Headwaters of Grose River, Mt Victoria 9 – 3pm Spend some time exploring the headwaters of the Grose River. We will 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 with Vanessa on […]
Queens Cascades, Jamison Creek viewed from the top of Wentworth Falls Join with all the Bushcare Groups, Council staff and interested residents who are working to look after the Jamison Creek catchment, improve the water quality the creek which flows over Wentworth Falls and is the habitat the Threatened plant species, Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii. ¨ Work together […]
You might be interested in this upcoming symposium, Rainforests of Subtropical Australia, being held 23-24 March 2017 at Robina on the Gold Coast? Hosted by Healthy Waterways and Catchments, ROSA promises to be a stellar event with keynotes from Tim Low, Roger Kitching, Carla Catterall and Ralf Buckley, over 25 presentations in 4 themes (rainforest values, […]
Kittyhawke Swamp, North Wentworth Falls. Photo by Peter Ardill Wednesday 29th March 9am - 3pm 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 […]
Ruth doing what she did so well: wiping Montbretia in 2013 The Minnehaha Bushcare Group would like to invite friends of Ruth Ley to join them to commemorate her by continuing her good work restoring Yosemite Creek. Ruth was a founding member of the Minnehaha Bushcare group and was an active member for 25 years. […]
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 […]
Sunday 8 and 9 April, 2017 - Wallaroo, Mulgoa and School House Creek, Regentville Join the Cumberland Land's Conservancy and help restore their first aquisition, "Wallaroo" back to Cumberland Plain Woodland. Learn how to build a floating island for resident bird species. Campout overnight with catered dinner, bush poetry and guided star gazing. Note this […]
Receive updates on progress and participate in making plans for work in the Catchment. For more information, to confirm the venue and to RSVP, please contact Jenny Hill at jhill9228@gmail.com
Sugar Glider in Blue Gum Swamp by Peter Smith Wildlife spotlighting & fauna survey Bushcare, Landcare, Swampcare and Bush Backyards Volunteers - do you want to know more about the fauna of the mountains? How healthy is the biodiversity of your Bushcare site? Here is your chance to learn more - by attending this […]
Megalong Valley a stunning setting Blue Mountains City Council is proud to host the annual THANK YOU Bushcare Picnic in the Megalong Valley. Bushcare, Landcare, Swampcare, Bush Backyards members - You are invited! The picnic's official start is with lunch at 12 noon followed by a guided walk to identify plants led by Margaret Baker […]