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 16 May, 9am, FOG’s first visit to Bluetts Block. Led by Rainer Rehwinkel. A joint activity with Friends of Bluett’s Block. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Sat 16 May, 2-4pm, Restoration of grassy groundcover, Patch N and Patch GG (north of the Arboretum). This walk provides an opportunity to visit a recent example of the application of the scrape and sow method, followed by a look at 1-2 more established sites. A number of species are still flowering. margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Sat 6 June, 10am-3pm, Visit to Reidsdale, south of Braidwood, to view their novel weed strategy. Morning tea and lunch provided. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au

Summary of upcoming FOG Work parties

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

Gurubung Dhaura

Sat 16 May 9am-12:30pm

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

Wed 6 May 9-11:30
Wed 27 May 9-11:30

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

Identifying Native Plants across Southern Canberra:

Thurs 7 May 10:30-11:30am
Sun 10 May 10:30-11:30am
Sat 16 May 10:30-11:30am

Details of FOG Events

Sat 16 May, 9am, FOG’s first visit to Bluetts Block. Led by Rainer Rehwinkel. A joint activity with Friends of Bluett’s Block. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Sat 16 May, 2-4pm , Restoration of grassy groundcover, Patch N and Patch GG (north of the Arboretum). Greening Australia has been working with ACT Parks & Conservation Service for over a decade to increase the groundcover diversity of Box-Gum grassy woodlands in the Molonglo Valley. Some of this work has involved topsoil removal followed by direct seeding of native grasses and forbs (scrape and sow). The walk provides an opportunity to visit a recent example of this method, followed by a look at 1-2 more established sites. A number of species are still flowering. Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au
Sat 6 June, 10am-3pm, Visit to Reidsdale, south of Braidwood. FOG members Larry and Clare are experimenting with novel weed control measures, using goats and electric fencing against blackberries and honeysuckle, as part of their weed strategy. Come and hear all about it. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Their hospitality is legendary! 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 (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.

Gurubung Dhaura

Sat 16 May, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, Blue Gum Point and adjoining NCA land. We will back at Blue Gum Point. Work will include raking mulch, repairing plant guards, cutting and daubing woody weeds, some spraying and rubbish collection. So much fun! 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 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 22 Apr 9-11:30am
Wed 6 May 9-11:30
Wed 27 May 9-11:30

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

Identifying Native Plants across Southern Canberra. Join Southern ACT Catchment Group for a series of hands-on plant identification walks. See Humanitix link below for bookings, meeting places, and the focus at each location:

Thurs 7 May 10:30-11:30am
Sun 10 May 10:30-11:30am
Sat 16 May 10:30-11:30am

Bookings and details: events.humanitix.com/identifying-native-plants-wanniassa-hills

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