Well this summer has been even wetter than last and there have been some tragic consequences here in south-east Queensland. But the additional rainfall has sparked plenty of new life - and new weeds - in the Dawn Road Reserve.
The wildlife in the reserve has ventured further afield than usual as people stayed indoors during many wet days over the past few months.
As a consequence, backyards have been quieter places and some native animals have taken that as an invitation to explore ... Last week we even saw a busy bandicoot in the middle of our side yard, oblivious to our outside spotlight which lit him up like a Christmas tree!
But the warm, wet weather has also spawned lots of weeds in the reserve, so the local Bushcare group - the Dawn Road Weedeaters - will be swinging back into action once a month and is looking for extra volunteers.
The two-hour working bees are a great way to meet neighbours from the three estates along Keong Rd (Albany Parkside, Woodlands and Country Club) as well as the occasional Brisbane residents who come from the Bridgeman Downs side of the reserve.
So make a note of these dates and come along and see for yourself:
7.30-9.30am Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ south-western end of Fred Campbell Drive (near No. 36)
7.30-9.30am Sunday, March 13, 2011 @ southern perimeter of reserve near Huntingdale Court
8.00-10.00am Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ southern end of Hengis Court
In the meantime, when you're our walking around the reserve, watch out for our new Bushcare signs. They should also have the next date for these gatherings.
Happy wanderings
TrinaMcl
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