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Corporate Program
2010 Extra Hands EventsThese hardworking groups would love some extra hands! If you are already registered for the program simply RSVP to the person noted on the invitation and enjoy the day!
If you are not registered yet click here to join - that way we can send you event invitations directly to your email. It is free to join and you will be covered by the extra hands insurance. We would love the extra hands. Happy Landcaring.
Please remember to RSVP to the event organiser - that way they can advise you if there are any changes (eg cancellations due to bad weather). Always wear sturdy boots, bring along gloves if you can, be prepared for all weather and have drinks and lunch/snacks on hand.
We are delighted to announce that we are currently developing a new website for the Tasmanian Landcare Association. It will feature a more comprehensive calendar of events with information from our landcare groups right across Tasmania. So stay tuned!! We look forward to a really busy year for landcare and would love your help.
Regular Working Bees
Here is just a sample of the regular working bees held by our hardworking Landcare groups. To see if there is a working bee near you please call our office on
6234 5499 or email extra hands.
Huonville Landcare Group
Corner of Flood Road and the Channel Highway, Huonville
10am-12pm
This active group meets on the first Saturday of every month to look after a five hectare patch of publicly owned threatened black gum forest. Activities include weed management,seed collection, revegetation, fence repair and community education.
Richard Greenhill 0428 992 356, Greenhillr@hobartcity.com.au
Wellington Park Bushcare Group
This hardworking group endeavours to halt the spread of weed species and eradicate where possible. The grup meets at various locations on the first Tuesday of every month.
Contact Peter Franklin
Phone 6228 4889 042728 4889
wellingtonpark@iprimus.com.au
Friends of Sandy Bay Rivulet Inc.
This group works in two areas of the Sandy Bay Rivulet riparian zone and meet on the second Sunday of every month 9.30am-11.30am. Our work involves clearing weeds and some woody undergrowth, planting new plants and spreading mulch and generally rehabilitating the area.
Cars can be parked in Parliament St near the Fitzroy Gardens or in Pillinger St.
Our Meeting Point is at the picnic table in the Fitzroy Gardens, Dynnyrne, closest to the corner of Pillinger St and Parliament St, and under the large trees.
Contact Julia Greenhill, Secretary, Friends of Sandy Bay Rivulet Inc.
62341516 or Email: juliafg@bigpond.com
Rosny & Montagu Bay Land and Coastcare Working Bee
10.30am-12pm
Rosny Foreshore, opposite 27 Rosny Esplanade or Rosny Hill Reserve
The Rosny/Montagu Bay Land and Coastcare Group looks after a prominent stretch of coast and bushland on Hobart’s eastern shore, between the Tasman Bridge and Bellerive.This hardworking group meets on the second Sunday of every month. Activities include weeding, mulching, planting, watering and pruning.
RSVP Jan Counsell jec@tassie.net.au, 6244 1566
Tasmanian Land Conservancy Bushcare Group
The Tasmanian Land Conservancy Group works in combination with staff, volunteers and the Hobart City Council. The group helps to look after Pearce's Reserve which borders the larger Porter Hill Reserve and Mount Nelson.
The aim of the group is to target small weed outbreaks before they can impact on the surrounding bush land and gully.
Meet first Tuesday of every month 11:00 pm-1.00 pm
Meeting point-827 Sandy Bay Road, Lower Sandy Bay
Contact: Jim Mulcahy
Phone 62 25 1399, Mob. 0424 505 184
