This event is being held on the land of the Dharug and GuriNgai peoples

Guided Walk at Chilworth Reserve with Sheila Woods: local Bushcare volunteer champion.

Join us on Saturday 30th May, SER Make a Difference Week, for a guided walk through Chilworth Reserve, led by long-time Bushcare volunteer Sheila Woods and Hornsby Shire Council Bushcare Officer Jean-Philippe Kecman.

Sheila has been involved in bush regeneration and conservation advocacy in the Beecroft and Cheltenham areas for over 50 years. Sheila volunteers with 4 Bushcare groups in the area. She is a natural bushland custodian, a tireless Bushcare ambassador and mentor, building long-term relationships with local residents and always advocating for the preservation of the local bushland for the community to enjoy.

The Hornsby Council Chilworth Bushcare Group has met continuously every Friday since 1992 under Sheila’s guidance. Learn about the restoration work and history of this site, which is home to one of Sydney’s earliest bush regeneration groups, started by John Noble in 1965.

Time: Meet at 10:30am for an 11:00am start.ends at 1pm

Location: Chilworth Reserve (Beecroft, NSW).

Meeting point: Meet at the bottom of the unmade road, at the southern end of York Street.

Parking: Street parking is available at the southern end of York Street, before the descent towards the Reserve. There is no parking available at the bottom of the unmade road. Please make sure your park respectfully and do not inconvenience local residents.

Public transport: 12-15min walk from Beecroft station.

Length of walk and incline: 2km long – 2.5 grade (easy to moderately challenging).

What to Bring

BYO lunch, Light morning tea will be provided on arrival.

Please bring a drink bottle, appropriate bushwalking clothing and PPE (hat, long sleeves and trousers, enclosed shoes, sunscreen, raincoat), and a picnic lunch to enjoy together after the walk.

SPECIFIC HAZARDS

Slips and trips, falling branches, leeches, small creek crossing.

Your Hosts

On the day Petra Holland- pholland@hornsby.nsw.gov.au and Jean-Philippe Kecman.

More Information

https://bchg.org.au/2012/03/04/beecroft-and-chilworth-reserve/

https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/community/sports-and-recreation/bushlands-and-nature-reserves/bushland-tracks-and-trails/documents/beecroft-cheltenham-link-track.pdf

Contact the host of Bush Regen Now & Then – Chilworth Reserve (Beecroft) with Sheila Woods