ONKAPARINGA PARKWATCH NEWSLETTER OF THE FRIENDS OF ONKAPARINGA PARK INC.

Note opinions and commentary in this newsletter are not necessarily the general opinion of the FOOP mem-bership. Any complaints should in the first instance be directed to the author.

Website: http://www.communitywebs.org/OnkaparingaParks/

November Vol 31 No 11 2017

FRIENDS OF ONKAPARINGA PARK INC PATRON: Dr B HARDY AO

Incorporating The ONKAPARINGA RECREATION PARK and ONKAPARINGA NATIONAL PARK. Proudly a member of THE FRIENDS OF PARKS INC.,

Chairperson: Graham Thomas Deputy Chair: Michael Whitaker Secretary/Treasurer: : Andrew McKinnon 8386 2393

ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: The Secretary, Friends of Onkaparinga Park Inc C/- 27 Kym St., Port Noarlunga Sth 5167.

President’s Page We have been experiencing a stark reminder of what sort of season spring really is. Just as we start to enjoy some warmth on our

backs, along comes nature with another cold and wet spell. The ‘up’ side to all of this is that the parks are looking really good, not-

withstanding the rampant growth of mustard weed. This year’s plantings are looking good and hopefully we can keep them in good

condition with our summer watering programme.

The campground try-out was well attended with twenty staying for the campfire dinner, and eleven hardy souls trying out the new

campsites overnight. The feedback received was mainly positive. What would really put a polish on this project would be the provision

of a ‘rock-climber’s’ toilet. FOOP has been trying to get this on DEWNR’s agenda for quite some time; we can but hope!

Are you a Facebook user? Sometime ago I was roped into this social media phenomenon albeit with restricted access. It occurs to

me that FOOP does not take full advantage of what this medium offers us. Is there a FOOP member out there who could advise on

the best way of achieving this? Or even manage such a page for FOOP. Dare I say it but it may have to be a much younger person to

drag some of us dinosaurs into the twenty-first century. Please let us know if you can help.

It appears that our state politicians have had an epiphany; both the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation plus the

Premier have gone on record wanting significant changes to how parks are used and forgetting why National Parks were established.

For example the Premier stated “…Here in SA, we’re blessed to have so many nature and heritage sites within easy reach. We want

more people to be able to enjoy these sites in new ways, so we’re inviting expressions of interest from people who would like to start-

up nature based tourism ventures. Eco-sensitive accommodation, adventure tours, cafés, cellar doors or guided walks are just some

of the potential opportunities across the 18 sites we've identified…” Facebook 12 October 2017

But what our elected representatives are forgetting is that national parks were created so Australians, as well as foreign visitors, can

enjoy and learn about our unique environment, heritage and culture. I am sure that like me, many of you will not have issues with ap-

propriate activities such as looking to improve the visitor experience in places like the Botanic Gardens, accommodation opportunities

in Innes National Park etc.; but it beggars belief that someone in authority would propose permanent or ‘pop up’ food/coffee outlets in

other locations. The title of Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation has specific meaning. Each of those elements

means something significant, I do not intend to try to elaborate on that but it needs thinking about as to whether those aims are being

defended.

Given the power of the lobbyists, we need to be vigilant for the establishment of bike-hire, repair and sales outlets in the Adelaide and

Mount Lofty Ranges parks. Personally I wonder just who is pushing these ideas?

I was very saddened to read in the last few days that researchers in South-West Tasmania have recorded only 11 Orange Bellied

Parrots returning from the mainland where they over-winter. All of these were male. If this trend continues the species appears

doomed as wild birds. The only ones we will see will be captive-bred birds.

FOOP’s 31st birthday celebration was very well attended with perfect weather adding to the enjoyment. Amongst the few remarks I

made on the day included a comment on how enthusiastic FOOP members are in acting as custodians of the parks. It continues to

amaze me how much work is done in improving and nurturing what existed previously as well as the many years of efforts in attempt-

ing to re-establish the vegetation that was here in earlier times. Keep up the good work. Graham Thomas November 2017

“You wouldn't think you could kill an ocean, would you? But we'll do it one day. That's how negligent we are.”

