This is probably our last chance to remove more Flax Leaf Broom before it starts seeding. If you are free this Tuesday and would like to help us potentially stop tens of thousands of Broom seedlings germinating next year, you will be very welcome to join us.
The plan is to meet at the Dune St. entrance to the western block.
The work is not strenuous, and there are no expectations on you to do more than you feel up to do, and there is no pressure to stay for the whole session.
I have listed the weeding session details below however, if it is consistently raining then we will cancel the weeding activity.
As we are working on a Parks Victoria’s estate, we are required to meet the following conditions.
Registering on Park Connect
Parks would also like all volunteers to register on Parks Connect.
The first step is to register your detail on Park Connect. You only need to do this once
The second step is to register your intention to join an activity This will help us keep in touch with you and let you know if the weeding morning has been cancelled due to inclement weather
This is easy to do and will only take about 5 minutes. You can register via the below link
https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/
Parks Victoria have implemented a mandatory requirement that all volunteers who are working in their Reserves hold a current Working with Children’s Check Card. This is easily obtained and is free for Volunteers and is very handy to have. You can now apply for the check via the Services Victoria App or via the below links.
Guidance for Volunteers on the WWCC application process You can download How to apply for a WWCC via Service Victoria app
Next weeding date
DATE: Tuesday 11 October 2022
TIME: 9.30am - 11.00am
MEETING: Dune St Entrance, Western Block
What to Bring
Gloves - We can provide you with gloves if you don't have any or forget to bring them.
Hat
Appropriate comfortable shoes, or gumboots if it has been raining.
Sensible and appropriate clothes, preferably long sleeves, and pants (more protection from the sun).
Now that its Spring, we need to be mindful of UV so bring sunscreen and insect repellent - we will also provide these, but you may prefer to use your own.
Any personal medicine you may think you might need - we will have a first aid kit with us.
Your own water. We will provide safety glasses if you don’t have your own as well as hand sanitiser (although you may prefer to bring your own), as well as any appropriate gardening tools.
Graeme O'Leary
Phone: 0497 601 255
Email: graemeoleary24@gmail.com
