The following council information provides an overview:
What is it?
We're looking to re-wild some suitable Council-owned public land with meadows of low growing native wildflowers and grasses.
Where?
On Council-owned land which is currently being mown and offers little recreational use - such as road verges, around bus stops, council strips and edges of reserves.
Why?
Flowers and grasses benefit the environment in many ways - increased biodiversity, habitat for fauna, and assisting ecosystems in areas such as filtration, carbon capture and the flow of genetic material.
We also hope to create a self-sustaining native seed bank for wildflowers and grasses.
How will it work?
Each site will be run by volunteer groups from the community. Council will support the groups and assist with necessities such as preparation advice, notifying nearby residents, provision of plants and fencing or protectors if required.
How can I get involved?
If you have an area in mind that you’d like to transform, talk to some friends or neighbours to see if they’re interested in forming a group. Fill out the Expression of Interest Form here and we will be in touch. There are a number of criteria that your site will need to fulfil that we can discuss with you.
Bushcare Volunteers
Can't see a site you'd like to nominate? You can still contribute to keeping this place beautiful and a great home for local wildlife,
Our area is fortunate in having many areas of natural beauty. Council partners with local residents to preserve and maintain these areas through our Bushcare program. Bushcare involves removing weeds and encouraging regeneration of native plants.
Bushcare is all about community volunteers working with Council to conserve and rehabilitate publicly owned natural bushland. There are over 450 volunteers who work at over 50 different sites throughout the Manly to Barrenjoey pennsula.
Bushcare encompasses:
- Dunecare – revegetating and restoring our dune systems
- Creekcare – caring for and cleaning up our creeks
- Lagooncare – limiting litter and creating healthy lagoons
- Forestcare – promoting diversity, canopy and habitat for native animals and insects
- Wetlandcare – protecting vital habitat and healthy waterways
Bushcare groups work at set times through the year, for just two or three hours each month.
No experience is needed. We have activities to suit all levels of participation.
Tools, training and guidance in bush regeneration techniques, and morning or afternoon tea are provided!
View the Position Description - Bushcare(Opens in a new window)
Bushcare Site Map
View an interactive map of all local sites
Become a Bushcare Volunteer
- Check out the site map and select a preferred site.
- Join the council Bushcare Group on the Volunteer Platform - Be Collective - Join Here
- You can select the opportunity that is right for you and we will get in contact with you to book you into one of our regular Bushcare sessions.
- Complete an onsite induction with one of our qualified supervisors.
- Start your first volunteer shift.
Community Nurseries
Our Community Nursery Program enlists the help of dedicated volunteers who propagate thousands of indigenous plants (including rare species) each year. These plants can then be used by Bushcare volunteers or by Council as part of our ongoing works program.
Manly Dam Community Nursery - Every Friday morning from 8.30am to 12.30pm
North Curl Curl Community Nursery - Every Monday from 9am to 12pm
More information
Contact the Bushcare Team: bushcare@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
