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How to distinguish Cootamundra Wattle from the look-a-like native Silver Wattle

Waltraud Pix 27 January 2014 29 January 2014News, Plants

The Cootamundra Wattle, Acacia baileyana is an introduced and highly invasive species; the Silver Wattle, Acacia dealbata is native to Mt Majura and Mt Ainslie. Both wattles have blueish-grey-green leaves and flower early in spring. They can be distinguished readily by their leaves. The compound leaves are called bipinnate leaves:…

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Woody weeds control using cut and daub

Waltraud Pix 27 January 2014 27 January 2014News, Weeds

Cut stems close to ground level and immediately treat cut surface with herbicide glyphosate (Roundup or equivalent product) applied at high concentration e.g. 1 part glyphosate : 2 parts water; apply herbicide mix with spray. The plant’s natural protective mechanism acts very quickly to seal off the cut surface which…

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Woody Weeds Working Bee (15 March 2009)

Waltraud Pix 23 February 2009 7 June 2009Events

Friends of Mt Majura and the Watson Woodland Working Group will hold a joint working party to remove woody weeds growing at the lower slopes of Mt Majura. When: Sunday, 15 March 2009, from 9.00am to noon. Where: Meet at the nature park entrance off Antill Street opposite Carotel, North…

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Working Bee: Mulch a Seedling (17 August 2008)

Waltraud Pix 5 August 2008 8 June 2009Events

When: Sunday 17 August from 1.00 to 3.00pm Where: Old Ainslie tip site off Philip Av Kellaway St Nature Park entrance (see map below) Bring & Wear: sun protection, appropriate clothing, gloves, buckets, and a shovel if you have one More than 120 volunteers helped planting 380 local trees and…

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Slippery Friends in our Backyards. About Frogs and Frog Habitats (21 August 2008)

Waltraud Pix 14 July 2008 8 June 2009Events, Walks and talks

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…

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Expert Guided Walk: Trees of Mount Majura (31 August 2008)

Waltraud Pix 14 July 2008 11 August 2009Events, Walks and talks

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…

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Masters of Deception – Fascinating Orchids (17 July 2008)

Waltraud Pix 22 June 2008 11 August 2009Events, Walks and talks

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…

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Plant a Tree on National Tree Day (27 July 2008)

Waltraud Pix 22 June 2008 8 June 2009Events

Join Friends of Mount Majura and the Ainslie Weeders for planting local trees and shrubs on National Tree Day. Bring mum and dad, friends, neighbours, colleagues and a smile. When: Sunday 27 July, from 11.00am to 3.00pm Where: meet at the old Ainslie tip site off the intersection Philip Av…

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Winter Planting at the Former Sheep Camp (15 June 2008)

Waltraud Pix 26 May 2008 8 June 2009Events, Sheep camp rehabilitation

When: Sunday, 15 June 2008, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm Where: Former sheep camp, Mt Majura ridge, where the Casuarina trail hits the Summit trail. Bring & Wear: Sun protection, sturdy boots, a bucket or watering can, a mattock, if you have one, and your best smile What: Planting of native…

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Rare and Endangered: Swift Parrots (20 May 2008)

Waltraud Pix 8 May 2008 11 August 2009Events, Walks and talks

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…

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