Bushcare volunteers wanted

Gosford Council's Bushcare Program is seeking volunteers to join a number of groups working in locations at Patonga and Umina.

Groups volunteer their time for a couple of hours each month and perform practical activities that contribute to protecting their local area reserves.

Council's Bushcare officer Ms Anna Deegan said, by joining Bushcare, volunteers become part of a network of people who like to stay healthy, happy and want to contribute to positive change in their local bushland areas.

"Bushcare aims to help protect the native plants and animals that live in the many reserves that Council manages.

"Activities include bush regeneration, seed collection and planting and offers a social outlet for many volunteers, with many sessions ending over casual conversation and a cup of tea.

"The program also offers interesting and exciting workshops for active volunteers throughout the year.

"If you want to volunteer and help to restore Gosford's beautiful bushland there's bound to be a group to interest you," Ms Deegan said.

Find out more about the Bushcare Program by contacting Council's Bushcare officers on 4325 8222.

Media Release, 31 Jul 2012

Anna Deegan, Gosford Council