Conservation Volunteers, in partnership with Georges Riverkeeper and 6 different councils will be working together to revegetate multiple sites along the Georges River - a vital river system located within urban Sydney!

Fancy yourself a bit of a green thumb? Well come along and help us plant an important saltmarsh species called Sporobolus virginicus. If you’ve never heard of S.virginicus before, it has a bunch of common names including Sand Couch, Salt Couch and Saltwater Couch… but whatever you call it, it’s an incredibly important plant species found in intertidal areas.

Sand couch has been identified as key source of habitat and food, supporting a wide range of different species, like algae, snails and crabs. In turn, this can have a positive flow on effect for populations of fish species. Think of sand couch as a gracious host, putting on an all-you-can-eat buffet for all the crabs, prawns and fish living in the Georges River!

So come along and help us plant this incredibly important species, to help build the foundations of a stronger food web and restore this incredible river system for all to enjoy! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all about urban wetlands, while spending the day with like-minded people, working together to help restore the amazing Georges River!

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Make sure you book your spot online. Spaces are limited, and they do fill up!
• We offer a free pick and drop off at a nearby train station (Hurstville Station or Cabramatta Station, depending on the project location). 
• 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!)