We braved the windy weather last night to continue our possum surveying in the catchment. And apart from a bit of the planned the survey area being underwater making it inaccessible we had quite a good night capturing this adorable photo of mum and baby. So cute….. If you would...
Next Wednesday we will be holding a free event at the Redmond General Store – Cafe. Two topics will be covered, our critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum and Catchment Planning – what you value about where you live. We all live here, so this may affect you! The event will...
Come along to the Torbay Hall on Sunday 3rd September to learn more about weedy wattles. And yes we do have a few around the area! Particularly Sydney Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia). Date: Sunday 3rd September Venue: Torbay Hall Time: 10:00-12:00 Free BBQ lunch provided Rosie Smith, Greenskills Weedy Wattle Coordinator,...
After a recent conversation with our resident fox shooter Keith Smith it is hard not be just a bit dismayed. In spite of his (and his shooting partners) stellar efforts, the numbers of foxes entering their properties has not abated. Keith and Leith have both invested in thermal sights which...
Renew here Membership renewals are now due, (if you haven’t already paid that is). Membership fees for individuals is $5 Our membership run from 1 July to 30 June annually, although you can pay for several years in advance if you wish to. Membership is open to anyone interested in...
As part of our new catchment plan we want your views on what is important to you about our catchment. The survey takes no more than 10 minutes and will really assist TCG to make sure we encompass the views of our community into out new updated plan. click here...
On the 24th of June, at a Volunteer Function, TCG awarded three new Life Memberships for outstanding contribution. Geoff Prince & Kaye Stott Geoff and Kaye work together as a team. They have been volunteers for the Torbay Catchment Group for many, many years providing free web services. And by...
On the 24th of June, at a Volunteer Function, TCG awarded three new Life Memberships for outstanding contribution. Graeme Heighton Graeme is a well known Executive Committee fixture, having served for no less than 15 years. He is currently TCG’s longest standing committee member and his contribution over the years...
Over the past few years TCG have installed a total of 24 black cockatoo nestboxes around the catchment. Now finally we have noticed a bit of interest. This photo was taken this morning. A flock of around 40 Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos have been in the Torbay area for the past week....
According to this article, recently published in the Guardian, biologically active soil may the best way to sequester carbon and cool the planet. If so, TCG’s biofertiliser trials are right on the money. According to the article, soils are the second largest carbon store on the planet however up to 40%...
