We trust everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. All the best for 2025 !
As for Thursday 9/1, we’re back in Furness doing a long-overdue general weed in FP-11 – Panic Veldt hell in the middle sections. Greg has been doing some guerrilla work there along the boundary – it’s actually a lot worse than it first looks.
We also plan to do some work in the fairly nearby KP-1A – specifically the new plantings we did along the Main Street frontage after the storm-water works were completed.
The young plants need a little TLC – in view of the heat and tackling a few weeds coming up there. We can do the work sending a delegation over from our main working bee or on the way back to the Pavilion. Water won’t be needed just yet after the recent rains.
Last Working Bee
Who can still remember our last “working bee” on 19/12 ? We had fantastic results clearing BW-32 of weeds (adjacent the Garie Street playground)!
Conditions
(last updated 17:45 8/1/2025)
Thursday will be sunny with zero chance of rain.
Rain: The probability of rain should range from 0% at 08:00 to 5% at 11:00.
Storms/Weather warnings: A low-intensity heatwave forecast exists for us for the three days beginning 8/1/2025.
Temperature: It should be a warm 21-27 degrees while we work. We’ll do our best to work in the shade around the site.
Thunderstorm Asthma: Predictions stopped on 31/12 (pollen risk over by then).
Wind: strengthening mild-medium NNE/N winds while we work (we will be sheltered from them somewhat).
UV: up to 7, so sun protection is an absolute must. Cloud cover only 25% while we work.
EPA Air Quality: Good.
Risks to highlight
- Given a low-intensity heatwave prediction is in place, all of our Team members should consider their personal situation before deciding to work. For further information, please go to the Department of Health web page.
- Bull-ants are not recorded at the site – but please watch out! …..
- Please bring water to maintain your hydration.
- Wear appropriate clothes for the conditions – a hat, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes.
- Take care near the track down from Gardenia Street – cyclists sometimes attempt the very steep section and can lose control.
- Hi-vis clothes/vests are recommended.
- There are a few stumps, bumps, 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 and flu might STILL be around. Please don’t come if you have any symptoms or are potentially contagious.
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