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bulletin july 2020 - issue 52

Bushcare CalendarDate EventJULY8, 16 & 22

Nursery Propagation

22 Cape Bailey walk29 Bush WhackersAUGUST12, 20 & 26

Nursery Propagation

1 Edible weeds workshop2 National Tree Day9 Bonnet Bay spring walk15 Dyeing Workshop29 Native Plant IDSEPTEMBER9, 17 & 23 Nursery Propagation

5 Working with woody weeds12 Nursery open day13 Prince Edward Park walk20 Native bee habitat workshop30 Bush Whackers30 Bat camp flyout

The Invasive Species Team recently received a grant from Crown Lands to manage the negative impacts invasive deer have on Sutherland Shire's environment.

As a community event we organised a paddle on the beautiful Hacking River to provide education on the many endangered plant communities that are under threat from the harmful impact of deer.

Deer cause damage to native vegetation through browsing, trampling and antler rubbing. A wonderful day was had by all and if you are interested in attending the next kayaking event keep your eyes peeled in the events section of the Bushcare Bulletin!

Bushcare Updateby Kevin Seymour

Bushcare is Back!It was a great moment last month when Bushcare resumed its on-ground volunteer activities following the shutdown that was forced upon us by the COVID-19 crisis. Almost immediately familiar faces began to appear at the nursery and at our propagation sessions, and Bushcare groups have now began to reconvene all over the Shire. What was clearly evident during the shutdown is the importance of community and connection. The world slowed down a bit and people looked to their bushland for exercise and to connect with nature. While you were away the Bushland Unit was tasked with keeping our bushland areas in good order. With the help of our Sutherland Shire Council Bush Regeneration and Vegetation Management Teams, Bushcare Officers were able to undertake some regeneration works.

With easing restrictions on social gathering many of our bushcare promotional activities will also return. In this edition we have many events planned so it may be a great opportunity for you to introduce a friend to bushcare by passing on an invite. We have a return appearance by Diego Bonetto, our edible weeds expert to share his valuable knowledge. It’s been a couple of years since he’s been to the Shire so you may have to be quick to book.

With the cooler conditions it’s a great time to reconnect with Bushcare Officers and friends. See you in the bush!Cover image

Fungus - Tony Allen

For current status on events and cancellations, please visit Council's website.

Enjoying the beautiful Port Hacking catchmentby Linda Brown

Kayaking on The Hacking River- Linda Brown

Inspecting habitat- Linda Brown

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It started when one of our members spotted a tiny ground orchid flower beneath the bracken. An examination of the closed flower and we were still unable to determine the genus let alone the species. Took some photos and sent them to Margaret Bradhurst and she replied it was a Chiloglottis. Her booklet Native orchids of Southern Sydney introduced us to the genus – the Wasp or Ant orchids and their weird and wonderful reproductive techniques. Google provided additional information.

Chiloglottis orchids have hijacked Thynnine wasps' reproductive cycle to complete their own. The orchid has developed an imitation of the wasp female on its labellum. Not only that but it also produces the pheromone the female exudes to lure the males. So when the

Chiloglottis: Wasp or Ant orchids.by Lloyd Hedges

male wasp following the scent trail arrives and grasps the model female to saw into the wild blue yonder on her nuptial, and only, flight he finds she is fastened to the labellum and the labellum is fastened to the rest of the orchid and he is banged against the overhead pollen sacks. No doubt he then heads off confused, frustrated and dusty to find a less attached female and possibly completing the orchids reproductive cycle but doing nothing for his own species.

There are some weird things going on in the city but the bush does weird better.

Armed with this knowledge we headed off back to the bush and eventually found an open orchid in fact a colony of them. They were Chilloglottis seminuda.

But one photo, in particular, raised more questions.

If you find a pair of opposite leaves looking a bit exotic flat on the ground they may well be Chilloglottis so check first.

Chiloglottis seminuda leaves - Lloyd Hedges

Chiloglottis seminuda flower - Lloyd Hedges

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Many hands make light work (and full weed bags)

Rarely can I say “finished” when bushcaring. It seems to be one of those jobs that just has one more thing to do, and another and then another. Today however I was able to say finished at Ewey Creek Reserve at Miranda.

