Lennox Landcare president trying to take a backseat.
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I don’t know about you but I never get sick of living here in Lennox - it’s paradise isn’t it? Get yourself out there and you’re almost guaranteed to find something offered by nature to marvel at. The soar of a Brahminy kite as it hunts for fish at the point, the stunning glow of the waters of Lake Ainsworth at sunset, the funky moves of a spinifex seed head as it dances down Seven Mile Beach... the utter magnificence of the Pacific Ocean.
What happens though... if we all go about our own lives, enjoying our experiences with our local nature, but forget to collectively question if it’s doing ok? Would the essence of what makes living here so special - slowly slip away? This month we’d like to acknowledge someone who does question what’s going on with our local nature. Someone who is a voice for those species who are unheard and who have called this place home well before we arrived. For the past 12 years Malcolm Milner has been president of Lennox Head Landcare, and at our last Landcare meeting, Malcolm officially stepped down from this role. |
Malcolm at Boulder Beach Landcare site.
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It’s a change we’ll have to get used to as a Landcare group but Malcolm felt it was time to take a backseat.
An engineer by trade, Malcolm has certainly studied every aspect of our local landscapes in detail, he’s learnt every local plant species, every known Landcare method and tried and tested every way to keep Swamp Wallabies from eating baby plants!
He’s spent countless hours planning Landcare activities, propagating local plants in his backyard, maintaining tools, and doing his best to make experiences for volunteers positive and productive. Behind the scenes, Malcolm’s also been the man mingling with the decision makers of the day, making sure the welfare of our local native species stays on the table.
Luckily for us and our newly elected president, Shaun Eastment, Malcolm’s not hanging up his boots for good just yet. He’ll still be coming to our working bees, propagating plants in his backyard, overseeing Boulder Beach Landcare activities and looking after the tools... Malcolm's way of taking a backseat.
On behalf of the community of Lennox, Malcolm - we thank you for your passion, your commitment and for your voice in ensuring that Lennox stays a place which is abundant with natural beauty. And on behalf of the marvelous creatures of Lennox - thank you for taking the time to care.
An engineer by trade, Malcolm has certainly studied every aspect of our local landscapes in detail, he’s learnt every local plant species, every known Landcare method and tried and tested every way to keep Swamp Wallabies from eating baby plants!
He’s spent countless hours planning Landcare activities, propagating local plants in his backyard, maintaining tools, and doing his best to make experiences for volunteers positive and productive. Behind the scenes, Malcolm’s also been the man mingling with the decision makers of the day, making sure the welfare of our local native species stays on the table.
Luckily for us and our newly elected president, Shaun Eastment, Malcolm’s not hanging up his boots for good just yet. He’ll still be coming to our working bees, propagating plants in his backyard, overseeing Boulder Beach Landcare activities and looking after the tools... Malcolm's way of taking a backseat.
On behalf of the community of Lennox, Malcolm - we thank you for your passion, your commitment and for your voice in ensuring that Lennox stays a place which is abundant with natural beauty. And on behalf of the marvelous creatures of Lennox - thank you for taking the time to care.
Article published Lennox Wave, October 2014
