Help our local environment, become a City of Ryde Bushcare Volunteer

Bushcare encompasses the involvement of volunteers in the management of natural areas, mainly on public land, through the use of bush regeneration techniques and practices.

It is a great way to get to know the local area, learn about native plants, get fit and meet new people.

Bushcare Program

Pryor Park Bushcare Group

The main aim of the Bushcare Program is to regenerate, protect and preserve urban bushland areas within the City of Ryde. By becoming a registered Bushcare volunteer you will be: supporting the environment meeting new people gaining new skills and experience having input into issues concerning bushland areas improving biodiversity joining a vibrant team

Bushcare Activities

Bushcare volunteers with TAFE certificates

Bushcare encompasses a wide variety of activities including: plant identification woody weed removal hand weeding track maintenance site assessment and monitoring fauna observations water quality testing onsite training

Bushcare Groups

Stewart Park Bushcare Group

Bushcare Groups are currently working at 20 different sites throughout the Ryde local government area. Groups usually meet once a month for a period of two hours in the morning or afternoon. Wear long pants, long sleeved shirt, sturdy enclosed shoes, a hat and sunscreen.  All tools, gloves and training are supplied. All you need to bring is yourself and your enthusiasm.  Find your nearest Bushcare Group