This event may be of interest to some

["Philip Veerman" <>]

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Just a clarifying point for the possible few that may not know this: The reference to "is used by Latham’s Snipe for over-wintering" is a northern hemisphere terminology. It is correct for them, in indicating that the species spends the northern hemisphere winter in the southern hemisphere. They are with us for our summer (and a bit either side). So from our point of view our area is used by Latham’s Snipe for over-summering. 

 

Philip

 

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From: Tony Lawson [
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Wondrous Wetlands Fair - 29 August

DECCEW is holding a Wondrous Wetlands Fair at Birralea Scout Hall, The Valley Ave, Gungahlin & surrounds on Sunday 29 August from 11am til 2pm. While the event is aimed at promoting the development of the wetlands ($6.5 million funded by ACT Government) it also has a strong focus on ideas to live more sustainably. On display will be a wetlands display; mobile chook runs; cat parks (great for people who live near Mulligan’s Flat); Magnet Mart will have a range of water saving devices on display & small trees for gardens including fruit trees, worm farms, compost bins; DIY wood fired pizza ovens; sustainable landscape architect; Blue Olive café (organic/local foods) and a range of local native tubestock for the garden.

The site is also of scientific interest and includes a remnant of native grassland on the ridge (we will fence this off during construction), is used by Latham’s Snipe for over-wintering and has two resident black swans. The Department is researching how key frog species were relocated during the construction of wetlands at Sydney Olympic Park site.

Just in case you don’t know you can find us on Facebook

The Valley Ponds

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Valley-Ponds/150531988296449?ref=sgm

Banksia St O’Connor wetland

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Valley-Ponds/150531988296449?ref=sgm#!/pages/Banksia-St-Wetland/184967370852?ref=sgm

For more information please contact

Edwina Robinson

Urban Waterways Coordinator

Sustainability Programs

Department of Environment, Climate Change, Energy & Water

6207 5520/ 0466 153 641