BUSHCARE EVENTS 2025
NATIVE PLANT NURSERY EVENT
Saturday 8 Feb 2025 // 9am-11pm
Mortdale Council Depot
Bushcare are celebrating wetlands and foreshores with our first event for the year. This event will be run at our depot nursery where native species will be propagated on the day.
These plants will be later planted throughout our wetland and shoreline environments.
All tools provided, no experience necessary. BYO gloves, hat and water.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
Sunday 2 Mar 2025 // 9am-12pm
Claydon Reserve, San Souci
Join forces with Council’s Bushcare team for this annual Clean Up Australia Day event that occurs across the country.
Clean-ups are a great way to bring the community together, raise awareness and start a conversation on reducing litter in our natural environment.
Rubbish bags provided. BYO gloves, hat and water.
POP UP PARK
Friday 11 Apr 2025 // 9am-11am
Timothy Reserve, Hurstville
Timothy reserve is receiving a garden makeover. Join Councils Operational Teams for some weeding and planting at this reserve.
All tools provided, no experience necessary. BYO gloves, hat and water.
TRAILBLAZERS
Friday 30 May 2025 // 9am-11am
Carss Bush Park
Bushcare will be conducting trail maintenance within Carrs Bush Park along with an informal plant identification tour of the reserve.
All tools provided, no experience necessary. BYO gloves, hat and water.
WEED WARRIORS
Friday 27 June 2025 // 9am -11.30am
Pearce Ave Reserve, Peakhurst
Bushcare will be facilitating a morning of weed removal from Councils 2024 National Tree Day site. Come along and revitalize this urban creek line and check up on the plantings from last year’s event.
All equipment provided, BYO gloves, hat and water.
NATIONAL TREE DAY
Sunday 27 Jul 2025 // 9am-12pm
Oatley Park (Frog’s Hollow)
Located along Lime Kiln Bay, Frog’s Hollow will be the site of this year’s event. Just a short walk from the foot bridge at the bottom of Oatley Park. Carefully selected species will be planted on the day.
No experience necessary, BYO gloves, hat and water.
NATIVE PLANT GIVEAWAY
Sunday 27 Jul 2025 // 9am-2pm
Mortdale Depot
WILDFLOWER WALK BIOBLITZ
Sunday 31 Aug 2025 // 9am-12pm
Oatley Park, Oatley
An educational walk around the Headland track in Oatley Park. We will be identifying species and collecting data on plants found along the Headland track. A special guest has also been invited along.
No experience necessary. This walk is for people with a moderate level of fitness as there are steep stairs and uneven surfaces.
BYO water and hat.
BUSHCARE WEED WARRIORS
Friday 31 Oct 2025 // 9am-11.30am
Redin Place Reserve, Connells Point
Join the Bushcare team for a morning of weeding in this beautiful reserve, where we will be targeting priority weed species.
All tools provided, no experience necessary. BYO hat, water and gloves.
HALLOWEEN WALK
Friday 31 Oct 2025 // 8pm-10pm
Myles Dunphy Reserve, Oatley
A spooky walk through Myles Dunphy Reserve for Halloween. We will be spotlighting to see if we can find any creepy critters.
This event supports the Urban Rivers and Catchment Program and Georges Riverkeeper.
BYO torch.
