Author: heathmontbushcare

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Bunnings Community Fun Day

Hi everyone,

This year on October 20th, Bunnings are running a Community Fun Day at their store in Bayswater from 10.00am – 3.00pm.

It would be good for Heathmont Bushcare to have a presence at this event in the form of a table with some information flyers and some people who would be willing to talk to people about the work Heathmont Bushcare does. Bunnings has given the following information:

 ‘As you know, Bunnings has a strong community involvement, and our Community Fun Day is a great way for you to let others in the community know what your group is all about. It also allows you to catch up and network with members of other community groups. Participation in the Community Fun Day is as simple as setting up an information table and talking to people about your community group. We have a capacity to allocate additional space if you would like to run demonstrations or performances, but this will be limited, so please let us know if you would like to take advantage of this’

Could I please call for volunteers who would be able to spend some time helping out on the day?

If you can help, please email me at the address below.

Heathmontbushcare [at] gmail.com

Will.

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Heathmont Xmas Bush Market – Sunday 10 December 2017 @ Uambi

We are back again this year hosting our VERY popular Heathmont Christmas Bush Market. With a collection of local creatives and small businesses supporting ‘Uambi’ in conjunction with Heathmont Bushcare.

You will have the opportunity to walk amongst the gums and purchase some fantastic unique gifts for your loved ones this Christmas including:

+ Candles & Soaps
+ Jewellery
+ Desk Calendars & Prints
+ Gift Tags & Greeting Cards
+ Skincare & Aromatherapy
+ Heat Packs
+ Jams & Chutneys
+ Kids Clothes
+ Local services including dog training and landscaping

A new additions to this years market is a CHILDRENS MARKET where local children will be having their own stalls. EXCITING!!!

There will also be a sausage sizzle and face painting – for a gold coin donation

Hamper Competition Terms & Conditions


Entrants must RSVP to the event by selecting ‘Going’ in the Heathmont Christmas Bush Market event. The winner will be selected at random and drawn on Friday 8/12/17 at 8pm AEST. The winner must collect the hamper on the day of the event and show some form of identification to collect their prize. 

 

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Maroondah’s Bushland Treasures – Exhibition

Save the Date

CRIPS has we  been working with the Maroondah City Council Curators – Exhibitions & Collections Team on an exhibition  “Maroondah’s Bushland Treasures”   original watercolours by Botanical Illustrator Ruth Jackson. The exhibition will be open at the Maroondah Access Gallery

Maroondah Federation Estate 32 Greenwoood Ave

From

Friday January 19th – Friday March 9th 2018

Official opening

Thursday January 18th

5.30-7pm

 

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CRISP NEWS

Hi All

Our Annual End of Year Celebration BBQ for members, volunteers and supporters will be held on Saturday 2nd December from 12pm – 3pm. We will be meeting in the picnic area at the nursery. If you are planning on attending please let us know for catering purposes. If you would like to bring a salad or sweet to share it would be appreciated. BBQ and drinks will be provided.

 Our next Monday Mornings in the Reserves Outing will be on Monday 27th November. We will be meeting at Cherry Tree Reserve, Mullum Mullum Creek, end of Strathfield Parade Croydon (Mel 50 E1) at 9am and continuing work on the mulch beds and exploring upstream to the source of the Mullum. If you would like to join us please bring your own gloves, all tools and morning tea will be provided.

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Solar Savers Program

Maroondah City Council is currently rolling out the Solar Savers Program which aims to support pensioner households to install solar panels on their homes.

This offer is limited in number, and we would like to get the word out to pensioner households who want to install solar, and would be able to do so by paying off the system over 10 years.

If you are eligible, or if you are able to please help spread the word to friends and family who you think could be interested please see the information and contact details below to find out more.

Maroondah City Council is proud to be a part of the Solar Savers Program supporting pensioners to save on power bills and growing renewable energy.

Many pensioners are interested in going solar, but are put off by the upfront cost and complexity. Council’s new Solar Savers program is breaking down these barriers, helping pensioners to install solar with no upfront costs.

Participating households gradually pay for their solar panels through their quarterly rates payments, with power bill savings covering the cost of repayments. Solar Savers has done careful modelling to make sure every household is at least $100 in front at the end of each year.  

The program also takes the hard work out of solar, drawing on the expertise of councils and program partners to choose quality, reliable solar systems and a trusted installer.  

 Who is it for?

Solar Savers is open to pensioners from the Maroondah area who own their own homes and use most of their power during the day.

To register your interest by 26 June 2017, of to find out more, visit: www.solarsavers.org.au or phone Solar Savers on 9385 8512.

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Working Bee – Sunday 4th June 2017

Our next working bee  for 2016 is scheduled for Sunday 4 June @ Dexters, from  10.00am till 1.00pm.

Please bring along any weeding tools that you have.  If you don’t have any tools that’s ok, as we will have spares. Dont forget your mug!

If you have any questions, please email us at heathmontbushcare[@]gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

 

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CRISP News

The next Monday Mornings in the Reserves outing will be on Monday 15th May. We will be meeting at 9am at Cherry Tree Reserve – the end of Strathfield Parade Croydon (Mel 50 E 1) we will be continuing to work in existing mulched areas planting and weeding.

If you would like to join us please bring your own gloves. All tools and Morning Tea will be provided.

First Friends of Dandenong Creek Meeting Thursday May 11

“The European History of Dandenong Creek from Bayswater Road to Boronia Road.” by Heathmont History Group

Rather than being an academic book, it is a report commissioned by Melbourne Water to assist with their understanding and signage as part of the EODC project.

