We’ve had a productive start to the year, dodging bouts of La Nina to keep on top of weeds, plant for biodiversity and grow our knowledge of bush regeneration.
In April Council ran a successful workshop to train volunteers on safe chemical use and bush regeneration techniques while in the field, and will be holding similar workshops in the coming months to continue to grow and support the skills and development of environmental volunteers in the LGA.
Even as we enter the cooler months there are still a variety of plants and fungi on show, and opportunities to care for the places, land, parks and bush we are lucky enough to call home!
Events
Aside from volunteer training opportunities held over the coming months (stay in contact with your group coordinators to find out when these are), we have an exciting event coming up in August.
Save the date!
Wednesday 30th of August 2023 – PSC Environmental volunteers conference 2023. More details to follow.
Ngioka Nursery
Ngioka Nursery is undergoing a refresh! We are now holding quarterly meetings with key stakeholders to ensure our processes and procedures are yielding the best results for our volunteers and bushcare groups. The seedbank has undergone a rigorous inventory and the stock yards are in the process of reorganisation. Training opportunities will be held at the nursery to support plant identification, native seed collection, germination and propagation, and stock management.
Communication and feedback
Help us improve the face of environmental volunteering by completing this short survey! We are seeking input on how you like to receive information and dates regarding volunteer opportunities.
Visit: pscouncil.info/volunteer-survey
If you haven’t already, please also apply to join our PSC Environmental Volunteers group to stay up to date with the Volunteers Support Officer and other parks and reserve care groups.
Visit: pscouncil.info/join
