2006
Last updated 6 November, 2006

Longer trips 2006 and 2007

IMPORTANT All trip leaders are to review the Final COG Guidelines, which cover advertising and conduct of COG field trips, and ensure all participants sign the Field Trip Registration Form.

DATE (2006)
EVENT
DETAILS
Sat 14–Sun 15 January Lake Burley Griffin/Molonglo Reach Chicken and Champagne evening electric boat cruises
Sun 22 January Brindabellas All day
Sun 5 February
Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Morning – as part of World Wetlands Week
Fri 24 –Mon 27 February
Cape Conran Conservation Park
Extended weekend camp-out
Wed 15 February

Wednesday walk to Percival Hill, Nicholls

Midweek Walk
Sun 19 February Kambah Pool to Red Rocks Gorge Morning walk
Sun 5 March Rob Roy Reserve Extended morning
Sun 12 March Taylors Creek - atlassing on private properties Morning
Wed 15 March

Wednesday walk to Callum Brae Nature Reserve

Midweek Walk
Sat 18–Mon 20 March (Canberra Day) Wadbilliga National Park/Tuross Falls Long weekend camp-out 
Sun 2 April

East Basin/Molonglo River - Electric boat cruise

Morning
Sat 8 April

Honeyeater migration

Morning
Sun 9 April Oolong Sanctuary via Dalton Day trip (with local community)
Fri 14–Mon 17 April (Easter) Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve Extended long weekend – camp-out
Wed 19 April

Wednesday walk to Kelly Road

Midweek Walk
Sun 23 April

Honeyeater migration

Morning
Sat 29 April Tallaganda - Powerful Owl search Evening
Sun 14 May Botanic gardens Beginners morning
Wed 17 May

Wednesday walk to Tidbinbilla

Midweek Walk
Fri 26–Sun 28 May

Jamberoo Valley/Barren Grounds NR

Cabin accommodation
Sat 10–Mon 12 June long weekend Broulee Long weekend cabins caravan park/camping
Wed 21 June

Wednesday walk to Stony Creek Nature Reserve

Midweek Walk
Sat 24 June Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - Superb Lyrebird survey Morning
Sun 9 July Commonwealth Park - Ducks Plus Morning
Wed 19 July

Wednesday walk to Australian National Botanic Gardens

Midweek Walk
Sun 23 July

Molonglo Valley Minibus Ecotour

All day
Sun 6 August Lake Ginninderra - Waterbirds for beginners Morning 
Wed 16 August

Wednesday walk to Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Midweek Walk
Sat 19 August Bibaringa Walk Morning
Sun 3 September Raptor Twitchathon All day bus
Sat 16–Sun 17 September Frogs’ Hole Creek Frogmore Overnight campout
Wed 20 September Wednesday walk to Campbell Park Midweek Walk
Sat 30 Sep–Mon 2 October Nangar National Park Long weekend camp-out
Sat 7–Sun 8 October Bungonia Overnight camp-out
Sun 15 October Castle Hill Morning
Wed 18October Wednesday walk to Tharwa Sandwash Midweek Walk
Mon 16–Fri 20 October Oolambeyan National Park Mid-week accommodated
Sun 22 October Googong Extended morning

Mon 23Fri 27 October

Looking for suggestions Mid week campout*
Sun 5 November Jerrabomberra Grassland Reserve woodlands Morning
Sun 12 November Monga NP Day trip (by bus?)
Wed 15 November Wednesday walk to Yarrabi Pond, Gungahlin - Come with us on a walk where the loudest calls are from cursing builders and barking dogs. Visit a lake where the Magpie-lark's nest has failed and all the Pelicans are plastic. Help celebrate the resilience and diversity of our urban wildlife with an easy walk around Yerrabi Pond. We are certain to see the uncommon Musk Duck and a good range of other waterbirds. White-plumed Honeyeaters and European Goldfinches should be in the nearby trees. We will meet at 9 am near the Waterfront Restaurant on Strayleaf Circuit. Bring a hat and some morning tea. Midweek Walk
Sat 18–Sun 19 November Bumbalong Valley - campout on private property Overnight camp-out
Wed 22 –Sun 26 November Fivebough Wetlands Forum and Birding and Nature Fair Mid-week accommodated
Sun 26 November Campbell Park, Morning Nest Workshop Morning
Sun 3 December Hospital Creek, Namadgi Nature Reserve   Day outing

*Leader still required
Entries in bold italics still to be finalised


Longer trips 2006

Longer trips 2007