Just as we are becoming accustomed to HiCUB activity, the project is nearing the end. This urban biodiversity project, granted to the high country centres, is due for completion at the end of January so, with only a few months left for planting and earthworks, a huge variety of events is planned and the team has organised dates for all the works. The calendar will be on the HiCUB website and community events will be publicised in the press and on NEON.
Residents of North Armidale will have an opportunity to express their opinion on the Northern Gullies project on Saturday, August 20 at the North Hill Shops. UNE Landcare have a working Bee on Sunday, August 21 and Mt Mutton in Uralla will be the scene of a community barbecue and working bee.
September will be a busy month, with Guyra hosting a ‘Threatened Species Day’ bush regeneration event at the TSR on September 7 and an Indian Myna control workshop on Saturday 10th. Armidale Urban Rivercare group are planning a Showcase planting on Sunday 11th and the Northern Gullies working bee is on the 17th, with a Manna Gums/Black Gully day on the 18th.
The biggest events for September will take place in ‘Woodland Week’ from September 24 to October 1, with events in every town.
There will be wildflower walks, spotlighting, bush regeneration, nest box building and community barbecues and dinners.
Look out for the advertisements in your town, and come along and be part of the festivities.
The work on the Apsley River in Walcha has started and the official launch of this huge project will be on October 4.
There will be a morning tea and community planting. Events such as bush regeneration and plantings will take place on a number of days.
Guyra is also in line for some tree planting with sites around town, the golf club and rugby fields – we need the community’s help to make these events successful, so invite everyone to be involved.
Uralla has a number of events, including the regular Mt Mutton and the ‘Glen’ working bees with follow-up of the Creek works through Alma Park.
Whilst all these extra events are taking place, the regular ones, which will continue after HiCUB, will also be looking for community interest and involvement, such as the Snow Gums on the first Sunday of the month working bees, the Armidale Rivercare days and Landcare events.
People who care about their environment, want to help in any way, can involve themselves and gain a tremendous amount of pleasure by becoming part of these events.
So, check out the website: www.hicub.org.au and become part of your natural world.
Story: Brenda Shepherd, HiCUB Community Co-ordinator
