Friends of Darlington Station Reserve (FODS)

Every New Year is an Opportunity

The enthusiasm we all feel at this time of year is a wonderful thing and it is a great time to take a good look at how we can harness it in our gardens, and for FODS, on the Station Reserve.

Of course there are jobs we will repeat this year when we begin our work sessions after Easter, like raking leaves, clearing fallen branches, weeding and pruning but we will also look for ways to improve the environment and feel of the reserve. We always strive to maintain a feeling of being in a little bit of bush for those who wander through; a feeling of calm and tranquility and of being at one with nature for just a little time.

Maybe you already do that as you work on your home garden; I know I do.

I often hear friends talk of their struggle to keep the fallen leaves cleared away and I do the same sometimes. However I hope we all remember to just stop and enjoy the beauty of where we live too. Soon the January summer holidays will be over and we will get busy and tend to forget all this. I hope you won’t.

Look at these little beauties still flowering on the reserve and in some of our gardens at the time of writing.

Have you ever thought you too could come and help on the Station Reserve? It only involves two hours every second Sunday from April to October and then only when you can.

We are an informal group of friendly people who enjoy the bush environment and the company of like minded people.

It’s easy to join- just turn up at 8am on the right Sunday and lend a hand.

If you want to find out more, track one of us down or ring or email Jane 0477 987 048 or email arnoldmj55@gmail.com