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Morialta Conservation Park Great News! We Have a New Project Coordinator for the 4 Th Creek Project Site in Morialta 88 Addison Ave Athelstone 5076 Number 135 Jul-Aug-Sep 2012 In this Edition: Horsnell family reunion Morialta Centenary Friends of Park news Park Friends Farewell to Warren Bonython Plant a Feast Atlas of Living Australia Gift Fund Bushcare’s Major Day Out Diary Dates Main Valley - Morialta Conservation Park Great news! We have a new project coordinator for the 4 th Creek project site in Morialta. Thanks to Liz Milner for taking on this huge, but really rewarding task. The management plan has been completed and delivered, so if you would like to see a copy of it, please let me know, and I will organise to get it to you. It is worthwhile reflecting on the achievements over the last 12 months, in addition to the new Management Plan 4 Blitz Days made possible through a grant from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board. 28 May 2011 the fenced off area 25 April 2012 September 2011 nasturtiums by the creek After the Blitz Day 2011 John Fleming Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Inc. Number 135 Jul-Aug-Sep 2012 Committee Contacts President John Fleming Ph: 8336 5275 [email protected] Deputy President Graham Churchett Ph: 8336 5070 Secretary Russell Dahms Ph: 8336 5275 [email protected] Treasurer Russell Dahms Minute Secretary Ann Taylor Records Officer Newsletter editor John Fleming Ph. 8336 5275 [email protected] Website John Fleming New radio series featuring interviews with FOBHM members! The series of radio programmes that Tony Ryan producied for 5PBA FM commenced on air from Monday 16 May. Each week, a new episode goes to air at 8:30pm, repeated at 9:00am on Fridays. Twelve episodes have been produced. Coast FM and E FM Victor Harbor are also broadcasting the series. I hope you have been able to listen to the broadcasts. If you have not been able to listen to them live, MP3 files can be downloaded from a dedicated website www.parkfriends.com.au after the programmes are aired. The Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Inc will hold a number of CD copies of the complete series. Tony has put an enormous amount of enthusiastic work into generating this series. He has certainly gone way beyond his original proposal to produce broadcasts totally 68 minutes, as the series now need 3 CDs to contain them. Tony’s excellent work producing Park Friends has been recognised by the series being one of three finalists in the United Nations Australia Environment Day Awards. Other finalists were ABC TV for ‘Sumatra Paper/Tiger and SBS Radio and Television News “Time and Tide” in the category Media Award for Environmental Reporting. Congratulations Tony on a great series which has gained national recognition. John Fleming Plant a Feast! Along with other community groups and individuals, Friends of Black Hill and Morialta members planted a Feast for the yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo on 12 May 2012 in the old quarry area of the Wildflower Garden. Hakea carinata seedlings ready for planting A small area of the planting area During the event the Lions club cooked a sausage sizzle for us, and we met Crunch, a rescued Yellow- tailed black Cockatoo. Thanks to Luke Price from Threatened Fauna Ecologist, Biodiversity Conservation Unit, DENR for coordinating a great event. The following page shows the flyer for the day, which gives some background to the event. Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Inc. Number 135 Jul – Aug - Sep 2012 Page 2 Plant - A - Feast Days Community Planting Events for the Yellow-tailed Black- Cockatoo A joint, community based conservation initiative between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Natural Resources Management Board, Friends of Anstey Hill Recreation Park and Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Conservation Parks is underway to help conserve Yellow- tailed Black-Cockatoos. The project forms part of a larger public lands volunteer support pilot program called ‘Biodiversity Blitz’. We are calling for community members to take part in two conservation events and help plant native food plants for the Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo. Observations have been made of breeding YTBCs travelling some distance to find food and there is also a possibility that the species is becoming too reliant on introduced species such as Aleppo and Radiata Pines. The aim of the plantings is to provide native food resources close to YTBC breeding sites to help breeding pairs rear their young. The “Plant – A – Feast” days are two half-day (10 am to 2.30 pm) planting events set to take place in May. The first will occur at Black Hill Conservation Park on the 12 th of May and the second at Anstey Hill Recreation Park on the 20 th of May. On both days participants will have the opportunity to plant seedlings, take part in bush care activities and enjoy short, informative guided walks. Lunch will be provided. