Bushcare volunteers regenerate and care for natural areas on community land.
Locations they work at include creeks and wetlands, rainforests, the escarpment, coastal dunes and headlands.
Our Bushcare volunteers:
- Plant native trees, shrubs and grasses provided by Council. This helps to stabilise soil, improve water quality and create habitats for native animals
- Remove weeds and other plants that are harmful to our natural areas
- Clear rubbish
- Work alongside Council staff and other bush regenerators.
Bushcare volunteers are given training and support to build their skills in subjects like plant identification, weed control, conservation and animal habitats. They can also network with other Bushcare volunteers and take part in walks and social events.
New volunteers are welcome and encouraged to join existing groups. Please note, Council will not be establishing any new groups at this time.
Find a Bushcare group
| Bushcare Group | Suburb | Coordinator | Phone Number | Meeting Times | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park | Austinmer | Alycia Clifford | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am - 11am |
| Armargh Parade | Austinmer | Alycia Clifford | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Variable |
| Bellambi Dune | Bellambi | Johnny Alevras | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Every Tuesday, 9am - 12pm in winter; 8am - 11am rest of the year |
| Blue Divers | Towradgi | Chris Edmond | 0429 032 862 | Email this group | Third Sunday of the month, 10am - 12pm |
| Blue Lagoon | Woonona | Johnny Alevras | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Variable |
| Clifton | Clifton | Alycia Clifford | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Variable |
| Helensburgh Creek | Helensburgh | Merilyn House | 0414 819 742 | Email this group | First Thursday of the month, 9am - 12pm |
| Hewitt's Creek | Thirroul | Ian McKinlay | 4268 3535 | Email this group | Every Monday, 9am - 11am |
| Kurrimul Creek | Corrimal | David Mather | Email this group | Variable | |
| Mike Dwyer Reserve | Coledale | Alycia Clifford | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Second Saturday of the month, 8:30am - 10:30am |
| Sharkey's Beach | Coledale | Mark Fetterplace | Email this group | Tuesdays 8.30am - 10.30am and first and third Saturday of the month, 8.30am - 10.30am | |
| Stanwell Park | Stanwell Park | Alycia Clifford | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Last Sunday of the month, 2pm |
| Stockyard Slope | Coledale | Alycia Clifford | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Various Fridays |
| Towradgi Dunes | Towradgi | Peter Sorenson | Email this group | Every Wednesday, 7am - 9am | |
| Underwood Street | Corrimal | Kay Cox | 0458 251 333 | Email this group | Every Friday, 8am - 10am |
| Wombarra Creek | Wombarra | Alycia Clifford | 4227 7111 | Email this group | One Saturday per month, various times |
| Wombarra LHD | Wombarra | Alycia Clifford | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Variable |
| Wombarra Pool | Wombarra | Prue Watson and Catriona Caw | 0409 461 740 | Email this group | Variable |
| Bushcare Group | Suburb | Coordinator | Phone Number | Meeting Times | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvan Parade Reserve | Mount Pleasant | Emma Rooksby | 0438 076 303 | Email this group | First Saturday of the month, 9.30am - 12pm |
| Byarong Creek - West | Mount Keira | Margaret Carr | 0417 275 977 | Email this group | Second Thursday of each month, 9am - 12pm |
| Gilmore Park | West Wollongong | Emmett Weatherford | 0457 193 742 | Email this group | Third Sunday of the month from 9-11am |
| Greenhouse Park | Coniston | Tanita Gordon | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Wednesday and Thursday, 7am - 2pm |
| Judy Masters Oval | Balgownie | Johnny Alevras | 4227 7111 | Email this group | First Tuesday of the month, 8.30 – 11am |
| Mangerton Park - McArthur and Heaslip | Mangerton | Tess Malady | 4227 77111 | Email this group | Third Saturday of the month, 10am - 12pm |
| Mangerton Park Project | Mangerton | Lynne Kavanagh | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Wednesday and Thursday, 6.30am - 1.50pm |
| Melaleuca Park | Keiraville | Tanita Gordon | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am |
| Murray / Garden Bushcare | Figtree | David O'Brien | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Third Friday of the month, 9am (2 hours) |
| Nyrang Park Weekdays | Keiraville | Tanita Gordon | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Third Wednesday of the month 10am - 12pm |
| Nyrang Park Weekends | Keiraville | Tanita Gordon | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Third Saturday of the month 9 - 11am |
| Puckeys Estate Weekdays | Fairy Meadow | Tanita Gordon | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Third Wednesday of the month 10am - 12pm |
| Puckeys Estate Weekends | North Wollongong | Alan Lowis | 0490 779 665 | Email this group | Second Saturday of the month 8.30am - 10.30am |
| Rae Crescent | Corrimal | Dave Mather | 0409 753 033 | Email this group | Variable |
| Richardson Park | Keiraville | George Takacs and Elena Martinez | 4227 2431 | Email this group | Variable - most Saturdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm |
| Tathra Park | Keiraville | Tanita Gordon | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Variable |
| Whipbird Reserve | Mount Pleasant | Ian Garling | 4284 0534 | Email this group | Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am - 11am |
| Wiseman Park Weekdays | Gwynneville | Lynne Kavanagh | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Monday fortnightly (first and third), 9.30am - 11.30am |
| Wiseman Park Weekends | Gwynneville | Tess Malady | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Third Saturday of the month, 2pm - 4pm |
| Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort | Towradgi | Tanita Gordon | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Second Wednesday of the month, 8am - 10am |
| Yanderra Bushcare, Cabbage Tree Lane | Fairy Meadow | Ruth Hough | 42277111 | Email this group | Tuesday and Fridays 9-11am, and third Saturday of the month 9-11am |
| Bushcare Group | Suburb | Coordinator | Phone Number | Meeting Times | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Creek | Dapto | Marcus Burgess | 0406 215 823 | Email this group | First Saturday of the month, 9am |
| Emperor Court | Lake Heights | Matthew Watts | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Second Wednesday of the month |
| Farmborough Waterfalls | Farmborough Heights | Alice McDowell | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Third Saturday of each month, 9am - 11am |
| Hooka Point | Berkeley | Matthew Watts | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Every third Wednesday, 9am |
| Kelly Street | Berkeley | Kris Fraser | 0432 525 079 | Various Saturdays, 9am - 12pm | |
| Mount Kembla Pathway | Mount Kembla | Elizabeth Roberts | 4271 4906 | Email this group | Wednesdays at 8.30am (winter) or 8am (summer) |
| Odenpa | Cordeaux Heights | Alice McDowell | 4227 7111 | Email this group | Every Tuesday, 9am - 12pm |
| Port Kembla Beach Dunecare | Port Kembla | Jess Whittaker | 0433 324 953 | Email this group | Variable |
| Purrungully Woodland | Horsley | Alice McDowell | 4227 7111 | Email this group | First Saturday of the month, 11.30am to 1.30pm |
| Stream Hill Landcare | Stream Hill | Michael Swire | 0459 488 842 | Email this group | First Thursday of the month, 9am - 12pm |
| Windang Dunes | Windang | Alan Lowis | 4271 1099 | Email this group | First Sunday of the month, 8am - 10am |
| Wollomai Point | Lake Heights | Matthew Watts | 4227 7111 | Email this group | First Wednesday of the month, 9am |
For more information, email or call us on (02) 4227 7111.