Winter grasses Wander

There was considerable interest in the 'Winter grasses wander" held on Saturday 12 July 2014. Participants were treated to a fine, sunny winters day and wandered through the Earthcare Park guided by local expert Trisha Barker in identifying grasses and plants.

After the event a sausage sizzle was provided to participants and the day finished off with a presentation of features of the Earthcare Park and Bushfood garden areas. 

 

Before and after photos of our Bushfood garden makeover

Telstra Volunteers help Bushfood Garden makeover

Telstra Volunteers at our Earthcare Landcare site helping makeover our Bushfood Garden

Childrens Discovery Day

Earthcare Park Landcare Group were kindly invited to the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Childrens Discovery Day 2014. The cold winds abated and a fine sunny winters day made conditions perfect to represent to the public the work that we have done at Earthcare Park as well as have children participate in our quiz.

  

Avarian Awareness Adventure

Earthcare Park Landcare group hosted an Avarian Awareness Adventure led by local bird expert Tom Clarke on 14 June 2014.  The event included Landcare members, birdwatchers, representatives from Trees in Newcastle, members from the wider community and Robyn Parker MP for Maitland.




Details of bird sightings within the Earthcare Parks old growth and new growth forest were provided as well as an informative walk and talk session pointing out various birds, their characteristics and habitat.

Avarian Adventure planned for 9am Saturday 14th June

The Community is welcome to share in a tour of the birdlife offered at the Earthcare Park on 14 June. Led by local bird expert Tom Clarke, the tour will showcase the findings of a two year study conducted on the site.

The tour commences at 9am and a bbq and beverages will be available for purchase afterwards.

Successful display at Tocal Field Days

At this years Tocal Field days, the Earthcare Park display had over 200 enquiries from both individuals and organisations, many interested in the activities that we undertake. Considerable positive feedback centred on the great work that Landcare generally does as well as leads as to how we could become more effective which we will soon pursue.