Gerry Robinson will have copies available on the evening. Spaces are limited, so please email: ffdc1999@gmail.com to confirm your place

Location: 7:30 PM, Thursday 11th May at Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood

Our next seed cleaning evening will be held on Wednesday May 31st. We will meet at 7pm in the tea room at the nursery and prepare collected seed for sowing and storage. Supper will be provided.

 

National Sorry Day function, Friday 26 May at 9.30am – 11.30 at Maroondah Federation Estate.

In recognition of National Sorry Day on 26th May, and National Reconciliation Week 27th May-3rd June, Maroondah City Council and Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place invite the community to this free event including

Welcome to country & Smoking Ceremony

Acknowledgement of Country

Performance by award-winning singer/songwrither Kutcha Edwards with the Mullum Mullum Choir.

This event is free and everyone is welcome.

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Heathmont History Group

 

“The European History of Dandenong Creek from Bayswater Road to Boronia Road.” by Heathmont History Group

Rather than being an academic book, it is a report commissioned by Melbourne Water to assist with their understanding and signage as part of the EODC project.

Gerry Robinson will have copies available on the evening. Spaces are limited, so please email: ffdc1999@gmail.com to confirm your place

Location: 7:30 PM, Thursday 11th May at Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood

The presentation will be followed at 8:00pm by our normal monthly committee meeting.

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Working Bee: Sunday 7 July 2013

Hi All

Don’t forget our next working bee scheduled for Sunday 7 July 2013, at Uambi (Allens Road) from 10.00am till 1.00pm.

Please bring along any weeding tools that you have.  If you don’t have any tools that’s ok, as we will have spares. Dont forget your mug!

If you have any questions, please email us at heathmontbushcare[@]gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday :)

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Heathmont Honey

Some of our readers may be aware of Heathmont Honey, but if not please read on for some information.

Heathmont Honey is a family bee keeping business which specialises in regional bush varieties, bee products and bee keeping information.

Paul, the owner of Heathmont Honey, started keeping bees at age 14 as a hobby and then took the next  step up to a small semi commercial business. He now owns and manages about 100 hives which produce a variety of honeys and sells most of his product at local farmers markets.  His bees are located at Mt Evelyn, Heathote and of course Heathmont

For more information please go to: http://www.heathmonthoney.com.au/

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Household Energy Saving Program

Maroondah City Council has partnered with Low Energy Supplies and Services (LESS) to offer residents a program to help save energy and includes the following:

  • competitively-priced LED downlights
  • free energy monitors (when minimum program requirements met)
  • free and reduced-cost draught sealing
  • rebates on new energy-efficient TVs

Households may also be eligible for free standby power controllers, CFL light bulbs and water saving showerheads (please see flyer for more details).

We currently have two fantastic limited offers for program participants!

1. Households who have at least 8 LED downlights installed to replace halogen downlights receive the LEDs at a reduced cost ($25 each, normally $29 each), plus a free energy monitor. This offer ends 30 June 2014. (Note this applies to particular downlights so phone LESS to see if your household is eligible for this offer).

2. A limited number of concession card holders receive a subsidy to put towards the cost of replacing their halogen downlights.

To find out more, or to make a booking call LESS on 1300 781 998 or go to http://www.livegreen.com.au

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CRISP News

Hi All

Wednesday 5th June is Seed Cleaning evening. Starting at 7pm we will be preparing seeds that have been collected for storage, sharing conversation and cake. Let us know if you can join us for this productive evening.

We are currently collecting information for our next newsletter which will be distributed in Mid July – if you have anything you wish to contribute send photos, articles and environmental information to the editorlhibbs@ihug.com.au by June 10.

 Now is an ideal time to plant, while the weather is still a bit mild. Our sales area is well stocked with tubes and 6” pots of most of our species available. We are open for sales on Wednesday and Friday from 9.30 – 12.30 and every Saturday from 10am – 1pm.

 Come in a pick up a copy of our great new booklet ‘Indigenous Gardens – Creating habitat for people and wildlife in Maroondah’ and get some new inspiration for your garden. This booklet is also available to download from our website http://home.vicnet.net.au/~crisp/indig_gardens.html . Also available at the nursery are the beautifully illustrated cards featuring local indigenous plants by Ruth Jackson for $4.00 each.

 If you are planning an activity for National Tree Day you will need to get your plant orders in ASAP. For more information on National Tree Day check out the website http://treeday.planetark.org/

Friends of Loughies Bushland are holding a planting day and working bee this Saturday June 1st  from 10am – 12pm– Meet in Kubis Drive North Ringwood for details contact Carol 9870 8126

 Enjoy your garden and our bushland.

 Regards

Annette, Jan & Stephanie

CRISP Nursery Inc

17 Greenwood Ave

Ringwood 3134

9879 3911

crisp@melbpc.org.au

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~crisp/index.html

Wednesday & Friday 9.30 – 12.30

Saturday 10 – 1

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Working Bee: Sunday 2 June 2013

Thank you to all those who attended our open morning at Uambi. We were delighted with the great turn out and we hope that you enjoyed the experience!
We would love to see you all again this Sunday 2 June at 10 am at Heathmont Park, Waterloo St (car park near pavilion, Melways ref 63 J1). Please bring a cup, something to share, your gardening gloves and a garden hand tool (eg. small digger or fork). There will be an activity for the kids once they get sick of weeding!
Looking forward to seeing you!