We can't protect what we don't know, so assist local experts with winter bird and nestbox surveys to increase our understanding of how fire has impacted local bird and mammal populations, whilst also learning about how the ecosystem has recovered post-bushfire and what we can do to improve resilience.

Throughout the surveys we will also conduct some hands-on activities to assist recovery, such as weeding and removing tree guards from earlier plantings.

This private wildlife haven was the site of the final battle to stop the Grose Valley fire from entering the Blackheath village on 22 Dec 2019; however the rare and endangered bushland, which had not seen fire for 120 years, was not so fortunate.

3-years on and recovery has been impressive; thanks to a massive community effort, especially from Allendale Landcare Reserve volunteers, neighbours, Greater Sydney Landcare, Blue Mountains City Council local nurseries and Conservation Volunteers Australia; but there is still lots to do to help!

No experience is necessary for this event - our friendly team is there to answer your questions and guide you along the way.

The Restore bushland and enrich local leadership project is jointly funded by the Australian and the NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

You will also get to meet some like-minded people and enjoy a yummy lunch!

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Registrations on our website are essential. Please use the link below to apply. You are required to make your own way to and from the worksite. No previous experience is required. We will provide you with all the know-how on site. We can provide you with a certificate of appreciation for coming along and helping out (this looks great on a resume!)