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Weeding with a View – 2nd Take (16/07/2023)

Waltraud Pix 30 May 2023 31 May 2023News, Sheep camp rehabilitation, Weeds

Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) will host another working bee at the beautiful ridge and former sheep camp. Come along and help removing weeds by hand at this popular site. When: Sunday 16 July, from 1pm to 4pm; give as much time as you want. Where: The old sheep camp…

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A-bit-of-everything Working Bee (18/06/2023)

Waltraud Pix 24 May 2023 30 May 2023News

Friends of Mt Majura will be hosting a working bee on Sunday, 18 June along the watercourse close to the Hackett water tank. The area has been significantly improved thanks to volunteers weeding, planting, mulching and direct-seeding native grasses over the past year. At this working bee, we will plant…

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Weeding with a View (21/05/2023)

Waltraud Pix 25 April 2023 3 May 2023News, Sheep camp rehabilitation, Weeds

Many people enjoy walking or running up the Casuarina Track and the views from the ridge where Casuarina Track joins the summit track. Wooden benches and fallen logs invite rests and picnics are popular with families. Twenty years ago the saddle was a treeless expanse covered with horehounds, thistles and…

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Have you spotted a Swift Parrot this year?

Waltraud Pix 24 March 2023 24 March 2023News, Swift Parrot

Swift parrots have been reported regularly visiting Mt Majura nature reserve in autumn from the end of March to the beginning of May. Most of the reports are from around the watercourse close to the lower Hackett water tank. If you spot this critically endangered species please contact Friends of…

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Woody Weeds Working Bee (16/04/2023) postponed to Sunday 23 April

Waltraud Pix 23 March 2023 19 April 2023News, Weeds, Woody weeds

Due to the wet weather on Sunday, 16th April, we postponed the working bee to Sunday, 23rd April which will be a brilliant Canberra autumn day. Same time – same place – same work… Join the Friends of Mt Majura to tackle woody weeds and Fleabane along the ephemeral creek…

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Celebrate Trees with a Walk on Canberra Tree Day (07/05/2023)

Waltraud Pix 1 March 2023 17 May 2023News

Tree Walk Cancelled Our local expert tree ecologist and walk leader has unfortunately had an accident. He regrets that he is unable to lead this walk. On Canberra Tree Day, get to know the local trees and shrubs of Mt Majura’s woodlands on this informative walk with plant ecologist Michael…

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Working Bee along the Tank Watercourse – Second Take (19/03/2023)

Waltraud Pix 1 March 2023 2 March 2023News

In February we held a successful working bee on the southern side of the tank watercourse. In March we will be working on the northern side: Come and help to free the planted Blackthorns and other native shrubs of their outgrown guards and the smothering weeds. The area provides a…

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Bird Walk (26/02/2023)

Waltraud Pix 5 February 2023 5 February 2023News, Walks and talks

Join bird enthusiast Peter Miller for an early morning stroll through Mt Majura’s woods to spot, listen to and learn about Mt Majura’s birds. Meet on Sunday 26 February at 8 am sharp – at the nature reserve entrance off Mackenzie St near Grayson St, Hackett (view this map for…

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Working Party along the drainage line (19/02/2023)

Waltraud Pix 30 January 2023 12 February 2023News

Friends of Mt Majura will be hosting a work party on Sunday, 19 February at the drainage line close to the Hackett water tank. Please give a hand to dismantle guards that are outgrown by planted native shrubs, remove introduced grasses that smoother the plantings and mulch the plantings to…

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Twilight Weeding Sessions 2023

Waltraud Pix 10 January 2023 5 February 2023News

Hands needed! Friends of Mt Majura will continue to host twilight weeding sessions in February. Start the New Year with a good deed and help remove St John’s Wort at wildflower patches close to the North Watson project site on Mt Majura at The Fair. Friends of Mt Majura will…

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    9:30 am Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson
    Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson
    Jun 5 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson | Watson | Australian Capital Territory | Australia
    Tackling woody weeds We are a small band of volunteers who meet every Monday, except on holidays, for a variety of conservation activities in the nature reserve east of The Fair, North Watson. If you are free on a Monday morning, why not join our friendly group to help improve…
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    9:30 am Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson
    Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson
    Jun 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson | Watson | Australian Capital Territory | Australia
    Tackling woody weeds We are a small band of volunteers who meet every Monday, except on holidays, for a variety of conservation activities in the nature reserve east of The Fair, North Watson. If you are free on a Monday morning, why not join our friendly group to help improve…
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    9:30 am Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson
    Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson
    Jun 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Mondays @ The Fair @ Nature park access Tay Street, The Fair, North Watson | Watson | Australian Capital Territory | Australia
    Tackling woody weeds We are a small band of volunteers who meet every Monday, except on holidays, for a variety of conservation activities in the nature reserve east of The Fair, North Watson. If you are free on a Monday morning, why not join our friendly group to help improve…
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