Long time members Geoff Robertson and Margaret Ning have invited COG to join them for a camp-out on their 280 ha property near Nimmitabel. Garuwanga is managed
for conservation purposes and has a variety of habitats including open grassland and shrubland, Snow Gum woodland, large patches of forest, and Casaurina nana heathland. There are many amazing rocky outcrops and a large variety of scenery. On the north it is bounded by the Kydra (Numerella) River and the west by Winifred Creek, with several water courses crossing it.
We will be exploring the property for its bird life, as well as checking out the newly created Dangelong Nature Reserve that lies on the north west boundary. Most of Garuwanga is accessible by foot or by car. COG added 7 new bird species when we last visited in November 1999. To date there have been 310 native plant species, 86 bird species, 19 reptiles, at least 10 native mammals and 4 frogs recorded at Garuwanga. It is therefore appropriate that it will be a joint camp-out with both the Field Naturalists and the Friends of Grasslands.
The property has a garage with extra matresses where people can sleep. There are plenty of pleasant places to pitch a tent. It has a modern kitchen, electricity, limited hot water and a flush loo. Participants will need to bring their own bedding and food.
To register your interest and to obtain further details including how to get there, please contact Jack Holland on 6288 7840 (AH) or by E-mail on jack.holland@ea.gov.au.