Work Activities/News

There are a range of noxious weeds and invasive species that continue to establish in the area behind the houses on Mugga Way and the Reserve hill slopes.  These weeds and invasive species include Firethorn, Cotoneaster, Blackberries, Ivy, Cootamundra wattle, plus a range of garden plants.  It is important that we control the establishment and […]

Hi all, I have a message from Michael Mulvaney. See below! As part getting information on Gang-gang nesting ecology and the effectiveness or otherwise of possum guards, I would appreciate help watching actual and potential Gang-gang nest hollows.   The watching involves standing about 30m from a hollow for 15 minutes each time and observing

Another very productive joint work activity was held with the Federal Golf Club (FGC) on Thursday 24 September 2026.  The work activity involved clearing large, mature patches of the woody weed Rowan along with other woody weeds from the FGC area earmarked for incorporation into the Red Hill Nature Reserve.  These joint activities have so

A big thank you to the volunteers who attended the watering activity on Tuesday 22 September.  The group managed to water the 700+ plants.  A massive effort.  While a few plants have been lost, most of the plants are in good condition, as can be seen from the images. Many volunteers were involved with the

This Work Activity is a continuation of two activities undertaken in May 2026.  This is a joint exercise involving the Red Hill Regenerators and the Federal Golf Club (FGC) to undertake restoration work within the 10.5ha area of the FGC lease area which has been rezoned for inclusion in the Red Hill Nature Reserve.  Prior

Small Ant Blue Butterfly – Acrodipsas myrmecophila Red Hill is part of the woodland patch that contains the largest known breeding population of this rare butterfly and about a quarter of all known breeding sites. While the butterfly has been recorded on Red Hill we are yet to locate any breeding localities. Please go to

Snake Awareness Workshop When: Saturday 26th September 2026, Session One: 10am-12.30pm OR Session Two: 1.30pm-4pm Where: Flynn Community Hub Cost: Free for ACT landcarers/ParkCarers, ACT Waterwatchers and ACT and Region FrogWatchers Register: https://events.humanitix.com/snakes If you spend time outdoors with Waterwatch or Landcaring/ParkCaring in the ACT, or with the ACT FrogWatch program, chances are you’ll eventually come across a

The focus of this work activity will be on the removal of the remaining Vinca weeds in the southern part of the Reserve near Hindmarsh Drive and also tackling woody weeds in the area.  As a result of recent efforts, the bulk of the dense mats of Vinca have been removed.  At the last work activity

Michael Mulvaney is at it again with another fantastic podcast!! Have a listen https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489208/episodes/19663250.

Hello all,  Hope everyone’s week is off to a wonderful start! Last week Michael Mulvaney was on the radio reminiscing about his early days in Red Hill, teaching us about Gang-Gang Cockatoos, the importance of volunteering and the devastating impacts of climate change not just on the beauitful Gang-Gang Cockatoo but all species.   https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/changing-oz-michael-mulvaney-protecting-red-hill-and-gang-gang-/107011388