Bushcare events

This spectacular and popular 5km guided coastal walk at Kamay-Botany Bay National Park will take you around sand dunes, heath lands and hanging swamps. You’ll see great cliff top views and the Cape Baily Lighthouse. Moderate level of fitness required.

This workshop will look at the common native plants found in many of our remnant bushland reserves with simple tips on how to identify them. It will include a field trip to a bushland reserve in the afternoon to view the studied plants in their natural environment.

Join Council's Native Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery, for a guided walk through the gardens where you will learn about Australian native bushfood followed by a weaving lesson and lunch.

Join Council's Native Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery for a guided walk around Joseph Banks Native Garden where you will learn about Australian native bushfood.

This SSC Bushcare event is perfect holiday fun for the kids and it’s free!  Form a small team or pair and collect clues as you race through.

National Tree Day at Gunnamatta Park Come join us for a fun-filled morning of planting and caring for trees at Gunnamatta Park! This event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages.

National Tree Day at Rutherford Reserve Come join us for a fun-filled morning of planting and caring for trees at Rutherford Reserve! This event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages.

If you are curious about Bushcare, come along to Bush Whackers at Drysdale Reserve, Kareela and find out for yourself.

Join Council's Native Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery for a guided walk around Joseph Banks Native Garden where you will learn about Australian native bushfood.

Join Bushcare for a guided nature walk through the seldom visited reserve west of the Shire.

These guided walks will be through the wonderful bushland reserves of Bonnet Bay where we will pass through a range of ecological communities and enjoy a spectacular display of wildflowers.  Walks are graded medium with a few steep sections. Booking are essential to allow for catering.

What goes bump in the night? Come along and help spot the wildlife that go to work when we go to bed. Be sure to book early as this event fills quickly.

Join Council's Native Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery for a guided walk around Joseph Banks Native Garden where you will learn about Australian native bushfood.