Category: Area 4 - Friends of Glenfern Valley Bushlands

Bush Restoration Photos, August 2023

24/8/2023

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

Bush Restoration Photos, May 2021

16/5/2021

I really enjoyed today's bush restoration morning.

It was the beautiful bushland we were walking through, being outside in the fresh air and the wonderful company of the Friends of GVB that made it a special day. Anne gave an interesting talk about the Mistletoe bird she had carefully observed over a period of time that had been nesting at Glenfern and Mike spoke about Platypuses. And...our delicious morning teas are back!

Thank you to the volunteers that came along today. You are all marvellous.

Photos by Emily, Mike Svern and Linda Fullagar

Bush Restoration Photos, May 2019

20/5/2019

What can one say about the Saturday just gone….. Well, the weather was stunning! Spring-like. And we SPRUNG into action and moved 40,000m3 of mulch from one place to another in the new old quarry, to keep our recent plantings company. And they’re doing very well, thank you!
It was truly a team effort and great to stand back and look at the result of a little sweat and (no) tears. Thanks for all your help, helpers!

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Photos by Daniel Jackson

Sunny Days

19/5/2019

These balmy autumnal days make for wonderful walking in Glenfern. Here is a perfect photo taken by Rory. A sun drenched view of the old quarry area captured this afternoon.

Bush Restoration Photos, April 2019

14/4/2019

Sunday was a beautiful morning and we spent it working through areas 4 and 5.
We currently have sweet pittosporum removal by contractors happening in area 5, so it’ll be good to see that area given room to breathe again once the work is complete.

It was lovely to see new faces at the reserve, including some furry ones in some nesting boxes!

Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the bushlands with us.

Photos by Daniel Jackson

Frog Bog Brimming With Life

20/6/2018

With the return of good rain the Glenfern ponds are full of life. The audio was recorded this afternoon at around six pm. The photos are a potted history of the ponds concept, construction and established ponds. The frogs calling are brown tree frogs (Litoria ewingi) Their call is a series of rapid harsh, whirring pulsing notes repeated 5-15 times - "creeeeeee creee creee cree cree cree" and the common eastern froglets (Crinia signifera) which make a chirping "crick crick crick crick crick". Thank you to the volunteers who have spend so much time on this project.

Bush Restoration Photos, April 2018

22/4/2018

Photos by Daniel Jackson & Linda Fullagar

Bush Restoration Photos, Sep 2017

24/9/2017

Glenfern volunteers at our Bushlands Restoration on Saturday. We worked on the "old quarry" area - now transformed to a beautiful and peaceful spot in the middle of our bushlands. Photos of volunteers busy with activities during the morning.

Photos by Daniel Jackson

Midweek Conservation & Conversation Morning, June 2015

3/6/2015

Photos by Linda Fullagar

This morning we did a little maintenance at GVB. Gravel was laid, the main gate and fence were re-painted and the picnic table was sanded and stained. Thank you everyone, it was a most enjoyable morning. I hope our President approves!