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
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Sat 4 July, 2 – 4 pm. A visit to Mt Majura ParkCare’s seed nodes/exclosures in Watson, ACT. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
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Sat 1 Aug, 2 – 5 pm. FOG’s annual mid-winter ‘talks and tea’ at Chambers Pavilion (adjacent to St Mark’s Grassland). Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Summary of upcoming FOG Work parties
National Lands Group. Register: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au
Gurubang Dhawura
- Saturday 18 July, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Register: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au
- Saturday 15 August, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Register: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au
Budjan Galindji Grassland Nature Reserve (Franklin). Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
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Wednesday 1 & 22 July, 9-11:30am: Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
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Wednesday 5 & 26 August, 9-11:30am: 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
Scottsdale Monitoring. Inquiries & Contact: linda@xamax.com.au
Summary of Notices
Nothing to report here.
Details of FOG Events
- Sat 4 July, 2 – 4 pm. A visit to Mt Majura ParkCare’s seed nodes/exclosures in Watson, ACT. They have housed many experiments on managing native grassland species over several years: e.g. evidence of grazing pressure, St John’s Wort investigations, and more. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
- Sat 1 Aug, 2 – 5 pm. FOG’s annual mid-winter ‘talks and tea’ at Chambers Pavilion (adjacent to St Mark’s Grassland). Theme: Grasslands as habitat. Speakers: Rainer Rehwinkel on French grassland plants; Dr Monica Knipler on the NSW DCCEEW grassland earless dragon program; Dr Michael Mulvaney on his research into ‘climate change in grassy ecosystems, including Gang-gang Cockatoos’. Register: 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, 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 held on Saturday mornings.
Gurubang Dhawura
- Saturday 18 July, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Register: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au
- Saturday 15 August, 9 am to 12:30 pm. Register: jamie.pittock@fog.org.au
- Training opportunities for first aid and asbestos identification: The National Capital Authority has again provided welcome funds to train volunteers to help run our work parties safely. If you would like to undertake the one day ‘provide first aid’ course at St Johns Ambulance in Deakin, or the half day ‘asbestos awareness’ (blue card) course at CIT in Bruce, then we can cover the fees. We ask that trained vbolunteers then come to a couple of work parties each year to apply your skills. Please contact Jamie if you are interested.
Budjan Galindji Grassland Nature Reserve (Franklin) - Inquiries and registration: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
The Budjan Galindji Grassland 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.
- Wednesday 1 & 22 July, 9-11:30am: Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
- Wednesday 5 & 26 August, 9-11:30am: Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
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
Nothing to report here.
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