― Ian Rankin, Blood Hunt

From the Editor ’ s Desk. Send all articles via: billandgilll@yahoo.com.au or by snail mail to 27 Marston Drive, Morphett Vale 5162 or hand deliver to Gill or me. Mobile 0427 306758

National Parks are created primarily for the protection of areas of great natural and or historical significance. The Onkapar inga River National park was changed from a Recreation park to a National park because of identified geological monuments.

I have not read the article to which Graham refers but I am not surprised because this has happened all before.

It’s not a brave new march into the future it is a return to what existed prior to the mid 20th century. I do wonder if DEWNR is ac-tually going retro. Perhaps back to a remembered past where all parks were seen as human amusement venues.

When the Belair National Park was opened it did not take long before land was set aside for ovals, picnic areas and tennis co urts etc., Para Wirra Conservation Park many years later was “blessed” with tennis courts and lets not forget Cobblers Creek.

It must gall some in the Government and Opposition benches to see large State assets not generating income and in fact costin g funds because of ongoing maintenance obligations.

With respect to outgoings it is not that long ago we had a period where the call was to reduce asset ongoing maintenance cost s by shedding assets. Who remembers the call to close walking trails? I always suspected that the removal of the property on R iver road was more about maintenance costs than environmental concerns. You don't have to be too bright to realise that if there a re not as many maintenance chewing assets you reduce outgoings. The thing is if you build expensive assets and no one wants to pay what then?

The plan I assume is that by making the parks more attractive to the general public more interest will produce income generat ing activities which will give DEWNR an income stream it never had before.

Funding to the Environment, in real terms, has reduced over the years . I have always been confused why Government’s call these reductions dividends. They're not dividends they are cutbacks. It doesn't sound better it sounds patronising.

However, in the 31 years Gill and I have been involved in the park FOOP as a group has lamented about the lack of resources such as toilets and decent parking facilities as well as almost non recognition for many years that the Onkaparinga parks exi sted so perhaps we should give this new plan some slack.

I am not entirely anti the plan to use the assets to generate funds provided that those funds go back into the park system and

that in the process we do not lose sight of and destroy the very reason the parks were set aside– conservation.

I do hear some saying that we want to keep it to ourselves. The problem is that if that persisted then one fine day a joint sitting of Parliament could get rid of the National Park status and even remove the parks from the Park reserves list. There is a preced ent so don't believe it cannot happen.

There are people in the community that would be more than happy to see that occur.

Over the years I have had the following expressed to me so this is not hearsay.

The decision to turn the Onkaparinga Estuary into a Recreation park was a mistake because the community would have been better served with a golf course and sports fields (a senior Onkaparinga City Councillor).

The Onkaparinga Gorge should be dammed at or near the town of Old Noarlunga (a mover and shaker in the Wine Indus-try). Interestingly I recently discovered this was an idea in the 1890’s so its been around for quite a while.

The Government should push through a major road to Blewitt Springs thereby giving better access to the McLaren Vale wine region. This would require a large bridge over the gorge. ( another wine maker).

Even I in times gone by strongly supported a barge with towpath and horse in the estuary. I now know historically that it would not have been quite right.

I suspect that there have been quite a few similar suggestions made over the years.

These days those of us with Environmental concerns are not in the majority, if we ever were. Or has the emphasis changed?

What does concern me is that in producing income from these assets we lose sight of their primary function—enshrining and pro-tecting the natural environment as we know it. Not only would that be illegal it would be stupid. Science is now telling us H umanity needs to have these places.

I say “as we know it” because there is enough evidence to show that when Hindmarsh and co landed the locals had over 10,000 years changed what nature intended. I personally think we should aim for recreating the biggest estate in the world mainly be-cause we can only guess what would have been here if not for firestick farming techniques.

National parks overseas quite often encompass villages and features we would not consider acceptable in our National, Conser-vation and Recreation parks. Could it be that the proponents of these “new” ideas envisage a time when our Parks reserve sys-tem will be similar.

