Bushcare is Council's program of restoration of bushland reserves by volunteers. Volunteers are involved in looking after the native bush, plant identification, fauna monitoring, weed control and seed collection for propagation at the Community Nursery.
The Bushland Conservation Committee is a group of volunteers that come together once a month to look at what is happening in bushland reserve around the council area; they put written reports forward to council with recommendations on bushland areas, and support other community groups working for the environment. For further information on how to become involved please call councils Senior Bushland Coordinator on +61 2 9843 0313
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Bidjiwong Community Nursery produces native plants for Councils revegetation projects, the Shire's Parks and Reserves, Citizenship and residential give aways.
The Community nursery is open to the public every Saturday between 9am and 1pm.
Within the community nursery compound we have a community garden. The purpose of this garden is to grow a variety of herbs and vegetables and allowing them to go to seed. The seed is then distributed throughout the seed savers network and the permiculture groups throughout Sydney. We also run different workshops on the fourth Saturday of each month. Some of these include worm farming, soils, seed cleaning and storage, and composting. Anyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun.
Bushcare is open to all age groups. Children under the age of 15 need to be supervised by a guardian. To become involved choose a group that you would like to attend, download the application form below and send it into the bushcare office: P.O. Box 75 CASTLE HILL NSW 1765 or just turn up to the site of your choice with the form. All group sites have a site supervisor to report to, where they will carry out an on site induction.
We encourage other large groups to get together for a day and volunteer, this can be on the weekend or during the week. For businesses, churches, scout or guide groups or even sporting clubs it is a great opportunity to come together as a team, work outside and try something completely different.
Click on the Bushcare Group's name for more information including achievements and contact details...
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Bushcare Group
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Meeting Location by Suburb
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More Information
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| Annangrove Park Bushcare Group, Annangrove |
Annangrove Rd, Annangrove |
2nd Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Bidjiwong Community Nursery, Baulkham Hills |
Ted Horwood Carpark, off Renown Rd, Baulkham Hills |
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturday of the month |
9am - 1pm |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Sawmill Creek Bushcare Group, Baulkham Hills |
Chadworth Place, Baulkham Hills |
2nd Sunday of the month |
1pm - 4pm |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Crestwood Reserve Bushcare Group, Baulkham Hills |
Warumbui Ave, Baulkham Hills |
3rd Saturday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Christmas Bush Creek Bushcare Group, Baulkham Hills |
Corner of Cross and Cary Streets, Baulkham Hills |
4th Saturday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| O'Regan Reserve Bushcare Group, Baulkham Hills |
Brodie Circuit, Baulkham Hills |
Last Sunday in the Month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| William Joyce Reserve Bushcare Group, Baulkham Hills |
Marina Road, Baulkham Hills |
To be scheduled |
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| Warumbui Ave Bushcare Group, Baulkham Hills |
Warumbui Ave, Baulkham Hills |
3rd Saturday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Sophia Doyle Bushcare Group, Baulkham Hills |
Call Bushcare Office for Location on 9686 4842 |
Every Thursday and Saturday |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Hunts Creek Bushcare Group, Carlingford |
Stratham Ave, Carlingford |
3rd Sunday of the month |
8.30am - 11.30am |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Camcor Bushcare Group, Carlingford |
Stratham Ave, Carlingford |
2nd Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Knightsbridge Bushcare Group, Castle Hill |
Ridgecrop Drive, Castle Hill |
First Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
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| Planet Patrol Bushcare Group, Castle Hill |
Call Bushcare Office for Location on 9686 4842 |
To be scheduled |
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Achievements and Contact Details |
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Castle Hill Heritage Park Bushcare Group, Castle Hill
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Banks Rd, Castle Hill |
4th Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Fred Caterson Bushcare Group, Castle Hill |
