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autumn 2019
Amazing bird sightings
Bayside Community
Nursery now open
Fun at Summer
by the Sea
From the Mayor
Welcome to the Autumn edition of frogs and bronzewings.
Banksia Bulletin. She is also the driving force behind
As you know, Bayside is fortunate protection and restoration of the
to have many Friends groups that are Tulip Street Pond, working tirelessly
passionate about our local environment, to coordinate a team of 30 volunteers
made up of enthusiastic volunteers who to revegetate this important wetland
spend countless hours in our bushlands, in the heart of Bayside’s sandbelt golf
reserves and foreshore ensuring they course precinct.
are maintained and cared for. This included working with the
But, for now, I would like to highlight Bayside Community Nursery to identify
the work of one volunteer, a champion and select suitable local indigenous
of Bayside’s wildlife and habitat for species for habitat restoration, and
many decades – Elizabeth Walsh. coordinating volunteers for major
On Australia Day, Elizabeth was the replanting during July 2018.
very worthy recipient of this year’s I thank all our volunteers for the
individual Environment Award. work you do, and in May we will have
As the inaugural president of the the opportunity to formally express
Friends of Native Wildlife Inc, Elizabeth’s our appreciation for how each of you
work has led to significant increases in contribute to making Bayside a better Cr Michael Heffernan
community knowledge and awareness place to live at a special event during Mayor
of many local wildlife, particularly Rakali, National Volunteers Week (see page 19). Bayside City Council
About the front and back cover images
Photos and words by Pauline Reynolds
This interesting plant, Selliera a dense mat and be a useful
radicans, or Shiny Swamp-mat of soil binder, particularly in damp
the Goodeniaceae family, grows positions, while it seems to
in Bayside at the base of Red tolerate dry times.
Bluff Cliffs among other places, Selliera radicans is propagated at
very exposed to salt spray and the Bayside Community Nursery,
winds but close to fresh water which is now open for sales.
seepage from the cliffs. It has
The close up cover photograph
succulent leaves and flowers
is of the plant, complete
and seems quite vulnerable,
with tiny pollinator, in a pot.
but must be tough to thrive in
The back cover was taken at
those conditions. When growing
the base of Red Bluff Cliffs.
in kinder locations, it can form
Manufactured with Manufactured using
100% FSC® post process chlorine free
consumer waste. (PCF) pulps.
In this issue
Special features Other articles
PLANTS OF BAYSIDE 4
VALE RON LEECH 4
5
WEEDS AND WORK AT
BAYSIDE’S GEORGE STREET
RESERVE6
REVEGETATING WITH BIRD WALK AT
INDIGENOUS PLANTS RICKETTS POINT 7
AMAZING BIRDS AT OUR
NORTHERN FORESHORE 8
10
KEEPING OUR ROADS
LITTER-FREE9
A DOGS’ BREAKFAST 13
ENJOYING SUMMER BY
URBAN FOREST STRATEGY 15
THE SEA
BURULI ULCER RESEARCH 15
KIDS’ CORNER 16
14
VOLUNTEER GROUPS 18
COMMUNITY WINS ON
CSIRO LAND
Bayside Community Nursery NOW OPEN
The Bayside Community Nursery is Gala Days
open for 2019. Pick up some fantastic
indigenous plants to create a thriving, Saturday 27 April, 9am-2pm
low maintenance garden that attracts Saturday 15 June, 9am-2pm
local wildlife, birds and insects. Bayside Community Nursery:
Saturdays, 10am-12pm 315-317 Reserve Road, Cheltenham.
Thursdays, 10am-2pm
Vale
Ron Leech
Plants of
Bayside
With Aaron Hurrell of
Citywide Parks and Gardens
Beaded Glasswort
The Beaded Glasswort (Sarcocornia quinqueflora ssp.
quinqueflora), also known as the Beaded Samphire,
is a succulent prostrate plant that can grow to 30cms
high and spread between 30cms and 1m wide along
the ground through stolons that have long slender The Friends of Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary, Bayside
segments ranging from 5mm to 20mm long. Environmental Friends Network, Bayside City Council and staff
It flowers between March and June with 10-18 flowers at Citywide acknowledge the life of active volunteer Mr Ronald
arranged in false whorls. The fruit producing stalks are James Leech, who passed away on 4 March 2019.
1-5cms long and 3-5mm wide. The seeds are covered Ron was an active member of Friends of Bay Road Heathland
with hooked bristles. Sanctuary for 20 years.
