Walk: Ants on Black Mountain
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Ants are renowned for being busy and social and fun to watch. AUSSTATS says that the 452 hectare Black Mountain Nature Reserve has more species of ant than the whole of Britain (more than 100 species, compared with around 41 species in Britain). Join Friends of Black Mountain and expert Ajay Narendra, ANU, to see which of them are active at this time of day as predators and scavengers, and hear about their amazing navigation skills. Generally easy walk with some steep sections. Followed by light refreshments.
Copies of “Ants of Canberra” (a foldout) priced at $1, and other booklets, will be for sale.
Looking forward to seeing you and learning more about the ants.
When: Sunday 22 February, 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Meet: Black Mountain car park and picnic area about two thirds the way up Black Mountain Drive (see balloons).
Bring/wear: Bring water, snacks if you wish. ‘Gold Coin Donation’ for Friends of Black Mountain. Wear sturdy walking gear, including stout shoes.
RSVP: Please Book: If you are planning to come, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com, or phone Linda on 0437 298 711 or Jean on 6251 1601. It helps us to have enough light refreshments, and to let you know if arrangements need to change.
