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Spring has sprung! Now is the perfect time to visit the Corridor and check out the beautiful flowering plants and lovely views.
Check out what the Trust has been up to these past few months below.
Campsite Cultural Burn:
On July 17th, the Caring for Country Team conducted a cultural burn in collaboration with the Ngunnawal and broader Aboriginal community, supported by the ACT Parks and Conservation Service Fire Management Unit. The burn took place at a traditional meeting place and campsite along the Murrumbidgee River which is an area we respect and care for by implementing traditional land management practices.
A key goal of the burn was to reduce the biomass of invasive African Lovegrass as part of an integrated weed management strategy. This species competes with native grasses and negatively impacts biodiversity. The burn was a great success, and we look forward to continuing the cultural burning program across the Corridor.
Platypus Monitoring Month:
During the month of August, the Trust conducted multiple platypus monitoring surveys. August is the ideal time to monitor platypus as their behaviour makes them more visible at dusk and dawn as they prepare for breeding season. Eight monitoring sessions were completed on the Murrumbidgee River adjacent to the Corridor, with six platypuses in total surveyed across two sites! Platypuses are an indicator species and a top-level predator in our waterways. Monitoring their abundance and presence is a great way to monitor waterway health and condition.
Installation of Interpretative Signage:
As part of the Conservation Corridor Walking Track Network, new interpretive signage has been installed along several walking tracks to help visitors learn more about the area. Five new signs are now in place, covering topics such as First Nations plant and tool uses, woodland habitat structure, and native animal species that call the Corridor home.
A big thank you to our graphic designers Natalie Band and Rebecca Faurby, and the manufacturers at Screenmakers for bringing this project to life. Be sure to check out the signage when you are next in the Corridor!
Hourglass Woodland Volunteering Planting Event:
On the last weekend of August, we held a planting event with our volunteers in a section of Box Gum Woodland known as the Hourglass Woodland. Originally planted in the 1980s, this area lacked mid-storey diversity and was dominated by Cootamundra wattle. Last year, eucalypts were planted in response to tree dieback observed in the area. Building on these efforts, this year’s event focused on increasing mid-storey diversity to support biodiversity restoration. Thanks to the help of our volunteers, we planted around 80 individual plants including Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea), Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn), Cassinia longifolia (Cauliflower Bush), Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush), Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle), and Bulbine bulbosa (Bulbine Lily).
Upcoming Events
School Holiday Program with Curious Kids: Reptile Play and Art
About: Step into the world of reptiles with this exciting hands-on adventure! Cristy from Curious Kids will be joining us to deliver an exciting program for children aged 5 and up. When: Wednesday 8th October, 1:00pm- 2:30pm Where: Meet at The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn Cost: $10 a family Register and more information:Here
Nature Connection Walk with Sally
About: Seasons of Self is partnering with Ginninderry Conservation Trust to facilitate a sensory-based nature connection walk along the Shepherd's Lookout loop track. We’ll stroll along the picturesque trail pausing along the way to take in expansive views and enjoy the spring wildflowers in bloom. Along the way you’ll be guided through a variety of nature connection activities to attune your senses, restore your attention, and anchor you in the present moment. When: Saturday 18th October, 9:00am-12:00pm Where: Meet at The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn Cost: $10 Register and more information:Here
Spring Photo Walk (Drive in)
About: Bring your Camera or phone and join CristyFroehlich, local award-winning photographer, on a special Spring 4X4 experiencethrough the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor. When: Sunday 12th October, 9:00am-12:00pm Where: Meet at The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn Cost: Free! Register and more information: Here
Guided Walks
About: Join our rangers on a guided walk of the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor. These walks offer a great opportunity to learn about the Corridor's wildlife, ecosystems and on ground conservation efforts taking place. When: Once a month on a Saturday or Sunday (see event for schedule) Who: Family friendly event. Please note, these are moderate level walks along an earthen track. Australian Walking Track Grades 2 & 3. Register and more information: Here
To keep up with all events happening in the Corridor, check out our website.
Volunteering Opportunities:
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, learn and work, and pay our respects to the First Nations Peoples and their Elders, past, present and emerging.
The Trust is a member of the Ecological Society of Australia
Location
The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn ACT Australia
Ngunnawal Country
The Ginninderry Aboriginal Advisory Group, comprising the recognised Aboriginal Knowledge Holders for the area, support the naming of the Conservation Corridor as the ‘Ginninderry Conservation Corridor’. Ginninderry is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning “throwing out little rays of light” or simply “sparkling”. It’s a very appropriate name for a community and landscape that will be bounded by the Murrumbidgee River and Ginninderra Creek. Over time, the word has taken various forms, including Ginninginninderry, Ghinninghinninderra and Gingininderra, with recent linguistic work by AIATSIS suggesting Djinindirri. Ginninderry was first used for one of the early homesteads in the area including the creek that bordered its land. It’s had various iterations over time: Ginninginninderry, Gingininderra and Ginninderra. After extensive consultation, it was decided that Ginninderry, and its reference to the stunning river corridor, was a name that had both historical provenance and contemporary relevance.
