On Thursday 15/8, we’ll be sheet mulching in the north-east quadrant of the bed adjacent to the Garie Street playground in Blacks Walk.
Although we weeded out most of the patch last time we were on-site, there’s some weeding to do first – so we’ll spend the first 30-45 minutes cleaning up some weed on the northern boundary and then get stuck into the mulching along with some more weeding reserved for the weeding specialists.
Should be plenty of parking in the Garie Street carpark nearby..
Last Working Bee
Last week we had a crack at the Fumitory and friends between the creek and the main track north of Kalang Oval. I’d have to admit we didn’t get that far despite a good turn-out. We’ll have to have another go at that area soon.
Conditions
(last updated 06:30 15/8/2024)
Rain: It will be partly sunny with a 0% chance of rain this Thursday morning.
Storms/Weather warnings: Nothing for us.
Temperature: It should be a mild 14-18 degrees while we work. The “feels like” will be a couple of degrees.
Wind: mild strength NNE winds are expected (we’ll be sheltered from them though).
UV: It will be partly sunny with a UV rating of 1 becoming 2 later – assuming the sun gets through the cloud.
EPA Air Quality: Good.
Risks to highlight
- Please bring water to maintain your hydration.
- Wear appropriate clothes for the conditions – a hat, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes.
- Hi-vis clothes/vests are recommended.
- There are a few stumps, branches, straggly vines etc that may present trip hazards. We have some safety glasses in the PPE bag if you feel you need them.
- Take care when carrying mulch – that can be heavy!
- COVID, flu and RSV are still around again in a fairly big way it seems. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms or are potentially contagious.
- Bull-ant bites have not been recorded here – please be vigilant in any case.
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