Planting Working Bee at Forest Creek (IFF site)

Thanks to all who came to the last working bee to dig holes on our first planting site. The soil is not too bad and the bit of rain we are getting will help start the plants off.

We will, though, still be warding off Phalaris. It takes over our plants with its powerful growth so the more we remove, the less there will be to give our young roos Phalaris Staggers. We can show you what Phalaris is and how it grows, and tell you what it does to roos, if you do not know.

There are 2 entrances to the site, as follows -
If the creek starts flowing (we can hope!), the non-gumboot route is entrance E10 - refer map on our website
https://castlemainelandcare.org.au/where-we-work/
- drive over Forest Creek just near the old Best Motors, then take the first left on the un-named road (almost opposite McGrath St), follow that around to the right and up the hill, park on the grass there, and walk down the hill.
Otherwise, come via entrance E4.
https://castlemainelandcare.org.au/where-we-work/
Park on Happy Valley Rd near the intersection with Verlin St, and walk 100m along the walking track to the first flat area as a meeting point. Cross the creek and keep walking into the IFF site. We will work downstream from there.
Phone Christine on 0418 325 350 if lost.