More of our feathered friends

Some more new visitors to the Park

Birds in the Park

The spectacular sight of Lorikeets, Gallahs, Cockatoos, Butcherbirds, Kookaburras, Wrens, King Parrots, Currawongs either raising their chicks or for the late starters, mating and nesting shows the true worth of a place like Earthcare Park.

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.