Fogg Dam is cared for by many hands, and the latest working bee from Friends of Fogg Dam is an example of that commitment in action.
Care In Action
It brought together regular volunteers and Parks Rangers to carry out maintenance across key visitor areas. Efforts included replacing the sign on the Pandanus Knoll donation box, cleaning of railings, signage and oiling decks of the two main lookouts.
This was not simply a list of tasks completed. It was locals choosing to show up for a place they value, demonstrating care and commitment through hands-on work with visible results.
Knowledge Shared Over Lunch
This working bee differed to others by also making space for shared learning. Over lunch, volunteers were treated to a special presentation by Professor Thomas Madsen who spoke about recent observations from the floodplain, noting declining numbers of dusky rats and water pythons.
Care that Builds Connection
Thanks to support from Power and Water, who provided lunchtime refreshments, and from Parks, who also supplied a petrol leaf blower, the work ran smoothly. Volunteers also brought, lent or used their own tools, adding to the shared pool of equipment that made the work possible.
Days like these combine practical action, insightful learning and genuine connection between people and their patch. They bring people closer to each other and the places they care about while keeping one of the Territory’s much-loved wetlands in good condition for the many visitors who pass through.
Join the Ongoing Effort
If you’re ready to lend a hand, joining Friends of Fogg Dam at one of their next working bees is a practical way to get involved.
