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SUMMARY:November 2023 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/november-2023-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240603T093000
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SUMMARY:June 2024 working bee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/june-2024-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240701T123000
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SUMMARY:July 2024 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the cool weather trick you into thinking things may have slowed down at the river. If anything\, this is the time to ramp up and get a head-start on the weeds before the flush of weedy spring growth! \nWe have been working hard in the “newly mulched” area recently (Sites 4 and 5). When a site is newly opened\, extra effort is required to control weeds which tend to take advantage of the increased light and available water\, until our new plantings are established and able to claim dominance. We are only 2.5 years into this new area and many of our plantings are above head height. In another 2 years\, we will be able to decrease the number of visits to this site. \nSo July’s working bee will be held at Site 5 – Old Bega Racecourse end – working upstream from the most eastern end. Our focus once again will be privet (cut and paste)\, Vines (Turkey rhubarb\, Madeira Vine and Cape Ivy)\, cutting down tall weeds overshadowing plantings and overall\, tidying up our plantings – weeding inside guards and clearing at least 50cm around base – especially moving trad away. \nRemember – if you know any of these weeds or if everything sounds like another language\, please don’t be scared off\, we always love new volunteers and are happy to ID weeds or demonstrate techniques. \nAfter morning tea\, we will have the chance to return to the small garden area we gave a facelift to last year (as you enter the racecourse). Our plants are growing superbly well\, but there are a few weeds and blackberries returning. With a group of us\, we could have it tidied and guards removed in 10 mins! \nWhen: Monday\, 1st July\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance\, targeted weeding including privet\, pulling off guards\, knocking down tall weeds. \nWhere: Site 5. Meet at the Old Bega Racecourse (corner of Jacksonia Grove and East St) \nBring: Drink bottle\, garden gloves\, weed bags\, weeding tool and secuatears (some tools will be provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/july-2024-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240805T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240805T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T020807Z
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SUMMARY:August 2024 working bee
DESCRIPTION:We have one last winter working bee until Spring will (hopefully) be in the air! This is a great chance to get in there and give our plantings a head-start before the flush of weedy spring growth. Many of the weedy annuals have now died back\, making it much easier to get to our plantings (which are looking great). Also revealed are the privet seedlings that were hiding and making galliant attempts to grow quickly while we can’t see them. This is a great time to get to them while they are easy to see and accessible. So here are the details: \nWhen: Monday\, 5th August\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance and weeding.\nWhere: Meet at the Anabranch picnic area (at the causeway along Jacksonia Grove)\nBring: Drink bottle\, Garden gloves\, weed bags\, weeding tool and watering buckets (some tools will be provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself. \nCoordinators Report: Last Monday\, the BRAWL executive committee held our recent quarterly meeting. At these meetings\, I provide a quarterly report to the executive\, reporting on the activities that have occured during that quarter. The committee suggested that this report may be of interest to the BRAWL membership. Please find the Community Coordinator’s report attached for your interest. \nI hope to see you on Monday!
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/august-2024-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T020757Z
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SUMMARY:September 2024 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Spring is upon us\, and with it comes our Spring Tree Planting Working Bee during next week’s monthly Monday gathering! \nThis marks our final planting under our current Environmental Trust grant concluding in October. Our accomplishments over this three-year grant are substantial\, including the addition of 4000 plants along the riverbank. This includes planting at our monthly working bees\, school events with Bega Public and Mumbulla Schools\, visitor organisations such as the ANU and Grow the Future\, partnered events with the Far South Coast Landcare Association\, Bega Rotary\, ParkRun\, support from Bega Valley Shire Council and our amazing contractors\, and who can forget dressing up with the fabulous Princesses of Planting! This is a remarkable milestone that reflects the dedication and effort of our numerous volunteers. \nPlease remember that our working bees are open to all. You’re free to participate in as many or as few as you wish\, without any obligation to stay for the entire event. Our Landcare group thrives thanks to the diverse array of volunteers who contribute to our working bees\, whether occasionally or on a regular basis. The adage “Many hands make light work” truly resonates\, as it’s remarkable what we can accomplish together in a single session. \nSo\, if you are available and eager to come to next week’s bee\, here are the details: \nWhen: Monday 9th September\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance\, weeding\, watering smaller seedlings.\nWhere: Meet at the main river reserve picnic area\, near the corner of Auckland Street and Jacksonia Grove (look for the flag). \nBring: Drink bottle\, Garden gloves\, trowel and watering buckets (some tools and buckets will be provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself. \nI hope to see you there!
