FrogWatch Autumn newsletter is out!
A quick update on what has been happening for FrogWatch, because and in spite of the ongoing Covid situation. Download the FrogWatch Autumn 2022 newsletter (pdf).
Grassroots Newsletter – May 2022
Check out the latest news from Ginninderra Catchment Group! This edition also includes updates from our volunteer ParkCare groups. View the latest Grassroots Newsletter here.
Sowing the seeds for the future
By Sarah Hnatiuk, Friends of Mt Painter Convenor A chance event six years ago that involved a Macquarie Primary School teacher and a member of Friends of Mount Painter (FOMP) has led to a lasting relationship between the school and the the group that tends the reserve. Each year since, …
Out to pasture: Trees are important, but grasslands are vital too
Ginninderra Catchment Group’s Grassland Restoration Projects were given a boost by volunteers in early May with everyone from scouts to MLAs attending a planting at Croke Place. The projects are focused on restoring the native grasslands of the catchment. They aim to stop the shrinking of native grass patches and …
A pearler of a celebration for Friends of Aranda Bushland
By Jane Ryan Friends of Aranda Bushland Landcare Group celebrated its 30 year anniversary this month with a working bee and a delicious spread. It was attended by more than 30 people, some of whom were newcomers, others old timers who have been putting in since the very beginning. The …
Turtle Time! Not one, but 41
As a citizen scientist you have to be prepared for those days when you go out to monitor waterways for signs of life and don’t find a thing. And then there are the days when you discover 41 Eastern long-necked turtles across four sites in an urban setting. Forty-one turtles …
We saw one! Monotreme ahoy at annual platypus count
With rain falling and evidence of the recent floods writ large along the banks of the Molonglo, 12 volunteers were among those who braved chilly mornings this month to take part in the annual Waterwatch platypus count. In its seventh year, the program is aimed at measuring platypus numbers in …
COVID-19 Impact on GCG Activities
Hi all The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all. Until further notice GCG will not be holding any walks or other activities. This means that tomorrows walk at the Croke Place Wetlands in Mackellar has been cancelled. Although group gatherings are off the table, we do hope that everyone looks …
GCG Clean Up Sites at Lake Ginninderra and Yerrabi Ponds, this Sunday 1st March.
This year Ginninderra Catchment Group have registered Clean Up sites at Lake Ginninderra and Yerrabi Ponds. Both events are this Sunday, 1st March, from 10am to 12pm. Come out and help clean up our waterways. Lake Ginninderra, meet at McDermott place Belconnen Yerrabi Ponds, meet at Wunderlich street Gungahlin. …