Bushcare for Beginners at Malabar Wetlands

Join our friendly Bushcare Team for an afternoon's introduction to ecosystem restoration, friendly conversations and afternoon tea at Malabar Wetlands.

Bring the kids (7+) along and immerse yourselves in this relatively unknown wetland – a rare, safe haven for frogs, reptiles and birds, just a stones throw from Malabar shops.

Work guided by Randwick’s knowledgeable Bushcare Office alongside like-minded community volunteers in the shade of towering gums to pull back smothering vines and pave the way for a diverse understorey planting.

Bushcare is great exercise for all bodies, an opportunity to connect with place and people within your local area and together create a more resilient, biodiverse Randwick!

Meet at the end of Manwaring Ave, Maroubra at 12:45 for 1pm start.

Session runs till 4pm.

What's provided:

• training
• gloves
• gardening tools and equipment
• afternoon tea!

What to bring?

• sturdy, non-slip and enclosed shoes
• loose fitting long sleeves and long trousers
• hat and sunscreen
• water to drink and a mug for tea! and ..
• a positive, "give-it-a-go" attitude!

Important notes!

• Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian
• The event will go ahead in mild inclement weather, so pack a raincoat.
  

Photographs, videos and voice recordings

Randwick City Council staff may on occasion take recordings of participants during activities (including photographs, videos and voice recordings) that could be used for the following purposes:

• educational or community information purpose
• Council displays and promotions of community education events
• to complement the promotion of Randwick's Marine and Coastal Program.

If you DO NOT wish for the participant’s recording to be used according to these conditions, please indicate this during the booking process.

Cancellation conditions

This activity may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings or poor weather. Participants will be advised in the event the activity changes or cancellation occurs. All care has been made in the preparation of the 2024 Marine and Coastal Discovery Program but some changes may occur due to circumstances beyond the control of Randwick City Council. Refunds will be provided for paid activities in the event of cancellation by Council.

To find out about other Marine and Coastal Discovery activities please visit Marine & coastal program - Randwick City Council

This program is a Sustaining Our City initiative and is funded from Randwick City’s Environmental Levy.

Randwick City Council acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Peoples who have traditionally occupied the Sydney coast for thousands of years, the Traditional Custodians of the land. We celebrate their ongoing connection to the land and waters of the coastal area and their contribution to the life and identity of Randwick City. We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.