The Beaded Glasswort prefers moderately salty Born on 21 February 1925 in Black Rock, Ron attended a
areas in full sun and is widespread in grasslands, salt number of schools including Sandringham East and went on
marshes and brackish wetlands. to become a carpenter and builder – a trade he learned at
Seeds can propagate the Beaded Glasswort, cutting Brighton Technical School. He served in the Royal Australian
and dividing stolons that have been produced. Air Force between 1944-1946 and returned to build spec
It is similar to the closely related Thick Headed homes in Cheltenham and Highett. Ron lived in a home on Bay
Glasswort (Sarcocornia blackiana). Road, adjacent to the Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary, which
was built by his father.
Source Bull, Marilyn (1991) Flora of Melbourne: A guide to the
indigenous plants of the greater Melbourne area Carlton Vic: Hyland He is survived by his sister Val and sister-in-law Marcellina,
House Publishing who described him as a ‘gentle and kind man’. Our thoughts
are with the family.
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Revegetating with
indigenous plants
Story by Chris Sutton
Convenor, Friends of Beaumaris Memorial Community Centre
The Friends of Beaumaris Memorial to learn about Bayside’s native plants. very challenging period keeping all plants
Community Centre (formerly Friends of We are incredibly fortunate to across Bayside adequately hydrated.
Beaumaris Reserve) formed in August source our plants from the Bayside Fortunately the good rains in December
2017 and met monthly throughout 2018. Community Nursery, which is stocked provided a growing boost with the onset
Works during this time included with a wide range of vigorous and of warmer weather.
planting Casuarina, Coast Banksia and affordable plants. To supplement Council’s watering, we
Tea Trees between the tennis courts and Without the nursery we could not have a small trailer that is packed with two-
oval along Victor Street, Beaumaris. obtain all these plants and Bayside, litre plastic water bottles and hand water.
It is fantastic to see these trees including Beaumaris, would slowly While labour intensive, this watering has
establish over the past 12 months, with lose its irreplaceable and distinctive proved critical to keeping the plants alive.
steady growth over summer 2018/19. vegetation character. We have had success selectively spraying
This area was in need of revegetating We are thrilled at how quickly the plants weeds with an organic weed killer called
after a thinning of Tea Tree and wattle, and became established and transformed this Slasher, where the active constituent is
the removal of blackberries a few years ago. space. The grasses and groundcover are nonanoic acid. Also known as pelargonic
We will plant understorey species in thriving and it has been useful to observe acid, nonacid is derived from plant oils and
this area to provide vegetation diversity the varying rates of plant growth, the impact is also found in pelargoniums. This weed
and small bird habitat. of varying sun exposure and the relative killer has been very effective but needs
Other work during 2018 included dependence of different plants on watering. follow-up spraying to be fully effective.
clearing out rubbish and weeds in the I look forward to the shrubs filling out This year we plan to mulch areas
bush areas around the oval. and hopefully attracting smaller bird life, under the bushy areas along Victor
Our proudest achievement has been which has become crowded out by Noisy Street and around the oval towards
mulching and planting the area next to Miners and more recently Currawongs. Cloris Avenue. We will also plant shrubs
the tennis courts along Victor Street. The Beaumaris Reserve Masterplan to increase indigenous plant diversity
I walk past this area every day and includes an action item to provide across the whole reserve. We will focus
have been delighted to see this strip of interpretative signage of the plants and our efforts on small sections at a time,
patchy grass and trees revitalised with a trees around Beaumaris Reserve. I hope this which worked well in 2018.
diversity of indigenous plants. area becomes a showpiece of the diversity Thank you to the reliable and responsive
The area had a good spread of mature of indigenous plants from groundcovers to Paul Tope from Citywide who is a big
trees and our focus was to plant shrubs, mature trees, and inspires residents about supporter for our plans and activities.
grasses and groundcovers. what they can plant in their own gardens. Please join us at our Working Bees.
Some of our volunteers are new to We planted over 200 plants, with only a See page 18 for details under our new
indigenous vegetation, and planting this handful not surviving, thanks to Citywide name – Friends of Beaumaris Memorial
area has provided a perfect opportunity watering this area. Our summer was a Community Centre.
A special working bee
Story and photo by Pauline Reynolds
A group of volunteers took part in a special working bee at
Cheltenham Park specifically to remove Coast Tea-tree, which
has germinated in the thousands since a fire swept through the
area in early 2018. Coast Tea-tree is considered to be a woody
weed when it grows in the bushland reserves, stifling growth of
the heathland species. The park is slowly regenerating, despite
harsh conditions after the fire with little rain last winter, heavy
rain in December and very hot days in 2019 that have burned
some of the new plants. The group, together with Citywide,
removed a truck full of seedlings — a really good effort. Volunteers hold young Tea-tree plants.
Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019 5
Weeds and work
at Bayside’s George Street
Reserve
Story by Valerie Tarrant
Photos by Pauline Reynolds
At our February Cranbourne Friends,
working bee, Royal Botanic
Friends of George Gardens Victoria).
Street Reserve In my garden
removed Slender in Black Rock, a
Dodder Laurel number of trees
(Cassytha glabella), and smaller species
an indigenous that have been
parasitic creeper purchased at
that can smother Bayside Community
its host plant Nursery are similar
and spread to to some in the
other plants if reserve.
not controlled. I have noticed
However, it does that once they have
have a place in the settled in, they need
biodiversity of the very little water.
reserve, being habitat for insects and a Occasionally, a small seedling that has Ecological Controlled
particular blue butterfly, so even if we grown from a nearby parent – a Coast Burns 2019
could, we would not remove it all. Wattle, a Hop Goodenia (Goodenia ovata) Citywide Bushland Crew will
It is so persistent that even people’s and Chocolate Lilies (Arthropodum manage two controlled ecological
best efforts fail in dealing with every stricta) – is found. burns in early April 2019 that are
plant. Workers’ fingers become sore, The Tulip Street nature strip remains overdue in terms of frequency of fire.
but Pauline Reynolds is hopeful a source of interest for Friends and
Gramatan Avenue Heathland
that a new tool with bent tongs may visitors, who would otherwise be
Sanctuary is currently threatened
make removal easier and hands unaware of the indigenous plants that
by local species Dodder-laurel
more comfortable. belong in the George Street Reserve.
(Cassytha pubescens and C.
Some wattles may be regarded as The Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra,
weeds if they spring out of their usual formerly Themeda australis), with glabella). It requires burning to
habitat, like Coast Wattle (Acacia its long drooping seed heads, still introduce indigenous species and
longifolia subsp sophorae); Friends have thrives there among other local plants. help control fire-sensitive weeds.
removed many small seedlings from The dry summer has created Long Hollow Heathland Sanctuary
inland reserves, including George Street. challenges for our vegetation. Most is threatened by Coastal Tea-tree
Coast Wattles have been described as trees, shrubs and groundcovers (Leptospermum laevigatum) and
thugs if they become environmental are surviving, but would benefit Sallow Wattle (Acacia longifolia
weeds in the bush (Australian plants greatly from a series of downpours. subsp longifolia).
as weeds, Naturelink Newsletter of the We remain hopeful.
6 Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019
Bird walk
at Ricketts
Point
Story by Dennis Young
Friends of Native Wildlife Inc.
Photos by Michiko Iida
Light cloud, low tide and a slight sea distance covered,
breeze greeted 20 keen birdwatchers and energy
early Saturday morning 23 February. expended, by these
This occasion was another popular solitary birds as
Ricketts Point bird walk organised they seek out food.
by committee members of Among the land
Bayside’s Friends of Native Wildlife birds, Superb
Inc (FONW). Blue Wrens were heard but not seen. Grey Butcherbirds. To watch a flock was
The group departed from the This was unusual as they are commonly a rare experience.
Yacht Club car park and followed the sighted along the walking paths at Exchanging notes after the activity,
shoreline south, immediately noting Ricketts Point. A pair of Scaly Breasted we confirmed sightings of around 27
a large number of Crested Terns and Lorikeets was noisy and active near the different birds, although some were
Cormorants resting on exposed reef teahouse. Along with three nearby pairs by sound only. While accounting for
areas opposite the Ricketts Point of Rainbow Lorikeets these beautiful seven separate identifications, the
Teahouse. birds appeared to be exhibiting nesting largest numbers were water birds with
There were quite a few Pied and behaviour in tree hollows. Silver Gulls being the most common,
Little Pied Cormorants indicating fish Encountering six Spotted Pardalotes however there were nearly as many
activity around the adjacent reefs. We foraging in Banksia foliage around the Crested Terns.
were fortunate to observe a number of barbecue area was the walk highlight. FONW is planning at least one more
Australian Pelicans with some gliding in Local birdwatchers get excited seeing walk at the same location this year as
to land above our heads. these beautiful little birds given the species and numbers fluctuate with
A White-Faced Heron was actively intrusion of Noisy Miners and Little the seasons. Bayside is fortunate to
hunting in rock pools accompanying Wattlebirds into their habitat in recent have this unique setting where a mix of
us along the shoreline to the years, along with the increasing number land and water birds can be observed
Lifesaving Club. We appreciated the of predatory Pied Currawongs and so readily.
Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019 7
Amazing birds at our
northern foreshore
Willie Wagtail by Ed Dunens
Story by Michael Norris
Friend of Bayside
Council has been consulting about the probably arrived with sea spray.
draft North Road Foreshore Masterplan I returned to this area in February to
that covers the stretch between the pier tour the precinct before I commented New Ho
lla
at Middle Brighton Baths and Head Street on the vegetation proposals in the draft by Grah nd Honeyeater
am Winte
– sometimes known as Brighton Park. Masterplan. rflood
I first visited that area in 1978, on a It was about midday that I stopped
trip from England, and was dismayed by for a coffee at the end of North Road.
the lack of vegetation or birds. Returning Walking about 50 metres north, I was
in the 1990s it had vastly improved enthralled by the sound of Silvereyes
following the City of Brighton’s calling from low coastal vegetation, soon
1992 Foreshore Management Plan. followed by a male Blue Wren popping
There were beds of mainly indigenous up with at least another brown one. And
trees and shrubs among the lawns then a Willie Wagtail and a New Holland
and near back fences. Alongside the Honeyeater appeared.
promenade was a variety of low Willie Wagtails have sadly become
indigenous coastal plants. scarce in Bayside although one pair
Before long I had seen Blue Wrens hangs on – and breeds – near the former
throughout the precinct with one nest golf course, provisionally named the
about two metres up in a near-bare Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve.
wattle by a back fence, possibly located Away from here they are seen
to avoid Black Rats. elsewhere in Bayside, usually in Male Red-rumped Parrot
Other native birds, such as Brown February once every two years, while by Arthur Chapman
Thornbills and White-browed Scrubwrens, New Holland Honeyeaters are spotted
were limited to a few beds, mainly close to about once a year.
the area of Coast Tea-tree near North Road. Returning to pick up my bike I heard Since then they have been there
A bushy garden near that area attracted an unusual call in the Drooping She-oaks regularly in the cooler months. In the
Silvereyes and breeding Willie Wagtails, near the café - and there was a gorgeous rest of Bayside they’ve been seen about
with a nest at eye level until 1999 male Red-rumped Parrot. once a year.
(possibly following Bayside’s first plan As far as I know this species was only Playing with the probabilities you
for the area), and a Horsfield’s Bronze- occasionally recorded in Bayside before could say I had a nearly one in a
cuckoo laid its eggs in a Thornbill nest. 1999 when they stayed at Elsternwick thousand experience. A lesson from
My local botanist friends showed me Park, probably following their colonisation all this: you can enjoy birds at noon in
some unusual coastal plants that had of Albert Park in the last 10 years. summer; no need to get up at dawn.
8 Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019
Celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Friends of Bayside Roads Roadside Litter Patrol program.
(L-R) Derek Jones, David Chamberlain, Michelle Bentley, the Hon Brad Rowswell MP and Andrew Petley.
Keeping our roads litter-free
Story by Derek Jones
Convenor Friends of Bayside Roads
Litter patrol volunteers have celebrated their two-year milestone of keeping Bayside
roads litter-free.
Friends of Bayside Roads regularly
patrols and removes litter from Bayside
roadside reserves (nature strips) that
are continuously under litter attack,
mainly from drivers and passengers of
private and commercial vehicles.
Since the group launched its Roadside
Litter Patrol program in early 2017, the
20 registered volunteer patrol team,
and its support group of 12 people, have
collected around 1,800 large bags of
roadside litter around parks and gardens,
bushland reserves, sporting arenas, golf (L-R) Andrew Fielder, Kiersten Jorgensen, Alan Gaskell, Mal Davey,
courses and public open spaces. Cr Laurence Evans and Alan Cope.
Council car parks and public
infrastructure like libraries, schools, cigarette butts and packets, fast food carpets, household and office furniture
community centres, as well hot packaging of all types, newspapers, lolly and equipment. Recently, a truckload
spots Cheltenham Road, Black Rock wrappers, masses of general merchandise of broken cement paving was found
Village, Bluff Road and Tulip Street packaging, cardboard cartons, broken dumped in this area.
Sandringham, are often patrolled weekly. glass, bottle tops, miscellaneous items of There are vacancies for patrol routes
Each volunteer covers about 1.5kms hard rubbish, the list goes on. covering open spaces in Brighton,
on each side of the road twice a month. Members notify Council of any illegal Hampton, Highett, Cheltenham and
This equates to around 40 kilometres of rubbish dumps, which are collected Beaumaris.
nature strips from Charman Road to Bluff within 48 hours. If you would like to join Friends of
Road, and Bay Road to Balcombe Road. The Friends also report suspicious Bayside Roads, please contact Derek
Volunteers work independently, behaviour and events, as well as graffiti, Jones via derekhjones36@gmail.com
carrying out roadside clean-up when broken water pipes and acts of vandalism. Volunteers are fully briefed and
and how often it suits them. Along with litter thrown from vehicles, provided with work and safety kits.
