This week, we will spend one more work day in Blacks Walk – in BW-7, BW-6 and BW-1. The BW-1 work would be to pull out any weeds appearing in the new planting only. BW-7 is quite weedy so we may not get through that and then onto BW-6 unless we get a good turn-out (like last week!). BW-1 is the new bed in front of the Scout Hall we planted up on National Tree Day. BW-6 does have a storm-damaged Blackwood we should fix up – but we might leave the downed stag in BW-7 for another day!
Meet at the red X:
Last Working Bee
On last Thursday (14/11), we had a great turn-out enabling most of BW-27 to be sorted – including recovery of lots of young seedlings where the Gosford Wattle came down and some serious weed infestations dealt with. BW-33 was also done and BW-35 partly done. Another badly damaged tree nearby was reported to Council.
Conditions
(last updated 06:25 21/11/2024)
Thursday will be mostly sunny – should be mild at first but warming up gradually to get quite hot in the afternoon.
Rain: There’s zero chance of rain when we’ll be working.
Storms/Weather warnings: There is Low Intensity heatwave situation for 3 days starting Thursday 21st November 2024. It is predicted to be severe in central Melbourne. All of our Team members should consider their personal situation before deciding to work.
Temperature: It should be a mild to warm 12-23 degrees while we work.
Thunderstorm Asthma: Minor risk.
Wind: low strength NNE winds while we work.
UV: up to 7, so sun protection is a must. Cloud cover will be 16-17% while we work.
EPA Air Quality: TBA.
Risks to highlight
- Please bring water to maintain your hydration.
- The first heatwave warning for the season has been issued – for the 3 days starting Thursday 21st November 2024 as noted above.
- The epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast will operate during grass pollen season (01 October to 31 December).
- 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 etc that may present trip and/or eye hazards. We have some safety glasses in the PPE bag if you feel you need them.
- Take care when carrying full weed buckets – that can be heavy work!
- COVID, flu and RSV are still around. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms or are potentially contagious.
- Despite no bull-ant activity being on record in these locations, please be vigilant – especially given that the weather is warming up ….
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