Where we are landcaring this month?
Tools & techniques provided. A very social morning tea at 10am. Feel free to pop by and have a chat.
- 3/8 Gurranba
- 10/8 Stansfield- Nikinba
- 17/8 Puntei Creek Reserve
- 24/8 Stansfield- Nikinba
- 31/8 Puntei Creek Reserve
- 7/9 Hampton Steet Link
Crocodile Point
1st &3rd Wednesday of the month8:30-10am. Meet under the Fennel Bay bridge
Want to join Us?
If you would like to receive weekly emails about where we are landcaring and what we will be doing? email cppalandcare@gmail.com
More information about the local landcare sites and the action plans are here
Spanish Moss, a weed in the winds
La Nina has been wonderful for our lawns and gardens over the last year or so. Sadly it has also boosted weed growth in both gardens and bushland. In particular, there has been an enormous growth of Tillandsia usneoides, commonly known as Spanish Moss or Old Man’s Beard.
This air plant has been introduced here from the Americas. It has been decoratively draped over fences, trees and shrubs in many local properties. Unfortunately, it has increased to the point where the host plant is so smothered that it is difficult to identify. Then comes the threat to our beautiful native bushland.
Spanish Moss is carried by the wind and by birds and has been observed in our reserves. It has the potential to form dense blankets smothering native vegetation, altering habitats and threatening whole eco-systems. Once established in the bush, it is almost impossible to get rid of as it can be so high in the tree-tops.
It is hoped that it is not too late to protect our bushland, by removing, containing and controlling the growth of this exotic plant in our neighbourhood. Garden escapes can be disposed of in our green bins.
Let’s work together to keep our local, unique eco-systems healthy, safe and strong.
If you would like to receive weekly emails about where we are landcaring and what we will be doing? email cppalandcare@gmail.com
More information about the local landcare sites and the action plans are here
Spanish Moss, a weed in the winds
La Nina has been wonderful for our lawns and gardens over the last year or so. Sadly it has also boosted weed growth in both gardens and bushland. In particular, there has been an enormous growth of Tillandsia usneoides, commonly known as Spanish Moss or Old Man’s Beard. 
This air plant has been introduced here from the Americas. It has been decoratively draped over fences, trees and shrubs in many local properties. Unfortunately, it has increased to the point where the host plant is so smothered that it is difficult to identify. Then comes the threat to our beautiful native bushland.
Spanish Moss is carried by the wind and by birds and has been observed in our reserves. It has the potential to form dense blankets smothering native vegetation, altering habitats and threatening whole eco-systems. Once established in the bush, it is almost impossible to get rid of as it can be so high in the tree-tops.
It is hoped that it is not too late to protect our bushland, by removing, containing and controlling the growth of this exotic plant in our neighbourhood. Garden escapes can be disposed of in our green bins.
Let’s work together to keep our local, unique eco-systems healthy, safe and strong.
Be inspired, be empowered, be a Landcarer.
Celebrate Landcare Week with us!
- Tuesday 8 August - Bus Trip
- Thursday 10 August - Landcare Info Session
Our annual bus trip will stop at Dora Creek Boat Ramp Landcare, Lakeview Road Morisset Park Landcare, and Wyee Point Reserve 2022 Landcare sites. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Learn more and book your spot here by Friday 4 August.
We’ve also teamed up with Council’s Over 55’s Program to showcase all things Landcare. This includes a presentation by Landcarer Lois Simpson, a Q&A panel, and a ‘Create your own habitat garden’ activity. Please email lro@lakemac.nsw.gov.au if you would like to be a part of this day.
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