Ten years and going strong!
Yes, we’re officially 10 years old! And it’s wonderful to see the changes that have taken place, the marvellous supporters working together to help protect our precious environment, and now even working together with wonderful kids, staff and parents of the Rapid Bay Primary School.
To celebrate this fantastic milestone, we incorporated a party into our August 2022 Working Bee. Helpers from over the years came back to together to recognise and celebrate what we have all achieved.
What a feast we had on Sunday August 6 after a couple of days of planting and weeding. Enormous thanks to Liz and Chrissy for planning, cooking and delivery. They made it look effortless!
A late afternoon walk around the site gave everyone a chance to see the huge
changes that have occurred in just 10 years. Corey was on hand to provide some of
the earlier history. Remnant patches of vegetation are now joining up, native grasses
are starting to outcompete the weeds (though the latter are still a problem in some
parts!). There is more habitat for birds and other creatures, and some of the rare and
endangered plants are a tad more plentiful. We still have heaps more plans for the
area, so it will be interesting to see it all again after the next 10 years!
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Did you know that the coastal area north and south of the Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal contains over 214 different species of indigenous plants, in a narrow 8 km strip around the tip of the Fleurieu? 50 of these plant species are classified as endangered, vulnerable, rare or threatened.
The Cape Jervis Coastal Community Group (CJCCG) is protecting the high profile site between the township and the ferry terminal. Join us having fun in the outdoors, or help behind the scenes. Activities include seed collecting, propagating, weeding, watering and taking photos.
Between us we can increase the number of indigenous plants growing in this harsh coastal environment while providing nature trails to allow more people to enjoy our unique native flora.
The Cape Jervis Coastal Community Group is planning to revegetate the high profile site between the township and the ferry terminal, bordered by Flinders Dr, Fleurieu Rd, Sorata St and the sea. Join us propagating and planting indigenous coastal plants, building on the efforts of other groups in the Cape Jervis region.
The increase in local flora will provide habitat for more birds, butterflies, reptiles, insects and mammals!
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