Get Involved

There are many ways that you can get involved caring for the Georges River, and every little bit helps.  Below are some ways you can help to protect the Georges River and it's environment.

For more information on activities that you can get involved in contact your local Council.  You can also visit our Education pages for more information and tips on how you can make a difference.

 

 

 

 

Mill Creek Nature Photography Competition Online Gallery Now Open!

Click here to view selected photographs from this years Mill Creek - Tread Lightly Nature Photography Competition.

 "Wonderful Waratah" by Malcolm Barnett

 

Yeramblers Bushcare Group

The Yeramblers are a community group that aim to improve the condition of Yeramba Lagoon and the surrounding bushland by preserving and rehabilitating the bushland.

They meet the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 - 12:30 at Amberdale Reserve, Amberdale Ave in Picnic Point. Bankstown Council's Bushcare program provides all tools, uniforms, training and support so come along to make a difference in your local bushland. For more information contact Bankstown Council's Bushcare Officer, 9707 9999.

See Bankstown Council's Bushcare website for more information.

NOTE: There will be no Bushcare meeting in October due to the long weekend holiday.

 

 

Bushcare

Bushcare is a community-based volunteer program supported by Local Councils that encourages residents to get involved in looking after your local bushland. 

In many cases, Bushcare is an integral part of the management of the bushland across Sydney and together with the work carried out by Council and professional bush regenerators, volunteers make a significant contribution to the conservation and management of valuable local bushland areas.

Bushcare is a wonderful opportunity to meet other residents while doing something worthwhile for the local environment.  You will learn valuable skills, develop new friendships, discover more about local flora and fauna and gain a sense of satisfaction on seeing the rehabilitation of a reserve.

Contact your local Council to find out how you can get involved in Bushcare near you.

The Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority (CMA) have produced an online map showing the locations of Bushcare groups throughout Sydney.

 

Streamwatch

Streamwatch is a volunteer water monitoring program run in partnership by Sydney Water and the Sydney Catchment Authority.  It supports local communities and schools across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Illawarra and Southern Highland regions to investigate and take action on water quality and catchment and ecosystem health.

Streamwatch can help evaluate the positive impacts of remediation projects and identify local issues so that action can be taken.  Streamwatch data can also provide an early warning system for pollution events and a historical record of how waterways have changed.  The data and other information gathered by Streamwatch groups is widely used by local councils, catchment management authorities, landowners and other land managers to help guide their projects and management activities along rivers and waterways.

Visit the Streamwatch pages for more information and how your group or school can become involved.

 

Get involved in Clean Up Australia Day

Clean Up Australia Day is a national event that has been running for almost 20 years.  Each year, hundreds or thousands of Australians lend a hand to clean up rubbish from rivers, beaches, parklands and bushland.

Held in early March each year, Clean Up Australia Day is fun, easy and everyone can get involved.  Individuals and local groups can either organise a Clean Up site or volunteer to join an existing site.  For more information contact your local Council, or visit the Clean Up Australia Day website.

 

Get involved in National Tree Day

National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree-planting event and a chance for all Australians to help Australia's environment and climate by planting native trees and shrubs at a Tree Day site in their local area.

Held around the end of July each year, Tree Day is an opportunity for schools, community groups and local residents to come together to make a positive difference to our environment.  Growing local native trees, shrubs and ground covers helps to provide food and shelter for Australia's wildlife, increase native biodiversity and combat the habitat loss that threatens much of our wildlife.

For more information, contact your local Council, or visit the National Tree Day website.

 

Join an Environmental Group

There are many environmental groups throughout the Georges River Catchment that you can get involved in and become a part of.  Visit our Environmental and Community Groups page for a list.

 

Subscribe to SNaC - Sydney Nature Carer's email list

This network has been formed to encourage on-ground environmental groups and interested community members to share ideas and knowledge, and discuss their experiences with others who are similarly involved.  Visit the Sydney Nature Carers site and have your say.