Weeds and Bushcare News

Blue Mountains Bushcare "Thank You" BBQ 2007

Another wonderful day was enjoyed by volunteers and their families and friends on Saturday, February 17, in the Megalong Valley. Blue Mountains City Council put on the day in recognition of the efforts of over 60 groups of Bushcare, Landcare and Streamwatch volunteers which work across the mountains.

The day was attended by over 150 people who enjoyed a staff-cooked BBQ, Bushcare Olympics, free horse rides and plant and water bug identification competitions.

Deputy Mayor – Terri Hamilton - commented: "It is wonderful to see so many people maintain their commitment to the local bushland reserves." Clr Pippa McInnes who was also present urged more people to become involved: "The satisfaction that you achieve from being part of a Bushcare Group is amazing, a great way to meet your fellow neighbours and do something positive for the environment."

The day was also an opportunity to launch a new Swampcare program and donate $2000 worth of Biodiversity books to the Blue Mountains Libraries, courtesy of a grant received from the Sydney Catchment Authority.

The Bushcare annual awards were presented to the following groups and individuals:

Group Awards – Presented by Clr Terri Hamilton

5 Year Awards

Blackheath Glen Bushcare Group
Kedumba Creek Bushcare Group
Frogs Hollow Bushcare Group
Cross St Bushcare Group
Grover St Bushcare Group

10 Year Awards

Pippas Pass Bushcare Group
Sublime Point Bushcare Group
Katoomba Creek Bushcare Group
Valley of the Waters Bushcare Group
Bellata Court Bushcare Group

15 Year Awards

Popes Glen Bushcare Group
Minnihaha Falls Bushcare Group

Individual Awards – Presented by Clr Pippa McInnes

Junior Bushcarer Awards: Richard Samson, Ewen Samson

Hard Yakka Awards: Ruth Ley, John Hill

Landcare Award: Kevin Stapleton

Masters Awards: Shirley Brown, Joyce Brister

Bushcare Legend: David Coleby

Bushcare Barbecue Gallery 2007