About you

• Ever walked past a bushcare site and wondered how to get involved?

• Looking for new outdoor recreational activities?

• Want to give something back to the local community?

• Interested in native plants and wildlife and want to know more?

• Want to do something about climate change?

Dates, time and what to bring

The training is one four-hour session offered on three dates so please select one date only:

• Tuesday 12 April 2022 9am - 1pm

• Wednesday 11 May 2022 9am – 1pm

• Tuesday 14 June 2022 9am – 1pm

Please arrive at 845am for a 9am start

The four-hour workshop followed by a BYO lunch and Q&A discussion from 1pm

The venue is outdoors and includes hands on bushcare work so in addition to your lunch please bring a hat and sunscreen and gardening gloves. Tools will be supplied on the day.

Bookings

While the cost is free bookings are essential as each session has a limited number of participants to ensure individual attention and the opportunity for hands on learning.

The training is intended for people who are interested though not already involved in bushcare.

Location - NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION

Tempe Reserve (across the highway from Kendrick Park)

Holbeach Avenue, Tempe - meet in the old Jets carpark at the end of Holbeach Ave

Tempe Reserve has parking, toilets and shelter should it rain

https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/parks-sport-and-recreation/parks-and-playgrounds/parks-by-suburb/tempe-parks/tempe-recreation-reserve

Trainer

Damon Bassett has extensive bushcare knowledge and experience working with local volunteers as well as an understanding of the Cooks River and urban biodiversity through former environmental management roles at Inner West Council and Marrickville Council.