We currently have a some contractors working along the creek so I thought I’d take the opportunity to work on another part of the site that had up until now been annoying me. One of those islands in the grass, a couple of trees that hadn’t been cut down with all the others years ago and with them a few native ground covers. Thick leaf litter from a lack of fire (60-70 years ago?), a few Pittos, Buffalo Grass coming in from the edges and Asparagus Fern, lots of Asparagus Fern. Plenty of digging to do but the site was small and our team was quite big. A strong team of six including Chris our work experience fella and Frank who’d joined us only the week before, where he was thrown in the deep end, weeding out Erharta. He told me he preferred digging out Asparagus (me too!) so he wasn’t to be disappointed today.

The site is about 150mSq give or take a few metres and mostly weedy. Probably orange on the old National Trust Weed Mapping system . Instructions were simple, dig it out and bag it up. Main weeds were the aforementioned Asparagus Fern and Buffalo grass. Both pretty easy to deal with. Some of the Asparagus was a little challenging but most of the weeds came out quite easily. This has been good weeding weather. Asparagus is one of those weeds from a birds bum and it’s rare that it’s alone. Above were some wonderful roosting (and pooing…) spots so with the Asparagus we found a few Privets, large and small, some Lantana and Camphor Laurel saplings and a bit of Ochna too. Ochna is always a good one to show the new volunteers as we use a different technique to remove it ie scrape and paint.

The site was mostly weeds, but not all bad news. As we dug and pulled and cut and scraped we discovered a few native remnants still hanging on by the skin of their botanical teeth. Tufts of Microlaena and Dichelachne were emerging from the weed forest, Oplismenus spreading from an edge and Dianella and Lomandra holding their heads up above the Asparagus tide. A pleasant surprise was the Pandorea slowly winding its way up out of the misery below. All good signs of potential recovery.

Working through some light showers falling from the black glowering masses above we got the job done in just on three hours, give or take a few minutes (?!?!?) for morning tea of course…

What next? Wait and watch, see what comes up, do some follow up weeding and maybe some planting too (and trying to keep the mowers out too!). I was really pleased with our work today. With a good team we got a good job finished. Thanks fellas. Well done.

Ewey Creek Bushcare group works on the first Friday of the month from 8.30am. If you’d like to join Contact Bradley van Luyt or see the Bushcare website for more information.

by Bradley van Luyt

Ewey Creek Before - Bradley van Luyt

Ewey Creek After - Bradley van Luyt


Bushcare Officers spotted in the wildby Jason Salmon

When five Bushcare Officers assembled at Forest Grove Menai on a splendid April Sunday there was a slight air of confusion, there were no BBQ or sausages to be seen! What was the reason for this rare, out of season gathering? It was our promise to our volunteers that we would, as best we could, keep on top of the weeds during the COVID-19 lockdown. The timing of the lockdown isn’t perfect as autumn is usually a time of major planting projects and many annuals go to seed prior to winter.

We have triaged sites on their current weed situation with emphasis put on containing annual weed outbreaks and maintaining locations within the reserve where volunteers work. A combined force of five Bushcare Officers and four Bush Regenerators has allowed us to just keep our heads above water while our volunteers stand aside helplessly watching on as annual weeds almost go to seed.

Having other trained hands and eyes on site has given us the opportunity to discuss more technical issues and strategies in both ecological restoration techniques and brewing coffee. Bradley’s aero-press is certainly a standout winner. It is also an opportunity to work in new locations and for the supervising Bushcare officer to showcase the efforts of the volunteers at the site.

