Ants are fascinating, beautiful and fun to watch. Join expert Ravindra “Ravi” Palavalli-Nettimi on Sunday, 5th March on this nature walk to discover the ants that live of Mt Majura. Some ants are coloured, or scented, or hairy; some have a painful sting and others bite; some pretend to be…
Enjoy Mount Majura’s Spring Floriade at this delightful walk on Sunday, 23 October with local plant ecologist Michael Doherty and learn about the different species found in the grassy woodlands and open forests of the nature reserve. When: Sunday 23 October 2016, 2 – 4 pm Where: meet at the nature…
Sunday 11 September 8-10am, Meet at Mount Majura Nature Reserve entrance off Mackenzie St, near Grayson St, Hackett. Walk through the woodlands in early spring with bird enthusiast Peter Miller to spot, observe, listen to, identify and learn about birds of Mount Majura Expect to see a variety of early spring migrants, possibly…
Report by Thomas Brereton with some closing remarks by Max Pouwer. On Sunday 24 July a group of intrepid aspiring botanists braved a looming hailstorm to follow Michael Doherty through the grassy woodlands and open forests of Mt Majura. Luckily the weather cleared as we set out into the Blakely’s…
Enjoy a winter walk through Mount Majura’s beautiful woodlands and forests on Sunday 24 July. Learn to identify local trees, see where they occur and find out how they survive fire and drought. When: Sunday 24th July 2-4pm Where: Meet at Nature Reserve car park, Mackenzie St near Grayson St,…
When : Sunday 15 May 8-10am Meet at nature reserve entrance off Antil St, Watson between Prime and a small roundabout. Walk through the woodlands with bird enthusiast Peter Miller to spot, observe, listen to, identify and learn about the amazing variety of birds on Mt Majura. Please Bring: Binoculars walking…
Join ant specialist Ajay Narendra to learn amazing things about jack-jumpers and other ants that live on Mount Majura. Ants are fascinating, beautiful and fun to watch. Some ants have a painful sting, and others only bite. Some ants are coloured, or scented, or hairy. Some pretend to be spiders,…
This fascinating evening spider walk is with Ian Gordon, a knowledgeable macro photographer with infectious enthusiasm. Ian has lead two very successful walks recently, and is able to lead another nocturnal spider walk in early January. Where: Mt Majura nature reserve in Hackett When: Friday 8th January at 8:30pm. The walk…
Enjoy an informative evening spider walk in Mt Majura nature reserve, Hackett. Join Ian Gordon, a macro-photography enthusiast with a sharp eye and keen interest in small creatures. Many fascinating spiders are active at night in warm weather. Use your torch to spot their eye-shine – how many will you…
Join local plant ecologist Michael Doherty for a wildflower ramble in the nature reserve behind the Watson Fair on Sunday 25 October and enjoy a spring Floriade on the mountain. This delightful walk will highlight different species found in grassland, woodland and open forest. Please bring good walking shoes, water,…
