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Messages from Matt - February 2010
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I’m hoping to offer more opportunities for training in addition to these through the year so if you can’t make any of these dates, especially those earlier in the year, and are interested in doing something then let me know. If there is some type of training that you would like to see us offer then also let me know and I’ll see what we can arrange. I’m interested in organising something on birds in the park this year so let me know if you would be interested in that.


Events in short (click on a green item in the list to go to more information)
* indicates latest additions (they may not be at the top)
  When in 2010 What's on
* 7th March Sunday Clean Up Australia Day in Lane Cove National Park
* 14th March Sunday

Introduction to Bush Regeneration

* Various dates Sat or Sun Peats Bight Bush Regeneration Days in Muogamarra Nature Reserve
* Thursday 1st April until Wednesday 14th April Any day Volunteer at the Easter Show Bushcare stall
* 15th May Saturday A get together for National Volunteer Week (10th – 16th May) and we’d like to see you there. Stay posted for more information.
* 23rd May Sunday Native Plant Identification
* 29th August Sunday Native Plant Identification
* 31st October Sunday

Introduction to Bush Regeneration

June, July, September Single weeks Lord Howe Island weeding tours
  All year   Wildflower Identification & propagation - Watch this space for details
All year alternate Wednesdays 1.30pm Plant Propagation at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
  Anytime   Catchment Management Authority Bushcare Exchange Program

Check the Resources page for useful Bushcare information downloads

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Clean Up Australia Day is upon us again on Sunday 7th March.

Matt has organised a site for what he would call the more adventurous Clean Up Australia volunteers, meeting at Whale Rock in the North Epping area of the park, and is hoping to clean up along Devlins Creek which is one of the major tributaries to the Lane Cove River. .http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/Devlins+Ck.

There are several other Clean Up Australia Day sites around the park which will cover more level, less slippery territory so look up the Clean Up Australia Day website for more details.


The Easter Show Bushcare stall is looking for more volunteers again this year.

Starting on Thursday 1st April until Wednesday 14th April they are now calling for enthusiastic volunteers to help man the stall, and promote your local Bushcare and other local environmental initiatives. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to get involved. Stall volunteers receive a FREE ticket into the show. Contact Angie Fricker at Angie.fricker@cma.nsw.gov.au or Matt to book or for more information.

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Lane Cove National Park Bushcare training days for bushcare volunteers and anyone interested

These are open for anyone who is interested and are free of charge so be quick as places are limited – the Introduction to Bushcare Courses are great for those starting out and are highly recommended for anyone that has not done one in the past. If you have friends or family who are not involved in Bushcare but you think they may be interested to find out more then they are welcome too. Click here for a printable flyer for the first one.

1. Introduction to Bush Regeneration - Sunday 14th March 9.00am – 4pm (RSVP by 11th March)

Venue: Jenkins Hall, Lane Cove National Park

This introductory 1-day course includes bush regeneration principles, techniques & tools, weed recognition skills, safety in the bush, field demonstrations & an information package for every participant. Please bring your own lunch.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all new volunteers.

Bookings are essential to secure a place on a course.

Please RSVP to Matt Springall by leaving the following details:
(name(s), number of participants & contact phone number)

ph: 02 9415 3998 fax: 02 9413 4003
email: matthew.springall@environment.nsw.gov.au

2. Native Plant Identification - Sunday 23rd May

3. Native Plant Identification (will cover different plants to the May course but some of the same basics) - Sunday 29th August

4. Introduction to Bush Regeneration - Sunday 31st October

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Peats Bight Bush Regeneration Days in Muogamarra Nature Reserve

If you’re into doing Bushcare with a boat trip on the Hawkesbury River then get involved with the Peats Bight Bush Regeneration Days in Muogamarra Nature Reserve. There are only 5 days this year so book in quickly. The dates :

Saturday 20th March

Sunday 16th May

Saturday 10th July

Sunday 29th August

Saturday 16th October

Contact Tegan Burton for booking and more information on 9472 9322, 0419 753 798 or Tegan.burton@environment.nsw.gov.au

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2010 Lord Howe Island weed trip booking form

Dates: June 12 to 19; July 3 to 10; July 10 to 17; Aug 29 to Sept 5

Cost: $2158.97 Sydney or Brisbane, twin share, (Sole rooms subject to availability - $2,333.97)

Deposit $ 200 (cheque made to PINETREES)

Balance $1958.97 (twin share) or $2133.97(sole use) 45 days prior to trip.

Please book me on the Lord Howe Island bush regeneration tour.
Included is my deposit of $200 per person

Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss______________________

Address ____________________________________

____________________________________

Phone _____________________

Email _______________________

QANTAS Frequent Flyer number________________________

I prefer to go on dates:

Please send form and deposit cheque to:
Lord Howe Island Nature Tours
PO Box 157
Lord Howe Island
NSW 2898

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To do with Wildflowers

Identification
This year the APS North Shore group will be holding its Walks and Talks at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden on Mondays. Each week a different plant family is discussed and displayed, with hints given for identification. The talk is followed by a walk in the gardens, finding flowering examples of the day’s topic. Cost is $4 and entry to the garden is free if you are attending this activity.

Click here for more information and the year's programme.

 

Catchment Management Authority Bushcare Exchange Program

This program has been developed to allow bush regen volunteers to view and work on other bushcare sites across the Sydney Metropolitan area. If you know of a site your group would like to visit, please contact the Lane Cove Bushcare Office 9415 3998 to arrange this. A minibus can be arranged to transport people to and from the sites.

Go to Resources page for useful Bushcare information downloads

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