Monday 28 January 2013

Landcare Report

For most Thursdays of December and January we’ve had the pleasure of working on the “point” at Gurranba Reserve where breezes from all directions and some shade make it bearable/enjoyable in most weathers. 

We’ve been chasing Mother of Millions mostly, which enjoyed the rain as much as we did and responded quickly. Regrowth of African Olive, Asparagus Fern and Mickey Mouse Bush gave us variety along with some watering of the most precious of the last plantings.


The landcare crew would also like to thank a neighbour to Burnage Reserve who offered, then moved to a convenient place, 29 barrow loads of pure native mulch from a fallen Eucalypt. It goes especially well on top of the “black” aged mulch we use to help make soil more native plant friendly. The newer denser mulch allows water to penetrate, collect and be retained keeping the plants cool and damp. 


Landcaring locally happens every Thursday with a focus reserve for each month. February sees the Carey Bay Wetlands get some attention; Burnage Reserve is the focus in March.
Generally the 1st Thursday of the month sees the Lake Macquarie Landcare Green Team (GT) give additional support. 



Hope to see you around: Robyn Gill for Judy, Lois, Dianne and ??? (places for partners in this interesting enterprise).


Landcare dates

The Landcare program for 2013 is outlined below with the dates being for the Green Team days.


February 
Carey Bay 7/2/13
March 
Burnage Reserve 7/3/13
April 
Gurranba Reserve 4/4/13
May 
West Ridge Reserves 2/5/13
June 
Laycock St South 6/6/13
July 
Stansfield Reserve 4/7/13
July 28th 
National Tree Day- Carey Bay Wetlands
August 
Burnage Reserve 8/8/13
September 
Gurranba  Reserve 5/9/13
October 
West Ridge Reserves 3/10/13
November 
Yural/Ambrose St Reserves 7/11/13
December
 Carey Bay Wetlands 12/12/13
February 2014 
Carey Bay Wetlands  6/2/14

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