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.

Earthcare park Landcare at TOCAL Field Days

Earthcare stand at Tocal in 2013

Earthcare Park Landcare group will be at Tocal Field Days 2014 in the "Catchment Matters" marquee. Come and see what we do. We look forward to seeing you there from 2 May to 4 May

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Dragons in the Park

The Eastern Bearded Dragon seen here was sunning itself when it was disturbed. When threatened it inflates its throat and belly and displays a beard. If further provoked it opens its mouth. Feeding on small animals and insects it will also eat fruits, berries, grass and flowers. Eastern bearded dragons are found generally in dry forests throughout mainly eastern Australia including here as you can see at the Earthcare Park.

Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona Barbata)

Watering in the Park

With the heat of summer upon us keeping water up to young plants is critical. Earthcare members have been busy over the New Year weeding, building a roof over our water tank and watering plants that were planted in early spring.

Earthcare Christmas