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 events
- Summary of upcoming work parties
- Summary of notices
- Details of events
- Early warning of later FoG events
- Details of workparties
- Details of notices
Summary of upcoming FOG Events
Mon 12 Oct 10am-3pm Tarengo TSR rescheduled. Check two cool burn sites near Boorowa. Meet in Boorowa, guided by Local Land Services and Rainer Rehwinkel. Register & further information: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Summary of upcoming FOG Work parties
National Lands Group. Register: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au
Gurubang Dhawura
- Sat 19 Sep 9am-12:30pm
Budjan Galindji Grasslands Nature Reserve (Franklin). Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
- Wed 23 Sep 9-11:30am
- Wed 7 Oct 9-11:30am
Hall Cemetery. Register: john.fitzgerald@fog.org.au
- Sat 3 Oct 9-11am
Top Hut TSR, near Cooma, NSW. Contact: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Scottsdale Monitoring. Inquiries & Contact: linda@xamax.com.au
Summary of Notices
Nothing to report here.
Details of FOG Events
Mon 12 Oct 10am-3pm Tarengo TSR rescheduled. Check two cool burn sites near Boorowa. Meet in Boorowa, guided by Local Land Services and Rainer Rehwinkel, we may see the Tarengo Leek Orchid flowering. We will also visit another site within the town limits that had a cool burn later in April. Carpooling possible. Register & further information: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Early warning of FOG future events
Nothing to report here.
Events and dates are indicative and may be subject to change. Details will be advised as more information is available.
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 Register: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au
FOG’s National Lands Group is responsible for work on National Lands (Gurubang Dhawura /Stirling Park, Scrivener’s Hut, State Circle, Yarramundi Grassland) managed by the National Capital Authority and Blue Gum Point: managed by ACT Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS).
Gurubang Dhawura
- Sat 19 Sep 9am-12:30pm. Volunteers wanted for two big planting work parties at Blue Gum Point: Saturday 19 September & 17 October, 9 am to 12:30 pm. The end is nigh at Blue Gum Point. We have a final 760 tubestock to plant over two work parties, which should complete our restoration efforts for the formerly weed infested lands along the lake edge. There will be many tasks. Recent plantings will be mulched. Older plantings need guards and stakes removed, and recent plantings need guards repaired. And there will be rubbish to collect. There are jobs for those who need to sit (guard assembly) and require less exertion (e.g. watering, repairing old guards, rubbish collection). Holes will be augured so most work is actually planting. I need help transporting plants from the northside of the lake, so would appreciate a volunteer to bring a boot load of tubestock. We will meet at the management gate on Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla, midway between Mariner Place west and the rusty ‘DNA’ sculpture (on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWCQrCwoypopG9hp9). Please register with Jamie Pittock: m. 0407 265 131, Jamie.pittock@fog.org.au
Budjan Galindji Grasslands Nature Reserve (Franklin) - Inquiries and registration: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
The Budjan Galindji Grasslands Nature 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 the Rangers. 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.
- Wed 23 Sep 9-11:30am
- Wed 7 Oct 9-11:30am
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 9-11am. You need to bring your own working tool, and dress sensibly.
- Sat 3 Oct 9-11am
Top Hut TSR, near Cooma, NSW. Contact: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Scottsdale Monitoring. Inquiries & contact: linda@xamax.com.au
Details of Notices
Nothing to report here.
Please advertise these events among your friends and networks. Non Non FoG members are welcome to FoG events. For inquiries or if you have an item to include, please Contact Us
