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After the talk about the restoration of Tower Hill by John Sutherland at the June meeting, we thought it would be a good idea to combine a BBQ at Tower Hill with the next working bee of the Friends of Tower Hill.
John, Di, Dianne, Coralie, Mike, Liz, Linda and Irene enjoyed a BBQ (without the emus) in the sunny picnic area at Tower Hill. We were joined by a group of young people from US and Britain, who were visiting parts of Australia during their Summer holidays. They thought our winter was fairly similar to their summer.
After the BBQ and coffee, we joined John Sutherland, Daphne, Peter Coverdale and two young volunteers in planting Manna gums. Often we were replacing plants, which had been planted 12 months ago, but had succumbed to the drought. This time each tree was planted with a handful of hydrated granules in the bottom of the hole, to give it a reasonable chance of survival over the next 12 months. Trees were also guarded against the attention of roos, wallabies and emus with wire screens held in place with steel posts.
The working bee concluded with tea and coffee, date scones and chockie biscuits, and a chat together. It was very satisfying to be able to assist with the replanting trees, and helping to improve the flora of Tower Hill, as over the years many of the trees have died and now need replacing. Liz and I have joined the friends, and will keep you informed about future working bees.
Mike H
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