This was my first visit to Dayna’s Forest Grove Bushcare Group and I wasn’t disappointed it is a splendid remnant of the Critically Endangered Ecological Community Sydney Turpentine- Ironbark Forest. Weed infestations were minor but like all urban bushland have the potential to proliferate if unchecked

As restrictions start to ease and the Bushcare Program starts up again it’s time for us Bushcare Officers to disseminate to our groups. 3 out of 5 Bushcare Officers - Jason Salmon

What’s new in the nursery?by Cristine BreitenbachWith our recent forced shutdown, the nursery staff did what most people in isolation did, a bit of covid cleaning. Well actually a lot of covid cleaning. The nursery has undergone a transformation with a rearrangement of the retail and production areas.By the time this goes to print we should also have new fencing to define our new retail section. The advantage is that all the plants that our customers can see from the carpark are actually for sale, this area of the nursery also gets a great amount of sunlight which is important for the health of the plants and it has also resulted in the nursery looking fuller and more inviting. With little distractions from customers and even dare I say volunteer days we were able to go through each batch of plants as we moved them, weeding, pruning and doing quality control as we went. Hard to describe the changes in words, so best thing for you to do would be to come in and have a look for yourself.Don't forget that the Nursery now has a regular bushcare day, every 4th Friday of the month, 9am - 12pm. Nursery fence - Bill Howse


Sutherland Shire Councils Invasive Species Officers have recently found three Parthenium weed plants in Engadine. Parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) has serious impacts on human and animal health as it can cause severe dermatitis and respiratory problems. It is highly invasive and can spread quickly in disturbed areas such as road verges and fire trails and is a high risk to our natural environment.

In early stages of growth, Parthenium weeds leaves are arranged in a basal rosette. It is a fast growing, herbaceous plant growing up to 1.5m with alternately arranged pale green leaves covered in soft fine hairs. The creamy white flowers are 4-6mm across and star-like with distinctive points.

The infestation in Engadine was found growing in an old compost pile. The source of the Parthenium weed seeds was determined to be most likely from chicken feed. Parthenium weed is a wide spread weed of cereal crops in Queensland and products that are imported from Queensland may be contaminated with Parthenium seed. Parthenium weed does not have established populations in NSW and any new incursions need to be reported to Sutherland Shire Council or the NSW Department of Primary Industries so it can be eradicated.

Sutherland Shire Council are working together with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Greater Sydney Local Land Services to manage the outbreak. The existing population has been treated and surrounding areas have been surveyed with no further plants found. But we need your help in finding new incursions! Please check your property for Parthenium weed, focus on gardens, compost piles, bird aviaries, chicken coops, areas of earthworks, or areas where soil has been delivered as well as the bushland behind your property. Whilst you are bushwalking have a look at fire trails and walking track edges.

If you find Parthenium weed, or something you think may be Parthenium weed, do not touch it as it is potentially harmful. Instead, please contact Sutherland Shire Councils Invasive Species Team immediately on 9710 0333 or email on [email protected] more information on Parthenium Weed: https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/PartheniumWeed

Weed Alert: Parthenium weedby Linda BrownFound for the first time east of the Great Dividing Range

Star shaped flowers - Linda Brown Leaf detail - Linda Brown Growth habit - NSW DPI


Making space for shorebirdsby Nerida GillIt is the time of year when migratory shorebirds have left the beaches around Botany Bay, and the mudflats and sand spits of Australia, on their long haul flight north. Gladly they don’t rely on aircraft.

Bar-tailed godwits, eastern curlew, whimbrels and grey-tailed tattlers are a few of the species that undertake the longest known migration; flying the length of the East Australasian Flyway (map right) from Australian shores to the Arctic Circle to breed each year.

On the first leg of the journey bar-tailed godwits fly directly to the Yellow Sea in China, around 8,000 km, then across the Bering Sea to the Alaskan tundra, another 6, 500 km, where they breed and then on the return journey across the entire Pacific Ocean back to Australia and new Zealand, over 11,000 km. The total distance of the annual migration often exceeds 25,000 km.

Less is known of the grey-tailed tattler. The first stop for eastern Australian birds is thought to be Japan, around 8,000 km and then onto breeding grounds in the north-east of Siberia.

By the end of May most of the adult breeding birds will have left for the Artic breeding areas with a small number of young birds remaining. The grey-tailed tattler is the last species to leave the Bay on migration.

We then need to await their arrival when they return from breeding grounds over August, September, October and November.