Items collected include drink bottles there are major dumping incidents such A monthly briefing is held at the
and cans, plastic and paper, tissues, as builders’ rubbish, paint cans, tyres, Sandringham Golf Links Café.
Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019 9
Enjoying Summer
by the Sea The Bayside Environmental Friends Network
delivered another fantastic Summer by the
Sea program throughout January.
Around 40 volunteers led more than 10
free family activities held around Bayside’s
magnificent stretch of Port Phillip Bay.
Enjoy this feature, showcasing some of the
highlights from our Summer by the Sea 2019
events.
Coastal photography
Keen photographers, eager
to hone their skills taking
nature shots, heading out
from Ricketts Point to capture
local wildlife, marine animals
in rockpools and the beautiful
coastline.
Microbat talk
and walk
Native wildlife
experts sharing
knowledge
about microbats
as participants
search for
wildlife at dusk.
10 Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019ne
Our evolving coastli s of
s form and the impact
Learning how beache ils
discovering local foss
sand movement while
ars old.
that are millions of ye
Foreshore and
rockpool ramble
Uncovering treasures of
sandy shores left behind
after a low tide, and
catching a glimpse of
unique marine animals at
home in rockpools.
Curious kids go coastal
Children aged 6-10 years learning about indigenous plants
and local fauna through playing games and participating in
nature-based/environmental activities.
Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019 11Snorkelling
Experiencing the enchanting underwater environment
by snorkelling the Teahouse Reef in the Sanctuary.
A foreshore and sea country walk
Discovering the Boon Wurrung’s (local First People)
way of caring for, and living in harmony with, their Sea
Country including facts about indigenous plants and their
role in traditional Aboriginal food and culture.Indigenous plants
terrarium workshops
Young people with
their finished terrariums
made with local plant
species from the Bayside
Community Nursery.
A Dogs’ Breakfast
Story by Taylor Davine about biodiversity and wildlife along
Citywide Victoria’s coast.
This included information
The annual Dogs’ Breakfast is an event about the local environment, the
just for dogs and their owners. importance of keeping dogs on leash in
This year’s event was once again sensitive vegetation and bird habitat,
hosted by Citywide and took place on local Friends groups, and copies of
19 January at the off-leash dog beach at Banksia Bulletin. Council provided
the end of Sandown Street, Brighton. give-aways such as leads, water bowls,
The Citywide crew including doggie-bag carriers and show bags
myself, Will McGowan, Jo Hurse and with family activities.
Julie Valentine provided information Citywide’s Aaron Hurrell took charge
of the barbecue, serving up breakfast for
dogs and their owners.
For information about off-leash areas
and seasonal restrictions for dogs on
Bayside beaches please contact Council
on 9599 4444 or visit bayside.vic.gov.au/
walking-your-dog-bayside
Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019 13Community wins
on CSIRO land
Council has achieved a significant
milestone in securing community
benefits from the sale of 9.3 hectares
owned by the CSIRO in Highett.
Bayside Mayor Michael Heffernan said
an agreement was recently reached with
CSIRO, guaranteeing that land gifted by
the Federal Government will be set aside Local residents join Member for Goldstein Tim Wilson MP (centre),
for open space. Council will have the who is flanked by Bayside Friends Elizabeth Walsh (left) and Pauline
opportunity to purchase further land for Reynolds (right), standing beside Mayor Cr Michael Heffernan and
community facilities. Friend of Bayside, Michael Norris.
“The land in Graham Road, Highett, is
one of the most significant development of indigenous species and natural habitat. sale on the open market in April 2019.
sites in inner metropolitan Melbourne A further one hectare of open space has The recent agreement between Council
and represents a unique opportunity been set aside for recreation purposes. and the CSIRO guarantees the land
to obtain land for open space and new Council is confident it will purchase will remain open space in perpetuity
community facilities,” Cr Heffernan said. another 3,500 square metres to build new and for community facilities. It also
“Both the Highett and wider Bayside community facilities including a library. leaves Council able to negotiate the best
community will benefit from high quality The Federal Government announced its outcomes with the eventual purchaser.
public open space, community facilities intention to dispose of the former CSIRO Access to the site will be strictly
and increased housing opportunities site in 2011. In 2013, a commitment was limited until the CSIRO completes
in this area, close to public transport secured from the Federal Government remediation work. After this time,
and services.” that four hectares of the site would be Council has negotiated limited access
The site contains important, remnant transferred to Bayside City Council. to begin planting and weeding but titles
vegetation that will now be protected and CSIRO has demolished all buildings and full site access will not transfer to
enhanced. The agreement ensures that on the site and is currently removing Council until 12 months after settlement.
three hectares encompassing the Highett any potentially hazardous materials to In the meantime the community will be
Grassy Woodland will be set aside for ensure the site is left in a safe condition. consulted on a masterplan for the three
conservation to encourage regeneration The entire site is expected to be listed for hectares in the southern end of the site.
