Need a hand with your bigger backyard? In  2014,  as  part  of  the  Threatened  Species  Last  Stand  on  the  Coal   Point  Peninsula  project,  there  will  be  lots  of  support  on  offer  and   opportunities  to  learn  about  the  local  bushland,  locate  the   treasures  that  are  hidden  amongst  the  shrubbery,  identify  the  worrisome  weeds  that   need  constant  control  and  befriend  the  wildlife  that  share  the  Coal  Point  –  Carey  Bay   area.   th

On  May  4  ,  the  first  Sunday  of  the  month  a  Guardians  Group  field  day  will  be  held  for   local  landholders  who  live   adjacent  to,  or  have  an   interest  in  the  West  Ridge   -­‐Mid    area.  

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The  West  Ridge  is  a   special  place  with  some  of   the  most  diverse   bushland  along  the   peninsula.  It  is  relatively   weed  free  and  holds  the   key  for  strengthening  the   wildlife  corridor  and   supporting  the  local   Squirrel  Glider  population   and  other  Threatened   Species.  

When:  

Sunday  4th  May  from  10am-­‐1:30pm  

Where:  

West  Ridge-­‐  Mid  Reserves  

Meeting  Point:   Morning  tea  gathering:   What  to  wear  to  landcare:   RSVP  for  catering  or  an   alternative  date  for  the   garden  assessment  

At  the  gate  to  the  Hunter  Water  land  off   Whitelock  Street.     10-­‐11am  at  the  meeting  point   Covered  shoes,  long  pants,  long  sleeved  shirt,  hat   Suzanne  Pritchard:  Project  Manager   M:  0438  596  741    |    E:  [email protected]  

At  the  field  day  you  can   • Learn  about  the  special  native   plants  at  your  back  fence   • Identify  the  weeds  in  the  local   bush  and  learn  how  to  control   and  remove  them   • Enjoy  a  morning  tea  with  your   neighbours  who  share  the   bigger  backyard  bushland     • Find  out  about  local   landcaring  activities   • Participate  in  a  landcaring   session   • Sign  up  for  the  Backyard   Habitat  for  Wildlife  program   • Have  an  environmental   property  assessment   undertaken  as  part  of  the   Land  for  Wildlife  program     • Purchase  or  order     o native  plants   o nest  boxes  and     o bush  regeneration   services   • Register  for  a  National  Tree   Day  planting     If  you  can’t  make  the  Sunday   session  but  would  like  to  have   a  garden  assessment  on  a   weekday  that  can  be  arranged   by  contacting   Suzanne  Pritchard:   M:  0438  596  741,     E:  [email protected].       The  Coal  Point  Progress   Association’s  blog  has  a   calendar  of  events,  information   and  links  to  resources  about  the  on  ground  activities  and  the  project  at   http://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com.au/