September 2025 working bee

For this bee we’ll be heading back to Site 2 (the old bamboo site) to care for our December 2023 plantings and prepare the area for next month’s tree planting. We’ll also be tackling weed control—targeting turkey rhubarb, privet, hemlock, and some madeira vine that’s recently been spotted on the site.

This site has come a long way over the past decade and a half. With bamboo finally under control, we’re starting to see strong growth from our plantings and a real shift in the site’s recovery.

📍 Working Bee Details:

When: Monday 1st September, 9.30-12.30pm
What: Planting maintenance, weeding, preparing the site for tree planting next month.
Where: Site 2 (meet at the picnic tables at main river reserve – cnr Auckland St & Jacksonia Gr  – look for the BRAWL flag).
Bring: Drink bottle, garden gloves, secateurs, weed bags, weeding tools (some tools will be provided), and your usual enthusiasm!

Wear: Enclosed sturdy footwear, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.
Morning tea: is at 11am, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there!