Full day
Swampcare at Valley View
Valley View Swamp wentworth st, Blackheath , NSW, AustraliaAn opportunity to continue the long term efforts of volunteers to keep improving this large swamp system that needs help to reverse the impact of many varieties of weeds. A known site of two threatened species, Giant Dragonfly and the Blue Mountains Water Skink. This is a joint NPWS and BMCC activity. Lunch and morning […]
Remote – Braeside Blitz (Blackheath)
Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaCome along and support the Braeside Bushcare group. We will spend the day working our way along the border of the park in search of Holly and Cherry Laurel which our monthly group has nearly finished off. Morning Tea and Lunch provided. Book by the Wednesday the 18th of September with Grant on 0499 699 […]
Remote – Headwaters of the Grose River (Mt Victoria)
Mt VictoriaSpend some time exploring the headwaters of the Grose River. We will be continuing on from previous work to stop the weed invasion further downstream and into the swamp. Be prepared for the possibility of wet feet. Morning tea and Lunch will be provided. Book by Friday the 18th of October with Grant on 0499 […]
Remote – Katoomba Creek
Katoomba Creek North Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaContinue the great work done by volunteers over 16 years in a remote section of Katoomba Creek. Bush regeneration and bushwalking experience is essential. Off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied. This is a joint NPWS and BMCC activity, and numbers are limited. Book by October 28th November with Grant […]
CANCELLED Swampcare – Kittyhawk (Wentworth Falls)
Kittyhawk Swamp Kittyhawk, Wentworth FallsThis event has been CANCELLED due to coronavirus concerns. Come and join the long term efforts of volunteers to free this large swamp system of a huge variety of weeds and restore the habitat of the Giant Dragon Fly and the Blue Mountains Water Skink. A joint NPWS / BMCC activity. Lunch and morning tea donated […]
SUSPENDED GGWW Remote – Blue Mountains Creek Remote, Katoomba NPWS
Blue Mountains Creek, Katoomba Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaThis GGWW NPWS event is SUSPENDED due to about coronavirus concerns A site we only visit every couple of years, its rugged but beautiful. Bush regeneration and bushwalking experience is essential. Off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied. This is a joint NPWS and Blue Mountains City Council activity, and […]
CANCELLED Rocklea Swampcare (Hazelbrook)
Rocklea Swamp Rocklea Street, Hazelbrook, NSW, AustraliaThis event has been CANCELLED due to coronavirus concerns. This swamp is still in its early stages of being restored, so there is plenty of primary work to be done on a variety of weeds – Erica, Buddleia, Privet and Crofton Weed. Lunch and morning tea donated by Hominy Bakery. Book by Thursday 23rd of April […]
SUSPENDED NPWS GGWW Remote – Katoomba Creek, Katoomba (NPWS)
The NPWS GGWW event has been SUSPENDED due to concerns about the corornavirus. Continue the great work done by volunteers over 16 years in a remote section of Katoomba Creek. Bush regeneration and bushwalking experience are essential. It will involve off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied. This is a […]
SUSPENED NPWS GGWW Remote – Mt Victoria at Headwaters of Grose River (Mt Victoria)
This NPWS event has been SUSPENDED due to coronavirus concerns. Spend some time exploring the headwaters of the Grose River. We will be continuing on from previous work to stop the weed invasion further downstream and into the swamp. Be prepared for the possibility of wet feet. Morning tea and Lunch will be provided. Book by […]
Birdwood Gully (Remote – Springwood)
Birdwood Gully Springwood, NSW, AustraliaCome and join us for day downstream of the regular Birdwood Gully Bushcare site to treat woody weeds that have been found moving towards the National Park. This is a beautiful site in the Mid Mountains that has lots of birds, fungi and a lovely creek. There will possibly be some walking in the creek […]
Mt Victoria at Headwaters of the Grose River- Remote (GGWW / NPWS)
Mt VictoriaSpend some time exploring the headwaters of the Grose River. We will be continuing from previous work to stop the weed invasion further downstream and into the swamp. Be prepared for the possibility of wet feet, some experience necessary. Morning tea and lunch will be provided, and numbers are limited. Please book by Thursday 17th […]
Popes Glen – Remote (Blackheath) GGWW / NPWS
Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaA site we only visit every couple of years, this recently burned creek line is a historic harbour for Gorse and Broom seedlings. This event will have off-track walking and wading along the creek. Bushwalking experience necessary. Morning tea and lunch supplied. This is a joint NPWS and Blue Mountains City Council activity, and numbers […]
Valley View Swamp (Blackheath)
Valley View Swamp BlackheathCome help us continue the landscape wide priority ecological restoration of this Endangered Ecological Community. Target biosecurity threats include infestations of English Holly surrounding the swamp, and sweeps into the swamp for recent recruits. This site filters the headwaters of Govetts Creek, which flows into the Grose Wilderness. Enjoy great company and a delicious morning […]
Kittyhawk Swamp (Wentworth Falls)
Kittyhawk Swamp Wentworth FallsCome and join the long-term landscape-wide ecological restoration efforts of volunteers and contractors to improve the ecological function of this Endangered Ecological Community. Lunch and morning tea donated by the Hominy Bakery. Numbers will be limited. Bookings essential: Click the RSVP link below by Monday 12 October. For further information contact James at jbevan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au (email […]
Sunset Rock (Remote – Mount Victoria)
Mount Victoria Mount Victoria, NSW, AustraliaThis is a new remote Bushcare site and will extend work being done by the Mount Victoria Bushcare group to stop invasive weeds from moving into the Kanimbla Valley. A medium level of fitness and some bushwalking experience is needed as there is scrambling in the access. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we cannot provide or […]
