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Friday, September 07, 2012
Birdsland Masterplan - with pretty colours!
Thanks to Gavin Prentice from the Shire, I now have a nice, shiny, official colour copy of the draft masterplan for the Birdsland Reserve.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Climate Maps for Australia
I just realised I've not posted these up before and they're such a useful resource for everyone, so I thought I better get onto it quick-smart :)
Sunday, September 02, 2012
Belgrave Tree Butcher Strikes Again!
One of our neighbours can always be counted on when you have any dead fall from trees or dead-wooding to be done. Seeing us try to remove the limb as safely as we could with limited tools, he immediately turned up and took over.
Not that we minded, but the only thing holding his ladder up is a very thin dead branch...
Friday, August 24, 2012
Belgrave Platypus Community Count - tomorrow!!
For those of you who live in and around Belgrave, the first of 3 community count events will be held on Saturday 25th August.
From the facebook page:
"The inaugural Belgrave Platypus Community Count will held this year in spring, the peak of Platypus breeding season.
We aim to determine how regularly the Belgrave Lake Park section of Monbulk Creek is used by Platypus, how many individuals may be using the creek and help to understand how any potential resident population may change over time.
Most importantly we hope to raise awareness of the threats Belgrave Platypus face, and the opportunities that exist to help them!"
Meet at Belgrave Lake Park at 5pm.
Children are welcome, there will be snacks and hot drinks provided, so wrap up warm and join in the fun :)
For more info, you can contact the wonderfully dedicated and irrepressible Vicki Boyle of Southern Dandenongs Landcare on 9754 4505.
PS - Please RSVP to either the facebook page for Belgrave Platypus above, or directly to Vicki. Not me, as I'm not responsible for this event:)
From the facebook page:
"The inaugural Belgrave Platypus Community Count will held this year in spring, the peak of Platypus breeding season.
We aim to determine how regularly the Belgrave Lake Park section of Monbulk Creek is used by Platypus, how many individuals may be using the creek and help to understand how any potential resident population may change over time.
Most importantly we hope to raise awareness of the threats Belgrave Platypus face, and the opportunities that exist to help them!"
Meet at Belgrave Lake Park at 5pm.
Children are welcome, there will be snacks and hot drinks provided, so wrap up warm and join in the fun :)
For more info, you can contact the wonderfully dedicated and irrepressible Vicki Boyle of Southern Dandenongs Landcare on 9754 4505.
PS - Please RSVP to either the facebook page for Belgrave Platypus above, or directly to Vicki. Not me, as I'm not responsible for this event:)
Thursday, August 23, 2012
SDCN Winter Newsletter Now Online
For those who're not members, the newsletter is now available online - please check it out :)
And, if you're not a member, why not?!
It's only $15 for an annual membership and you save a fortune on plants - plus there's the good advice from the committee members who can generally be found helping out.
You can find us at Birdsland Reserve - see you there Sunday! :)
And, if you're not a member, why not?!
It's only $15 for an annual membership and you save a fortune on plants - plus there's the good advice from the committee members who can generally be found helping out.
You can find us at Birdsland Reserve - see you there Sunday! :)
Birdsland Discovery Day Announced!
I noticed today that Cr. Samantha Dunn has announced the Birdsland Discovery Day on her blog, so I'm presuming that this is the formal date.
Anyhoo... Birdsland Discovery Day is due to take place on Sunday the 9th of September from 11am to 3pm and there's a link to a scanned poster here, thanks to Sam.
It looks like being a fantastic day out and, if it's as successful as the Mini-Beasts Festival was, it's sure to be a great family day.
I will no doubt enjoy it from the nursery where I hope to be as busy as last time!
Perhaps I will see you there? :)
Anyhoo... Birdsland Discovery Day is due to take place on Sunday the 9th of September from 11am to 3pm and there's a link to a scanned poster here, thanks to Sam.
It looks like being a fantastic day out and, if it's as successful as the Mini-Beasts Festival was, it's sure to be a great family day.
I will no doubt enjoy it from the nursery where I hope to be as busy as last time!
Perhaps I will see you there? :)
Edible Weeds Talk at Belgrave Library
For those of you who haven't yet come across it, one of the best little reference books I recommend to people who complain about weeds is Edible Weeds and Garden Plants of Melbourne by Doris Pozzi.
For those of you who are interested in learning more and chatting with Doris, she regularly visits the local libraries in Melbourne to give talks and also conducts weed walks throughout the area.
Her next talk at Belgrave Library will be on Thursday 20th September at 2pm.
This is a free event and a very popular one, so please book now if you are interested!
For those of you who are interested in learning more and chatting with Doris, she regularly visits the local libraries in Melbourne to give talks and also conducts weed walks throughout the area.
Her next talk at Belgrave Library will be on Thursday 20th September at 2pm.
This is a free event and a very popular one, so please book now if you are interested!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
What Wattle?
Just a quick plug for the Belgrave South Community House and their What Wattle? course which runs on Saturday 1st September, considered the first day of Spring and of course, National Wattle Day :)
This course is a hands on workshop where you will be taught some simple guidelines to help identify some of the indigenous wattles in the local area, as well as the weedy intruders.
The course is from 2-4pm and includes light refreshments. Total cost is $10, or $5 concession.
Book now to avoid disappointment! :)
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This course is a hands on workshop where you will be taught some simple guidelines to help identify some of the indigenous wattles in the local area, as well as the weedy intruders.
The course is from 2-4pm and includes light refreshments. Total cost is $10, or $5 concession.
Book now to avoid disappointment! :)
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Oodles of wonderful wrigglers!
No idea if I've posted this before, but here's what you can expect to see if you look after your soil and keep getting that organic matter in there!
I couldn't remember if I'd posted that particular picture before, but DD1 was asking whether her worms would have had babies by now and how many there would be... a LOT!
Our soil is a veritable worm spaghetti :D
I couldn't remember if I'd posted that particular picture before, but DD1 was asking whether her worms would have had babies by now and how many there would be... a LOT!
Our soil is a veritable worm spaghetti :D
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