National Volunteer Week 2015 - and clearing the catchment with the Leigh Catchment Group on the Yarrowee

High Tea on the Yarrowee - Saturday 16th May

High Tea on the Yarrowee National Volunteer Week - Working Bee Saturday 16th May, 2015 Yarrowee River Hummfray Street, South (footbridge), Mount Pleasant 1:00 - 3:30pm   More than 6 million Australian volunteers give happiness to others each year. And research says that that those volunteers are happier as a result. So this National Volunteer Week (11-17 May 2015), help us make Australia the happiest place on earth, by giving as much of your time as you can. Give Happy. Live Happy. To celebrate the Leigh Catchment Group will be holding a working bee on the Yarrowee River. We will be doing some maintenance on a planting completed in 2014 and preparing some ground for planting in June 2015. All volunteers will be rewarded with 'High Tea on the Yarrowee' . This will include scones with jam and cream, tea, coffee and bush tea for those who would like to try something different. BYO: Gloves and sturdy footwear We will meet at the footbridge on Hummfray Street, South, Mt Pleasant (near the Prest Street bridge). For a map of our meeting site click here For further information contact: Kate Constance Mobile: 0409 585 998 Phone: 5341 2364 e-mail: katelcg@iinet.net.au For further information on the benefits of volunteering click here

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Yarrowee Big Morning Out .... with the Leigh Catchment Group - February 1

Yarrowee Big Morning Out Sunday 1st February Yarrowee River Trail - White Flat Oval (Hickman St, Ballarat) Would you like to: Attract native birds to your garden Build a frog pond Use native plants in your garden Take part in our cycling Yarrowee River bird survey Then read on.... Gardeners Flora for Fauna: Information Session Yarrowee River Trail - White Flat Oval (Hickman Street, Ballarat) 9:30 – 10:00 am Learn how to plant for native birds, build a frog pond and use native plants in your garden. Learn about the ‘Breathing Life Back into the Yarrowee’ project A bike is not necessary for this part of the day. Participants who do not wish to take part in the survey can depart at the end of this session. Yarrowee River Trail – Cycling Bird Survey 10:00 am  – 12:30 approx We will leave from White Flat Oval by push bike and ride the southern section of the Yarrowee River trail to Docwra St, Magpie (approx 8km). We will conduct a bird survey along the way and learn about the Yarrowee River project. This is a semi-guided tour. Instructions will be provided on the day. No experience necessary.  Please bring your own bike, water and sunscreen. If you own binoculars or a bird field guide, bring them along. For further information: Kate Constance Leigh Catchment Group Office: 5341 2364 Mobile: 0409 585 998 Email: katelcg@iinet.net.au

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