Maple Grove Clean Up Australia Day
Maple Grove Gates Ave , Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaCome and Join the Garguree Swampcare group as we clean, weed and eat our way through Maple Grove. This is on the monthly time slot where we do Swampcare. It will be a great day for connecting with community. Meet at Maple Grove 9am -12
Jamison Creek Catchment Working Group
BMCC Administration Building 2 Civic Place , Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaThis 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 […]
Popes Glen Remote
Popes Glen Dell Street, Blackheath , NSW, AustraliaSpend the day extending the work of the Popes Glen Bushcare Group by working downstream to stop the weeds going over the Falls into the Grose Valley. Be prepared for wading in the creek. This is a joint NPWS / BMCC activity with morning tea and lunch provided. Book with Lyndal by Wednesday 2nd March. […]
Introduction to Restoring Native Wildlife
Lawson Community Hall (Mechanics Institute) 284 Great Western Highway, Lawson , NSW, AustraliaRestoring Native Wildlife (Introduction) - 2 April 2016 This workshop will teach you simple & practical techniques to restore native wildlife with a focus on Bushcare. It is ideal for anyone restoring bushland areas including Bushcare/Landcare volunteers, rural landowners, NPWS, LLS, and local council staff.
Seniors Week Bushcare Workshop
TBC on booking katoomba, AustraliaThis workshop is aimed to showcase the volunteering opportunities for Bushcare and for Wildplant Rescue. We will start the morning with a tour of the nursery and some opportunities to get your hands into it. Then we will visit a Bushcare site and have an occupational therapist on hand to work through the benefits of […]
Swampcare at Valley View Swamp
Valley View Swamp wentworth st, Blackheath , NSW, AustraliaCome for the day or just the morning. Help us get this swamp back into shape. It forms part of the extensive Braeside Swamp which feeds Govett Leap Falls at Blackheath. There are a wide range of weeds to choose from including Holly, Honeysuckle, Privet, Jasmine and many more. Enjoy a delicious morning tea and […]
Jamison Creek Catchment Working Group
BMCC Administration Building 2 Civic Place , Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaThis 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 […]
Yosemite Creek Remote
Minnehaha Falls Reserve end of Minnihaha Rd Seventh Ave , Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaCome and join the Minnehaha Bushcare group in the search for Broom and other noxious weeds on Yosemite Creek downstream of the lovely Minnehaha Falls. The group is working to prevent the weeds from spreading further downstream into the remote sections of Katoomba Creek. This activity involves some wading, so be prepared to get your […]
Blue Mountains Botanicals ‘ watercolours by pioneering conservationist Isobel Bowden OAM
Woodford Academy Woodford , NSW, AustraliaA 2016 National Trust Heritage Festival Event ‘Discoveries & Rediscoveries’ Exhibition Launch 1-2pm 16 April 2016 Exhibition Dates 16 April, 21 May, 18 June 2016 The Woodford Academy Management Committee invite you to rediscover the intricate botanical art of Isobel Bowden - a pioneering conservationist who significantly contributed to raising awareness, appreciation and protection of […]