Over the years many of the bushland reserves around Hobart have become degraded and native animals and plants have disappeared. The Bushcare Program aims to involve the community in the on-ground management of Hobart's Bushland Reserves. Bushcare Groups meet regularly to undertake weed removal, planting, water quality and wildlife monitoring to restore the natural environment. The Bushcare Adventures Program aims to give people an appreciation of the natural environment through activities such as nature walks, wildlife spotlights and school holiday activities.
For further reading on Bushcare related matters, the attached Book list may provide a handy resource.
Backyard Bandicoots is a web site full of facts about the Bushcare icon the Eastern Barred Bandicoot. A teaching package is downloadable for middle and upper primary school students (years 2-6). The kit is packed with colourful illustrations, games and educational activities designed to deliver information about Eastern Barred Bandicoot ecology and practical ways to strengthen local populations of this threatened species.
The Bandicoot Times is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Bushland and Reserves Unit. The newsletter aims to promote Hobart's Bushcare Groups and Bushcare principles within the community.
The newsletter contains information and articles about Bushcare activities, special events and flora and fauna issues.
The Bushcare Bushland Adventures program offers free nature-based activites for all ages. The program is produced each summer, autumn, winter and spring and includes a range of school holiday adventures. Activities include wildlife spotlights and nature walks. Please call the Bushland Unit on (03) 6238 2886 for details.
There are fifteen Bushcare Groups working to protect, enhance and rehabilitate Hobart's bushland. The program gives detailed information about working bees each month and about how you can become involved.
You are welcome to attend any Bushcare Working Bees throughout Hobart. Volunteers and the Council work together to tackle Bushcare issues in reserves.
Dear Bushcare Volunteer and supporters,
You are invited to celebrate another successful Bushcare year at the Bushcare Barbeque
Enjoy a gourmet snag and delicious salads
Sunday 30 November 12noon - 3pm
Hut 9 Waterworks Reserve
Sonya,
Bushcare Coordinator
