NEWS DESK
Open day at nursery FRANKSTON Council’s Indigenous Nursery will host an open day this weekend. The day will feature a free barbeque as well as plant sales, giveaways, a nursery tour, propagation workshop, and a pollinator count. Cr Claire Harvey said “there will be fun for all the family with special guest ecologist, Dr Luis Mata, talking about the importance of insects in our urban environment and how we can attract them to our gardens.” “There will be interactive and informative displays from AWARE Wildlife, our wildlife rescue warriors, local wildlife gurus Living with Wildlife, Frankston’s Natural Reserve Friends groups and Gardens for Wildlife volunteers,” she said. “Places may
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be limited in some of the tours and workshop to maintain safe COVID distancing. To help run a safe day at the nursery, we ask people to register details if they’re attending.” The Indigenous Nursery is at 32R McMannis Way, Seaford. The open day runs from 9am to 1pm, 27 March. To register visit eventbrite.com.au/e/indigenous-nursery-open-day-frankston-city-counciltickets-142439539497
NURSERY volunteers Barb and Lyn with Cr Claire Harvey. Picture: Supplied
Sad end for cetacean A SEVEN metre long humpback whale found dead on a Mount Martha beach on 11 March is unlikely to have died of natural causes. However, the cause of its death may never be known as authorities were unable to arrange a necropsy, or post mortem examination. To avoid contamination of popular beaches the whale’s carcass was towed to Safety Beach from where it was taken to a tip. “Samples, measurements and photographs taken from the whale
before it was removed from the beach will help assess possible causal factors and support scientific research,” Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning natural environment program officer Mandy Watson said. “Allowing the carcass to break down naturally is the simplest and most environmentally friendly approach. However, due to Port Phillip’s beaches being heavily used, the decomposing whale would create significant human health and safety
risks. “Towing the carcass out to sea is not an acceptable option as it can become a navigation hazard and is likely to wash up elsewhere. “Being a young animal, the whale is unlikely to have died of natural causes.” Earlier in the week a sperm whale was washed up on a beach at Phillip Island, adding to the mysteries being investigated by the Dolphin Research Institute.
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WHAT’S NEW...
Community House celebrates the resumption of programs Building Community for over 40 years
OPEN DAY Sunday 28th March, 2021 1pm - 3pm
All welcome! Join us and enjoy our FREE BBQ. RSVP for catering phone 9783 5073 COVID safe operating plan in place.
16 Orwil St, Frankston 3199 Ph: 9783 5073 email: info@orwilst.org.au www.orwilst.org.au Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Victorian Government, DFFH and Frankston City Council.
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Frankston Times
23 March 2021
ORWIL Street Community House has resumed programs and they are having an Open Day to celebrate Neighbour Day Sunday the 28th of March. “With everything that has happened in the last 18 months, it’s more important than ever that we get to know our Neighbours,” said Karen Vanderkaay Orwil Street Community House’s new Manager. “Community houses play a vital role in supporting communities and keeping people connected,” said Karen, “the Committee
of Management and Frankston City Council are keen to welcome Community Members back to the house to see the newly renovated space, as well as getting their ideas for programs and activities they would like to see happening at the house.” The community are invited to a BBQ from 1pm on the 28th of March, where Mayor Kris Bolam will officially open the newly renovated building. Please RSVP on 9783 5073 for catering purposes.