Bushcare Taster (learn all about weeds and how to protect your local patch)

kunanyi Mountain Run

Are you interested in helping to protect and restore Hobart’s incredible bushland while learning new skills and having fun at the same time?

Wellesley Park

kunanyi Mountain Run - Cultural Program

At the kunanyi Mountain Run 2022 there are a selection of walks, talks, tours and workshops to choose from. Get your tickets here.

About this eventJoin us at this taster activity at the kunanyi Mountain Run hub, to learn what Bushcare is all about (and why Bushcare volunteers are such a happy bunch!).Bushcare is a great way to meet people, be part of something meaningful and learn about the native plants and animals that live in Hobart’s bushland reserves.You’ll also learn about some of the more common environmental weeds in Hobart, how best to control them (cut &amp; paint, dig, or pull?) and how to care for wildlife habitat - handy things to know for your own garden too!You don’t need any experience or skills to to join in – just curiosity about our incredible natural environment. It helps if you love getting your hands dirty too!Our experienced (and very friendly) Bushcare Team Leader will provide training and technical advice, and will bring enough gloves, tools and equipment for everyone.Please wear sturdy closed-in shoes (no sandals), long pants, long sleeved shirt, hat and warm clothes.Suitable for children aged over 8 years.Meet at the Bushcare &amp; Bush Adventures stall at the runhub, Wellesley Park, Wentworth Street, South Hobart.Getting to the kunanyi Mountain RunWe strongly encourage the use of public transport to get to the runHub in Wellesley Park, South Hobart. Metro buses number 446, 447 and 449 depart Franklin Square stand #D2 and the journey takes approximately 15 minutes. Passengers should alight at the bus stop opposite the Badminton Association Building (110 Cascade Road) and then follow the footpath at the back of the car park up to the Wellesley Park entrance.Metro Timetables for 446 / 447 / 449: <a href="https://www.metrotas.com.au/timetables/hobart/fern-tree-huon-rd-strickland-ave-marlyn-rd-cascades-south-hobart-hobart-2022/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Fern Tree, Huon Rd, Strickland Ave, Marlyn Rd, Cascades, South Hobart - Metro Tasmania Metro Tasmania</a>Off street parking on the Cascade Paddocks has been kindly arranged for the event with Cascade Brewery. Travelling from Hobart, please follow signs on Cascade Road and Strickland Avenue. Drive past the brewery to the intersection with Old Farm Road. The entrance to the Cascade Paddocks parking will be 100m on the left.