If you would like to see some of our migratory shorebirds, you can view the grey-tailed tattler near Shell Point. Most will depart in May. The remaining younger birds may stay to grow and gain weight prior to their migratory flight. Take a walk down Atkinson Rd near Taren Point. Walk along the Woollooware Bay Shared Pathway to the bird viewing platform, facing the water, using binoculars look to the right. You are looking for old rusty barges. Roosting on top of these old metal structures are some of Botany Bay’s grey-tailed tattlers. Grey-tailed tattlers - Debbie Andrew

Grey-tailed tattlers - Virginia Bear

For more information go to http://www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/grey-tailed-tattler

Wonderful images here http://www.broomebirdobservatory.com/the-migration


Linda and Nathan of the Invasive Species Team recently partnered with Rob Dixon of the Georges Riverkeeper Program to inspect the Woronora River for priority weed species. Priority weed species are considered to be weeds that are not yet widespread and established but have the potential to become extremely invasive and harmful to the environment. This approach aims for early intervention with the goal of preventing new weed species from becoming the next lantana or privet for example.The Invasive Species Team utilise the Sydney Weed App to record the locations of priority weed species which increases the efficiency of targeted weed programs and the ability to measure increases or decreases in priority weed spread. This data is also submitted to the Biosecurity Information System as part of the Weed Action Project managed by the Department of Primary Industries where it is used to monitor priority weed incursions across the greater Sydney region.Unfortunately it must be said that there are a few bushland areas along the river that have been disturbed by human habitation in the past, mainly abandoned depression shacks, with a few perfect examples of garden escapes turned weedy and invasive. Although this is the case in a few small areas, the Woronora River as a whole has some of the most beautiful bushland areas that remain untouched and perfect examples of Coastal Sandstone Gully Forest, Sydney Hinterland Exposed Sandstone Woodland and River Flat Eucalypt Forest.

The day was very productive and allowed areas inaccessible by foot to be surveyed and any priority weeds to be mapped. A few large patches of pampas grass were located and treated to prevent further spread into surrounding bushland. The invasive species team look forward to working with the Georges Riverkeeper again and expanding the survey and control efforts into further parts of the Georges River.

Collaboration on the riverby Nathan Clare

Nathan doing Pampus Grass control - Linda Brown

Pampus Grass invading bushland- Linda Brown


THE FRAYBushcare’s Shire partners are active all year round and continue to host events. All welcome volunteers to help run the programs that help protect the Shire’s natural areas. Contact the groups direct if you wish to find out more information or participateAUSTRALIAN PLANTS SOCIETY(SUTHERLAND GROUP)Sutherland APS group, meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7.45pm at the Gymea Community Centre, 39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APS.SutherlandWebsite: http://austplants.com.au/SutherlandContact Ralph Cartwright on 9548 1074

ROYAL NATIONAL PARK(FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL) If you are interested in our program please contact Royal Area office on 9542 0632 or email: [email protected]. For

more about Friends of Royal check their web page: www.friendsofroyal.org.au/

MENAI WILDFLOWER GROUPMeetings and propagation workshops are held at the Illawong Fire StationFor activities check out our Website and Facebook page.Website: www.menaiwildflower.austplants.com.au

BOTANY BAY BUSY BEESThe group meet and work on the mornings of the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, excluding December & January, 9am to noon at various locations within the park. Habitats range from coastal heath to tall woodland. Morning tea is provided and tools supplied. Call Kamay Botany Bay National Park to enquire: 9668 2010. The group meet at the visitors centre in the Park.

Weeds for lunch?When we weed we generate waste. We can pile that waste, bag it, landfill it, compost it, burn it, even carve it into spoons, but one of the most effective ways of getting rid of some of or weed waste is eating it. Yes, this is a time for soups and stews but it’s also a great time for salads. Anyone out on their essential exercise walks during lockdown noticed the leafy greens coming up everywhere? A wet March and warm April and the weeds are powering along everywhere. Our friend Diego “the Weedy one” Bonetto is having a field day (quite literally) harvesting leafy greens from all around him and I have been too. Sowthistle, Chickweed and Dandelions are up and at their prime at the moment. I made this salad recently and very weedy it was. Sowthistle, Dandelion, Chickweed and Flickweed bulked out the Chives, snowpeas, purple beans, basil and mustard greens. A chilli and a couple of the last tomatoes on the bush gave it a zing and a bit of a dressing too.Eating the weeds is a great way to control

them, and when the shelves are bare at the supermarket and we need fresh food to maintain our health in this time of uncertainty what better item to add to our menu? Hungry? Bog in! (I have become an Instagram tragic and read Diego’s weedy wafflings regularly. You can do the same by following @theweedyone)

