OCTOBER 25 | Talking Landcare Threatened Species
Please join us to hear from Dr Katharine Brown, a soil scientist from LLS and Simon Tedder from The Office of Environment and Heritage who will be discussing some of the Saving our Species projects in the local area.
Hillside Native Food Forest Landcare working bee
Hillside Native Food Forest Landcare will be hosting a working bee on Saturday the 27th of August. Be sure to get down to the site next to the Kiama Community…
Foxground progress
With the help of Conservation Volunteers Australia and bush regeneration contractors, our Project Officer, Richard Scarborough has guided successful activities which have seen weeds removed from the site, and the…
Hillside Native Food Forest Landcare
The site is a steep slope under two large figs that was weedy and unloved. The Landcare group is restoring the rainforest species under one of the figs and creating…
What’s all the buzz about?
We all know pollination is important right? But HOW important? Well Ms Gilpin pointed out that approximately 80% of all plant species on earth need pollination in order to reproduce.…
Meet the Volunteers – Melanie Orchard
Before conservation I was an aged care nurse. I found being a nurse was very rewarding and satisfying although at times very emotional. I decided I needed a change but…
Boomerang Bags in the Illawarra
Founded on the Gold Coast by a group of young passionate surfers, Boomerang Bags was set up to reduce the use of plastic bags being used in the community, and…
Bushcare Summer Sunset Walks
Bushcare Summer Sunset Walks are back in 2016! Wollongong City Council Bushcare is running a weekly series of sunset walks showcasing the amazing sites volunteers are restoring along our stunning…
Talking Landcare – Pollination
Our final Talking Landcare event for 2015 will feature a diversity of speakers who will give an overview about how our wildlife plays an integral role in the survival of…