Georges River Council Bushcare in Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia | Government organisation

Georges River Council Bushcare

Locality: Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +619330 6400

Address: Corner of MacMahon and Dora Streets 2220 Hurstville, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Spark your Park If you love the outdoors and are passionate about helping to improve your local park with digging, planting and mulching, get involved in Council’s initiative. Next Spark Your Park volunteer event... Location: Mick Downes Reserve, Martin Place, Mortdale Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020 Time: 10.00am-12.00pm For more information and to register your interest, visit https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au//Spark-Your-Park-Volun

25.01.2022 We want you help with our Biodiversity Study! Let us know flora and fauna species you know in our LGA, by pinning your observations on our biodiversity map, or completing a questionnaire online! Your feedback will help to guide our Biodiversity Study.... https://yoursay.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/biodiversity-study-

25.01.2022 #WeedsWednesday African Olive an environmental weed that invades forests and woodlands. It forms dense canopies and out competes native plants. ... It is a branched tree up to 10 m tall. The leaves are glossy, dark grey-green above and paler below. The clusters of tubular creamy white flowers are present in spring and summer. For more information: https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/AfricanOlive or download the app: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app

24.01.2022 We have maginificent bushwalks through our local area. Some helpful tips for bushwalking: - wear comfortable shoes and a hat - wear sunscreen and take plenty of water... - carry a mobile phone - walk in pairs and always inform someone before bushwalking - do not litter - when walking with your dog, keep it on a lead at all times and pick up after it - do not disturb fauna - keep to tracks To find a local bushwalk, check out our interactive map onour website: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events/What’s-On--Event-Information-Updates/Local-cycle-routes-and-walking-tracks If you would like to help preserve the bush, join a bushcare group, visit: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Volunteering

23.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. Naidoc Week 8-15 Nov 2020... #naidoc2020 See more

22.01.2022 Our talented Council Carpenter, Dave Borg, is also a talented photographer. Check out Dave's photos below of our local natural areas. Thanks Dave!!

22.01.2022 Have you noticed the variety of nest boxes in Peakhurst Foreshore Reserve? This morning Bushcare volunteers worked hard weeding around the base of these trees.

20.01.2022 Keep NSW beautiful by being on the lookout for any unusual non-native animals and help stop the introduction and establishment of new pest animal species. Seen an unusual non-native animal? Report it straight away! http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/.../report-an-unusual-animal... ... #DPIseeitreportit

20.01.2022 Acacia prominens 15 Acacia prominens were planted by the Moore Reserve Bushcare Group last weekend. Acacia prominens is a shrub growing 3-6m. It's lemon yellow globular flowers can be seen between July - Septmber. It is listed as an endangered population under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 so we are helping to care for this species of wattle.... The Moore Reserve Bushcare Group meet 1st Sunday of each month from 8.15am to 12.15pm. The next session is 4th October. To join, direct message us below or visit https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Volunteering

20.01.2022 #WeedWednesday Ochna serrulata Ochna is a very hardy weed which is in flower now! ... It is a small woody shrub with rough pimply-textured bark. It has alternately arranged leaves with finely toothed margins. Its bright yellow flowers (2-3 cm across) have five petals, five sepals and numerous stamens. The sepals are initially green, but they turn bright red as the fruit develop. The small fruit (5-8 mm long) turn from green to black as they mature. This is a significant environmental weed in Sydney. The seeds of Ochna are bird dispersed, allowing it to be readily dispersed from garden plantings into nearby bushland. To help us manage this weed in our Bushland areas, become a Bushcare volunteer, visit: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Volunteering

19.01.2022 The Buddha Light International Association (BLIA) recently joined us for a guided bush walk through Carss Bush Park with their Joey Group. Their theme this term is environmental sustainability so they got in touch so their children could explore the beautiful bush and foreshore area. Thanks BLIA and we look forward to having you along again soon!!!... Get in touch if your community group would like to be involved in a nature themed event by emailing us at [email protected] :)

