Care for Cardinia Creek
Friends of Cardinia Creek Sanctuary
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Beaconsfield Flora and
Fauna Reserve
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Managing the
Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve
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The Friends of Cardinia Creek Sanctuary (FOCCS) formed in March
1998. At this time, the reserve was heavily infested with Sweet
Pittosporum and other weeds that were degrading the values of the bushland.
The group was established after Judy Smith (FOCCS President) approached
the Cardinia Shire Council about setting up a group to help them care for
the reserve.
Since the first meeting of the
FOCCS, our small group of
Above: Some Friends group members at a working bee
hardworking volunteers have
removed thousands of
Sweet Pittosporum plants, not to mention
countless Wandering Jew, Japanese 
Honeysuckle, Winter Cherry, thistles and Forget-me-nots! The regeneration
in the years since 1998, and the new sightings of previously unseen native
animals in the reserve, are a credit to the hard work of the Friends. The
group is also involved in other activities such as Clean Up Australia Day,
tree planting days and educating the community on the reserve and how to
care for it.
Above: FOCCS Secretary, Lisa Loulier, with the 2004
Clean Up Australia Day rubbish pile!
Join
Us! Become a Friend!
The FOCCS meet for working bees on the
fourth Sunday of every month, 9am-12 noon. (This sometimes changes, please
check the newsletter!) We supply a delicious morning tea. Please remember
to wear appropriate clothing for working in the bush and sun.
For
more information, call Judy on 9707 1402 or Lisa on 0400
390
131 or email friendsofcardiniacreek@yahoo.com