The next time you can join us is on Wednesday 3rd of July at 9am for our Conservation and Conversation morning.
A fungi-fantastic Sunday was had in Area 3 of the reserve – a beautiful valley that was rather weed-free. Along with a wonderful morning tea we learned from Andrew about Yellox Box, Eucalyptus melliodora – a lovely and common tree within the reserve. The next time you can join us is on Wednesday 3rd of July at 9am for our Conservation and Conversation morning. Photos by Daniel, Mike & Linda
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The reserve had two interesting things for us to tackle last Sunday the 19th: a new planting trial, and some mild showers! Looking at our photos you’ll see we mowed and weeded two portions of the reserve within which we planted herbs, lillies and ground covers - these comprise our “enrichment planting” that we’re trialling. These areas are being fenced off to protect them from animal browsing. Inside the fences are sections that are unplanted that will be our control plots - we will see what plants (if anything) naturally arise in those spaces. Weeding/slashing will be done throughout the trial to help the new plantings establish. Working in close quarters with each other happens infrequently and it was a fun day. We also had volunteers from Gardens for Wildlife (Knox division) come and join us at morning tea for some food and light rain. If you’re not familiar with Gardens for Wildlife, the program helps residents and businesses support native wildlife by creating suitable habitat within their premises. It’s worth seeking their guidance if you’re not sure where to start in your own backyard. The next time you can join us in the reserve is on Wednesday 5th of June at 9am for our Conservation and Conversation morning. Photos by Daniel & Linda On Sunday we worked in Area 2 (adjacent to Glenfern Road and New Road) with the addition of some new volunteers. The area was in great condition, weed-wise, with a couple of five foot Hawthorn’s having evaded detection unto this fateful day. It was good to re-visit some of the grand tree-friends of the reserve. (See photos below.) The next time you can join us in the reserve is on Wednesday 1st at 9am for our Conservation and Conversation morning. Photos by Daniel Jackson
Sunday was a perfect day for our volunteers to be out in the Glenfern reserve. It was pleasing to see wildflowers appearing in area 10 and only the occasional weed. At morning tea we were greeted by a white faced heron on the frog pond, and Andrew gave a talk about the Swamp Gum (Eucalyptus ovata), one of the common eucalypts within the reserve. Thanks to everyone who came out to help and those that support us in other ways. Our next Midweek Conservation & Conversation will take place on Wednesday 4th of October from 9 - 11am. Photos by Nicole, along with Linda & Andrew
From clouds to blue skies, Sunday morning had it all – including a talk on the narrow-leaved peppermint eucalyptus at morning tea. It was the third in a series of fun educational talks Andrew is doing to help us identify all of the six main eucalypts in the reserve. You’ll also notice a rocky theme throughout the photo album; I've taken a lichen to them? Plus, keep an eye out for two animals that are best observed from a distance. Thanks to all who came out to the reserve for our Bush Restoration. Our next visit will take place on Wednesday 6th from 9 - 11am. Photos by Daniel Jackson
The air was calm and the sun filtered through the trees and highlighted the mounds of grass. It was the third Sunday of the month and we were working in Area 5 – another stunning area and result of the past twenty years of work from volunteers, along with support from Yarra Ranges council and Melbourne Water. At 11am we shared our findings including a sighting of a black-tailed/swamp wallaby, then Andrew educated us on how to identify Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx). After a great morning tea and group photo we discovered a patch of pittosporum seedlings that were having a great time – until we discovered them. And check out in the photos the colour mutations on one of the seedlings! Our next midweek Conservation and Conversation takes place on the 2nd of August. Photos by Daniel Jackson
After a run of weather-related cancellations, we had a great turn-out last Sunday, along with a couple of new friendly faces. Working in beautiful grassy areas 6 and 7 there were few weeds to be found - a nice surprise for us. Which left more time for taking photos… Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time. Photos by Daniel, Nicole and Mike
Sunday was a perfect day to restore some bushlands, and restore we did – in areas 7, 8 & 9. At morning tea, Jackson regaled us with information about the local tubercle burrowing crayfish, leaving us hungry for more. All in all, a wonderful morning was had in the sunshine. And you're welcome to join us next time, on the first Wednesday of the month and/or the third Sunday of the month. Keep an eye out here for more details. And now, please enjoy the following images contributed by four of our lovely members… Our first bush restoration for 2022 was blessed with some tremendous weather and some new faces. And boy oh boy did the weeds turn on a show. Hawthorns, blackberries, passionfruit vines?!? They’d been having a field day while we were going through a pandemic over the last two years. Area 12 also had a strong selection of thistles to deal with. Those prickly so and sos.. Check out the photos, below. Our next event is the Midweek Conservation & Conversation on the first Wednesday of the month from 9-11am. - Daniel Photos by Daniel J Jackson
Our last volunteering session at Glenfern this morning for the year. Just a small turn out but we got some urgent tasks ticked off. Including brush-cutting and track repairs. Council has replaced the damaged Glenfern sign – thanks YRC. Good news: Our Welcome Leaf has been repaired and reinstalled at the main entrance, thanks Jackson – nice work. A super big thanks to all our volunteers and supporters who have helped out during this challenging year. ALERT Snakes are active in Glenfern. We encountered a small Copper Head on the track down to the quarry. Keep in mind that pandemics come and go but Glenfern is here forever. |
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