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/september-2024-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T015602Z
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SUMMARY:October 2024 working bee
DESCRIPTION:October Working Bee: Our next working bee falls on the October public holiday\, so we are postponing the bee to the following week\, Monday 14th October\, 9.30-12.30pm. \nThere is plenty to do this working bee to help our new plantings get the best start in life and to reduce the weedy spring growth. Here are the details: \nWhen: Monday 14 October\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance\, weeding\, watering smaller seedlings.\nWhere: Meet at the Old Bega Racecourse car park (corner East Street and Jacksonia Grove)\nBring: Drink bottle\, garden gloves\, weeding tool and weed bags (some tools will be provided) \nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself. \nWildlife Surveys: This October and November\, BRAWL has engaged local ecologist Tony Hastings to lead a series of wildlife surveys with our volunteers. We are in the process of updating our Baseline Fauna Report\, originally prepared by EnviroKey\, in 2016. \nAs a volunteer\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nLearn how to survey for microbats\nParticipate in playback surveys for owls\nEngage in bird transect surveys\n\nThe data collected from these surveys will be used to update our records and to monitor the impact of our rehabilitation works. We are still finalising the dates for these surveys\, so please stay tuned for more details. \nPlease let me know if you would like a copy of the EnviroKey report – Steve Sass has kindly offered for this to be shared with members. \nI hope to see you there!
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/october-2024-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241104T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20241025T054154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T054154Z
UID:690-1730712600-1730723400@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:November 2024 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/november-2024-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20241028T011558Z
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SUMMARY:December 2024 working bee
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost time for our December working bee and our Christmas morning tea. And what a year it’s been! We have completed our three-year project\, funded by the NSW Government through their environmental trust. We have launched our website (though somewhat still in development – but we’ve already had a couple of enquiries through it). \nWe also have a new promo video filmed and edited by Raymond Toms from Pi Productions. I’ll send the link to you in a separate email\, as there are just a couple of final edits to be made but we didn’t get them to him in time before his big trip to Antarctica. \nSo our next working bee will be around the main reserve picnic area\, where woody weeds have made an escape for it amongst the gardens. For our Christmas morning tea\, we will stop slightly later than usual\, at 11.30am and down tools for the rest of the bee\, in order to celebrate together and share some stories about the year. I’ll bring some of the older photos of the Bega River showing BRAWLs achievements over the last 18 years. \nWhen: Monday 2nd December\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Weeding. Cut and paste of woody weeds and weedy vine control.\nWhere: Main picnic reserve\, corner of Auckland Street and Jacksonia Gove (still Bridge St in Google Maps).\nBring: Drink bottle\, garden gloves\, weed bags\, secutears\, pruning knife (some tools will be provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11.30am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/december-2024-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250203T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20241216T012421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T015157Z
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SUMMARY:February 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to gear up for our 2025 working bee program. Last year\, we made significant strides in enhancing the Bega River’s habitat and biodiversity\, reducing invasive weed cover\, and creating resilient riverbanks to withstand increased erosion pressures from extreme natural events under a changing climate. If you want to learn more about BRAWL’s work\, goals\, and aspirations\, check out our new video – Bega River and Wetlands Landcare Project Video \nFor this bee\, we’ll be returning to Site 1\, where we had our last Christmas morning tea\, to tackle the Cape Ivy\, Turkey Rhubarb\, and White Poplar that have proliferated since our last visit. \nHere are the details for the working bee. \nWhen: Monday 3rd February\, 9.30-12.30pm \nWhat: Cape Ivy\, turkey rhubarb and white poplar control (and privet seedlings where we find them)\nWhere: Meet at the Main picnic reserve (northern end of Auckland St) at the most easterly table. Follow the google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mkRQohoi7egV7UP86\nBring: Drink bottle\, garden gloves\, weeding tools or rakes\, weed bags\, secutears (some tools will be provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/february-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250303T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20250210T015316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T015316Z
UID:773-1740994200-1741005000@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:March 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/march-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250407T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20250313T001955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T000129Z
