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.

Summary of upcoming FOG Events

Sat 19 Apr, 2-4pm, Visit Crace Grassland. Some Button Wrinklewort are still flowering. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Sun 25 May, 10am-12 noon, Queanbeyan projects. Visit the Button Wrinklewort Nature Reserve in Letchworth, and take a river walk. Register:margaret.ning@fog.org.au

Summary of upcoming FOG Work parties

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

Sunday 13 Apr 9am - 12:30pm – woody weed control, Blue Gum Point
Sat 10 May 9am - 12:30pm - planting, Blue Gum Point.

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

Wed 23 Apr 9-11:30am

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

Sat 12 Apr, 9am to noon - impromptu work party

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

Sat 17 May, 9.30am to 3.30pm - work party targeting Dandelions in the drainage line

Summary of Notices

Sun 4 May, Closing date for submissions: Our Chance to Stop Pet Cats Killing Wildlife in NSW. Make a submission to the NSW Government review of the Companion Animals Act today, until 4 May, here.
Sat 10 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm, LLS showcasing Top Hut TSR & recent management on the site. Contact margaret.ning@fog.org.au for registration details.
Sat 17 May, “Riversong”, National Museum of Australia, ACT. For further info and to book : https://www.riversong.au/.

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:

Sunday 13 Apr, 9am - 12:30pm – woody weed control, Blue Gum Point. We’ll continue work in the Westlake area. There will be a diverse range of tasks. We’ll be removing a short, redundant section of pine log fencing. Another task will be gathering dumped blocks of concrete to pile close to a road ready for removal. We can also do some tree guard maintence, regrowth woody weed control and rubbish removal. A wheelbarrow would be helpful if there were a volunteer who could bring one. Meet at the corner of Empire and Forster streets: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iSW7dHgSYQEELk649.
Weed spraying volunteers wanted: Graeme Hirth has stepped back after many years of voluntary work at Gurubung Dhaura. Graeme’s departure leaves a big gap in FOG’s program. We are looking for volunteers who might be willing to take a 5l tank of herbicide (supplied) and spot spray isolated St John’s Wort and/or Vinca and/or African Lovegrass plants on a monthly basis (i.e. ~2 hours per month) in warmer seasons. Training provided. Please contact Jamie on 0407 265 131 if you are willing and able to help.
Sat 10 May, 9am - 12:30pm - planting, Blue Gum Point.

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.

Wed 23 Apr 9-11:30am
Wed 7 & 28 May 9-11:30am

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

Sat 12 Apr, 9am-noon - impromptu work party. 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.

Sat 17 May, 9.30am to 3.30pm - work party targeting Dandelions in the drainage line (then no more work parties till after winter).

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