Location: Leura
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Brahma Kumaris Landcare Group
the Landcare Group works primarily in the riparian zone of Govetts Creek and adjacent to a stunning example of a Blue Mountains Swamp. The aim is to control invasive plants spreading from the property and from upper parts of the catchment into the Blue Mountains National Park just downstream and to protect the Blue Mountains Swamp. volunteers are invited to stay for a delicious free lunch in the dining room following the work session.
Year started: April 2002
Meeting day: First Thursday of the month, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Vegetarian lunch at 1pm.
Bushcare officer: Monica Nugent
Land manager: Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spiritual Education
Local contact: Jessica Yuille, phone 47842500
Alternative contact: Monica Nugent, phone 4780 5528
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Everglades Landcare Group
Bush regeneration on the perimeter of Everglades Gardens
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Year started: February 2007
Meeting day: Second Wednesday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Second meeting day: Third Wednesday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bushcare officer: Karen Hising
Land manager: National Trust, BMCC
Local contact: Karen Hising, phone 4780 5623, khising@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Alternative contact: BMCC Bushcare Team, phone 4780 5528
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Gordon Falls Reserve Bushcare Group
Bush regeneration in Gordon Falls Reserve, Leura. protecting the nearby Blue Mountains Swamp by controlling invasive plants such as Broom, Bird cherry, Agapanthus, Blackberry Privet and Japanese honeysuckle and planting a buffer between the playing field and the natural bushland.
Year started: 1992
Meeting day: First Tuesday of the month, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Bushcare officer: Monica Nugent
Land manager: BMCC
Local contact: Maree Giddins, mobile 47842034, mgiddins@bigpond.com
Alternative contact: Monica Nugent, phone 4780 5528
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Govett Street Bushcare Group
This friendly neighborhood group work in a small section of open forest bushland and adjoining backyards to the lovely Leura Cascades.
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Year started: February 2005
Meeting day: Fourth Saturday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bushcare officer: Tracy Abbas
Land manager: BMCC
Local contact: Yvonne Hazell, phone (weekend) 4782 9657, Rod and Yvonne Hazell (midweek) 9914 1222
Alternative contact: Bushcare Team, phone 4780 5623
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Leura Cascades Bushcare
Bush regeneration throughout Leura Park, Leura and upstream of Leura Cascades, aiming to prevent spread and control weeds escaping from the surrounding residential areas into the reserve and downstream.
Year started: April 1998
Meeting day: Second Friday of the month, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Bushcare officer: Monica Nugent
Land manager: BMCC
Local contact: Roger Walker, phone 4784 1901, robrogwalker@gmail.com
Alternative contact: Bushcare team, phone 4780 5528
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Leura Falls and Gordon Creek Catchment Group
This group comprises interested Bushcare volunteers that aim to improve the water quality and health of the natural bushland throughout the Gordon and Leura Falls Creeks Catchment areas. We meet quarterly to formulate strategies and liaise with Council and NPWS staff to develop plans for improved environmental outcomes. our vision is to integrate the management of established land uses and natural areas to achieve a stable and functioning catchment through: Cleaning up, conserving, connecting the bushland through the catchment, connecting the people who care about the catchment, protecting and restoring the riparian corridor.
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Year started: 2012
Meets quarterly at Blue Mountains City Council Administration building. Civic Place, Katoomba. Check with the organisers fro location of the meeting room and date of meetings.
Bushcare officer: Monica Nugent
Land manager: a range of tenures
Local contact: Malcolm, phone 0409 321 233 , malcolmmcp@gmail.com
Alternative contact: Monica Nugent, phone 47805623, email mnugent@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
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Marmion Swamp Bushcare Group
Meeting place near 38-42 Marmion Road, Leura
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Year started: September 2008
Meeting day: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bushcare officer: Karen Hising
Land manager: BMCC
Local contact: Malcolm, mobile 0409 321 233
Alternative contact: Karen Hising, phone 4780 5623, email khising@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
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Sublime Point Bushcare Group
Restoration of Sublime Point Reserve
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Year started: 1996
Meeting day: Second Monday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bushcare officer: James Bevan
Land manager: BMCC
Local contact: David Coleby, phone 4784 1395
Alternative contact: James Bevan, phone 4780 5623, email jbevan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au