Given we had several people unavailable and some working shorter days than normal, we didn’t have the capacity to work on the KP-5 bed as well as the KP-8 patch as ambitiously planned last week.

It seems we may be down on person-power this week too – so we are going to target KP-5 (and possibly return to the east end of KP-8 if there’s time).

We have had several goes at planting up KP-5 including in Community Working Bees and the patch is now going well. It needs a good weed-out though to bring it back to its best.

Conditions (last updated at 6:15AM, 28/9/2023)

• Rain: There’s a 5% (approx zero) chance of rain while we are working.
• Storms: None predicted.
• Wind: There will be practically still conditions.
• Temperature: It should be a coolish 10-16 degrees while we are working.
• UV: The sky should be partly cloudy – but the UV potentially ranging up to a possible 4 or 5 means we need our sun protection.
• EPA Air Quality: GOOD.
• Warnings: None that affect us.

Risks to highlight

• Bring water to maintain your hydration – particularly as our weather heats up!
• Mozzies are about in shaded spots and still- ish air – best to have bare skin protected.
• Wear appropriate clothes for the conditions – including a hat, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes.
• Hi-vis clothes/vests are recommended especially near the main east-west track. The track is used by many cyclists – some of whom ride too fast. Take care to look both ways before entering the path.
• There are stumps, branches, lumps etc that may present trip hazards and plenty of eye-hazards under twiggy shrubs etc. We have some safety glasses in the PPE bag if you feel you need them.
• COVID, flu and RSV are still around. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms.
• We have had bull-ant incidents in KP-8 and the ants are becoming more active in warm, dry conditions – so please be vigilant! Let me know if you see any – we’ll try to fence off dangerous areas.

Work Times

We work from 08:30-11:30 but shorter contributions are most welcome. We usually break for morning tea at about 10:00. Note that morning tea is self-catered, ie BYO. However, some team members might contribute home-cooked delicacies from time to time…

Parking

There should be parking nearby at the end of Laurel Grove South.

Notification

Please let us know if you are planning to come. This helps us organise our supplies and ensures you will be notified of cancellation or other changes eg due to an extreme weather event.

Apologies

Mark W, Ruby, Megan, John D and Julie are unavailable this week. Nicky is a maybe. Nic is returning.