Friends of Scott Creek Conservation Park

On a Sunday in the middle of October we held our fourth Almanda Open Day at the Almanda Mine area of the park. For the first time this was held in spring, to better show off the park’s beautiful wildflowers.

In addition to the Friends’ stand with information about the park and some publications for sale, we had a bird banding display, there was a self-guided walk along Almanda Creek and around the Swamp, a couple of short talks by John Wamsley, refreshments were once again provided by Scott Creek Primary School, and Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary brought along some wildlife to see and handle.

There was a good number of visitors come through on the day, and we were pleased that some of these have joined the group and already attended some of our bush gardening activities.

Display at the Almanda Open Day held in October

Anyone wanting information about the Friends of Scott Creek CP, or wanting to get involved in any of the Friends’ activities, can contact us on info@friendsofscottcreekcp.org.au or visit our very informative website www.friendsofscottcreekcp.org.au. You can also now follow us on our Facebook page where you can find up to date information about our activities, including photos of the park’s flora and fauna.

All working bees during summer meet at the earlier time of 8.30am at the Almanda Car Park on Dorset Vale Road (unless there is a MLR fire ban or very wet weather). To attend bird banding, contact the coordinator Don Reid on 83882123.

Programme of activities

Nov/December

Sat, Sun 30, 1 Bird banding
Tue 3 Working bee
Fri 6 General meeting & Christmas dinner
Sun 8 Working bee
Sat, Sun 14, 15 Bird banding
Sat 28 Working bee

A Striated Thornbill, one of the smallest birds we get to handle at bird banding in the park.