Weeding Work Party 3 February 2018

We shall be weeding St Johns Wort and woody weeds in south-west slopes of Black Mountain Reserve We wish to prevent St John’s Wort overtaking the delightful Common Everlasting, Yellow Buttons (Chrysacephalum apiculatum), the dainty native Small St John’s Wort (Hypericum graminium), Chocolate Lillies (Athropodium fimbriatum) and other local native plants, many with their summer flowers.

Date: Saturday, 3 February 2018, 8:30 to 11:30am, when we will focus on St John’s Wort and woody weeds in the south-west area of the Black Mountain Nature Reserve.

Meet: at the Caswell Drive car park on the mountain side of Caswell Drive. Drive FROM Belconnen Way southwards along Caswell Drive towards Glenloch Interchange, Woden, etc. Note the yellow diamond shape advisory sign showing access road on left, and the blue and white “P” sign for parking. Drive carefully into the carpark.    Look for balloons.

Bring:  Enthusiasm, your family and friends, water (and your favourite pruning saw, if you wish). Everyone is welcome.

Wear:  hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes.

A delicious morning tea will be provided about 10:00am.

Please book: if you are planning to come, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711, as this helps with the catering.
Also, having your contact number helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example, adverse weather conditions).

If you need further information, please contact me by email or phone 0437 298 711

PLEASE NOTE: IT WILL BE CANCELLED IF THERE IS A TOTAL FIRE BAN