http://majura.org Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:24:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FoMM newsletter March 2010 (pdf) News from the Mountain: Ants, first description of species on Mt Majura, deed to mitigate impact on nature reserve, submission Canberra Nature Park Woody Weeds Working Bee – Sunday 21 March Banksia Street wetland planting day – Sunday 14 March Native plant sale – Saturday 20 ... http://majura.org/2010/03/10/friends-of-mt-majura-fomm-march-2010-newsletter/ The Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, Dr Maxine Cooper, invited public submissions to an investigation into the Canberra Nature Park (nature reserves); the Molonglo River Corridor (nature reserves) and Googong Foreshores. The terms of reference were published on the Commissioner’s website at www.envcom.act.gov.au. The closing date for the submission was 26 ... http://majura.org/2010/02/26/submission-investigation-into-canberra-nature-park-nature-reserves-26-02-2010/ Join the Friends of Mount Majura and the Watson Woodlanders for a woody weed hunt at the lower northwest slopes of Mount Majura. When: Sunday, 21 March 2010, from 9.00am to 12.00 noon Where: Meet at the nature park entrance off Antill Street opposite Carotel, North Watson (view map for meeting point). Bring ... http://majura.org/2010/02/23/woody-weeds-working-bee-4/ [caption id="attachment_2245" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Hil and Vic of Hackett gave a hand cleaning up Mount Majura nature park in 2009"][/caption] Join the Watson Woodland Working Group, the Friends of Mount Majura and the Watson Community Association to clean up the local bush land on our doorstep. When: Sunday, 7 March 2010 from ... http://majura.org/2010/02/16/clean-up-your-local-bushland-on-clean-up-australia-day-2010/ Friends of Mt Majura will meet to discuss plans and actions for 2010. Sunday 14 Feburary 11.00am - 12.30pm Please RSVP to admin@majura.org or 6247 7515 Everyone with an interest in the conservation and heritage values of Mt Majura is welcome. For an idea of what we've done in the past see FoMM's 2008-09 ... http://majura.org/2010/02/08/friends-of-mt-majura-meeting/ [caption id="attachment_2264" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a serious woody weed of Mt Majura which is spread mainly by birds but also by foxes which eat the fruits. Distinguished by the red fleshy fruits (pomes) and leaves with toothed lobes (Photo: W. Pix)."][/caption] Join the Friends of Mount Majura and ... http://majura.org/2010/01/31/woody-weeds-working-bee-3/ Sorry: The Ant Walk  is booked out. Join ANU myrmecologist Dr. Ajay Narendra for a glimpse into the fascinating world of one of the most dominant animals on the planet. When: Sunday 28 February, 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm Where: meet at Mackenzie / Grayson Sts nature park entrance, Hackett (view ... http://majura.org/2010/01/31/along-a-trail-with-ants-on-mount-majura/ FoMM Newsletter February http://majura.org/2010/01/31/fomm-newsletter-february-2010/ When: Sunday, 13 December 2009, 8.00 – 11.00 am Where: Meet at the water reservoir off Rivett / French Streets, Hackett Bring: Sun protection, appropriate shoes, body-covering clothing, and gloves if you have them. Enquiries: Ph 6247 7515 or email admin@majura.org Gift an hour to the environment. Lend a hand to care for the ... http://majura.org/2009/12/03/pre-christmas-working-bee/ FoMM Newsletter December 2009 http://majura.org/2009/12/03/fomm-december-2009-newsletter/