The SRA has in the past successfully handled all of these projects and more, but at times this has put a large load on a few individuals. Everything has been done well, if not comfortably. It has become apparent to some of the members that there must be a better way of doing things, and so they have taken the initiative to reorganise our activities. If you have special skills or good ideas, now is your opportunity to get involved in what will probably be one of the most important single administrative function of this year. With the growing season beginning, RNN'ers are beginning to implement plans and ideas nurtured over winter from last year's experiences.
Naturalization means different things to different people.
Some want a weed free lawn without chemical use, others envision a more natural landscape which includes some appropriate natives to attract wildlife. Most everyone wants to learn how to build healthy soil, since healthy soils support anything that grows, and, over the long term, require less inputs and maintenance. Learning techniques to compost yard waste completes the loop. Several of us are terracing slopes. Not the expensive gabion or timber wall, but small stepwise, do it yourself projects.