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Achievements and Contact Details |
| Eric Mobbs Reserve Bushcare Group, Castle Hill |
Amenities Block, Eric Mobbs Reserve, Castle Hill |
4th Sunday of the month |
10am - 1pm |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Greenup Park / Timothy Ave Bushcare Group, Castle Hill |
Call Bushcare Office for Location on 9686 4842 |
4th Sunday of the month |
2pm - 5pm |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Grange Road Bushcare Group, Glenhaven |
Grange Rd, Glenhaven |
4th Sunday of the month |
8am - 11am |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Holland Reserve Bushcare Group, Glenhaven |
Holland Rd, Glenhaven |
To be Scheduled |
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Achievements and Contact Details |
| Bill Wood Reserve Bushcare Group, Glenhaven |
Bill Wood Reserve, Greenbank Drive, Glenhaven |
To be Scheduled |
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Achievements and Contact Details |
| Kellyville Bushcare Group, Kellyville |
Bernie Mullane next to Telstra Tower, Kellyville |
1st Saturday of the month |
2pm - 5pm |
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| Connelly Way Bushcare Group, Kellyville |
Connelly Way, Kellyville |
3rd Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Northmead Reserve Bushcare Group, Northmead |
Watson Place, Northmead |
1st Saturday of the month |
9am - 11am |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Speers Road Bushcare Group, Northmead |
End of Speers Rd, Northmead |
1st Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Rutherglen to Pye Ave Bushcare Group, Northmead |
Call Bushcare Office for Location on 9686 4842 |
To be scheduled |
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Achievements and Contact Details |
| Possum Patch Bushcare Group, Northmead |
Pye Avenue Reserve, Northmead |
to be Scheduled |
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Achievements and Contact Details |
| Excelsior Park Bushcare Group, Northmead |
Winton Ave, Northmead |
2nd Saturday of the month |
8am - 1pm |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Seville Reserve Bushcare Group, North Rocks |
Plymouth Ave, North Rocks |
1st Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Powerful Owl Restoration Team, North Rocks |
End of Mill Drive, North Rocks |
2nd Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
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| Mill Drive Bushcare Group, North Rocks |
Oval behind Raine Ave, North Rocks |
3rd Sunday of the month |
1pm - 4pm |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Banksia Creek Bushcare Group |
Excelsior Reserve, North Rocks |
to be scheduled |
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| Randal Cres Bushcare Group, North Rocks |
Randal Cres, North Rocks |
2nd Saturday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| South Maroota Bushcare Group, Maroota |
Wisemans Ferry Rd, Maroota |
starting Feb 2013 |
9am - 12Noon |
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| Crescent Reach Bushcare Group, Sth Maroota |
Charcoal Rd, South Maroota |
to be scheduled |
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| Gollan Reserve, Oatlands |
Kerrie Rd, Oatlands |
Last Sunday of each month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Ellerman Park Bushcare Group, Dural |
Dural Library Carpark, Round Corner |
3rd Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Maria Iori Bushcare Group, Rouse Hill |
Mile End Rd, Rouse Hill |
1st Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Ironbark Ridge Bushcare Group, Rouse Hill |
Caballo St, Rouse Hill |
2nd Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Bellamy Farm Reserve Bushcare Group, West Pennant Hills |
Isobell Ave, West Pennant Hills |
1st Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
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| Bellbird Creek Bushcare Group, West Pennant Hills |
Coonara Ave, West Pennant Hills |
2nd Sunday of the month |
8am - 11am |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Darling Mills Bushcare Group, West Pennant Hills |
End of Heidi Place, West Pennant Hills |
3rd Saturday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
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| Currawong Reserve Bushcare Group, West Pennant Hills |
Bellamy Farm Rd, West Pennant Hills |
3rd Sunday of the month |
8am - 11am |
Achievements and Contact Details |
| Richard Webb Bushcare Group, West Pennant Hills |
Gray Spence Cres, West Pennant Hills |
1st Sunday of the month |
9am - 12Noon |
Achievements and Contact Details |
Landcare groups are formed by people with a common concern about the quality of land and water in their local area. Landcare groups operate on private lands such as farms and schools. The Peri–Urban Coordinator is responsible for the area from Gosford to Picton and works within the confines of the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment. The coordinator works with Landcare groups on private and crown lands.