There were three tasks for the day and all were completed with enough time to be able to visit the bridge and boardwalk at Lake Fenton after. The work at Fenton was made possible by a grant from the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife and we had the pleasure of taking a holidaying members […]
University of Tasmania researchers, and community-based citizen scientists, now have a convenient way to share ecological research opportunities and ideas – and to find out what work has already taken place. An online dynamic register has been developed and can be accessed at: www.utas.edu.au/social-change/affiliated-research-centres-and-groups/utas-cares The aim is to increase the interaction between UTAS staff […]
Getting a lift up to Goat Hills is a great boon, but when we have to get back on foot the old route is a much pleasanter way both visually and ease of walking. To enable us to go this way a car shuffle was arranged and it worked out well. Some plants in the […]
Even wondered how you can keep track of all your weed locations or maybe how you monitor over 2,000 bait stations on a remote island? Well, come along to a Friends of GIS meeting and we can show you how Friends of Maatsuyker and Friends of Bass Strait Islands are using mobile technology to keep a […]
In many respects the track between Lakes Fenton and Webster was the catalyst for the Friends of Mount Field. Clearing the vegetation, particularly the Bauera, was proving too much to be done within the then adopt-a-track programme and help from others was needed. The track included several wet areas which have progressively been hardened with […]
The three day leadership event for the Get Outside Program was a huge success. This course was wrapped around the Harmony Day Celebration at Mount Field National Park where 130 people spent the day going on bush walks, having picnics, playing soccer and dancing. The new leaders and the experienced leaders were fantastic, taking turns […]
UTAS CARES seeks to develop sustainable collaborative arrangements between UTAS (staff and students) and a broad range of grassroots ecological community volunteer groups (CARE groups) in Southern Tasmania. We are looking for CARE groups interested in engaging in the following activities in 2016. If you are interested in any of the below, please contact e.shannon@utas.edu.au […]
New Signage and Displays The new “Headhouse” Interpretation Centre is nearing completion and open to visitors. Friends of The Quarantine Station and Caretakers have worked tirelessly on new displays, opening of one of the original hothouses, building new toilets and outside relaxation areas for visitors, installing an innovative plumbing and water reticulation system to service […]
Quarantine Station AGM Powers Ahead On Saturday 19th March members met to elect the new committee for the Friends of Bruny Island Quarantine. All positions were filled and the 2016 committee is Kathy Duncombe (President), Peter Williams (Secretary), Richard Moyer (Treasurer), Jenny Boyer and Paul Shelley (Committee members) and Rob Banfield (Publicity Officer). The Treasurer’s […]
Hello to all the Friends of Freycinet! 2016 is a very special year to be a friend of this much loved Park. Why? Because together with our friends the Friends of Mt Field we are celebrating our Centenary this year. The Parks and Wildlife Service and all stakeholders ( that’s includes us!) will be holding […]