Tag Archives: Broom

Popes Glen Swampcare/Remote/GGWW (SUSPENDED)

Saturday 9 October, 2021 @ 9:00 am 4:00 pm

Due to COVID restrictions this event has been Suspended.

Burnt bush needs your help. Come along for the joint BMCC and NPWS event – targeting Gorse and Broom across the Popes Glen Catchment.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR CATERING PURPOSES RSVP below by Friday 1 October.
Book only once!- either with BMCC or NPWS, who you book with is where on the site you will volunteer.

NPWS  contact   Grant Purcell (NPWS) on  0499 699 150 gpurcell@environment.nsw.gov.au

4780 5623

D- DAY at Popes Glen – Blackheath (GGWW – NPWS / BMCC)

Saturday 10 April, 2021 @ 9:00 am 4:00 pm

For the first time ever all the catchments volunteer groups will combine efforts to invade this historic harbour for Gorse and Broom seedlings. This is a great event for first timers. Morning tea and lunch supplied. Followed by a group afternoon tea!  This is a joint NPWS, SwampCare and Blue Mountains City Council activity.

Book by Friday the 3rd  of April with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au

Please note: Booking for this combined NPWS & BMCC event can be through Grant (NPWS) or via Bushcare Event website.

0499 699 150

2nd Braeside Broom and Gorse Blitz (Blackheath) GGWW- NPWS

Sunday 25 April, 2021 @ 9:00 am 3:00 pm

Come along and support the Braeside Bushcare Group. We will spend the day hunting Gorse and Broom seedlings, who have sprouted in huge numbers, post fire. This is our chance to fight them off once and for all! Minimal bushwalking involved. All are welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided.

Book by Friday 17th of April with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au

1st Braeside Broom and Gorse Blitz (Blackheath) GGWW- NPWS

Sunday 28 March, 2021 @ 9:00 am 3:00 pm

Come along and support the Braeside Bushcare Group. We will spend the day hunting Gorse and Broom seedlings, who have sprouted in huge numbers, post fire. This is our chance to fight them off once and for all! Minimal bushwalking involved. All are welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided.

Book by Friday 21st of March with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au

0499 699 150

GGWW 1st Braeside Broom and Gorse Blitz (Blackheath)

Sunday 25 October, 2020 @ 9:00 am 9:00 pm

Come along and support the Braeside Bushcare Group. We will spend the day hunting Gorse and Broom seedlings, who have sprouted in huge numbers, post fire. This is our chance to fight them off once and for all! Minimal bushwalking involved. All are welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided.

Book by Friday 16th of October with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au

0499 699 150

Braeside Street
Blackheath, NSW 2785 Australia

Popes Glen – Remote (Blackheath) GGWW / NPWS

Saturday 3 October, 2020 @ 9:00 am 4:00 pm

A site we only visit every couple of years, this recently burned creek line is a historic harbour for Gorse and Broom seedlings. This event will have off-track walking and wading along the creek. Bushwalking experience necessary. Morning tea and lunch supplied. This is a joint NPWS and Blue Mountains City Council activity, and numbers are limited.

Book by Wednesday the 23th of September with Grant on 0499 699 150 or grant.purcell@environment.nsw.gov.au

0499 699 150

Blackheath, 2785 Australia