Calendar

The Current Calendar (below) includes FoG and related activities. To be kept fully up to date with FoG activities, become a member, get the newsletter and if you have email access you'll also get the FoG E-bulletin with all the latest news and information. If you have queries about any of the activities below, contact the person nominated, or Contact Us.

FoG visits many private or public properties during the year to assist in plant identification and management issues. These visits usually do not appear in the FoG program because we may not know what to expect at such sites and because they are usually arranged at short notice. If you are interested in participating in property visits, Contact Us.

Please advertise this information amongst your friends and networks and support our activities.

Non FoG members are welcome to participate in FoG events.

For any FoG activity you should register with the indicated contact, who can assist with directions and possibly car pooling. By registering you assist us to organise any catering and provide you with any other information that you may need, including late changes. For all FoG activities please supply your emergency contact person's details when registering.

Calendar

Summary of upcoming FOG Events

Summary of upcoming FOG Work parties

National Lands Group. Register: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au.

Yarramundi Reach

Budjan Galindji (Franklin Reserve). Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au.

Hall Cemetery. Register:john.fitzgerald@fog.org.au.

Top Hut TSR, near Cooma, NSW.  Contact: margaret.ning@fog.org.au.

Summary of Notices


Details of FOG Events

Fri 6th-Sun 8th  Sept 9am-4pm, Parkcare Display at Jamison, by nearby Parkcare groups. This is an opportunity to display our FOG posters and photos of our activities, and speak to members of the public about the opportunities out there to mix with our environment. We would love some FOG volunteers to help with this interaction, in two-hour stints between 9am to 4pm on each of those days. Can you spare some time please? Register:margaret.ning@fog.org.au

Sat 14 Sept 10am, Visit to Orchids in Hall Horse Paddocks. Led by local resident Christian, view a number of different Caladenia, Diuris, Glossodia on quite a “compact” walk - together with a lot of forbs in flower (various peas, hop bushes). We may include the nearby Mrs Reynold’s paddock, which, depending on timing, can be even better… Hall Horse Paddocks is a site needing a brighter future than it currently has, as horse agistment continues to undermine its ecological values.  Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au.

Sat 28 Sept 9am-12:30pm, Canberra Festival of NatureGlorious Grasslands, Lawson Landcare Field Day.  Hosted by FOG, Lawson Landcare, Ginninderra Catchment Group and Landcare ACT. Morning tea and lunch supplied:

Please RSVP by 20 Sept for catering purposes: https://events.humanitix.com/lawson-landcare-grassland-restoration-project-launch-and-tour.

Sat 26 Oct 2-4pm, Grassy woodland walk at Kowen TSR.  Register:margaret.ning@fog.org.au. An original ACT TSR that has retained its values, with a healthy Themeda understorey: https://nativeplantscbr.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Kowen-TSR.pdf.

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Events and dates are indicative and may be subject to change. Details will be advised as more information is available.

Sat 16 Nov 12.30-3pm, SAVE THE DATE for FOG’s 30th birthday party at St Mark’s grassland. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au. Please join us to celebrate FOG’s first 30 years of being. An enjoyable opportunity to combine a beautiful grassland with convivial socialising and a sausage sizzle. 

Sun 17 Nov 10am-12pm, Women in Nature, Festival for Nature visit Budjan Galindji Nature Reserve. Women only event. Register: https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-nature-guided-grasslands-walk?hxchl=hex-pfl. The Women in Nature program celebrates women actively caring for nature across the Canberra region, whilst inspiring others to engage in citizen science and environmental stewardship. Landcare ACT is partnering with Ginninderra Catchment Group and members of FOG to facilitate a guided walk through Budjan Galindji. Women only event.

Details of FOG work parties

Registration

Participants need to register for these events at least two days before the event, to confirm details of the starting locations or any last-minute changes. Note: work includes weeding, planting and rubbish removal. Herbicides are often used so these events are not suitable for young children. Tools are provided.  You need to wear gardening clothes (including hat) and solid footwear appropriate for the work and the weather, and bring your own drinking water. The work party convener may provide morning tea, making these pleasant social occasions. Events will be cancelled if the weather is unsuitable: a) the forecast is 35 deg C+, b) it is a total fire ban day, c) there is lightning, d) air quality is hazardous, or e) heavy rain.

National Lands Group - Inquiries and registration: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au

FOG’s National Lands Group is responsible for work on National Lands (Gurubung Dhaura /Stirling Park, Scrivener’s Hut, State Circle, Blue Gum Point & Yarramundi Grassland) managed by the National Capital Authority and Blue Gum Point managed by ACT Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS). Work parties with 10 to 30 participants are held on Saturday mornings between 9am and 12:30pm unless otherwise stated:

Yarramundi Reach

Budjan Galindji (Franklin Reserve) - Inquiries and registration: margaret.ning@fog.org.au

The Budjan Galindji (Franklin Reserve) Parkcare Group is organised by FOG and ACT Parkcare. Work parties have largely focused on plant identification and removing weeds, and some planting of grasses and forbs is planned. We are working closely with Ranger Stephen. This is a great opportunity for participants in the group to learn about grassland plants and weeds and their management, and more generally how to restore our precious grasslands, including selecting, growing and reintroducing plants.  Work parties are from 9-11.30am on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Hall Cemetery - Inquiries and registration: john.fitzgerald@fog.org.au

FOG has held regular work parties at Hall Cemetery since 2009, aiming to remove weeds and restore the native grasses and wild flowers that were once present. Work parties are held from 9am-11am. You need to bring your own working tool, and dress sensibly.

Top Hut TSR, near Cooma, NSW.  Contact: margaret.ning@fog.org.au

Scottsdale Monitoring.  Inquiries & contact: linda@xamax.com.au

Details of Notices

NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust - Box Woodland conservation tender.  2-20 Sept 2024. NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust has announced information sessions for its upcoming Box Woodland conservation tender.  Landholders can use these information sessions to learn about their eligibility and how they can set a price to protect and manage important native vegetation on their land. Key dates:

For further info: https://www.bct.nsw.gov.au/box.


Please advertise these events among your friends and networks. Non FoG members are welcome to FoG events. For inquiries or if you have an item to include, please Contact Us