Looking at our two parks in the short term I think the Recreation park is most vulnerable. The law governing the use of Recr ea-tion parks is not loaded as much toward Environmental concerns. Having said that we are now to have bikes and Horses in the National Park. I’m reserving my opinion on that development. Having read some articles online produced by bike riders I am n ot hopeful that this will end well. Lets hope I am wrong.

FOOP inc is a volunteer organisation and to my knowledge exists because the members have an interest and emotional connec-tion to the Onky Parks. That interest is entirely about the environmental well being of the habitat. That is we reflect the objectives of the NPWS act. We are stakeholders and in fact over the years have contributed probably as much if not more than any other group including DEWNR and at the very least should be part of the real decision making process.

Once again I point out that we deserve more than lip service and that goes for all the membership.

Bill.

Vale On behalf of the FOOP Inc community I extend the heartfelt condolences to Jean Griffen and family of the late

Colin Griffen.

Colin was a long time member and supporter of FOOP, had a major part to play in establishing the formation of the estuary wetlands and was a source of much wisdom and sometimes much needed counsel. Bill Heaven For FOOP Inc.,

Buff-banded Rail...Gallirallus philippensis... 28-32cm...seasonal...uncommon...non breeding?

Another beautifully marked water bird found occasionally in the Onkaparinga Wetlands when conditions are right,

often in the similar areas as last months featured Spotted Crake. I have been seeing a few Rails in recent weeks,

no doubt as a result of the wetlands being quite lush and high water levels providing the ideal habitat. This Rail

species can be found over much of Australia, except maybe the most arid inland regions, but always near water,

around reed beds, mudflats, forest margins and flooded pastures where it may be seen feeding openly early morn-

ing and late in the day. A nomadic bird and it's range can be quite dispersive, following seasonal rainfall and asso-

ciated water courses each year. It tends to be a rather secretive timid bird, easily spooked and will quickly retreat

into the safety of reed beds and bushes in an instant. Will remain hidden within the reeds for long periods making

sighting or photographing often frustrating.

A few times lately I have sat down on the edge of reed beds, which at first seem devoid of life, only to discover one

unexpectedly comes out of hiding. Best places to see one or two would be the main Onkaparinga Wetland Board-

walk and adjacent marsh areas and ponds, sadly around the rather disgusting looking storm water trash racks

seems to be a popular habitat as well.....a shame the human trash some of our lovely birds have to contend with.

However any of the Onkaparinga wetland lake areas provide very good habitat for them, in particular now as water

levels begin to drop with the oncoming drier weather exposing more muddy marshes. Diet is the usual micro or-

ganic life in the mud flats, insects, worms and the like, but will also scavenge on dead fish and food scraps from

time to time.

Interesting also are reports and my own sightings lately of other special birds of the wetlands such as Lathams

Snipes, Ballions Crakes, and lots of Spotted Crakes. I'm still looking, but not so far found is the cryptic Painted

Snipes, a rather uncommon species, but a very good chance it will show anytime soon.. Our local Blue-billed

Ducks have increased in numbers with at least 3 breeding pairs lately, and all actively displaying their amazing

courtship activities. Just as pleasing is the very recent discovery of Pink-eared Ducks which have this year nested

locally and at the time of writing have 4 healthy looking Ducklings in tow.

Other uncommon sightings lately have been of a bird called a White-winged Triller, most unexpected, and a few

Elegant Parrots. BE WARNED...I have also come across numerous Snakes lately, protective footwear is a must .

