While Wattle Day itself was September 1 - marking the start of spring - the volunteers who look after the reserve delayed the event to avoid a clash with Father’s Day weekend.
The Sunday, September 13 event continues on from celebrations last year, when a new signage project at the now 41 year-old reserve was completed.
“Just now the wattles are almost in full bloom, so we are planning a celebration of National Wattle Day,” volunteer Judy Bond said.
“The reserve is a volunteer project which has beautified an area of native bush land around the Deniliquin Kolety Lagoons in the western area of our town.
“It is unique, a wonderful area for birds surrounded by housing, situated on the corner of Harfleur and Fowler St.
“Everyone is invited to attend and bring some food to share. We will supply the cuppa.
“There will be nature journaling and we will be looking at the how to use the iNaturalist app.
Guests should bring their own art supplies for the journaling activity, and you should also bring your own chair.
The event will run from 10am to about 11.30am.
The Blake Botanic Reserve was a community project originally involving the Deniliquin Council, Southern Riverina Field Naturalists Club and local residents.
Many more groups have been involved over the years, to develop a space which is acknowledged for its environmental and social benefits.
Volunteers, some of whom have been involved since the establishment of the reserve, are now supported by the Deniliquin Kolety Lagoons Landcare group.
For more information on how to become a volunteer, or on the Wattle Day event, call Mrs Bond on 0428 491 001 or Janet Manzin from RGA Landcare on 0438 719 628.
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