Minister visits Highett Grassy Woodland
Story and photo by Pauline Reynolds long-awaited handover to Bayside
It is not every day you have the City Council, which is finalising its
opportunity to discuss conservation negotiations with the CSIRO.
with the Federal Minister for The Minister’s electorate, Durack in
Environment but on 21 January, Western Australia, is one of the largest
two Friends of Bayside did just that. in Australia, covering more than
(L-R) Member for Goldstein Tim 1.6 million square kilometres.
Minister Melissa Price MP toured
Wilson MP, Michael Norris, Minister
the key environmental gems of our for Environment The Hon. Melissa Coming from such wide and open
area during a visit to Tim Wilson’s Price MP, Pauline Reynolds and spaces, the Minister was interested
electorate of Goldstein. Mayor Cr Michael Heffernan. in the importance of the natural
Her visit included the Highett environment in highly developed
Grassy Woodland at CSIRO Mayor Michael Heffernan, was urban areas.
where she heard about its long pleased to show the Minister the She commented on how every tree
and fascinating history from local land and its trees. and area of open space counted, and
environment naturalist Michael Norris. The site has been cleared of old how they are obviously appreciated by
Mr Wilson, together with Bayside buildings in preparation for the people she had met during her visit.
14 Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019Urban Forest Strategy
PLASTIC
BAGS
Council will test the benefits, outcomes, irrespective of the tree species, origin,
limitations and opportunities of a future location or ownership.
Zero plastics by
Urban Forest Strategy with a suburb- An Urban Forest Strategy would
level case study. provide an opportunity to consider the
mid‑2020
This initiative responds to community cumulative benefits of an entire tree Single use plastics will no
concerns about the incremental and population and implications as a result longer be issued from Council’s
cumulative impact of tree and vegetation of canopy loss on amenity and urban Corporate Centre and libraries by
loss from both low-scale development character, resilience to climate change, the end of June this year.
and applications to remove trees and the urban heat island effect, flora and Other Council-owned properties
vegetation generally. fauna and urban ecosystems. such as community centres and
An Urban Forest Strategy would Although Bayside enjoys a high level senior citizen centres will stop
assist Council to manage trees of tree and vegetation cover across using single use plastics by the
and vegetation as a collective and the municipality, there is a need to end of June 2020 as Council
integrated environment. The City’s monitor tree coverage and ensure that commits to a future of zero
urban forest consists of all trees and this is maintained and enhanced into single‑use plastics.
vegetation located throughout Bayside, the future.
Buruli ulcer research
Story and photos by Pauline Reynolds
A group of unlucky Bayside residents
infected with Buruli ulcer (also known
as Bairnsdale ulcer) have taken part in
a collaborative research study led by
CSIRO, Barwon Health, Department of
Health and Human Services and the
University of Melbourne.
Tips for stopping
The research aimed to uncover new Buruli ulcer
information to help prevent and control • Avoid insect bites by using suitable
the disease in Victoria. Samples of soil, insect repellents and long clothing,
water, biting insects, mammal faeces especially during the warmer months
and vegetation were collected for analysis. It is not known exactly how people or high mosquito activity
Buruli ulcer is a skin and soft tissue become infected with the bacteria, or • Protect cuts or abrasions with
infection caused by the bacterium where in the environment it prefers sticking plasters
Mycobacterium ulcerans. The toxin made to live. The highest risk for infection • Wash and cover scratches or cuts
by the bacteria attacks fat cells under the is during the warmer months, but the from working outdoors
skin, which leads to localised redness disease can be acquired at any time of • See your doctor if you have a
and swelling or the formation of a nodule the year. Buruli ulcer is not thought to persistent skin lesion and mention the
(lump) that can develop into an ulcer. spread from person-to-person. possibility of Buruli ulcer.
Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019 15C
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leans away. Q2: (a) Days are longest and nights
earth leans towards the sun and the other
Q1: (b) The earth’s tilt means that one-half of
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Banksia
K i d s ’ o rner
t autumn Saturday out
A perfec
Ask mum, dad, a Benefits of indigenous plants:
grandparent or adult • sustainable
friend to take you on • low maintenance requirements (compared to other
a visit to the Bayside gardens) are easy to maintain and propagate
Community Nursery • thrive without the need for artificial fertilisers or sprays
this autumn.