FOOP inc Birthday party No 31..... Held on the 15th October a sizable group of FOOPers travelled to the National park’s newest lookout to celebrate the passing of another successful year for the Park’s merry band of volunteers. Where have those years gone. The Punchbowl lookout area is fast becoming a popular venue with the NRM/DEWNR thank you also was held in the same place on the 4th November . Pity Gill and I missed it but we are getting forgetful. The BBQ was put to good use by Andy and John Bekker with an array of protein substances as good as it gets. The invite asked for savouries but we ended up with salads, desserts as well as cheese and biscuits. What could be better. The weather was near perfect and as we are all fit a walk to the lookout was definitely on the agenda. The walk to the lookout has been well made and I sus-pect that without too much effort it could be used by as-sisted wheelchairs and gophers. In short no one has been left out of the experience. In fact the walk through the predominate black butt stand of trees was as good as the lookout itself. The downside was the large population of olive trees in the park but they are every where. Andy changed the program the next week and we have been attacking the olives with gusto or is it chainsaw, handsaw, glyphosate and just ripping the little sods out? Colin C for some reason wanted us all to jump up and down when he took the lookout photo. Perhaps he was hoping for that one in a million scoop. We all dutifully looked for goats on the opposite side of the river while looking down at the Punchbowl. It never fails to captivate me that we are looking at 850+million year old rocks created by a glacier. The walk down was pleasant and to be honest the walk back up was not that bad either although we did admire the view a bit more. So far as I know everyone made it back. Before we all started to pack up Colin took a group shot. What a fine bunch we are!!!

Camp ground trial run.... Graham has already commented on this and all I can add is that the potential for the campground is great . Very peaceful and as we left to go home I envied those who were staying overnight– nothing like wak-ing in the bush with a bird chorus providing the en-tertainment. The evening meal was cooked by chef Thomas who showed that he is no slouch around a camp oven or two. The meal went well with my red so all was

well with the world. Having walked in this area a few times over the years I was curious to see where visitors would be directed but did not see any obvious signage. That could have been because we were so comfortable under the trees that walking was not on the agenda and thus I missed the aforesaid signage. I was reliably informed that the toilet block was well made although there is a concern that if the campground be-comes popular the loos will not cope. As to the proximity to the abseiling site that too will be one to watch. The fire pits are an engineering marvel although we wondered what

happens during the fire ban season. I get the Good Living e magazine each week and note that the new camp was given a big wrap up as was the park. The article did point out one fact that could become an issue. It also promoted the new bike trails on the Northern side of the river and the fact that to get them will involve a trip round to that area. This will in-volve a 20 minute ride either back to the Main South Road or to the same area via Clarendon. At the risk of being strung up by other FOOPers perhaps a bike trail along the Bakers Gully trail could be considered. It will be interesting to see how this develops.

Bill

Thanks to Jeff Lowrey for the photos although the night shot was acquired from the DEWNR site.

A bit of History . This came about because I was asked by a relatively new member of FOOP Inc why and how was the group formed and who were the first members. The inaugural meeting of what was to become FOOP ( Friends of Onkaparinga Park) was held in the Old Noarlunga Institute Hall on the 30th October 1986 at 8:00pm.

The meeting was convened by Mr Dene Cordes—Community liaison officer—NPWS . He convened the meeting in response to interest expressed by members of the community. Dene Cordes was at the time travelling the state creating friends groups in much the same way as he had seen being done in the USA as part of his Churchill Scholarship. In this endeavour he was supported by Mr David Wotton who for a time was the Minister for the Environment. The first friends group to be formed in South Australia was Fort Glanville and recently the Friends of the Simp-son Desert came into being. My understanding was that the community responded to a notice in the local paper. Much the same notice was re ran in December 1986 to garner more interest. John Berggy—Head ranger NPWS from Belair Recreational Park chaired the meeting. Other NPWS members were: Nicholas Newland—Deputy director, NPWS and Dean Launer—Ranger in charge of Onkaparinga Park. Newland informed the meeting a little about the park (at that time there was only one park –The Onkaparinga River Recreation Park. It included the gorge and the estuary. In 1993 the gorge area became a national park but that is another story. I was interested to read that at the time Old Noarlunga was listed as a Port and thus the entire length of the river in the estuarine region was not part of the recreation park. That would have been a surprise to many including me until recently. Much was discussed but I thought this would be of interest. Dean Launer saw the assistance a Friends group could give would be in the following activities:

Following is a list of the those first potential members. Not all went on to become members while some are still members.