UID:777-1744018200-1744029000@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:April 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:What wonderful rain we’ve had recently\, setting the stage for the cooler and generally drier months ahead. Our April working bee is just around the corner\, and we’ll be heading to Site 2 – our old bamboo site. We’ll revisit the 200 seedlings we planted back in December 2023 to ensure they’re getting the care they need. Additionally\, we’ll tackle our target weeds for the site\, mainly privet\, turkey rhubarb and hemlock\, while also checking for any reemerging bamboo and new infestations of camphor laurel and madeira vine that seem to be creeping into new areas. \nThis is also the site where the native groundcover\, Scurvy Weed (Commelina cyanea)\, has been naturally germinating and seems to be getting a stronghold amongst the weed species of a very similar appearance\, Wandering Trad (Tradescantia fluminensis).  And why\, you may ask? Well\, we have many theories\, the leading one is that perhaps the fungal smut biocontrol introduced by the CSIRO to control the Wandering Trad may have sufficiently weakened it\, giving the Commelina the competitive advantage it was needing. Come along on Monday and add your theories to the mix! 🙂 \nHere are the details: \nWhen: Monday 7th April\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance\, weeding.\nWhere: Meet at the Main River Reserve Picnic area (corner of Auckland Street and Jacksonia Grove – most eastern table). \nBring: Drink bottle\, Garden gloves\, weed bags\, weeding tools (some tools will be provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/april-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250505T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20250411T004642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T004642Z
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SUMMARY:May 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC\, watch this space\, or sign up for our email updates to stay informed about upcoming events by emailing us at begariverandwetlandslandcare@gmail.com. 🌎✨
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/may-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20250508T022029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T033530Z
UID:786-1748856600-1748867400@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:June 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:With last week’s generous rainfall\, the Bega River reached a low flood level—just enough to cause some bank erosion in places\, but thankfully not enough to damage our plantings. Phew! The upside? The soil profile is now moist and the groundwater nicely recharged\, creating ideal conditions for our plantings to thrive through the winter. \nWe had originally planned to shift our efforts to Spenco Lagoon for this working bee\, but due to the elevated water levels\, the site is currently too inundated to work effectively. Instead\, we’ll be redirecting our focus back to Site 4. \nRecently\, we’ve been concentrating on Sites 4 and 5—you might remember these as the newly opened areas between the Old Bega Racecourse and the anabranch/causeway on Jacksonia Grove. These sites were heavily dominated by mature privets\, so it’s no surprise that privet seedlings and suckers are still popping up. For our June working bee\, we’ll be tackling weed control in Site 4\, with a particular focus on managing privet regrowth. \nBut it’s not all weeds! We’re starting to see signs of natural regeneration\, specifically from native acacias. This is a big win for the Bega River. Over a century of clearing\, farming\, excavation\, rubbish dumping\, and invasive weeds have severely limited native plant regeneration. Now\, thanks to the removal of weedy overstorey\, revegetation with native plants\, ongoing weed control\, and a partial absence of the smothering Wandering Trad\, we’re finally seeing native seedlings emerge on their own. This is exactly the kind of ecological recovery we’re working toward. \nIt’s still early days\, but the signs are promising. Natural recruitment means the ecosystem can begin to sustain itself—an exciting step in the right direction. \nJoin us this Monday to help give our existing plantings—and these new native recruits—the best possible chance to thrive! \nHere are the details: \nWhen: Monday 2nd June\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance\, weeding – focus on privet.\nWhere: Meet at the top of Site 4 (approx 100m west of the Old Bega Racecourse carpark on Jacksonia Grove – look for the BRAWL flag).\nBring: Drink bottle\, Garden gloves\, secateurs\, weed bags\, weeding tools (some tools will be provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself. \nI hope to see you there. (Erin) \nPS Sign up for our email updates to stay informed about upcoming events by emailing us at begariverandwetlandslandcare@gmail.com. 🌎✨
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/june-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250707T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250707T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20250702T045410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T045614Z
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SUMMARY:July 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting (I am watching this easterly low coming in…) we will be going back to the southern side of Spenco Lagoon\, meeting at the northern end of Gipps St at 9.30 am. \nBecause of the work we have done\, this area is looking good -quite the place for a relaxed morning tea looking over the lagoon.\nOne of our tasks is to attend to last year’s plantings where we used large mesh tree guards to protect plants from Wally browsing. The trees that have taken generally need pruning and weeding\, and perhaps we should lift some of them so that the trees are protected higher up -I noticed in at least one case that wally had been browsing a tree that had poked its head above the top of the guard.\nPaddy is bringing some trees and shrubs for us to plant at guard locations where planting was not successful.\nThere’s also some privett that needs pulling where possible or more drastic action if not.\nPaddy and crew have been doing some fantastic work on the honeysuckle\, blackberry and privett on the eastern side of the lagoon\, which is rampant in places. \nHere are the details: \nWhen: Monday 7th July\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance\, weeding.\nWhere: Meet at the northern end of Gipps St .\nBring: Drink bottle\, Garden gloves\, secateurs\, weed bags\, weeding tools (some tools will be provided)\, gum boots.\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself. \nIf you plan to come\, please check emails on Sunday evening. I will confirm whether the bee is going ahead -if there has been a flood I may decide it’s better to postpone for a week.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/july-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Spenco Lagoon\, Gipps St\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250804T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250804T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20250819T015719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015719Z
