Merri Creek Management Committee

Weed OrchidSpring is breeding season for the South African Weed Orchid, Disa bracteata, and the Special Weed Orchid Terminators are ready for action!  Merri Creek Management Committee (MCMC) is hosting weekend events to help the Friends of Merri Creek’s SWOT team stop this weed invading Reservoir’s state-significant Ngarri-djarrang grassland reserve.

Each Weed Orchid flower can produce tens of thousands of tiny seeds which are easily spread on the wind, vehicles, tools and clothing, threatening native grasslands around Melbourne. Its fleshy leaves and tubers compete with indigenous wildflowers like orchids, lilies and other herbs for prime space between the grass tussocks.

Map of Spry St Coburg landTimely action by Moreland Council has saved two critical parcels of land next to Merri Creek from residential development.  Excellent campaigns from the local community, Friends of Merri Creek (FoMC), Merri Creek Management Committee (MCMC) and in Fawkner, the Fawkner Residents Association led to this result.

Council negotiated a successful offer for a parcel of VicRoads land at McBryde St Fawkner. This significant piece of land abuts Merri Creek and has been an effective part of the open space corridor for many years.  Council also made a successful purchase on the open market of a prominent block of private land at 2 Spry St Coburg North, next to the Merri Creek Trail and Merri Creek.  

   

 Australia’s gum trees can guide student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking entry for STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics) as well as Law and Language. This three minute video - Gum tree learning: Inspiring primary educators to teach with Australian eucalypts provides teacher support for the cross-cultural curriculum priority (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures). Use in the classroom and pause to focus on different elements.

Weed Orchid SWOT2 1Saturday 20 October, 10am-12pm

Ngarri-djarrang (Central Creek Grassland), Davidson St Reservoir (Melway 8 B12) - see map
Join the SWOT (Special Weed Orchid Terminators) to remove the invasive South African Weed Orchid (Disa bracteata) from this wonderful native grassland in the midst of suburban Reservoir. These orchids release thousands of tiny seeds which easily spread on the slightest of breezes, so they could completely dominate our grasslands - unless we can stop them!! Light refreshments provided. Phone Michael 0412 142 800.

Sunday 21 October, 10am-12pm

MurnongJust south of Murray Rd Coburg, Melway 18 A11 - see map

Join the Merri Murnong group and Friends of Merri Creek in this delightful meander to see native wildflowers in bloom and an amazingly diverse array of indigenous food, fibre and medicinal plants. To help care for this special place, we will at times target some specific weeds.

Contact: Melissa 0417 255 873 or www.facebook.com/meccarg

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AF DW walks promo RAY 3.10.18Wednesday 24 October, 1.50-4.00pm

Meet at Dights Falls carpark on Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford - see map
Walk together with Uncle Dave Wandin along the Yarra River to the Confluence of Merri Creek and Birrarung (Yarra River): see the Wurundjeri scar trees, consider Dights Falls and the fish ladder and more. Please wear sturdy shoes, hat and carry water. Light afternoon tea provided. Bookings essential - below

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