You’re invited to a planting ceremony in honour of Morag Ryder, Bushcare Legend and one of the most inspiring and dedicated Bushcare volunteers the Blue Mountains has ever had.
Join the Braeside Bushcare Group in a special Bushcare session to commemorate Morag’s commitment to the Braeside catchment, share memories of Morag over morning tea, and contribute to the post-fire weeding efforts. Morag worked incredibly hard on controlling the weeds in Shaws Paddock for many years prior to her death in 2019 – a patch which was burnt in the 2020 Grose Valley fire and where Broom and Gorse have subsequently germinated in very high density.
Registrations are essential for catering purposes – please contact Monica on monicanugent@bigpond.com by Monday 17th May to register your place.
Have you ever wanted to learn more about different fungi and where to look for them? Volunteer Gemma Williams has offered to lead us into this fascinating and colourful world and help identify down to the genus level.
You don’t need any previous knowledge, just a keen eye for spotting and an interest to learn more. Bring suitable sturdy walking boots for uneven, muddy tracks.
For further information contact Alison on asteele@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or on 4780 5320
Come 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 and swamp vegetation. There will possibly be some walking in the creek so be prepared for wet feet. A medium level of fitness and some bushwalking experience is needed as there is scrambling involved.
RSVP are essential. Book by Wednesday 10th March with Steve Fleischmann on 4780 5623 or sfleischmann@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
This event has been CANCELLED due to coronavirus concerns.
Saturday 28 March, 2020
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Join us on Fungi Foray at Coachwood Glen, Blackheath.
Have you ever wanted to learn more about different fungi and where to look for them? Volunteer Liz Kabanoff has offered to lead us into this fascinating and colourful world and help identify down to the genus level. You don’t need any previous knowledge, just a keen eye for spotting and an interest to learn more. Liz will check closer to the date – event may be postponeddepending on weather and fungi.
To RSVP by Wednesday 25th of March click on the link below.
For further information contact Alison Steele on 4780 5320 or asteele@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
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 a delicious morning tea and lunch donated by Hominy Bakery.
Please book by the 25 February via email: bushcare@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or phone: 4780 5623 to confirm the address and meeting spot.
Bill Popes Glen legend Bill Webster (left Stephanie Chew Bushcare Officer, second from left Sandy Benson Bushcare Team Leader, second from right Bill Webster Popes Glen Volunteer, right Alan Lane Popes Glen Volunteer Coordinator)
Popes Glen Bushcare group had a special morning tea to say “Farewell, thank you and good luck” to Bill Webster, longtime bushcare volunteer with 24 years of service to the Popes Glen Bushcare site. Bill’s commitment to making a difference has helped transform the site from a weed infested swamp to the rehabilitated site it is today. Of course, there will always be weeds but with perseverance it is clear to see from the success in Popes Glen that it is all worth it.
We also remembered Jan, Bill’s wife and a long-time and hard-working supporter until 2011, as famous for her morning teas as for her willingness to get in amongst the willows and mud. Both Bill and Jan’s commitment to Bushcare and in particular to Popes Glen will leave an everlasting impact.
Bill will be dearly missed every month but we wish him all the best for the next chapter in his life.
A short walk to a tributary of the Centennial Glen Creek 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
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
A short walk to an area below the Frogs Hollow Bushcare site 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
