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

Sat 4 July, 2 – 4 pm. Visit Mt Majura ParkCare’s seed nodes/exclosures at The Fair, Watson.  Experiments on managing native grassland species.

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, Dr Monica Knipler, Dr Michael Mulvaney.  Register: margaret.ning@fog.org.au

Summary of upcoming FOG Work parties

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

Gurubang Dhawura

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.  Contact: margaret.ning@fog.org.au

Scottsdale Monitoring. Inquiries & Contact: linda@xamax.com.au

Summary of Notices

Thurs 2 July, 7–8.30 pm, South East Landcare Climate Ready Revegetation Webinar: Matt Brookhouse (Fenner School, ANU), Tricia Hogbin (ReCER, Botanic Gardens Sydney) and Sonya Duus will talk about the importance of genetic diversity, the Restore & Renew webtool; and provide a brief overview of YAN's Climate Ready Reveg program: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1991523079140?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Details of FOG Events

Sat 4 July, 2 – 4 pm. Visit Mt Majura ParkCare’s seed nodes/exclosures at The Fair, Watson.  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; and 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

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. 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

Budjan Galindji Grassland Nature Reserve (Franklin) - Inquiries and registration: margaret.ning@fog.org.au

The Budjan Galindji Grassland Nature Reserve (Franklin) 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 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@xamax.com.auuuuuu

Details of Notices

2 July, 7–8.30 pm, South East Landcare Climate Ready Revegetation Webinar:  Matt Brookhouse (Fenner School, ANU) will provide an introduction on the impact of climate change on plants/ecological communities; Tricia Hogbin (ReCER, Bot Gdns Sydney) will talk about the importance of genetic diversity and the Restore & Renew webtool; and Sonya Duus will provide a brief overview of YAN's Climate Ready Reveg program. The webinar is intended as a general introduction to the topic. It will allow Landcare groups across the South East to indicate whether they'd like to engage further with mentoring and/or workshops (through a post-webinar survey and simple EOI process): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1991523079140?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Please advertise these events among your friends and networks. Non Non FoG members are welcome to FoG events. For inquiries or if you have an item to include, please Contact Us