Conserving a notable Snow Gum in high traffic

Sunday 15 April 2018

Sunday 15 April 2018

9.30am—12.00 noon

Join local conservationist Jean Geue and discover the Snow Gums at Glenloch Interchange, a core conservation site in the midst of high volume traffic. This small area of Snow Gum Woodland includes an ancient tree that is listed as a notable tree in “Trees and Shrubs of Canberra” by Pryor and Banks. There were protests that caused change to the Glenloch Interchange to save it.

This ramble is across rough uneven ground.

Oh, if you want to hear more about protests, register for the Black Mountain symposium, 24 & 25 August, also!

Meet

At the stile for Frost Hollow to Forest Walk, at Glenloch Interchange, near Aranda Snow Gums.

From the south side of Canberra; from the Glenloch Interchange follow the brown road signs to the Black Mountain Reserve Car Park. Look for balloons marking the last turnoff and the stile.

From the north side, take Bindubi Street, turn left at the T-intersection into William Hovell Drive, then left at the banners.

BYO

Morning tea, water, snacks. Remember to wear a hat, and sturdy shoes. Generally easy walk with possible tunnel.

Cost

Gold coin donation. Some books also for sale.

Bookings

Please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com, or phone Linda (0437 298 711) so that you can be contacted in case arrangements need to change (e.g. adverse weather).