A very weedy salad - Bradley van Luyt

by Bradley van Luyt


BUSHCARE WORKDAYSWorkdays can be cancelled at short notice. (B) etc after the time denotes the first initial of the Bushcare Officer respon-sible for the group. See page 8 for contact detail.1ST SATURDAYLucas Heights Conservation Area, 8.00am (J)Gunnamatta Park 8.30am (Bill) Wanda Beach, Cronulla 8.30am (S)Whitton Street, Heathcote 8:30am (B)Burnum Burnum Sanct., Jannali 9.00am (D)Alcheringa Reserve, Miranda 12.30pm (S)Columbine Close, Loftus 1:00pm (B)Tea Tree Place, Kirrawee 1.00pm (Bill)

2ND SATURDAYFremantle Place, Yarrawarrah 8.00am (B)Forbes Creek, Woronora 8:30am (Bill)Freya St, Kareela 8:30am (S)Kareena Park, Caringbah 9.00 (D)Struen Marie Reserve, Kareela 10:30am (S)Ingrid Rd/Anitra Reserve, Kareela 1.00pm (D)Drysdale Place Res., Kareela 1:00pm(Bill)Yarra Vista Court, Yarrawarrah 1.00pm (B)

3RD SATURDAYBurraneer Park, Caringbah 8.30 am (J)Corinth Road, Heathcote 8.30am (B)Hall Drive Reserve, Menai 8.30pm (S)Beauford Park, Caringbah 1.00pm (J)Bangaroo, Bangor, 1.00pm (B)Sesquicentenary Pk, Heathcote 12.30am (S)

4TH SATURDAYBottle Creek, Heathcote 8.30am (B)Akuna Avenue Oval, Bangor 8.30am (S)Maandowie Reserve, Loftus 8:30am (Bill)The Esplanade, Cronulla Point 8.30am (J)Gooyong Reserve, Bangor 12.30pm (S)Ninth Avenue North, Loftus 1.00pm (B)Crescent Creek, Woronora 1.00pm (Bill)Various reserves, Maianbar 1.30pm (J)

1ST SUNDAYCarina Bay, Como 8:00am (J), Bass & Flinders Point, Cronulla 8.30am (Bill)Myra Creek, Loftus 8.30am (B)Joseph Banks Native Plant Reserve 9.30am (J)John McKinn Park, Cronulla 1.00pm (Bill)Oyster Creek Gully, Jannalli 1:00pm (J)Upper Forbes Creek, Engadine 1:00pm (B)

2ND SUNDAYCaravan Head Res., Oyster Bay 8:30am (B)Fernleigh Road Res, Caringbah 9:00am (Bill)Forbes Creek South, Engadine 1:00pm (B)Kareela Reserve, Kareela 1.00pm (Bill)

3RD SUNDAYPrince Edward Park, Woronora 8:00am (Bill)Hakea Street, Yarrawarrah, 8.30am (B)Honeysuckle Reserve, Jannali 8:30am (J)Paruna Reserve, Como West 9.00am (D)Grays Point Reserve 12.30pm (J)Bundeena Res, Bundeena 1.15pm (D)Nelson Street, Engadine 1:00pm (B)

4TH SUNDAYDarook Park, Cronulla 8.30am (Bill)The Glen Reserve, Bonnet Bay 8:30am (D)Savilles Creek, Kirrawee 8.30am (J)Lantana Rd Res (Banksia), Engadine 1.00pm (D)Marina Crescent, Gymea Bay 1pm (J)Rutherford Reserve, Burraneer, 1.00pm (Bill)

1ST MONDAYBrigalow Place, Engadine 1pm (D)Taren Point Shorebird, Taren Point

9.00am(D)

2ND MONDAYDelta St, Sutherland 9.00am (Bill)Koolangara Res, Bonnet Bay 9:00am (D

3RD MONDAYPort Hacking Rd Res., Sylvania 9.00am (D)Australia Rd, Barden Ridge 9.00am (Bill)

