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Clydebank Swampcare at North Leura
Swampcare is following up on previous work done at the headwaters of Yosemite Creek. A day for those who like to see a job finished rather than working on the big weeds. Lunch and morning tea donated by Hominy Bakery. Please book with Stephanie Chew at schew@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or 4780 5623 by 7 July
Blue Mountains Bushcare Network Bioblitz and Conference
Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub 104-108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood, NSW, AustraliaThe Blue Mountains Bushcare Network is proud to present the third Bushcare Network Conference. This year our theme is Citizen Science so we're having a Bioblitz! The day focuses on our beautiful and unique lower mountains vegetation communities. We are fortunate to be able to spend the day with experts to learn how to be “ears […]
Swampcare at North Hazelbrook Swamp
This swamp is located off Rocklea Street, which is the very north end of the urban area. Last year a start was made to restore it to its former glory. A ‘biodiversity’ of weeds are coming in from the edges into this wonderful swamp – privet, crofton, ginger lily, honeysuckle etc. Lunch and morning tea […]
AABR field trip to Broken Hill
AABR field trip to Broken Hill, 22-24 August 2017 The Australian Association of Bush Regenerators is holding a 3-day bush regen field trip to the internationally significant Broken Hill Regeneration Reserves, to visit local sites and attend an Awards dinner. The dinner is to inaugurate a major restoration industry award to honour the late 1930s […]
Citizen Science in Action Symposium
Hawkesbury Campus Bourke Street, Richmond, NSW, AustraliaWestern Sydney University and Greater Sydney Local Land Services would like to invite you to attend the Citizen Science in Action symposium. Held at Western Sydney University’s Hawkesbury campus in Richmond, NSW, this one-day event will highlight the importance of research and how you can get involved with citizen science. In our interactive workshops you will […]
Fitzgerald Combined Catchment Day Mount Riverview
Saturday 23 September 2017 The Fitzgerald Creek Catchment Group invites you for a day of weeding in the valley. Come along and meet the group and help remove Privet, Cestrum and Arum lilies from a tributary of the beuatiful Cripple Creek. We will access the creek via an easy-medium 10 minute bushwalk on track. Lunch […]
Holly Walk
Saturday 30 September A short walk to a tributary of the Centennial Glen Creek at Blackheath to treat/remove small and large Holly. Morning tea provided. BYO lunch. For RSVP and further information contact Karen Hising on 4780 5623 or khising@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Swampcare at Valley View Swamp
Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaCome for the day or just the morning. Help us get this swamp back into shape. This swamp forms part of the extensive Braeside Upland Swamp which flows into Govetts Leap Falls. Enjoy a delicious morning tea and lunch donated by the Hominy Bakery. Book with Stephanie at by Friday 22 September.
Changeology Workshop with Les Robinson
Greater Sydney Local Land Services invites to a crash course in designing projects that create real-life change - for bushcare and landcare volunteers. When: Tuesday 10th October 2017 Where: Conference Room, Level 3, 10 Valentine Avenue, Parramatta. Time: 9.30 am to 4pm What will you learn? 1. A crash course in the psychology of change. Understand […]
Lab ‘n’ Live Waterbugs through the looking glass….
Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October Interested in having a closer look at freshwater Waterbugs? Join us for a day in a laboratory with a microscope and a day beside a river. By looking at waterbugs up close under the microscope at preserved specimens, and alive in their natural surrounds, we hope to teach people […]
Swampcare at Kittyhawke Swamp Wentworth Falls
Wednesday 18 October 2017 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 by the Hominy Bakery, Book […]
Headwaters of Grose River, Mt Victoria Remote
Wednesday 1st November This is a NPWS Great Grose Weed Walk activity. 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 creek wading. Morning tea and Lunch provided. Book […]
Blue Mountain Creek (Wentworth Falls) Remote
Wednesday 15 November 2017 If you would like a solid day removing weeds, this is the activity for you. Spend the day working removing weeds that have spread downslope from the de-commissioned STP. You can expect to kill loads of Privet and Crofton weed. A reasonable level of fitness is required for the steep climb […]
Katoomba Creek Remote
Continue the fantastic work in another remote section of Katoomba Creek searching for weeds. Bush regeneration and bushwalking experience is needed. This activity involves off track walking and wading along the creek. This is a joint NPWS & BMCC activity and numbers are limited. Morning tea and lunch supplied. Book with Lyndal on 4780 5623 […]
Swampcare at Valleyview Swamp
Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaCome for the day or just the morning. Help us get this swamp back into shape. This stream is part of the headwaters to the Braeside Swamp which is very important to the health of Govetts Leap Falls. There is a wide range of weeds to choose from including Holly, Honeysuckle, Privet and Jasmine. Enjoy […]
Popes Glen Creek Remote
Popes Glen Dell Street, Blackheath , NSW, AustraliaSpend the day extending the efforts of Popes Glen Bushcare Group by working downstream to stop the weeds spreading further into the National Park. Some work is in the creek, so prepare for some wading. This is a joint NPWS and BMCC activity with morning tea and lunch provided. Please book by Monday 18 February […]
Katoomba Creek Remote
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 is essential as there is off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied by Hominy. This is a joint NPWS and BMCC activity, and numbers are limited. Please book […]
Grose Valley Remote
Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaThis multiday activity is ideal for the fit and adventurous who want to spend a full 3 days rock hopping and weeding along the Grose River. Some experience at overnight self-reliant camping is required and numbers are limited. Please book by Monday 18 March with Grant via email or phone
Woody Weed Wander
Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaDeferred due to wet weather. Join us in removing / treating a range of bird dispersed woody weeds, primarily Holly. We will be working up on the ridge above Popes Glen. The site has easy and short access from the road but includes some easy and challenging terrain depending on your abilities. Morning tea is […]
Katoomba Creek Remote
Katoomba , AustraliaContinue the great work done by volunteers over 16 years in a remote section of Katoomba Creek. Bush regeneration and bushwalking experience is essential as there is off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch supplied by Hominy. This is a joint NPWS and BMCC activity, and numbers are limited.
Braeside Blitz
Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaCome along and support the Braeside Bushcare group. We will spend the day walking through the swamp in search of weeds especially Gorse and Broom. Morning Tea and Lunch provided. Please book with Grant by phone 4787 3112 or by email grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au by 21 April.
Sassafras Gully Remote
springwood , AustraliaThis remote bushcare event is an hour walk in to weed Crofton, Ginger Lily and Privets with some other local weeds. Morning tea will be provided but please bring your own lunch. This is a joint National Parks and BMCC activity. Book with Steve at the Bushcare office.
Regional Landcare Bushcare Forum – Friday 2 August
Lachlan’s Old Government House Parramatta Park, Parramatta, NSW, AustraliaPlaces filling fast! Don't miss your opportunity to attend the Greater Sydney Local Land Services Regional Landcare Bushcare Forum. The day includes community speakers and researchers on the theme 'Every bit counts' and field trips celebrating the historical and environmental values of the World Heritage Listed Parramatta Park. We will also host our biennial awards ceremony […]
Holly Walk
Blackheath Blackheath, AustraliaSwampcare 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.