21/08/2011)

On every third Sunday each month Friends of Mount Majura host a working party to improve and protect the natural values of the Mount Majura nature reserve. Everyone is highly welcome to give a hand.
On the 21 August we will be working to control erosion at the zig-zag part of Casuarina trail uphill of the [...]

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National Tree Day 2011 – A Great Success!

National Tree Day on Mount Majura – July 31st 2011
Blue Gum School Students July 29, 2011
National Tree Day started early on the morning of Friday 29th, July when students, teachers and parents of the Hackett Blue Gum School planted more than 110 seedlings.  Some of these enthusiastic planters came back for more on [...]

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Walk: Trees of Mount Majura (28.08.2011)

Expert guided walk: Trees of Mount Majura
When: Sunday, 28 August 2011, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Where to meet: Nature park entrance Mackenzie / Grayson Streets, Hackett
What to bring and wear: Sun protection, suitable clothing and shoes, a magnifying glass if you have one.
Enquiries: e-mail admin@majura.org or phone 6248 8955
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National Tree Day Planting Party on Mount Majura (31.07.2011)

Join the Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) to celebrate National Tree Day 2011 with the planting of local trees, shrubs and ground cover plants in the Mount Majura nature reserve. Boost the feel-good factor and community spirit and bring your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. Help make the event a real community party.
When: Sunday 31 [...]

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