Earthcare Newsletter
February 1999
EARTHCARE MEETING
7.30pm February 25 "The House" corner of Blessington and Herbert Streets St Kilda
This is a visionary meeting ‘Dreams and Desires’
What is the role of Earthcare?
Does Earthcare have a valid place in the City of Port Phillip?
Are Earthcare projects in line with your idea of Earthcare’s function?
Do you feel you have enough say in what is decided?
Would you like to plant more vegetation?
Are planting days and times suitable to your life style?
Do you prefer investigating and maintaining seagrass?
Is the newsletter giving you enough information at the right times?
Do you have a burning desire to fix something environmental in the City of Port Phillip?
Do you think the annual fee of $10 to belong to Earthcare is too expensive or should it be increased?
Would you like to be involved in writing the history of Earthcare?
Should we look back at our achievements and build on a few very successful ones, or continue to look at new avenues for research and change?
Come and have your say.
It’s important that we plan with a vision.
We need a clear identity to avoid being swamped by larger or more vocal groups.
What are you dreams and desires?
The meeting will be facilitated by Josephine Samuel King
What’s on in March?
WEEDING at WEST BEACH
Corner of Beaconsfield Pde and Cowderoy Street St Kilda West
Saturday March 6th 2.00pm Afternoon tea will be provided.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
Beach end of St Kilda Pier. Be prepared to paddle and pick up plastic bags from the seagrass at low tide.
Sunday March 7th 1.00pm
MAYOR’S COMMUNITY DAY ‘ A Sense of Place’
Gasworks Park corner Richardson Street and Pickles Street
Sunday March 14
HIDDEN NATURE EXHIBITION
Earthcare not only has hidden nature but also hidden talent. This excellently researched and professionally presented exhibition was a delight to visit.
The information was creatively presented in a variety of formats thus keeping the viewer’s interest alive throughout the gallery.
Adrienne, Vanessa, Rosey, Ruth and Kylie are to be congratulated on their efforts.
RAKALI WATCH is on again
Contact Karen on 95216456 to find out evenings and times.
This is one of the most pleasant events that Earthcare has to offer. You just sit on the boardwalk next to the pier kiosk and watch and record the activities of the rakali for about one hour.
Election of Committee of Management will take place on 25th Feb during the meeting. If you wish to be nominated for a position on the committee please call Alison on 95313840 before 6pm 25th February 1999.
FOWGP
Friends of Westgate Park are a new group of environmental enthusiasts interested in the wellbeing of Westgate Park.
Tours of the Park, Bird Watching expeditions and Planting will commence soon.
Contact Naomie on 93879041
Earthcare WEBSITE
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~earthcare
Alison maintains this site and would welcome any ideas for its improvement.
Call Alison 95313840
WISE UP ON WASTE AND LITTER
Saturday 13 March
Participate in Water Quality Monitoring
The Streamwatch program requires volunteers to periodically monitor water quality at various locations in the City of Port Phillip. If you are interested in participating, contact Alison on 95313840 for details.
Smoky Vehicle Reporting Online!
You can now report smoky vehicles to the EPA using the Internet. Much easier for those with web access than obtaining a form, filling it out, and mailing it! The URL is http://www.epa.vic.gov.au