Working Bee 14 October 2017
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At the working bee we maintained the walking tracks, which had become quite overgrown, and removed woody weed seedlings. It was exciting to see how well the plants had grown in only four years and to hear so many native birds singing. If you are passing the reserve and have a few minutes to spare follow one of the short walking tracks and discover this lovely patch of native bushland on the heart of Cape Paterson.
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Want to help?If you want to help restore our local bushland, or if you have any questions, you can contact us by email by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To amuse you ... CPRRA MembersMembership is open to "residents of Cape Paterson or ratepayers of the Bass Coast Shire owning property in Cape Paterson" (Constitution §4.3). To join, simply fill-i the Membership Applicationon the left and pay the membership fees. You can download the Rules of Association by clicking here CPRRA is a not-for-profit Whale Watch
- Take a photo and/or note the fin and tail shape, plus any markings - Note the time/day/location Then e-mail this info to our local Whale Watcher by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Our Hoodies
- Read and follow signage - Only observe them from a distance of 80-100m - Keep your dog on a lead and well away from the birds. To find out more about our Hoodies, click here
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CAPE PATERSON
RESIDENTS AND RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION
The next working bee will be on - SATURDAY 8 September.
Meet at 9am at the Wonthaggi Lifesaving Club. All welcome.
Guling Orchid Season [Aug]
Cold weather is coming to an end. Guling (orchids) are flowering.
Ae-noke (caterpillars) of Common Brown butterfly feed on grasses at night.
Muyan (Silver Wattles) are flowering.
Bulen-bulen (Superb Lyrebird) males perform the last of their courtship displays.
The star Arcturus is seen on the northwestern horizon soon after sunset.
Gurrborra (Koalas) begin mating. Males bellow at night.
Seven Seasons of the Kulin People
Artist - Karina H McInnes
Source - Museum Victoria
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