Hello to everybody!!

Here are the dates and brief details of events which are coming up at Bushcare. I hope everybody is enjoying Spring in the Blue Mountains, and I look forward to seeing you out there!

Wednesday 2nd October West Kittyhawk Swampcare, Wentworth Falls 9am-3pm
A combined activity with NPWS. A more recent invasion of weeds on the western side of the swamp system in north Wentworth Falls.
Help rid it of Erica, Himalayan honeysuckle, agapanthus and even kangaroo paw! Lunch and morning tea provided by Hominy.
Book with Lyndal 4780 5528 or lsullivan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au by Thursday 26th Sept

2nd October 2013 Bushcare Network Meeting

Saturday 12th October Popes Glen downstream 9am – 3.30 pm.
Come along for the full day or some of the day to help the work that has been done by the Popes Glen bushcare group over the past 15 years.
We will be working in the creek for most of the day so please be prepared. You can be prepared to treat a variety of weeds and prevent them going further into the National Park. Joint BMCC/NPWS activity. Morning tea supplied. Contact: Lyndal Sullivan 47805528 or lsullivan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Thursday 7th November Valley View Swamp, Blackheath 9 am – 3 pm
Come for the day or just an hour or two. Help us get the swamp back in shape. This swamp supplies water (and weeds) to the Braeside area and ultimately finds its way to the Grose River.
A range of weeds to choose from – large or small; honeysuckle, privet, forget me nots etc. Continue on from previous work. Lunch and morning tea provided.
Book with Lyndal 4780 5528 or lsullivan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au by 1st November

Saturday 9th November Katoomba Creek remote (all day) 8.30 – 5pm
Continue the fantastic work in this creek by walking along another remote section of Katoomba Creek, searching out weeds.
Off-track walking and walking in the creek is planned. Experience required. Morning tea will be supplied.
Contact Lyndal Sullivan 47805528 or lsullivan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au. by Friday 1st November. Numbers limited.

Sunday 3rd November Leura Falls Ck remote 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
A day of walking, rock hopping and weeding on beautiful Leura Falls Creek.
Prince Henry Cliff Walk Bushcare Group would welcome help from those willing and able to work in the national park below the escarpment. We’ll be off track and in the creek, and the descent /ascent is via the Fern Bower track into Leura Forest, so be prepared for many steps. Morning tea provided.
RSVP to Monica Nugent monicanugent@environment.nsw.gov.au 4787 3104 by Thursday 31st November.

4th December.2013 Bushcare Network Meeting