Bush regeneration

All of the offshore bush regeneration groups welcome new members. Come along, even if it is only for an hour or two, and socialise in our beautiful surroundings as you weed and plant and do your bit for the environment.

Elizabeth Park, Scotland Island

This group has been meeting for many years and has made a huge difference to significant areas of the park. The group breaks for tea and coffee and biscuits or muffins mid-morning.

When
First Saturday of the month, from 9 am – 12 pm
Where
Meet at the southwestern end of the park near the council water tank.
Contact
Emmie Collins , 0405 330 781
Bob Bolton , 9999 4092

Catherine Park, Scotland Island

This group focuses on weeding around the park and in the area up from Tennis Wharf. Over the years it has reclaimed a large portion of the slope going down the park and planted hundreds of natives. However, to progress further into the slopes surrounding the park we need more volunteers! The group breaks for coffee and cakes at the Island cafe mid-morning.

When
Second Sunday of the month, usually from 9 am – 12 pm.
Where
Meet near the telephone box coming up from Tennis Wharf.
Contact
Sharon Kinnison , 9997 6017 or 0438 719 764
Colin Haskell , 9979 3301

Pathilda Reserve

This group is clearing the beautiful bayside reserve of Pathilda. There is a lovely beach on the fringe of this reserve and with some work, it will become a favourite for family picnics. Emmie provides a tasty morning tea for a mid-morning break.

When
Second Sunday of the month, from 9 am – 12 pm.
Where
Meet at Pathilda; off Florence Terrace
Contact
Emmie Collins , 0405 330 781

Catherine Park Kindy group, Scotland Island

This group is working to regenerate the area around the kindy, helping to make it a beautiful place for our community. It is an excellent place to learn about bush regeneration techniques, and morning tea is provided as usual.

When
First Monday of the month, from 9 am – 12 pm.
Where
Meet at the Kindy.
Contact
Emmie Collins , 0405 330 781

Rocky Point, Western Foreshores

The Rocky Point Bushcare group was set up in 2003 by Rocky Point residents and weekenders keen to restore local pockets of degraded public land to their natural state. The group was supported by Council who continue to provide an experienced bush regenerator to work with the group and a full range of tools. In addition Council has provided hundreds of native tube stock to supplement the existing seed bank. They have also partnered Council in two successful applications for state and federal funding, allowing them to take on additional experienced workers and update their tool kit.

When
First Monday of the month, from 9 am – 12 pm.
Where
Meet at Rocky Point.
Contact
Leslie Stephens, 9979 9477

Morning Bay, Western Foreshores

This effective group clears weeds around Morning Bay as well as hosting major weekends with mainland bush regenerators, who stay at the Youth Hostel and join them for Asparagus Day Out weeding. This group works under the National Parks and Wildlife Services.

When
Second Tuesday of each month, from 9 am – 12 pm.
Where
Meet at Morning Bay.
Contact
Bob Anderson , 9997 2659

Elvina Bay, Western Foreshores

This group meets in a Tusday and clears around the beautiful Elvina Bay.

When
Second Saturday of each month, from 1 pm – 3 pm.
Where
Meet at Elvina Bay.
Contact
Lisa Atkins, 9997 5466

Coopers Points, Western Foreshores

This group is working to clear the bush around Coopers Point. If you are coming from Church Point, the ferry leaves at 9:30 am

When
Second Saturday of each month, from 9:30 am – 1 pm.
Where
Meet at Coopers Point.
Contact
Antonia Kitching, 9999 4201