4TH MONDAYLoftus St, Bundeena 9.00am (Bill)Young Street Reserve, Sylvania 9.00am (D)

1ST TUESDAYDunoon Place Reserve, Bangor 9.00.am (Bill)Menai Conservation Park, Menai 9.00am (D)Surrey Place, Kirrawee 1pm (Bill)

2ND TUESDAYLilli Pilli Point Reserve 9am (Bill)

3RD TUESDAYForest Grove Drive, Menai 9.00am (D)Kareena Park, Caringbah 9:00am (Bill)Corea Steet Reserve, Sylvania 1.00pm (D)Darook Park Sth, Cronulla 1.00pm (Bill)

4TH TUESDAYLilli Pilli Point Reserve 9.00am (D)Lilli Pilli Pt Baths Res, Lilli Pilli 9.00am (Bill)Hungry Point Res, Cronulla 12.30pm (D)

1ST WEDNESDAYWindy Point, Cronulla 8.30am (S)Bundeena Reserve, Bundeena 9.00am (J)Prices Reserve South, Woronora 9.00am (Bill)Simpson Rd, Bundeena 11.30am (J)

2ND WEDNESDAYCabbage Tree Point, Bundeena 9.00am (B)Constables Point, Maianbar 9.00am (J)Green Point Rd Res, Oyster Bay 9.00am (S)Yowie Bay Old Baths Reserve 9.00am (Bill)Gooyong Reserve, Bangor 1.00pm (Bill)

3RD WEDNESDAYCroston Rd, Engadine 9.00am (B)Gooyong Riverside, Woronora 9.00am (Bill)ANSTO, Blue Trail, Lucas Heights 12.00pm (J) Dunwell Avenue, Loftus 1.00pm (B)Albert Delardes Reserve, Illawong 9.00am (S)

4TH WEDNESDAYForest & Corella Roads, Kirrawee 9.00am (B)Newcombe Street, Maianbar 9.00am (J)Wattlebird Reserve, Caringbah 9:00am (Bill)

1ST THURSDAYKareela Golf Course 7.00am (J)Joseph Banks Native Plant Reserve 9.00am (J)Louden Avenue, Illawong 9.00am (B)

2ND THURSDAYKareela Golf Course 7.00am (J)Parc Menai 8.30am (B)

3RD THURSDAYKareela Golf Course 7.00am (J)Eighth Avenue, Loftus 8:30am (B)Savilles Creek Reserve, Kirrawee 9.00am (J)

4TH THURSDAYKareela Golf Course 7.00am (J)

1ST FRIDAYCoonong Creek Reserve, Gymea 8:30am (J)Ewey Creek, Miranda 8.30am (B)

2ND FRIDAYNinth Avenue Reserve, Loftus 9.00am (B)

3RD FRIDAYFarrer Place, Oyster Bay 8.30am (B)Kyogle Place, Grays Point 8.30am (J)Gunnamatta Foreshore, Cronulla 1pm (J)

4TH FRIDAYKiora Road South, Yowie Bay 8:30am (B)Shiprock Reserve, Lilli Pilli 9.00am (J)Community Nursery, Gymea 9:00am

Don’t forget our Facebook page. It is a hub to share information, photographs and video amongst users. Log onto Facebook, search ‘Sutherland Shire Bushcare’ and ‘like’ the page.

Bushcare is currently following the lead of Federal Government and NSW Health with regard to coronavirus (COVID-19). As the health and wellbeing of staff and our community is vitally important, Bushcare has taken the position that our events may be cancelled as a precautionary measure during this time.

TO BOOK GO TO:www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au AND SEARCH FOR BUSHCARE EVENTS


Bushland ActivityBookings are essential and made on Council’s website. NOTE: For events in National Parks entry fee applies.

NATIONAL TREE DAYSunday 2 August9:00am - 12:00pmWanda Beach, Track 16There’s no doubt this is one of Australia’s longest running environmental programs and participation is available to all To register, please go to:https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10023442

Bushwalks and Guided Nature Walks

DYEING WORKSHOPSaturday 15 August10:00am - 3:00pmLearn the basics of natural dyeing using a range of plant materials, including some seasonal weeds. We will cover mordanting and other treatments to help the fibres retain their colour; making basic dye baths and decorative techniques.

