Bushcare
Become a Bushcare volunteer
Do you have a passion for nature? Would you like to know more about local waterways, birds, insects, plants and wildlife, and pick up some new skills while you're at it? If the answer is yes, then why not join one of our Bushcare volunteer groups?
WHAT IS BUSHCARE?
Bushcare is the industry term for bush regeneration works undertaken by volunteers on Council managed bushland sites and reserves. Bushcare/bush regeneration aims to support the health and resilience of existing old-growth ecological plant communities, restoring habitat and biodiversity.
Volunteers typically engage in tasks such as:
- weed management/control to protect native plant species
- plant identification & other citizen science initiatives
- erosion control & water quality monitoring
- litter removal (site dependent)
- wildlife monitoring/spotting
- revegetation in highly degraded areas
No experience is necessary - we will provide you with all the onsite, practical training you need.
Bushcare groups
There are currently 7 Bushcare groups across the Campbelltown LGA caring for their local areas, and more on the way...
Campbelltown City Bushcare groups:
Group: Kentlyn Bushcare
When: Every Tuesday
Group: John Kidd Reserve Bushcare, Blair Athol
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Group: Bradbury Bushcare, Bradbury
When:1st Sunday of the month
Group: Nepean River Reserve, Menangle (Menangle beach)
When:2nd Sunday of the month
Group: Smiths Creek Reserve Bushcare, Ruse
When: 2nd Sunday of the month
Group: Simmos Beach Reserve Bushcare, Macquarie Fields
When: 4th Saturday of the month
Group: Scattergood Reserve Bushcare, St Helens Park
When: 4th Sunday of the month
Register to join Bushcare
If you are not yet a member of Bushcare, but would like to join please contact Council’s Environment team on 0409 757 143, or email bushcare@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au so we can register you into the program. Please check your spam or junk folders for our response.
- Remember, if you have the time, you can join more than one Bushcare group.
- It's a requirement to register your interest into the Bushcare program before you attend your first Bushcare session.
Bush Explorers
In partnership with our Bushcare volunteer program, Bush Explorers aims to reveal the mysteries of nature through regular events lead by our local experts.
Throughout the year we will lift the lid on the wonders of the natural world, be it through bug-hunts or bird-walks, seasonal saunters or spotlight nights, bushcare workshops or bush tucker walks - there will be something for everyone.
As a Bush Explorer you will get to discover the local wildlife, learn about the natural environment and see the important bushcare work that helps preserve it. Additionally you will meet like-minded people whilst getting outside and active in nature - a great way to help your own well-being.
Another reason why it is so vital to care about the bush.
Check out our upcoming Bush Explorer events.