Just a few updates:

 

*  Fantastic result for the BBQ on Sunday at Shellharbour... we banked approx $1700... so well done to the team:  Tracey, John, Michael, Eddie, Leonie, Tess, Jennifer, David and Kay!   Thanks to those of you who donated some bits and pieces to the cause.  Our last BBQ for the year will be at Warrawong Bunnings on 30 November.

 

*  There are still a number of Shearwaters being found in the area.. keep us informed... Unfortunately the birds are so exhausted their rate of survival is low; however, our focus is getting them off the beaches where possible so they are not mauled by dogs or foxes.  Again, keep up the PROACTIVE PATROLS - there are birds out there with injuries - notify Betty on the hot line 0431282238 if you spot a bird that needs assistance.

 

*  There is a clean up at the Berkeley Boat Ramp on Sunday, 3 November from 9.30am... if you are able to come for an hour or so that would be great - it is filthy.  Annie and Julie's  Bushcare group will be cleaning up Hooka Pt at the same time.  Wear closed in shoes, and bring your own water, sunscreen and hat.

 

*  Shari has put forward a great initiative where ASR members join in with a multi-group CLEANUP at Jervis Bay, Long Beach, on Saturday, 14 December 2013, from mid morning.  She is approaching groups such as the Marine Mammal Research Volunteers, ORRCA, and Responsible Runners at Jervis Bay.  If you are interested I thought we could integrate a patrol into the day and have a picnic lunch.... mark your diaries and I will forward more information when it comes to hand.  We are looking at the media covering the initiative.  I am hoping some of our friends in the southern area can join us....

 

* Kirsten will be co-facilitating three workshops with the Wollongong Council during National Recycle Week:  if you are able to attend one of the workshops I have provided the details below.

 

It is being promoted as 'Birds in the Bag' and relates to promoting less plastic bags in our environment.  We are engaging with the community at large to identify ways in which this can be done.

 

Monday 11 November, 12.30pm-1.30pm @ Wollongong Library, 41 Burelli Street

Thursday 14 November, 11am-12noon @ Thirroul Library, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive

Tuesday 19 November, 2-3pm @ Warrawong Library, Level 1, 67-71 King St

Book now: at the above libraries or phone Council's Green Team on 42277262. Email: gt@wollongong.nsw.gov.au 

 Kirsten