A community work day will take place on this section of bushland that has had little attention until recently, and requires a good bit of care. This is the first of some special weekend hits on this site. This is in addition to the normal routine of Glenbrook Lagoon Bushcare’s Tuesday sessions at the Lagoon. […]
Continue this amazing 18 years of volunteer efforts to remove weeds from remote sections of Katoomba Creek. Experience in both bushregeneration and bushwalking is needed. It involves off-track walking and wading along the creek. Morning tea and lunch provided. This is a joint NPWS and BMCC activity and numbers are limited. Book by Friday 16th March […]
You are invited to the 10am walk and talk of the Lapstone Zig Zag and Knapsack Bridge. This walk will include the following experiences; Walk and talk through Lapstone Zig Zag and Knapsack Bridge (the early engineering structures) Plant id and their uses as well as the regeneration story of Knapsack Creek Discussion of Indigenous and European history Management […]
You are invited to the 2pm walk and talk of the Lapstone Zig Zag and Knapsack Bridge. This walk will include the following experiences; Walk and talk through Lapstone Zig Zag and Knapsack Bridge (the early engineering structures) Plant id and their uses as well as the regeneration story of Knapsack Creek Discussion of Indigenous and European history Management of […]
Come and join Ruth’s friends to commemorate her birthday at Minnehaha Falls Reserve by attacking her nemesis – Montbretia! We will work towards fulfilling her goal of eradicating this weed from Yosemite Creek. Morning tea will be provided, though you are welcome to bring along treats if you would like to contribute to morning tea. […]
This forum on Sydney's bats will precede the 18th Australasian Bat Society Conference and will focus on the fascinating bats of Sydney. Latest results and ideas will be presented on microbats and flying foxes by leading researchers, with an emphasis given to practical guidance for management. We invite land managers, government environmental and biodiversity officers, […]
Come and help the Sutton Park Bushcare group get this swamp back into shape. You are welcome to join for the day or just the morning. 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 […]
This newly formed catchment group are meeting to to explore the environmental issues impacting on the Jamison Creek ecosystems and to implement strategies to improve the overall catchment health. The group will be meeting monthly for the set up phase of the group. Meet in Blue Mountains Council Administration building foyer 2.50 pm for a 3pm […]
AMAZING THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT BIRRIBAN - BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP. Come along and works alongside parents, carers, community members, students, landcare specialists and teachers. we need all skill levels, all ages, all abilities to get involved. We'll be weeding and rescuing plants in preparation for the stormwater project. Please wear long sleeved work […]
Join us as we set up for the fauna survey, getting ground traps and hair tubes ready. Our fauna survey specialist will run through techniques as well discuss ethics and licensing. There will be the opportunity to do some informal bird watching and look out for bats with our bat detector. This is an outdoor event […]
Join us for an evening walk spotlighting for animals big and small. We hope to see arboreal animals in the trees but also looking for reptiles and invertebrates on the ground. Bring your quiet voices and good listening skills! This is an outdoor event on a bush trail with steps, walking over uneven ground and […]
Find out what our fauna traps and hairtubes have collected overnight. (Please note there is no handling). Enjoy the chorus of birds and find out who is making what noise. We will review bird guides and apps too. This is an outdoor event on a bush trail, walking over uneven ground and on hilly terrain. […]
Join us as we set up for the fauna survey, getting ground traps and hair tubes ready. Our fauna survey specialist will run through techniques as well discuss ethics and licensing. There will be the opportunity to do some informal bird watching and look out for bats with our bat detector. This is an outdoor event […]
Join us for an evening walk spotlighting for animals big and small. We hope to see arboreal animals in the trees but also looking for reptiles and invertebrates on the ground. Bring your quiet voices and good listening skills! This is an outdoor event on a bush trail with steps, walking over uneven ground and […]
Find out what our fauna traps and hairtubes have collected overnight. (Please note there is no handling). Enjoy the chorus of birds and find out who is making what noise. We will review bird guides and apps too. This is an outdoor event on a bush trail, walking over uneven ground and on hilly terrain. […]
Come along and help us to plant out the biofilters near the Vale Street Bushcare site. All the hardwork will be done – no digging, watering or plant guarding, just easy planting. A delicious morning tea provided. Brief talk on what work has been undertaken at this important area of the Catchment. Book with Karen […]
Come and help us remove pine wildlings from the edge of Broad Swamp, the jewel in the crown of the Newnes Plateau. Tools, equipment and a late lunch will be provided. RSVP Huw Evans, huw.evans@lls.nsw.gov.au or 6350 3117. Numbers are limited