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25.01.2022 A couple of really interesting events coming up! Check it out, like and follow the page as we will share another at midday today!
25.01.2022 Share this video with friends, lets educate as many people as possible and persevere our native environment... A new initiative has been brought to our attention that may help all of society to garden responsibly - and prevent weed invasion over the fence and into our natural areas - called the Plant Sure Scheme. Find out more at: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/gardening-responsibly/... Want to keep up to date with new initiatives like this? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter "The Scoop" at: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/news/
23.01.2022 Check out the Shorebirds Training Workshop happening next Monday (30th of November, 2020) at Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia. Get in touch today to secure your spot! More info at: https://hunterlandcare.org.au//shorebirds-trai/2020-11-30/... Have a friend that loves birds AND learning? Tag them in the comments below...
21.01.2022 Book snippet Featuring: Merriwa Landcare! Big Wins: "The Butchers Swamp Creek Revegetation project."... To read the full story visit: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/merriwa-landcare/ Tag someone from Merriwa Landcare and say thank you for their hard work! Want to get involved? Find your local group here: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/landcare-groups-hunter-region/
21.01.2022 Kevins' Commitment To Botanic Gardens BY SAGE SWINTON THEY share a first name, a passion for the natural environment and have been instrumental in helping the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens to grow and prosper over the past several decades. ... Kevin Stokes and Kevin McDonald are the only two current founding members of the botanic gardens at Heatherbrae and were both heavily involved in establishing the popular facility, which opened to the public in 1986. Both men attended a meeting back in 1981 where a group of people who believed Newcastle should have its own botanic gardens met and set out to achieve that goal. "We were worried that Newcastle did not have a botanic gardens where many smaller cities did," Mr Mc-Donald said. "But it was easier said than done, we had no land and no money." Hunter Water stepped in and offered a 133 hectare patch of land adjacent to Grahamstown Dam on a peppercorn lease of $1 a year and from there volunteers worked to establish the gardens, with a focus on the promotion and conservation of native plants - particularly those found in the Hunter region. "When you look back on it, what a heroic effort that was," Mr McDonald said. "Even though we had land, we still had no money. "There was no potable water on site, no electricity, no buildings. It was a pretty meagre start." "It was a fairly degraded spot," Mr Stokes said. "There was quite a lot of weeds we had to contend with - huge amounts of lantana." Mr McDonald is still amazed at how far the gardens have come relying on volunteers, with about 200 people pitching in to keep the gardens going. Mr Stokes also pointed out the gardens had no regular government or council funding and had to rely on entry fees, grants, selling nursery plants and proceeds from the cafe to keep its head above water. They've suffered break-ins , were hit hard by the April 2015 superstorm and had to shut for three months this year due to COVID-19 restrictions . But despite the challenges over the years, the community support of the gardens has not wavered. Mr Stokes has an interest in the botanical and horticultural side of things, but said it was wonderful to see people enjoy the gardens just as a place to relax, have a picnic or admire the picturesque surroundings. "I do enjoy the benefits that people get from it," he said. "We do guided tours occasionally and it's nice to get people's feedback and see how much they enjoy the overall experience. "Botanic gardens are places of quiet and solitude and peacefulness." Copyright 2020 the Newcastle Herald
19.01.2022 Weed of the Month: Blue stars AKA Aristea ecklonii "Aristea ecklonii, Blue Stars, is a member of the Iris family. This commonly grown garden plant is regarded as an environmental weed in Victoria and New South Wales and as a potential environmental weed or sleeper weed in other parts of southern and eastern Australia." Learn more: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/weed-of-the-month-blue-stars/... Sign up for 'The Scoop' our monthly newsletter at: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/news/ Let us know: What weeds bother you? Is there a particular one that plagues your yard or Landcare area?
13.01.2022 BOOK TODAY! Last chance to book for the Native Plant Propagation Basics Workshop this Saturday (21/11/20) at Dungog Common. Training presented by the legend that is Paul Melehan!... LUNCH PROVIDED (need we say more?) Limited numbers due to COVID so get in quickly... Check out the details at: https://hunterlandcare.org.au//native-plant-propagation-b/ Tag a friend who loves to propagate!
09.01.2022 PLANT OF THE MONTH Mmmm Chocolate (Lilies!) One of the most anticipated Spring arrivals in woodland and forest areas in this area is the blooming of the Chocolate Lilies (Dichopogon fimbriatus) not only for the attractive purple flowers but also for the chocolate scent they have.... Read more: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/plant-of-the-month-choccie-l/ To get content like this sent directly to your mailbox, sign up for The Scoop here: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/n/signup-for-news-and-events/
09.01.2022 Thanks to the crew at VirtusHeritage & Uncle Derek for having us on country today, invaluable training in Aboriginal Cultural due diligence. We learnt how to ma...ke blades so we understand how they were made & what to look for, how to record artefacts found on cultural sites, & the complex contradictory nature of the legislation surrounding cultural heritage. We have much to learn from our First Nations peoples. See more
08.01.2022 Book snippet Featuring: Morgan Street Reserve Landcare, Merewether! Big Wins: "Controlling erosion, cleared dead wood, reduced Coolatai infestation, regenerated bushland, enhanced themeda grassland."... Looking to get involved with locally? Find your group here: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/landcare-groups-hunter-region/ What's the best way to control erosion? Let us know in the comments below.. AND/OR Tag someone from Morgan Street Reserve Landcare and say thank you for their hard work!
05.01.2022 Encircled by flames with their one escape route cut off was not a situation that these Hunter Valley residents wanted to find themselves in. And so began their ...bushfire preparations last year. Congratulations to the Congewai Community Group and Millfield Rural Fire Brigade on winning the 2020 NSW Get Ready Community Award. This award recognises these groups for organising an information day last November to share firefighting knowledge ahead of the fire season. The information day was only a small part of a broader community response to the fires and we acknowledge that there were many other efforts from locals over the summer. The Congewai residents told us so many stories of generosity and resilience, and it was not possible to name and thank within this video all the individuals involved. This video is a snippet of our awards livestream from earlier today, available here https://www.facebook.com/104867207893041/videos/371681177509420 To find out more about the NSW Get Ready Community Award go to https://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/getreadyaward
04.01.2022 Have you seen any of these around? Let us know what your favourite is in the comments below :)
02.01.2022 Dinner with the Shorebirds THIS THURSDAY! Learn about beach nesting birds and migratory waders with Jodie Dunn and Jess Sharp from NSW National Parks. Date And Time: Thu, 3 December 2020... 7:00 PM 8:00 PM AEDT Location: Online Event Find out more at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sharing-the-shoreline-beach Learn about Shorebirds: https://hunterlandcare.org.au/shorebirds/
