Bowen Mountain Preparing for Fire and Biodiversity Workshop

The Nature Conservation Council of NSW's Bushfire Program invites you come along to this community event.

What: 

Learn more about your local biodiversity, bushfire risk, fire management, and how to protect your home from fire.

In this community workshop:

• Hear from the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Merana Aboriginal Community Association and Hawkesbury Environmental Network.

• Inspect nearby bushland to discuss fire ecology, fire behaviour and bushfire risk

• Ask questions about your local area and how to prepare your home and property

• Learn more about the intricacies of organising hazard reduction activities

• Meet and re-connect with neighbours and talk to local agency people working to protect your neighbourhood


PLEASE NOTE: If you register after the 22nd of October, dietary requirements can not be taken into consideration.

Places are limited so claim your spot early!

When:

9am - 2pm Saturday 25th October, 2025

Workshop Program:

Final Program - TBA

Where:

Please meet at the Bowen Mountain Community Centre - 101 Lieutenant Bowen Road, Bowen Mountain.

The day will also include some walking (less than 1km on a fire trail), some parts will be on a loose track, so please wear comfortable enclosed walking shoes. 

Please contact us for any queries.

Who should attend:

Residents of Bowen Mountain and those who have bush-adjacent properties in close proximity to Bowen Mountain are invited to participate. Everyone with an interest in the environment, property preparedness or bushfire planning is welcome. 

Cost:
Registrations are free but essential and includes morning tea and lunch. Places are limited so claim your spot early, registrations close 22nd October. Please register above. 

What to bring:

Please ensure you are wearing enclosed comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and have a water bottle and wet weather gear if needed. 

You do not need to bring a ticket, there will be a registration desk with your name at the venue. 

If you are feeling unwell, or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive to COVID-19, please do not attend this in-person event.

Contact:

For more information contact

Lucy Tremain, NCC Bushfire Program Coordinator

ltremain@nature.org.au or 0480 2632 528

or

Campbell Goff, NCC Healthy Ecosystems Project Officer

cgoff@nature.org.au or 0494 303 843