• use minimal water
Our volunteers and
• fauna-friendly; attracting, providing food and shelter
staff have been
for local native birds and insects, which helps preserve
busy over summer
the biodiversity of Bayside.
propagating indigenous plants for public sale and to use in
our parks, reserves and heathlands.
Indigenous plants are available to purchase in forestry tube Bayside Community
(starting at $2.35), 6-inch pot (starting at $7.50) and 200mm Nursery open:
pot (starting at $26.00).
Saturdays, 10am-12pm
They might sound small, but it is better to buy and plant
Thursdays, 10am-2pm
indigenous plants like this instead of larger pot sizes.
This way, they develop better root systems and will be more 315-317 Reserve Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
tolerant to drought conditions. For more information call (03) 9583 8408 or
Autumn is the perfect time to sow seeds because the soil is visit www.bayside.vic.gov/community-nursery
moist and the weather is not too hot.
Autumn recipe
Roast pumpkin, tomato and feta pasta
Method
1. Preheat oven to 160C (140 fan-forced).
Peel and chop pumpkin, and
What’s in quarter tomatoes. Place in a baking
pan with unpeeled garlic cloves
season? and olive oil. Toss to combine,
seasoning well. Bake for 1-1.5
hours until soft and caramelised.
Show off your cooking skills using those 2. Place pumpkin and tomatoes in
pumpkins you picked from your autumn a blender or food processor with
There are plenty of fruity
veggie garden. Here’s a delicious and feta. Pop the garlic cloves out of
favourites in season right simple pumpkin recipe perfect to cook their peels and add them as well.
now like apples, plums and for the family on a Sunday night. Blitz until smooth.
grapes. If you don’t have
Ingredients 3. Cook pasta in a pot of rapidly boiling
them growing in your garden,
salted water until al dente (it means
try a local farmers’ market. 500g pumpkin
‘just right’!). Drain, reserving about half
You may have some of these 500g Roma tomatoes
a cup of the cooking liquid. Reheat
vegetables growing in your 4 clove garlic (unpeeled) sauce in a pot, adding a little of the
patch ready to pick and 1tbs olive oil reserved cooking liquid to loosen it.
enjoy: cauliflower, eggplant, 100g feta 4. Add cooked pasta to the pan
beetroot and pumpkin. 400g pasta and toss well to coat. Serve with
Parmesan to serve shaved parmesan and a side salad.
Thanks kidspot.com.au for this awesome idea!
17Volunteer Groups
Friends Groups
Friends of Balcombe Park Friends of Long Hollow Heathland
Convenor: Ian O’Loughlin Convenor: Rob Saunders
Mobile: 0412 432 618 Email: ianoloughlin@optusnet.com.au Phone: (03) 9515 3383 Email: srednuas@hotmail.com
Upcoming working bees: Upcoming working bees:
Dates: Apr 28, May 26, Jun 30, Jul 28 Time: 10am-12pm Dates: Apr 28, May 26, Jun 30, Jul 28 Time: 1-3pm
Friends of Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary Friends of Merindah Park & Urban Forest
Convenor: Michael Norris Convenor: John de Cruz Douglas
Phone: (03) 9521 6879 Email: menorris@ozemail.com.au Phone: 0417 386 408 Email: jdecdouglas@internode.on.net
Upcoming working bees: Upcoming working bees:
Dates: Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13 Time: 10am-12pm Dates: Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14 Time: 9-11am & 10am-12pm
Friends of Bayside Roads Friends of Mother Stock Areas
Contact: Derek Jones Convenors: Pauline Reynolds and Rob Saunders
Phone: 0417 360 747 Email: derekhjones36@gmail.com Phone: (03) 9598 6368 Email: pauline.reynolds.au@gmail.com
Phone: (03) 9515 3383 Email: srednuas@hotmail.com
Bayside Environmental Friends Network Upcoming events:
Convenor: Jill Robinson-Bird For event dates please contact the convenor
Phone: 9583 8408 Email: friends@bayside.vic.gov.au
Friends of Native Wildlife
Friends of Beaumaris Memorial Community Convenors: Anne Jessel, Elizabeth Walsh
Centre Phone: (03) 9585 6788 Phone: (03) 9598 9009
Convenor: Chris Sutton Email: info@bayfonw.org.au
Phone: 0438 327 924 Email: sutc@bigpond.com Website: www.bayfonw.org.au
Upcoming working bees: Upcoming working bees:
Dates: Apr 28, May 26, Jun 23, Jul 21 Please check the website www.bayfonw.org.au/events
Friends of Brighton Dunes Friend of Picnic Point Sandringham
Convenor: Jenny Talbot Convenor: Terry Reynolds
Phone: (03) 9592 2109 Phone: (03) 9598 2978 Email: reynolds_family@hotmail.com
Upcoming working bees:
Dates: Apr 2, 10, 16, 23 & 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, Jun 4, 11, 18 & 25, Friends of Ricketts Point
Jul 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Time: 8-10am Convenor: Diana Pearce
Phone: 0448 573 256 Email: dipearce39@icloud.com
Friends of Cheltenham Park Upcoming working bees:
Convenor: Valerie Tyers Dates: Apr 10, May 29, Jun 12, Jul 10 Time: 9.30-11.30am
Phone: (03) 9588 0107 Email: valerietyers@hotmail.com
Upcoming working bees: Friends of Ricketts Point Landside
Dates: Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7 Time: 10am-12pm Convenor: Sue Raverty
Phone: (03) 9589 2103 Email: sraverty@westnet.com.au
Friends of Donald MacDonald Reserve Upcoming working bees:
Convenor: Kim Croker Dates: Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 23 Time: 1-3pm
Phone: (03) 9589 2443 Email: kcroker@bigpond.net.au
Upcoming working bees: Friends of Table Rock
Dates: Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5, Jul 3 Time: 10am-12pm Convenor: Ken Rendell
Phone: (03) 9589 4452
Friends of George Street Reserve Upcoming working bees:
Convenors: Val Tarrant, Pauline Reynolds Dates: Apr 30, May 28, Jun 25, Jul 30 Time: 10am-12pm
Phone: (03) 9598 0554 Email: vtarrant@ozemail.com.au
Phone: (03) 9598 6368 Email: pauline.reynolds.au@gmail.com Friends of Elster Creek
Upcoming working bees: Convenor: Gio Fitzpatrick
Dates: Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21 Time: 10am-12pm Phone: 0432 045 303 Email: gio@ecocentre.com
Meeting point: Elwood Canal, Glen Huntly Road Bridge
Friends of Gramatan Avenue Heathland Upcoming events:
Convenor: Ken Rendell Please check www.facebook.com/friendsofelstercreek/
Phone: (03) 9589 4452
Upcoming working bees:
Dates: Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7 Time: 1-3pm
18 Banksia Bulletin | Autumn 2019National
Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week
celebrates the generous contribution
of volunteers in Australia, and is led
Editorial Policy
by peak body Volunteering Australia. The purpose of publishing the Banksia
Bayside City Council will hold Bulletin is to circulate information, report on
a special afternoon tea event events, and to profile relevant environmental
to recognise the contribution of issues important to our community.
The Bulletin is also published to support the
volunteers at the Brighton Art
network of people involved in enjoying and
Gallery on Wednesday 29 May. protecting our local environment.
More details to come. Bayside City Council encourages people from
our local community groups to submit articles
of interest, share experiences and news
about any upcoming events. All articles are
Environment Groups reviewed prior to publication and Council
reserves the right to omit or edit submissions.
Bayside Bushwalking Club Acknowledgements
(Charman to Cromer Roads, Beaumaris) Thank you to all the people who have
Contact: Jo Hurse Phone: (Citywide Park Care) 9283 2052 contributed to this issue of Banksia Bulletin.
Disclaimer
Beaumaris Conservation Society Inc The views expressed in the Banksia Bulletin
President: Greg Mier are not necessarily those of Bayside City
Contact: PO Box 7016, Beaumaris 3193 Email: info@bcs.asn.au Council nor its representatives.
Website: www.bcs.asn.au Editor
Damien Van Trier
Black Rock and Sandringham Conservation Manager Open Space
Association Inc Recreation and Wellbeing
President: Craig Brunnen Content Coordinator
Phone: 0488 303 887 Email: brunnenc@gmail.com Kristi High
Secretary: John Neve 0407 366 466
Phone: 0479 196 260 Email: jneve@ozemail.com.au Copy deadlines
Upcoming working bees: Winter 2019
Dates: Apr 2, 16 & 30, May 7 & 21, Jun 4 & 18, Jul 2 & 16 Friday 31 May 2019
Time: 10am-12pm Banksia Bulletin is published quarterly by
Bayside City Council to service people
Marine Care Ricketts Point Inc interested in enjoying and protecting the
local environment.
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Contact: PO Box 52, Sandringham, 3191
Corporate Centre
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Telephone: 9599 4444
www.bayside.vic.gov.au
School Groups banksia@bayside.vic.gov.au
Hours of business
8.30am–5pm
Firbank Girls Grammar Monday–Friday
Contact: Mary-Ellen Johnson (except public holidays)
Phone: (03) 9591 5188 Email: mjohnson@firbank.vic.edu.au
St Leonard’s College Conservation Group
Contact: Simon Daniels
Phone: (03) 9909 9300 Email: simon.daniels@stleonards.vic.edu.au
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