Friends of Urrbrae Wetland

Tall Daisy or Brachyscome diversifolia in flower . We planted these this year along with some Yam Daisies but unfortunately the ducks have taken a liking to them this one has survived so far

There was a large flock of Corellas at the Wetland this week, all eating the seeds from the acacia plants.

A visiting kangaroo looking for the gate into the Wetland

Flowers from the Brachyscome diversifolia or Tall Daisy planted this June. It is happy growing along the roadside. Unfortunately the ducks have taken a liking to the Yam Daisies we planted nearby.

Mark and Jim with our guide Greg on our visit to the St Peters Billabong

Chris and Jim admiring one of the plants at the St Peter’s Billabong

Our excursion to the St Peter’s Billabong and the Felixstowe Reserve on Tuesday 27 August with lunch at Kevin's place

Two of our Friends preparing holes for some of the 100 plants we planted this year. Plants included 20 Themeda or Kangaroo Grass, 20 Rhagodia crassifolia or Fleshy Saltbush, 20 Snowy Copper Wire Daisies, 20 Yam Daisies and 10 Kennedia prostrata or Running Postman.

David with new signs for the walking paths at the Wetland, ready for the next Open Day on Sunday 18 August from 1.30 to 4.00 pm

Great photos of the Nankeen Night Heron by Wen-ai

New sign for Open Day organised by Mark: thanks to Mitcham Council!

Come and visit the Urrbrae Wetland on Sunday afternoon 26 May from 1.30 to 4pm.

Come and visit the Urrbrae Wetland on Sunday afternoon 26 May from 1.30 to 4pm. You may even see a koala!

Australian Wood-Duck

Magpie Lark 1

Magpie Lark 2

Stemodia florulenta or Blue Rod in flower after it’s recent planting in June of this year.

Themeda or Kangaroo Grass showing healthy new growth just three weeks after being burnt.

David from Urrbrae Agricultural High School undertaking a cool burn at the Wetland

Our latest member ready for work building paths at the Wetland

Lee and Tom, one of our newest Friends digging holes for this year's seedlings. For the first time at the Wetlands we have planted Stemodia florulenta or Blue Rod as well as Templetonia récusa or Cocky's Tongue, Senna artemisiodes or Silver Senna, Pycnosorus chrysanthemum or Golden Billy Buttons and Brachyscome diversifolia or Tall Daisy.

One that almost got away! Tom and Lee removing a rogue olive seedling.

The shortest day of the year but the Hardenbergia violacea is a sign that Spring is coming.