UID:800-1754299800-1754310600@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:August 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:We’re heading back to Site 5 for our next Landcare working bee\, and we’d love your help! \nThanks to recent efforts\, we’ve made great progress in this area—but some persistent weeds are making a comeback. This session\, we’ll be targeting boxthorn\, cape ivy\, madeira vine\, turkey rhubarb\, moth vine and privets. \nBecause of the momentum we’ve built\, we’re hoping to sweep across both Sites 4 and 5 (between the anabranch and the racecourse) to get on top of these problem weeds quickly and effectively. \nHere are the details: \nWhen: Monday 4th Aug\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance\, weeding\nWhere: Site 5 (near the Old Bega Racecourse carpark on Jacksonia Grove – look for the BRAWL flag).\nBring: Drink bottle\, Garden gloves\, secateurs\, weed bags\, weeding tools (some tools will be provided)\, and your usual enthusiasm! \nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself. \nWhether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the group\, your help makes a real difference. Let’s keep the momentum going and give our native vegetation the upper hand.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/august-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250901T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250901T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20250819T015819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T235934Z
UID:802-1756719000-1756729800@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:September 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \n📍 Working Bee Details: \nWhen: Monday 1st September\, 9.30-12.30pm\nWhat: Planting maintenance\, weeding\, preparing the site for tree planting next month.\nWhere: Site 2 (meet at the picnic tables at main river reserve – cnr Auckland St & Jacksonia Gr  – look for the BRAWL flag).\nBring: Drink bottle\, garden gloves\, secateurs\, weed bags\, weeding tools (some tools will be provided)\, and your usual enthusiasm! \nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun-smart clothing.\nMorning tea: is at 11am\, please bring something to share or to enjoy yourself. \nLooking forward to seeing many of you there!
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/september-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20250911T000843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T000843Z
UID:810-1760347800-1760358600@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:October 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC closer to the time. \nIf you would like to signup to receive our event and working bee information\, please email begariverandwetlandslandcare@gmail.com.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/october-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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UID:815-1762162200-1762173000@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:November 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Our November working bee is almost here! The turnaround feels quick after October’s bee\, thanks to the long weekend. What a fantastic effort last time—250 seedlings planted and well watered\, with a little followup rain to help them along. \nThis month\, we’re heading back to Sites 4 and 5\, the focus of our Environmental Trust project (2021–2024). We’ll be tackling priority weeds and maintaining our plantings. Target weeds include privet\, turkey rhubarb\, cape ivy\, madeira vine\, and Chinese boxthorn. \nDetails: \n\nWhen: Monday\, 3 November\, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nWhat: Planting maintenance and targeted weeding\nWhere: Meet on Jacksonia Grove\, midway between the Anabranch and Racecourse—look for the BRAWL flag or follow this link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sSMdnqS1kUhfX8q27\nBring: Drink bottle\, garden gloves\, weed bags\, weeding tool (some tools provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat\, and sun-smart clothing\nMorning Tea: 11:00 AM—please bring something to share or enjoy yourself\n\nIf you would like to signup to receive our event and working bee information\, please email begariverandwetlandslandcare@gmail.com.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/november-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251201T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
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UID:820-1764581400-1764592200@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:December 2025 working bee
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe\, but our Christmas Working Bee is just around the corner! This is a special event where we take a break from the usual routine to enjoy an extended Christmas morning tea feast together. It’s the perfect time to celebrate our achievements from the past year\, share ideas for the year ahead\, and\, of course\, indulge in some delicious treats. \nBefore morning tea\, we’ll tackle the Cape Ivy growing over the lomandras and other native vegetation. It’s a relatively easy task with a big impact—helping to improve the gardens and native pathway around the River Reserve Picnic Area. \nEvent Details\n\nWhen: Monday\, 1 December 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nWhat: Weed control\, focusing on Cape Ivy\nWhere: Main River Reserve (corner of Auckland St and Jacksonia Grove) – eastern picnic tables\nBring: Drink bottle\, garden gloves\, weed bags\, and a weeding tool (some tools provided)\nWear: Enclosed sturdy footwear\, sun hat\, and sun-smart clothing\n\nMorning Tea\nWe’ll pause at 11:30 AM for a celebratory extended morning tea. Please bring something to share or enjoy yourself! \nNote: There will be no working bee in January 2026. We’ll return on Monday\, 2 February. \nIf I don’t see you on Monday\, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you to all of BRAWL’s wonderful\, dedicated volunteers—your hard work makes everything possible. \nIf you would like to signup to receive our event and working bee information\, please email begariverandwetlandslandcare@gmail.com.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/december-2025-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20260109T034017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T034017Z
UID:826-1770024600-1770035400@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:February 2026 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Details TBC closer to the time. \nIf you would like to signup to receive our event and working bee information\, please email begariverandwetlandslandcare@gmail.com.