Out of interest I have identified those people who are still members. I am not sure who became members on the night.

Subscriptions were discussed and the following was decided: Family: $10.00, Single: $8.00, Concession$5.00. On that night it was moved and carried that a group be formed and to be called—Friends of the Onkaparinga Park.

The following were elected to the group’s first management meeting: President—Helen Barney Secretary- Colin Malcolm Treasurer- Lyall Pickard. Committee: Lee Jeavons, Jenny Pickard and Jane Stewart, It was moved that Mrs Barbara Hardy would be approached to be the group’s Patron. And so began FOOP. In that inaugural year others attended.

Helen Barney Fay Kijas Rudi Schuetze Apologies

Kent Barney Kristina Knudsen Colin Malcolm Mr, Mrs Head

Lyall Pickard Erica Knudsen Anne Malcolm Cathy Williams

Jenny Pickard Lee Jeavons Karen Malcolm Richard Williams

Colin Griffen Jane Stewart Hans Glass Talina Vizard

Jean Griffen Gisela Bergemann Pam Davies Colin Anderson

John Hunwick Dulcie Denson Dorothy Gilby Henry Kijas

Dale Pitts

Lorraine Pitts

Data Collection Wildlife observation and recording Litter removal

Revegetation Publicity Advising ranger of Park activities.

Weed Control Monitor park usage

Some of the FOOP membership goes back to almost the beginning. :

And the treasurer reported that the group had - $139.69 in the bank. There was obviously a number of other members at this time . Some ceased being members probably because they had other things in their life. A significant number stayed with FOOP up to the day they died which is a great commitment in anybodies language. During this year NPWS advised that horses were now banned from the parks. Two active members left but still rode horses through the parks. Over the years FOOP Inc has had many interesting characters . Each in their own way have added to the FOOP story which hopefully will continue as the years go by.

In June 1987 current members attending the General meeting were as follows:

Anne Malcolm Karen Malcolm Philip Beinke Gill Heaven Bill Heaven Betty Franche

Apologies:

March 1987 was attended by these still current members:

Bill Heaven Apologies Anne Malcolm Karen Mal-colm

In May 1987 current members attending the General meeting were as follows

Anne Malcolm Karen Malcolm

Apologies Philip Beinke

In July 1987 current members attending the General meeting were as follows:

Anne Malcolm Karen Malcolm Chris Malcolm Betty Franche Paul Franche

Fae Trueman Jim Trueman Bill Heaven Barbara Hardy

Apologies: Philip Beinke Gill Heaven

In August 1987 current members attending the General meeting were as follows:

Barbara Hardy Karen Malcolm Anne Malcolm Betty Franche Gill Heaven Bill Heaven

Fae Trueman Jim Trueman

Apologies: Philip Beinke

In September 1987 current members attending the General meeting were as follows:

Gail Rees Karen Malcolm Chris Malcolm Betty Franche Paul Franche

Apologies: Philip Beinke Anne Malcolm Fae Trueman Jim Trueman

In October 1987 current members attending the General meeting were as follows:

Paul Franche Anne Malcolm Chris Malcolm Paul Franche Betty Franche Jim Trueman

Fae Trueman

Apologies: Philip Beinke Bill Heaven Gill Heaven Karen Malcolm

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1. Herd of antelopes 2. Troop of apes 3. Flock of lambs 4. Family of otters 5. Herd of ponies 6. Colony of ants 7. Flight of butterflies 8. Plague of locusts 9. Colony of termites 10. Bed of oysters

11. School of angel fish 12. Shoal of perch 13. Group of cobras 14. Group of rattlesnakes 15. Nest of vipers 16. Flock of auks 17. Flock of avocets 18. Flock of dotterels 19. Flock of gulls 20. Parliament of owls

21. Flight of storks 22. Lots of academics 23. Company of actors 24. Bevy of beauties 25. Lots of clerks 26. Lots of critics 27. Lots of harpists 28. Lots of seamstresses 29. Lots of barmen 30. Lots of magicians

Thought I would have a change this month ( Thanks Diana) and test your knowledge re collective nouns. That is a name we use to describe a collection of animals etc. Eg. A flock of crows is referred to as a Murder . See how you go. ( NB there maybe more than one answer...)

