Explore the wildflowers that are blooming this season at this delightful walk with plant ecologist Michael Doherty. See the different species found in the grassland, woodland and open forest. Enjoy the beauty of nature, the grasses, trees, and views whilst you go. When: Sunday, 26th October 2014, 2.00 pm to…
Mount Majura Nature Reserve is home to a number of rare and endangered plant species, some endemic to the ACT and some at their range distribution limit in the Territory. What are they and where are they? Join Dr. Michael Mulvaney, ACT Conservation, Planning and Research for a survey of…
Enjoy a gentle and informative walk on the slopes of Mount Ainslie with local ecologist Michael Doherty. Learn how to identify local woodland and forest trees, see where they occur and hear how they survive fire and drought. When: Sunday, 31 August 2014, 2.00 – 4.00pm Where: Nature park…
The Canberra Nature Map project is a repository for park care groups, volunteers and members of the public to report sightings of rare and endangered plant species and the many treasures that Canberra’s nature parks are home to. Please visit www.CanberraNatureMap.org to participate.
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:…