GGWW 1st Braeside Broom and Gorse Blitz (Blackheath)
Braeside Swamp Braeside Street, Blackheath, NSW, AustraliaCome along and support the Braeside Bushcare Group. We will spend the day hunting Gorse and Broom seedlings, who have sprouted in huge numbers, post fire. This is our chance to fight them off once and for all! Minimal bushwalking involved. All are welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided. Book by Friday 16th of October […]
Fox Trapping Workshop – Katoomba (8, 9 November 2020)
Foxes are a known predator for both native wildlife and livestock and can cause major damage in our local area. Greater Sydney Local Land Services has engaged professional trapper Mark Lamb to demonstrate best practice methods in the identification and trapping of foxes. Blue Mountains landholders in target areas can attend one of the following […]
GGWW Katoomba Creek- Remote (NPWS)
Katoomba Creek North KatoombaContinue the great work done by volunteers over 16 years in a remote section of Katoomba Creek. Bush regeneration and bushwalking experience are essential. It will involve off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied. This is a joint NPWS and Blue Mountains City Council activity, and numbers are limited. Book […]
Katoomba Creek (Remote – Katoomba)
Katoomba Creek North Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaContinue the great work done by volunteers along a unique and little visited section of the Katoomba Creek. Bushwalking and regeneration experience is essential for this trip as it involves off track walking, wading in the river and working with a backpack. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we cannot provide or share morning tea and lunch […]
Swampcare – Kittyhawke-West (Wentworth Falls)
Kittyhawke Swamp Wentworth Falls, NSW, AustraliaCome and join the long-term landscape-wide ecological restoration efforts of volunteers and contractors to improve the ecological function of this Endangered Ecological Community. Lunch and morning tea donated by the Hominy Bakery. A combined NPWS/BMCC event. Bookings Essential. Please click the RSVP link below by Tuesday 23rd February.
Remote – Porters Pass (Blackheath)
Porters Pass, West Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaCome and join us for a day in one of our new remote location at Porters Pass, Blackheath downstream of one of the Woody Weed Wander sites to treat Holly. This is a beautiful site in the Upper Mountains and we will be working along the creek above the falls at the intersection of woodland […]
Katoomba Creek- Remote (GGWW – NPWS / BMCC)
Continue the great work done by volunteers over 16 years in a remote section of Katoomba Creek. Bush regeneration and bushwalking experience are essential. It will involve off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied. This is a joint NPWS and Blue Mountains City Council activity, and numbers are limited. Book […]
1st Braeside Broom and Gorse Blitz (Blackheath) GGWW- NPWS
Come along and support the Braeside Bushcare Group. We will spend the day hunting Gorse and Broom seedlings, who have sprouted in huge numbers, post fire. This is our chance to fight them off once and for all! Minimal bushwalking involved. All are welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided. Book by Friday 21st of March […]
Mt Victoria at Headwaters of the Grose River- Remote (GGWW – NPWS)
Spend some time exploring the headwaters of the Grose River. We will be continuing from previous work to stop the weed invasion further downstream and into the swamp. Be prepared for the possibility of wet feet, some experience necessary. Morning tea and lunch will be provided, and numbers are limited. Please book by Friday 3rd […]
Popes Glen Swampcare, Remote Bushcare and Great Grose Weed Walk
Popes Glen Blackheath, NSW, AustraliaPlease note that this is a special event and that Popes Glen is still closed to residents and members of the public as further work is being carried out (including helicopter, machinery and track work in the post burn area). Approximately one year after fire, native regeneration is well underway. And a significant effort is […]
D- DAY at Popes Glen – Blackheath (GGWW – NPWS / BMCC)
For the first time ever all the catchments volunteer groups will combine efforts to invade this historic harbour for Gorse and Broom seedlings. This is a great event for first timers. Morning tea and lunch supplied. Followed by a group afternoon tea! This is a joint NPWS, SwampCare and Blue Mountains City Council activity. Book […]
2nd Braeside Broom and Gorse Blitz (Blackheath) GGWW- NPWS
Come along and support the Braeside Bushcare Group. We will spend the day hunting Gorse and Broom seedlings, who have sprouted in huge numbers, post fire. This is our chance to fight them off once and for all! Minimal bushwalking involved. All are welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided. Book by Friday 17th of April […]
Swampcare Rocklea Swamp (Hazelbrook)
Rocklea Swamp Rocklea Street, Hazelbrook, NSW, AustraliaThis little known mid-mountains Blue Mountains Swamp has been part of the landscape-wide Swampcare program since 2014. There is plenty of primary work to be done on a variety of weeds – Erica, Buddleia, Privet, and Crofton Weed. Lunch and morning tea donated by Hominy. Bookings Essential. Please RSVP below by Wednesday 28th April.
Popes Glen Swampcare/Remote/GGWW (SUSPENDED)
Due to COVID restrictions this event has been Suspended. Burnt bush needs your help. Come along for the joint BMCC and NPWS event – targeting Gorse and Broom across the Popes Glen Catchment. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR CATERING PURPOSES RSVP below by Friday 1 October. Book only once!- either with BMCC or NPWS, who you book […]
Rocklea Swampcare at Hazelbrook
This Swampcare session will consolidate works from the earlier session. More details will be updated closer to the event and the latest COVID restrictions will apply. Bookings Essential. Please RSVP by Friday 22nd October using the link below.