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

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

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

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

Summary of Notices


Details of FOG Events

Sat 19 Apr, 2-4pm, Visit Crace Grassland: is the Button Wrinklewort patch resisting the St John’s Wort and Chilean Needlegrass advance? Initial indications are quite encouraging, and some of the button wrinklewort are still flowering! Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au.

Sun 25 May, 10am-12 noon, Queanbeyan projects. Visit the Button Wrinklewort (Rutidosis leptorhynchoides) Nature Reserve in Letchworth, and a river walk which will traverse a section of the Queanbeyan River. This gorge-like reach will be one of the subject areas for a new habitat restoration project over the next few years, in line with the Platypus and Rakali Conservation Strategy.  There is the likelihood of viewing platypus and rakali. Led by Tom Baker of Queanbeyan Landcare. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au.

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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 - 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 held on Saturday mornings between 8:30 am and 1 pm unless otherwise stated:

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.

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

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

Scottsdale Monitoring.  Inquiries & contact:  linda.spinaze@fog.org.au.

Details of Notices

4 May Closing date for submissions: Our Chance to Stop Pet Cats Killing Wildlife in NSW. Around 96 million native mammals, birds and reptiles are killed by roaming pet cats every year in NSW. We can't change the nature of cats, but we have a huge opportunity to change the law to make sure pet cats no longer roam, hunt and kill our wildlife. Make a submission to the NSW Government review of the Companion Animals Act today, until 4 May.

Sat 10 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm, LLS showcasing Top Hut TSR & recent management interventions at the site. Hear from David Eddy of LLS, a NSW Dept of Environment Monaro Grassland Earless Dragon spokesperson, and FOG itself. Contact margaret.ning@fog.org.au for registration information..

Sat 17 May, “Riversong”, National Museum of Australia, ACT. The Australian River Restoration Centre is a charity dedicated to restoring Australia's river systems through partnerships with people and communities.  They are hosting a charity event, a choir performance by 'The Resonants' with big-screen visuals to spread awareness and celebrate our rivers. For further info and to book: https://www.riversong.au/


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