Native grassland walk
The native grassland walk along parts of the Roseworthy Freeling rail line with Ann Prescott, author and native vegetation advisor, attracted about 30 participants. Ann’s explanations of the structure of grasslands, ways of managing weeds and recognition of various plant species kept everyone interested for almost 3 hours. Since then we have organised to collect specimens for the State Herbarium and the number of species identified in the corridor has risen to about 70. We are now looking at a grant to get a management plan and also assisting notification of adjoining farmers about the significant vegetation via rail co Genesee Wyoming. (Photos courtesy of Belinda Copland)
Dead Man’s Pass field day
South Para Biodiversity Program in conjunction with GEHA is organising a field day at Dead Man’s Pass on Saturday 17 November. The morning is an eco walk 10.30 (not 9.30) – 12.30 approx looking at the various ecosystems in the park, identifying the native plants and weeds in the area and explaining the habitats for birds, reptiles, fish and other animals. Then one of those rare free lunches courtesy NRM Board. Afternoon – methods of woody weed controls, especially olives. Free but need to book in. Ring 8568 1714 or Adrian 8522 4363 for details.
Gawler Para Alliance
An end of year catch up for environment groups in the Adelaide Plains, foothills and Barossa areas is set for 7.30 pm Thursday 6 December at the Gawler Elderly Centre. Guest speaker. Contact Andrew Philpott on 0417 817 566 or Rose Barritt 8523 4218 for more information. Walk around river junction will precede meeting.
Air mail history
Friday 23 November – airmail flights commemorating first SA airmail Enfield to Adelaide in 1917. Auster J1B Aiglet vintage aircraft will leave Gawler aerodrome at 9.45 am to Parafield and then return to Gawler aerodrome at 11 am. 12 noon – visit to Carey Memorial Cairn Gawler Racecourse NE corner near Adelaide Rd. More details from Nigel Daw 0412 756 720 or viscount@adam.com.au Copy of R Graham Carey Pioneer Airman booklet is available for $22.95 from Melb 2nd hand bookshop..
Council volunteer event
GEHA people are invited to attend the Council Volunteer Christmas Party to be held on Thursday, 22 November 2007, commencing 5.30pm at the Elderly Centre. Let us know if able to attend. Also congratulations to Sheila Willox for an award recently related to her work as Volunteer Coordinator for Council and similarly Jill Talbot.
NRM grants
Community grants up to $5000 for all sorts of things may be available from the NRM Board northern group. Details from Brian Pledger 8406 8558 or 0401 984 763
NRM Coast/Adelaide Plains Biodiversity Workshop - Fri 30 Nov 9.30-2.30.
If interested contact Liz Millington AMLR Natural Resources Management Board 8 Adelaide Road, Gawler, SA 5118 Phone: 8523 7712
Bulletin feedback contact Adrian Shackley or Sue Coldbeck on 8522 4363 or email Finniss@bigpond.com.au
December 15, 2007 at 11:03 am
Keep up the good work. Looking forward to some action on the rivers around Gawler.