Category Archives: Walks and talks

[ November 2, 2008; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Explore the plants growing in the Mount Majura nature reserve on a delightful walk with local botanist Michael Doherty.
When: Sunday, 2 November 2008, 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Where: Meet at the Mackenzie / Grayson Streets Nature Park entrance in Hackett
Bring: Sun protection and water; gold coin for a copy of a flora list of Mt [...]

[ October 26, 2008; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. ] Join ornithologist Geoffrey Dabb for an early morning walk to observe and hear some of the many birds that call Mount Majura home.

When: Sunday, 26 October, 7.30am
Where: Meet at the Antill Street Mt Majura Nature Park entrance opposite Canberra Carotel
Bring: binoculars if you have them
Limited places! Booking is essential.
For booking and enquiries: phone 6247 [...]

[ October 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Talk by Dr. Richard Peters, The Australian National University
When: Thursday 16 October 2008, 7.30pm
Where: Blue Gum School Friends’ Lounge, Hackett shops

Do you know how lizards talk to each other? Find out how a Jacky dragon starts a ‘conversation’, engages in peace talks and tells other dragons about its strength.
Dr Richard Peters is a neuroethologist who [...]

[ September 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Talk by Dr. Philip Gibbons, the Australian National University
When: Thursday 18 September 2008, 7.30pm
Where: Blue Gum School Friends’ Lounge, Hackett shops

Most of the hollow-bearing trees on Mount Majura were standing when Cook sailed into Botany Bay. Over 300 Australian species of birds, mammals, reptiles and frogs rely on tree hollows.
Why do tree hollows take so [...]

[ August 21, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Talk by Dr Beth Mantle, ACT Frogwatch Coordinator
21 August 2008
Blue Gum School Friends’ Lounge, Hackett shops

Find out about the frogs of the ACT region. What makes them special? How can we help to protect them? Learn how to attract frogs to your own backyard.

Based on the very popular resource, “Creating Frog Friendly Habitats”, Beth Mantle [...]

[ August 31, 2008; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Sunday 31 August, 1.00 – 3.00pm
Where: meet the Nature Park entrance Mackenzie St opposite Grayson St, Hackett
Bring and Wear: sun protection and appropriate clothing.
Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 or e-mail admin@majura.org

Join local botanist Michael Doherty for a gentle walk through various types of woodland and discover the range of tree species growing on Mount Majura. [...]

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 [...]

Talk by Belinda Cooke, Swift Parrot Recovery Coordinator
When: Tuesday 20 May, 7.30pm
Where: Blue Gum School Friends’ Lounge, Hackett shops
Swift Parrots migrate the longest distance of any parrot in the world. They leave their breeding grounds in Tasmania in autumn to forage on the mainland. Hear about the endangered birds and their visits to Mount [...]

[ 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 [...]

[ May 15, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

Talk by Bill Handke, Canberra Indian Myna Action Group
When: Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm
Where: Blue Gum School Friends’ Lounge, Hackett shops
Hear about a community effort to reduce the numbers of Indian (or Common) Myna, the success it is having, and how you can help.
The introduced Myna birds aggressively compete with native birds and mammals for nesting [...]