Conservation Volunteering & Tree Planting
Have you ever thought about getting involved to help improve Bathurst’s natural areas? Join Council's Community Environmental Engagement Officer at a community tree planting day or a revegetation maintenance day. Give as much or as little time as you can spare – it all makes a difference to help rehabilitate our local rivers, creeks and woodlands.
Community Tree Planting Days
Our Community Tree Planting Days welcome adults and kids alike to participate in planting native trees, shrubs, and grasses. The plantings will not only improve the health and function of our much-loved waterways but will help restore critical habitat for our threatened wildlife!
After the planting activities, Bathurst Regional Council will host a free BBQ lunch for all participants.
No experience is needed, and we will provide all the necessary plants and equipment. Remember to bring your own water, sunscreen, hat, suitable shoes, and outdoor clothing. To ensure safe hygiene practices, we kindly ask you to bring your own gardening gloves, while hand washing facilities will be provided by the council. And don't worry about a little rain—this event will proceed even in light showers. Just remember to bring a wet weather jacket if needed.
Upcoming Dates
Location: Queen Charlotte's Vale Creek Torpy's Bridge, Russell Street, Gormans Hill NSW 2795
Time/Date: 10:00am Sunday 24 November 2024
Location: Hawthornden Creek Jaques Park, Violet - Alma Street's, South Bathurst NSW 2795
Time/Date: 10:00am Sunday 9 December 2024
Location: Macquarie Wambuul River Hereford Street Open Space Reserve, Hereford Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
Time/Date: 10:00am Sunday 19 January 2025
Location: Jordan Creek Links Place Drainage Reserve, Boundary Road, Robin Hill NSW 2795
Time/Date: 10:00am Sunday 23 February 2025
Location: Flying-fox Habitat Restoration Site, Bathurst NSW 2795
Time/Date: 10:00am Sunday 30 March 2025
Location: Flying-fox Habitat Restoration Site, Bathurst NSW 2795
Time/Date: 10:00am Sunday 13 April 2025
Location: Queen Charlotte's Vale Creek, Alpha Street Levee, Bathurst NSW 2795
Time/Date: 10:00am Sunday 25 May 2025
Location: Hawthornden Creek Jaques Park, Violet - Alma Street's, South Bathurst NSW 2795
Time/Date: 10:00am Sunday 29 June 2025
Revegetation Maintenance Days
Held most Thursday's and Friday's, help to maintain revegetation sites within Council parks and reserves through weeding, mulching and planting. Contact Bill Josh on 0407 256 791 for park locations as they vary week to week.
Further Details
No experience is needed and all plants and equipment are provided. Please bring water, sunscreen, and a hat and wear suitable shoes, and clothing for being outdoors. To ensure safe hygiene practices we ask that you please bring along your own gardening gloves. Council will provide hand washing facilities. The event will go ahead in light rain, so please bring a raincoat if required. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult carer.
For further information and/or to register please contact Bill Josh on 0407 256 791 (Community Environmental Engagement Officer) or Council's Recreation Section on (02) 6333 6285 or email.