NATIVE BEE HABITAT WORKSHOPSSunday 20 SeptemberNoon – 3pmJoin Bushcare Officer, Bill Howse for a short Native Bee Habitat Building workshop. This workshop will teach participants how to create a pollinator friendly environment, and you’ll have the chance to build and take home your own native bee habitat creation.

Free Courses and Workshops

BUSH WHACKERSWednesday 29 July9:00am - 12:00pmAlbert Delardes ReserveBushcare. What is it all about? If you’re curious, come along to Bush Whackers at Albert Delardes Reserve, Illawong. Meet the whole Bushcare team. This special Bushcare event is the perfect excuse to get out and meet new people, learn about the Shire’s beautiful bushland and get some exercise. All equipment, gloves and morning tea will be provided.

Special Events

NURSERY OPEN DAYSaturday 12 September9:00am - 3:00pmLocation: Sutherland Shire Community Nursery, Gymea.Can't make it to the nursery during the week? This is your chance to use your voucher to get your free plants.

CAPE BAILEY WALKWednesday 22 July9:00amThis spectacular and popular guided coastal 5km walk at Kamay –Botany Bay National Park will take you around the sand dunes, heath lands and hanging swamps. You’ll see great cliff top views and the Cape Bailey lighthouse

NURSERY WHACKERSWednesday 30 September9:00am - 12:00pmBurnum Burnum Sancutary Bushcare. What is it all about? If you’re curious, come along to Bush Whackers at Burnum Burnum Sancutary, Woronora.

BAT FLY OUTWednesday 30 September5:00pm - 7:00pmCamellia GardensCome along to the Camellia Gardens and watch the bats fly out of the park as they head off to all parts of the Greater Sydney region looking for food. Other activities will include a demonstration of the microbat echolocator app.

BONNET BAY SPRING WALKSunday 9 August10:00am - 3:00pmJoin Bushcare for a guided walk through the bushland reserves of Bonnet Bay where we will enjoy the spectacular display of wildflowers. There will be a Wildlife show and a free sausage sizzle at lunch, supplied by Bushcare. All activities start from Bonnet Bay Public School.

NATIVE PLANT IDSaturday 29 August9:00am - 1:00pmThis workshop will look at the common native plants found in many of our remnant bushland reserves with simple tips on how to identify them. It will include a field trip to a bushland reserve in the afternoon to view the studied plants in their Remember to bring your own water and your walking shoes.

WORKING WITH WOODY WEEDSSaturday 5 September8:30am - 4:00pmJoin bushcare on a journey

PRINCE EDWARD PARK SPRING WALKSunday 13 September: 9.00am – 1.00pmFancy a guided bushwalk on a Sunday Morning? Come and enjoy an informative morning of bird watching and spring flowers of the Woronora valley.

EDIBLE WEEDS WORKSHOPSaturday 1 August9:00am - 12:00pmYou will never look at weeds in the same way again after tak-ing part in this workshop.Diego Bonetto is a weed for-ager, artist, storyteller and an expert on identifying the nutri-tious plants that grow under our feet that most people call ‘weeds’.

to discover what to do with woody weeds. You'll learn how to turn useless privet into one of the most useful of objects - a spoon. All tools, materials and morning tea supplied.


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JONATHAN0434 327 755 [email protected] 193 710 (Wed-Sun) [email protected] 193 874 (Wed-Sun)[email protected] 193 712 (S, S, M, Tu)[email protected]

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We are restarting the Hall Drive Crown Reserve Bushcare Group at Menai. HOORAY!!!! The reserve is an endangered ecological community called Shale Sandstone Transition Forest and well worth our attention. It is in fairly good condition over all but there are still some weedy areas to focus on.

We will gather on the third Saturday of the month & our first session will be on 20 June from 8:30am to 11:30 am. We would love to give this reserve the treatment it deserves and we need volunteers to help. If you would like to join us, please contact us on the Bushcare no 9534 5672.

I’m looking forward to meeting you & regenerating this fabulous piece of bush.

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