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet “Crunch”, the hand-raised Yellow-tailed Black- Cockatoo from the Gorge Wildlife Park, who will make an appearance at both of the “Plant – A – Feast” days. Places are limited to 70 people per day so bookings are essential. Cocky Tucker - Hakea Seedling Giveaway In addition to the “Plant – A – Feast” days, community members who live in a foothills suburb, south of Tea Tree Gully and north of Stonyfell, are being offered free YTBC ‘food plants’ to plant in their backyard. The plant species on offer is the Erect Hakea, Hakea carinata , whose fruits are a favourite meal of the Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo. The Erect Hakea is a medium growing shrub to about 1.5 – 3 metres tall. The unique leaves and unusual flowers of the Erect Hakea make it an attractive and exciting addition to any home garden. Plant orders are ready to be taken now and will be available for pick up on the 16 th of June. Plants will be provided to people who meet the following criteria: • Do you live in a foothills suburb south of Tea Tree Gully and north of Stonyfell? • Is there a sunny spot in your front yard/backyard? • Do you have space to plant around five shrubs between 1 and 2 metres apart? • Are you prepared to leave the plants to grow for at least 10 years? People who think they meet the criteria to receive free plants or would like to take part in the “Plant - A – Feast” Days at Black Hill Conservation Park on the 12 th May, or Anstey Hill Recreation Park on the 20 th May, are asked to contact DENR Senior Ranger, Volunteer Support Liz McTaggart via phone: (08) 8336 0930 or email: [email protected] . This event is supported by the Friends of the Urban Forest, SA Urban Forests - Million Trees Program, the AMLR NRM Board, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Friends of Black Hill & Morialta Conservation Parks and Friends of Anstey Hill Recreation Park. Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Inc. Number 135 Jul – Aug - Sep 2012 Page 3 Track Maps for sale Black Hill, Morialta and Horsnell Gully Conservation Parks $5.00 each plus postage. When you are planning your next walk in one of the parks, give some thought about taking the perfect silent walking companion. A Track map makes a great gift for the person who has everything! Christmas is coming up sooner than you think! All sales support the Friends Group working in the parks for you and our natural environment. Ring 8337 9449 or write to the Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Inc. 88 Addison Ave Athelstone 5076 FRIENDS OF PARKS INC GIFT FUND Do you want to make a donation to the work of Friends of Parks? If so, do it through the Gift Fund. Friends of Parks Inc operates a Gift Fund which is on the Australian Government’s Register of Environmental Organisations which means that donations are tax deductible . Receipts can be provided for tax purposes. There are many reasons for people wanting to give a donation, e.g. after experiencing a wonderful time in the park, people may wish to donate towards that park. It should be noted that although a donation cannot be specified for a particular park or project, donors may indicate to the Gift Fund Committee that they would like to support a particular project . To donate please forward your donations to : Treasurer Friends of Parks Inc Gift Fund c/- Volunteer Support Unit Department for Environment and Natural Resources GPO Box 1047, Adelaide SA 5001 Extracted from the Friends of Parks newsletter 16 June 2012 Horsnell Family Reunion Horsnell family reunion to celebrate the life of John Horsnell will be held at St Georges Church, Magill, December 12. He married Elizabeth Smyth(e) and they produced 14 children. Families who could be related by marriage are Willmot, Roper, Murdock, Robin, Hank, Constandt, McLeod, Williamson, Faint, Van, Dadds, Lucas, Smyth(e) and Klaffer. Contact: Pam Skurray 8276 9089, [email protected] . Should you need to report a matter of concern. Please contact the numbers below for Dept of Environment and Natural Resources assistance: Business Hours: Ph: 8336 0901 After Hours Duty Ranger Contact: Reporting Mountain Bike Riders, rubbish dumping or other matters: Ph. 1300 650 411 - Leave a message for pager number 465 281 Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Inc. Number 135 Jul – Aug - Sep 2012 Page 4 NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK (Friends of Parks Inc.) 24 April 2012 Dear Friends of Parks members Friends of Parks Inc AGM 2012 & related matters Notice anything different with the letterhead? We’ve added Dene Cordes to our Patrons in recognition of his involvement with the organisation over our 30-year life span.
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