Bendigo group steers ahead into 2025
A group of custodians are carefully looking after Bendigo Nature Reserve.
For a small committee, so many wonderful milestones have been achieved to keep Bendigo Nature Reserve thriving this year.
A Christmas breakfast bash was held in conjunction with the launch of The Green Net’s biodiversity calendar at Die Local in Southport on Monday this week.
The Bendigo Conservation Group (BCG) is a group of like-minded residents who try their utmost to look after the green lung situated in Southport, which is home to 75 species of trees, protected and indigenous trees, with some endemic to this specific area.
There are even a few 100-year-old trees and 50 species of non-woody plants. It also has nine species of frogs, 10 species of snakes, eight species of lizards and 25 species of mammals.
The BCG has accomplished many projects this year.
Former school teacher Dee Dickens has done some fantastic educational sessions with learners, teaching them about alien invasive plants and all things environmental.
Beach clean-ups and beach walks have also filled the year’s diary of events.
The group has been trying to get more people involved in their Wednesday WorkParty sessions at the reserve in Southport between 09:00 and 15:00 (weather permitting).
The idea is that people who live in the area can send their garden staff for free training with Mbekezele Ngcobo from The Green Net on a Wednesday – this would be of value to them, their staff, the area and the country.
Looking ahead, the group has some exciting plans for next year, so the community is urged to support their projects.
Joan Gallagher, the chairperson of BCG, thanked the special group for their voluntary commitment and hard work, as they take great care to conserve the four-hectare botanical reserve for future generations.
Community members are encouraged to attend upcoming meetings, support the BCG with its low annual subs and fundraisers, and volunteer time and expertise to protect the beautiful area.
Contact Joan on 083 2667953 for more information.
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