Welcome to this Winter issue of the FOGG newsletter. An unusual one in unusual times. The Covid rules plus the pressure to complete the GPT means that local park staff are under a lot of pressure, our FOGG committee needs to communicate at a distance, and as Leigh reports in Prez Sez we are having problems with Park Connect and the need for us all to have working with children certificates. But we have managed to put together an interesting newsletter I hope. My thanks to member Neil Marriott for contributing an interesting article on burning. Do remember that we welcome articles from members. So don’t be shy!
It is always a dilemma how many photos to put in. We realise that some members’ internet is limited so we don’t want to make the document too big. But what to leave out. I’m hoping to revive the FOGG facebook page and use it to show the photos that didn’t make it here. Volunteer help very welcome.
Here are our hoped for activities for the rest of the year, but note that Covid may cause problems. (The official opening of the new track the Walking Track support Group group constructed at Golton Gorge was cancelled four times!). So please contact the person organising an activity closer to the event for more information, and check for it on Park Connect.
- Sept 11: Orchid walk: Meet at Heatherlie Quarry 10 am. Leigh Ph: 53564282 .
- October 9: Working Bee: Removal of African Weed Orchid within Park. Hannah will suggest good locations for this.: E: 0498 777 615
- November 13: Still unsure. We had hoped for something on bats but unsure at this stage. Margo 0429 201 139
- December 11: Christmas Break-up: Lake Wartook.
There will be a newsletter coming out before the November meeting, maybe even before the October one.