19.01.2022 Little Wattlebird The Little Wattlebird is a medium to large honeyeater, but is the smallest of the wattlebirds around 28cm. It is mostly dark grey-brown above, with faint white shafts on each of the feathers. The underparts are grey and are heavily streaked with white. These honeyeaters like to visit Oatley Park when the Banksias are flowering. ... If you would like to help preserve the bush and try to spot a Little Wattlebird, join a bushcare group, visit: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Volunteering

18.01.2022 #WeedWednesday Green Cestrum Cestrum parqui... This straggly woody shrub grows to 3m tall and has light green alternate leaves which have an unpleasant smell when crushed. It has sprays of yellow tubular flowers and shiny black egg shaped berries. It can be controlled by hand removal or using the cut and paint technique. To help conserve our natural areas, visit: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Volunteering

17.01.2022 Due to predicated hot temperatures tomorrow, the session scheduled for EVATT PARK tomorrow has been CANCELLED. For other volunteering options, visit: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Volunteering

15.01.2022 Turpentine Syncarpia glomulifera ssp. glomulifera This tall, handsome tree is currently in flower by our Bushcare office.... Growing to over 40m high, this common Australian tree has dark, fibrous bark with dull grey-green foliage. Its olive, non-droopy fliage makes iot easy to distinguish from surrounding Eucalypts. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and has prominent creamy white flowers from September - November.

15.01.2022 Join our Roving Group this Tuesday from 8:00am to 11:00am at Lugarno Parade Reserve. Meeting location is at the end of the cul-de-sac of Lugarno Parade (near Fir Place). No experience is necessary and you’ll get all the training onsite with our qualified staff.

15.01.2022 Do you want help picking the right native plant for your garden whilst creating habitat for local wildlfie? Check out the Native Plant Selector https://www.facebook.com/1387826584807292/posts/2711238655799405/

13.01.2022 Broad-leaf Drumstick Isopogon anemonifolius This erect shrub grows to 1.5m tall and has stiff divided leaves. It has yellow flowers from April - November, arising from a dense globular mass.... Have you seen this in our bushland areas? To try and spot one for yourself, become a Bushcare volunteer, visit: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Volunteering

10.01.2022 #WeedWednesday Boneseed/Bitou Bush Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera... Boneseed is an erect, perennial shrub with the ability to aggressively invade native bushland in Australia. Boneseed has the ability to aggressively invade native bushland in Australia. Its vigorous growth and ability to regenerate and spread quickly in disturbed situations, such as fire or clearing, allows it to outcompete native species. It is also a threat to a number of significant rare or threatened species. If you see this plant report it to Council or the NSW DPI Biosecurity Helpline 1800 680 244

10.01.2022 Rob Annesley’s book The Wild: Webbs Dam This book provides a stunning glimpse into the beautifully complex ecosystem at Webbs Dam in Evatt Park. Rob is a Lugarno local and began taking daily walks at Webbs Dam and the rainforest towards Salt Pan Creek two years ago. Rob is a professional photographer and has an upcoming exhibition and book of the same name. The captivating collection of images reveal this hidden ecosystem at Evatt Park. For more information about Rob's work visit https://www.shotbyrob.com.au

10.01.2022 May Gibbs taught many generations of children to be kind to nature and love all creatures #maygibbsnutcote

08.01.2022 Can you draw this Powerful Owl? Share your pictures with us! https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au//Tr/Bushland-Resources

07.01.2022 Join our Nomad group this Wednesday! We will be at Meyer Reserve from 8:00am to 11:00am. Meeting location is at the end of Gungah Bay Road (nearest cross street is Macken St). ... No experience is necessary and you’ll get all the training onsite with our qualified staff.

07.01.2022 Street Libraries Six libraries have been installed in our LGA located near our Early Learning Centres so that the children can take regular excursions to monitor the books and ensure everything is well maintained and fully stocked. The libraries will foster a love of reading for the local community, providing opportunities for people to connect and socialise. We hope you enjoy the ever changing selection.