Goat Cull in the National Park.

Acting Senior Ranger Coral Marsden has advised of the following de-

tails of the goat cull:

· Goat Control Plan has been approved and signed off by

Grant Pelton – Director of Regional Programs

· Park Closure Gazettal has been approved and signed off

by Grant Pelton – Director of Regional Programs

· Shooters for the control program have been nominated and confirmed – Members of

Sporting Shooters Association Australia – Conservation and Wildlife Management Inc.

· Dates set for the control program are 4 to 8 December 2017.

· The whole of the Onkaparinga National Park will be closed while this program is going ahead from 4 to 8 December 2017. No park visitors, members of the public, volunteers,

contractors, etc. are permitted within the park during the operation.

· A meeting will be held for the Shooters in November to familiarise them with the park and

the operational requirements for the control program.

· DEWNR is receiving continual data from the Judas Goat – ‘Kelly Anne’. The tracking col-lar on this goat has supplied accurate information about the movements of the goats. This information is vital to the operation and will assist the shooters in their efforts on the day when the program is to go ahead in December. 12 months of data is required in order to fulfil the requirements for the sign off of the operational plan. From the data collected by the Judas goat we have a good idea of the movements of the herd within the national park and on adjacent private land. This has given us good logistical information on their behav-

iour. Consequently we have produced maps to show this information.

Annual End of Year BBQ The “Tuesday Team” are holding their annual End of Year BBQ at Ray & Pat Rogers property “Tanamera”, 62 Hunt Road, McLaren Flat on Tuesday 12th De-cember from 10.30am. If you wish to attend please RSVP to Andy McKinnon by 8th December. Please bring: 1. a salad & sweet to share, 2. plates, 3. cutlery, 4. drinks, 5. chairs & table. BBQ meat will be provided. All members & partners are welcome to come & enjoy this event.

C’mon youse lot time for a break

Friends of Onkaparinga Park Inc

c/-27 Kym Street, Port Noarlunga South, South Australia, 5167 E m ai l : m a ck in s@ tp g . co m . au

Telephone: (08) 8386 2393 Mob: 0427826721 www.communitywebs.org/OnkaparingaParks

ABN 17 039 448 316

Pat ron: Dr . Ba rba ra Hardy, A.O.;

NOMINATION FORM FOR POSITION ON FRIENDS OF ONKAPARINGA PARK INC. COMMITTEE - FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 5th DECEMBER, 2017 Positions to be elected: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer & at least four additional committee members. Total committee membership shall be no more than ten & all shall be members of the Associa-tion. Public Officer, Safety Officer & Publicity Officer are appointed by the Committee. Retiring committee members are eligible to stand for re-election without nomination. To: Andy McKinnon, Secretary, Friends of Onkaparinga Park Inc 27 Kym Street, PORT NOARLUNGA SOUTH SA 5167 To be returned by Tuesday 31/10/2017.

POSITION: ………………………..……………………………………………..

NOMINEE: ………………………..……………………………………………..

ADDRESS: ………………………..……………………………………………..

SIGNED: ………………………..……………………………………………..

NOMINOR: ………………………..……………………………………………..

ADDRESS: ………………………..……………………………………………..

SIGNED: ………………………..……………………………………………..

Received: / /2017

ANNUAL ELECTIONS FOR POSITIONS ON FRIENDS OF ONKAPARINGA PARK INC. COMMITTEE

- FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 5th DECEMBER, 2017

Positions to be elected: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer & at least four additional commit-tee members. Total committee membership shall be no more than ten & all shall be members of the Asso-ciation. *Public Officer, Safety Officer & Publicity Officer are appointed by the Committee. Retiring commit-tee members are eligible to stand for re-election without nomination. The Committee may also co-opt up to

two further members & may fill casual vacancies.