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/february-2026-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260413T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260413T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20260324T032208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T043902Z
UID:833-1776072600-1776083400@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:April 2026 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Our April working bee is just around the corner. However\, as Easter Monday falls on our usual working bee date\, we’ll be postponing the event by one week. \nFor our next working bee\, we’ll be heading to Site 2 — the former bamboo site. This area was once an impenetrable thicket of highly invasive bamboo\, covering around half a hectare\, excluding all native plant growth and posing a significant fire risk. On the day\, we’ll be checking on the plantings from last October\, tending established plants\, and targeting priority weeds including privet\, turkey rhubarb\, bamboo\, hemlock and wormwood. \nAt our upcoming working bee\, we’re delighted to welcome Council’s Biosecurity team\, who will be joining us for a special weed‑focused chat over morning tea from 11:00–11:30am. \nThis will be a great opportunity to ask questions about all things weeds\, including: \n\nHow to identify common weeds\nThe most effective control methods\nWhich weeds should be prioritised\nNon‑weedy alternatives for home gardens\nThe difference between Weeds of National Significance and regionally significant weeds\nHow Council prioritises weed management\n\nYou’re also welcome to bring along weeds from your own property for identification — please ensure samples are contained in a bag. \nWant to support BRAWL but working bees aren’t your thing? Maybe social media is! BRAWL is looking for a volunteer member to help with our social media promotion. This is a small commitment — approximately\, one post per week — and would make a big difference in helping us share our work with the wider community and build our membership. If you’re interested\, please get in touch via return email. \nBRAWL Working Bee Details \n\n\n\nWhen: Monday 13 April\, 9:30am–12:30pm \nWhere: Meet at the Main Picnic Reserve (cnr Auckland Street and Jacksonia Grove – most eastern table – Look for the BRAWL flag) \nWhat: Planting maintenance & weed control\nTarget weeds: Privet\, turkey rhubarb\, bamboo\, hemlock and wormwood \nBring: Garden gloves\, water bottle\, shovels\, pruners/pruning knife\, weed bags for tubers\n(Some tools will be provided) \nWear: Sun-smart clothing\, hat and sturdy boots \nOur work is looking fantastic\, and hardly a week goes by without someone from the community stopping to say how much they love and appreciate this beautiful place. It’s a space we’ve all helped create—somewhere for people to walk\, exercise\, and enjoy being immersed in nature. Let’s keep up the good work! \nI hope to see you there! 🙂 Erin
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/april-2026-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T032210
CREATED:20260501T234255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T234255Z
UID:840-1777887000-1777897800@brawl.org.au
SUMMARY:May 2026 working bee
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, autumn has delivered its trademark magic\, and the past week has been no exception. I hope you’ve managed to enjoy some time outdoors under the sunny skies and calm\, clear days. \nOur May working bee is just around the corner\, and this time we’ll be returning to Spenco Lagoon (Site 7 – eastern side)—an area we haven’t visited for quite some time. We’ll be working within the native Phragmites reed beds to tackle Japanese honeysuckle\, blackberry\, and privet. Each visit to this site feels a little daunting at first\, yet every time we leave having made a significant dent in the honeysuckle. It’s always inspiring to see just how much we can achieve together. \nEvent Details\n\nWhen: Monday 4 May\, 9.30am–12.30pm\nWhat: Weed control at Spenco Lagoon (Japanese honeysuckle\, blackberry\, privet)\nMeet: Anabranch Picnic Area\, Jacksonia Grove (We’ll walk into the site via the footbridge)\nMap: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kgb2MfVPmmzmJKxC7\nPlease bring: Water bottle\, gloves\, secateurs and hand weeding tools (Some tools will be provided)\nWear: Enclosed\, sturdy footwear\, sun hat and sun‑smart clothing\n\nMorning tea will be at 11am—feel free to bring something to share\, or simply to enjoy. \nI hope you can join us for another great bee.  \nWarm regards\,\nErin 😊
URL:https://brawl.org.au/event/may-2026-working-bee/
LOCATION:Bega River Reserve\, Bega River Reserve\, Bega\, NSW\, 2550\, Australia
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