Monash Uni Students help fight our Cactus War
Last month a group of students from Monash University spent a few days in Maldon to help us wage the war on Wheel Cactus. This very enthusiastic group of students from Monash University Biological Society travelled here during their midyear holidays and stayed for four days to inject and dig Wheel Cactus plants. They learn about the negative impacts and challenges of environmental weeds and we score some dead Wheel Cactus plants.
The Tarrangower Cactus Control Group sincerely thanks the North Central Catchment Management Authority for funding and also Ian Grenda for hosting and organising this project. The funding provides catering and accommodation for the students, as well as the equipment and herbicide which enables them to contribute to our battle.
Our next Community Field Day is on Sunday 26th August, starting at 10:30am. Come and join us for a morning in the fresh air and learn how best to destroy Wheel Cactus. The location this month is in Back Mount Road. The route shall be signposted from Watersons Rd and South Parkins Reef Rd. The morning’s activities end with a delicious BBQ lunch and friendly chat. The event is family friendly but children must be accompanied by a parent at all times. If you have any queries please contact us via our website at www.cactuswarriors.org
