Committee Meeting Spring '07

Spring is always glorious in Shenton Bushland - and this year we have had a good winter rainfall, so there are lots of wildflowers out. These spider orchids are just coming out now, and are quite difficult to see unless you look closely.

Unfortunately, the weeds have flourished also. John, Brian and myself soon found ourselves deep in the prickly thickett of hakea and grevillea near the western boundary of the bushland where the Geraldton carnation weeds (Euphorbia calycina) is at its worst.

At 4pm we adjourned to 'the shed' where we were joined by Phil who helped us demolish Kerri's muffins while we mulled over the issues of managing the bushland. Among other things, we decided that the nut and date muffins needed more work - they were somewhat bitter - but the banana and kiwi-fruit muffins were absolutely delicious. We allocated tasks for the up-coming Bush to Beach walk (30th September), and I need to produce maps and walk instructions. Also need to contact the City of Nedlands to see what is happening now that Steve (our bushcare officer) has left.