07.01.2022 We are all set up and ready for Bushcare. Join us from 8am - 11am at Lugarno Parade Reserve

06.01.2022 Habitat Habitat provides a place for animals to shelter, feed and breed. Natural areas have a large number of animals because of the huge range of habitats. Leaf litter can provide protection for a lizard from a hunting hungry cat. ... Weeds such as blackberry and lantana provide a retreat from predators and a safe nersting site for many small birds. These therefore require a staged removal process. Tree hollows ar invaluable for many species including the Powerful Owl. This species nest in large tree hollows with a depth of at least 0.5 m which are in large eucalypts with a diameter at breast height of 80-240 cm. Trees are usually least 150 years old to have hollows of this size. Post your photos below of local habitat you've seen............

06.01.2022 It's Frog Week #frogweekoz Take part in Australia's biggest frog count between 6-15 November 2020. Download the FrogID app and head to http://portal.frogid.net.au/frog-id-week for more information.

05.01.2022 Upcoming Bushcare Session at Evatt Park..... Are you looking for something to do? Come along on Saturday 28th November from 1pm to 4pm.... All training and tools provided. To register, email us at [email protected]

03.01.2022 We are at Evatt Park today doing some planting. Check it out by Webb’s Dam next time you walk by....

03.01.2022 Have you been storing your unwanted chemical waste? Come down to our next Chemical CleanOut event to dispose of it correctly. When: 20 September 2020, 9.00am - 3.30pm ... Where: Mortdale Depot, Mortdale Bring: accepted chemical waste. Click here to see what is accepted: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au//Was/Chemical-CleanOut

03.01.2022 Join the Aussie Backyard Bird Count! This year help celebrate Bird Week by taking part in the annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count. All you need is 20 minutes in your own backyard or local park, and anyone can do it! This data will help Birdlife Australia as well as Council to better recognise which birds are on the rise or in decline in our local area.... Visit Birdlife Australia at https://bit.ly/2EJsIDB to participate.

02.01.2022 Salt Pan Creek Tell us how we can improve the way you explore it - perhaps by walking trails or using interpretive signs? Head to Your Say to tell us now!: https://yoursay.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/salt-pan-creek-corr

02.01.2022 Today's Evatt Park planting! Thank you to our wonderful Bushcare volunteers who continued planting around Webbs Dam. Four volunteers installed 50 plants including Dianella caerulea, Persoonia linifolia, Lomandra longifolia and Grevillea sericea. In addition to the plants and weeding, we also installed small signs to inform people we are caring for this area and a temporary barrier so the plantings can establish.... Thank you to Sue, Ken, Ross and Leo.

02.01.2022 Looking for something to do with the kids? We have a selection of Children's Printable Activities on our website https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au//Tr/Bushland-Resources

01.01.2022 Did you enjoy the great outdoors over the weekend? Share your pics below!

01.01.2022 The Lime Kiln Bay Bushcare group is busy caring for our Bushland this morning!

01.01.2022 Thank you to our Nomad Bushcare Group! This morning the Nomad's worked at Depot Road Reserve, Mortdale, where they weeded through the native vegetation islands, removed warty Madeira Vine (see pic below) and scattered Kangaroo Grass seed heads to encourage germination. Would you like to help? The Nomads rotate between numerous sites every Wednesday from 8am to 11am.

01.01.2022 Thanks to our amazing Bushcare volunteers Julie, Ev & Geoff at Lime Kiln Bay today. We had a glorious spring morning by the water removing weeds whilst observing a pair of resident ducks with 4 ducklings! To join us, visit: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Volunteering

01.01.2022 Its National Recycling Week! This year's theme is 'Recovery - A future beyond the bin'. For helpful tips and tricks to improve your household, visit https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationalrecyclingweek/about