…is website. https://www.bushcarebluemountains.org.au/ Beyond that, you can download PDFs of our paper newsletters back to 2006. The Gecko Newsletter is a range of stories collected and formatted for print and PDF. We encourage volunteers to write articles that would be of interest to Bushcare Volunteers. Since March 2019, the PDFs of these newsletters have been stored on the Council website, and may be downloaded on the council website here: https…
…tion to help users reduce the impact of over 300 weeds in New South Wales. Search or browse weeds names (common or scientific); recognise a weed by its physical description and image gallery; and find out about its impacts, where it occurs, how it spreads and its preferred habitat. Control options are described for each weed. General, state or regional biosecurity duties under the Biosecurity Act 2015 are displayed for each weed. https://weeds.dpi…
…nd ways to save money, reduce disaster risk, and restore the health of our community and planet! It will be a one-stop shop and fun Community Day at the Planetary Health Precinct to help you tick off all those sustainability and disaster risk reduction goals on your to-do list. Help us cater for the event by registering here We’ll be launching a WATER TANK COMMUNITY BULK BUY so you can order discounted water tanks. Other highlights of the day will…
…o understand post-fire koala distribution in the Blue Mountains region under the NSW Koala Strategy. Other interesting videos and articles about Koalas.. Watch our Koala Rescue During the Fires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QliwpX8crg National Geographic Article – After the Fires https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/07/australia-marsupials-struggling-after-fires/…
…019 The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre will host Threatened Species Day, a free community environment market and series of talks on Saturday 7 September. This will be an opportunity to learn from local environment and bush care groups about conservation efforts in the region. The day will also showcase this year’s Waste to Art Sculpture, a Powerful-Owl’s Nest, created by the community from discarded fabrics and plastics. TALK PROGRAM 10am – 2pm 10…
…Download these Bushcare Ranger activities to discover, explore and enjoy. Download ‘Wildlife Detective’ Download ‘Nature Treasure Hunt’ Download ‘Plant Treasure Hunt’ (young kids) Crayfish-QuizDownload Birdlife Australia – Bird in Backyards, 26 Mar 2020. Hello parents, carers and kids! Are you looking for at-home activities to keep everyone chirpy? Here at BirdLife we have lots of resources that are fun AND you can learn about amazing birds and p…
…embers of WIRES. Pamela believes if you don’t use it, you lose it! CHRIS WATSON Chris Watson is a long-term and integral member of the Jackson Park Bushcare Group. For many years, Chris was involved with a number of various projects with the Parish of St Thomas Aquinas and St Thomas Aquinas/St Columbas Schools, including working in natural areas. Chris is a very friendly, helpful and hard-working person, who is always willing to assist anyon…
…ating a Clean Up is a great way to make a difference for our environment. Spread the word and spirit. For more information: https://www.cleanup.org.au/cleanupaustraliaday…
…egic Weed Management Plan 2017, and can be found on: Department of Primary Industries website https://greatersydney.lls.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/722368/Greater-Sydney-Regional-Weed-Mgmt-Plan-29-June-2017_FINAL-web-res.pdf or download the FREE NSW Department of Primary Industries weed app NSW Weedwise app Where you will find the weeds listed for the Blue Mountains including a profile of the weed and your Biosecurity duty under the Bio…
…elevant technologies and be provided with the skills to participate in the latest citizen science programs more effectively to make a real impact in your community. You can find full program details on our website: westernsydney.edu.au/rcegws/csia The PDF invite can be found here: Citizen Science Invite 15Sept17 Free parking will be available. Cost: $45.00 per person, includes keynote, workshops and catering. Bring: Clipboard, pen, paper, smart ph…