From The Friends of Fagan Park

Well, it is six months since our last article, and by popular demand I am responding to bring the community up to date with our activities. The weather beat us early in October when were to have an Open Day during the long weekend. It was just impossible to have allowed vehicles to drive on […]

Galston District Garden Club

The Galston District Garden Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Galston Community Hall, 37 Arcadia Rd, Galston, at 7.30pm. Visitors and new members are welcome. The Club had its last meeting for the year in November and will resume meeting on the 2nd Wednesday, February 2023. Our guest speaker for […]

Hidden in the Hills: Flax Leaf Wattle

When you visit your local bushland areas during summer and early autumn, there is one particular Wattle that is in flower. It is a pale yellow to cream coloured variety called Flax-leafed Wattle (Acacia linifolia). It can be found extensively where conditions suit, as it prefers the more sandy soils in open forest and is […]

Still Creek Landcare: Platypus, They’re Here

I’m sure you’ve all heard about recent Platypus sightings in our creeks. Well, it’s true! As a matter of fact, they’ve even been spotted in local dams near creek lines. With this information, Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with Still Creek Landcare, Streamwatch, and Friends of Berowra Valley are working to identify the range and […]