The following members have offered to stand for the Committee at the AGM. These nominations will be

referred to the meeting for election.

Andy McKinnon SECRETARY FRIENDS OF ONKAPARINGA PARK INC.

POSITION

CURRENT INCUMBENT

NOMINATIONS

1 President & Safety Officer* Graham Thomas Graham Thomas

2 Vice-President Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker

3 Secretary & Public Officer* Andy McKinnon Andy McKinnon

Treasurer Andy McKinnon Andy McKinnon

Committee

4 Jim Trueman Jim Trueman

5 John Bekkers John Bekkers

6 Matthew Pearson Matthew Pearson

7 Malcolm Kirkham Malcolm Kirkham

8 Cynthia Kirkham Cynthia Kirkham

9 Joan Alford Joan Alford

10 Vacant Ian Preston

FOOP Subscriptions Form Subscriptions are due on the 1st November of each year.

(Financial year 1st November to 31st October) New members who join after 1st September are covered for the year following. Please accept my/our new/renewal subscription. Name(s):……………………………………………………. Address:………………………………………………………….. Telephone No……………………………Mob No…………………………. Email address……………………………………………..

Please indicate if you would like to receive notices by email Yes No

Please indicate if you would like to receive newsletter by email Yes No

Please indicate if you would still like to receive newsletter by post Yes No I am paying (please indicate the one you are paying)

Family Membership $15.00

Single Membership $10.00

Donation $......... (NB., Not tax deductible)

Then detach this form and forward with payment to: The Secretary/Treasurer, Mr A McKinnon, 27 Kym Street, Port Noarlunga South 5167 Payment can also be made to the Treasurer at general meetings held the first Tuesday of the month. (except January) Payment also by electronic transfer, details below. EFT Details:

Account Title: Friends of Onkaparinga Park Inc. BSB Number: 805-007 A/C Number: 00707387 (Credit Union SA) Reference: Last name, first name, “subs”. Send email to mackins@tpg.com.au to confirm payment. If you are a new member please forward contact details as above. Andy McKinnon Secretary/Treasurer Friends of Onkaparinga Park Inc.

FOOP NOVEMBER 2017.

Note Working B’s in the park will be cancelled when there is a Total Fire ban in the MT Lofty Region All Working B’s start at 9:00 am & finish at 11.30am unless otherwise stated.

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NP Gate 18

Whitings Road

Hardy’s Scrub

Boneseed removal

Michael 8557 7498

12

13

14

RP Gate 15

River Road

(Access from bike track)

Weed control

Andy 8386 2393

15

16

NP Gate 25– Chapel Hill

Weed control

Graham 7220 5568

Evening Walk 5pm Meet Old Reynella Shopping

Centre

17

18

NP Gate 16

Chapel Hill Road

Hardy’s Scrub

Boneseed removal

Michael 8557 7498

19 20 21

NP Gate ??

New Punchbowl Car

Park

Piggott Range Road

Weed control

Andy 8386 2393

22

23

NP Gate 25– Chapel Hill

Weed control

Graham 7220 5568

Evening Walk 5pm

Meet Moana SLSC

24

25

NP Gate 18

Whitings Road

Hardy’s Scrub

Boneseed removal

Michael 8557 7498

26

27

28

RP Gate 1 – The Shed

Railway Road

Seed Planting

Andy 8386 2393

29

30

NP Gate 25– Chapel Hill

Weed control

Graham 7220 5568

Evening Walk 5pm Meet Byards Road Wetlands

1

2

NP Gate 17

Whitings Road

Olive control

Michael 8557 7498

3

4

5

RP Gate 15

River Road

(Access from bike track

Andy 8386 2393

Annual General Meeting

7.30pm

Old Noarlunga Institute

Special Presentations

6 7

NP Gate 25– Chapel Hill

Weed control

Graham 7220 5568 Evening Walk 6pm

Meet Sundews Gate 11

Piggott Range Road

8 9

NP Gate 18

Whitings Road

Hardy’s Scrub

Boneseed removal

Michael 8557 7498