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Thanks to the volunteers that joined us on Sunday to walk through Area 4. There were relatively few weeds to be found, and it was a lovely morning to be out in the reserve. Join us for our next bush restoration on Wednesday 4th September at 9am. 🌿 Photos by Daniel and Nicole
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The reserve had two interesting things for us to tackle last Sunday the 19th: a new planting trial, and some mild showers! Looking at our photos you’ll see we mowed and weeded two portions of the reserve within which we planted herbs, lillies and ground covers - these comprise our “enrichment planting” that we’re trialling. These areas are being fenced off to protect them from animal browsing. Inside the fences are sections that are unplanted that will be our control plots - we will see what plants (if anything) naturally arise in those spaces. Weeding/slashing will be done throughout the trial to help the new plantings establish. Working in close quarters with each other happens infrequently and it was a fun day. We also had volunteers from Gardens for Wildlife (Knox division) come and join us at morning tea for some food and light rain. If you’re not familiar with Gardens for Wildlife, the program helps residents and businesses support native wildlife by creating suitable habitat within their premises. It’s worth seeking their guidance if you’re not sure where to start in your own backyard. The next time you can join us in the reserve is on Wednesday 5th of June at 9am for our Conservation and Conversation morning. Photos by Daniel & Linda 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
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
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! Keep up to date on with our group on Facebook. Photos by Daniel Jackson
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.  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
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. Photos by Daniel Jackson & Linda Fullagar
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
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