New Envirotube Videos and Have Just Been Released
New Envirotube videos http://bit.ly/10eSmCS and http://bit.ly/189Sb0D have just been released.
Check out Peter Clarke who joins Glenda Clark (Bushcare Trainer) at Kalkari in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to look at Kangaroos and find two illusive Lyrebirds. Director, editor - Howard Jackson, Wildhoop
Environmental Levy Small Grants are now open. If you are interested in applying, please contact your Bushcare Trainer to discuss your proposal The application document is found here http://bit.ly/189SDMo
Bookings are now open for the Korinderie Ridge community's 10th bush regen volunteers' camp (Aug 5-10, 2013).
Might you be interested in joining a fabulously motivated group of regenerators on a very satisfying 'bush regen camp' at Korinderie Ridge?
(Korinderie Ridge is a 200 ha dry sclerophyll bushland property adjacent to Bundjalung National Park in northern NSW - just south of Woodburn)
Great fun is had by all during this annual event, where a dozen or so visiting volunteers help our community treat Lantana for about 3 hours each morning. (Half of them come back each year so we must be doing something right!)
In return, our community (including me) provides delicious meals and great campsites, as well as optional local area bushwalks each afternoon prior to the evening’s relaxing or socializing.
We have made fabulous progress over the last 9 camps and hope to have a really humdinger of a camp this year.
Volunteers only need to bring a tent, sleeping gear and other personal items.
Enquiries: Tein 02 6682 2885 or
Sydney Water Bushcare Day & BBQ Sunday 30 June 2013
Regenerate Blue Gum High Forest
Join Sydney Water, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Ku-ring-gai Council and the Blue Gum High Forest Group for a morning of bush regeneration amongst the Blue Gum High Forest around the reservoir followed by a BBQ lunch.
No experience necessary. Experienced staff on site to help with questions and plant identification.
Location: BGHF around Sydney Water reservoir next to 102 Rosedale Road St Ives.
Bring: Tools and gloves provided but please bring your own if you have them. Hat, sunscreen,and water.
BBQ supplied
Time : (9.00am registration) 9.30am - 1.00pm
Date: Sunday 30 June
RSVP Matt Springall, 9415 3998 or
Native Plant ID Workshop (Beginners) Sunday 7 July 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
For Bushcare Volunteers
This workshop will teach the basics of keying out species. Workshop starts with theory session followed by stroll through the bushland of the Wildflower Garden. Take advantage of Bill Jones’ legendary knowledge of our diverse range of plant species. Refreshments provided.
Location: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives plenty of parking
Meet: Dampiers Clearing – WILL BE CANCELLED IF RAINING
Presenter: Bill Jones
Wear/bring: Suitable footwear and clothing for bushwalking, hat, water, field guides if you have them, camera
Level of difficulty: Easy
Limit on numbers: 15
Bookings essential 9424 0893 or 9424 0179
Lindy 0419 680 054
Muogamarra Nature Reserve Tue 27 August 9.00 am – 1.00pm
Gate will be locked 9.15am
Our visit to Muogamarra is always a highlight of the program. Join us this year to experience one of Sydney’s most vibrant natural floral shows. The reserve is open to visitors just six weekends a year – don’t miss out!
Location: Muogamarra Nature Reserve, Old Pacific Highway (3km north of Cowan station)
Meet: We hope to arrange car pooling – more details when you book
Leaders: Glenda Clark & Jenny Effenberg
Bring/wear: Lunch, suitable footwear and clothing for bushwalking, hat, water, field guides if you have them, camera
Morning Tea provided
Level of difficulty: Moderate; uneven surfaces and some short steep climbs
Limit on numbers: 15
Bookings essential
9424 0893 or 9424 0179
Lindy 0419 680 054
WildThings Talk
Speaker: Jenny Shanks Third year PHD horticulture student.
Date: Sun 14 July
Time: 10am-midday (includes light refreshments)
Venue: Council Chambers, 818 Pacific Highway, Gordon
Informal talk comparing the highly managed honey bee and native stingless bee - get a little more “friendly” with your garden guests.
Talk will cover:
What makes the honey bee so good at some duties, but so poor at others?
How could the stingless bee help the honey bee? The bees importance to our ecosystem and economy?
Key issues in the industry at the moment.
Ring 9424 0920 to book
Bushcare Booster Module 2 - Bushcare the Big Picture Sat 27 July
Time : 9.00am - 1.30pm
Bushcare boosters workshop program was developed by Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Authority (SMCMA) with the help from Council Bushcare officers and industry representatives.
This workshop helps you understand the values and key concepts of Bushcare and provides guidelines for developing action plans for Bushcare sites. Aimed at volunteers who have some practical experience in the field but interested in short refresher course to develop a better understanding of the "why" of environmental restoration and approaches used in bushcare. Not aimed at volunteers who have obtained accredited training in bush regen.
Location: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
Meet :Education Centre
Facilitators: Lindy Williams and Helen Worrall
Morning tea and light lunch provided
Bring: notebook, water, sunscreen,
Wear Suitable clothes for Bushwalking, sturdy shoes, and hat.
Limited to 16 participants
Bookings 9424 0893 or 9424 0179
Lindy 0419 680 054
WildThings Talk
Speaker: Chris Slade Regional Ecologist, Forestry Corporation of NSW
Date: Wed 14 Aug
Time: 7pm -8.30pm
Venue: Council Depot training room, 5 SuakinSt,Pymble
Chris's talk will illustrate the biodiversity management within the NSW state forests, how he helps to monitor and protect the fauna and flora.
He will promote the forests as great places to visit if you are interested in wildlife, walking and the environment.