Learn to Build a Dry Stacked Stone Wall

G﻿reater Sydney Landcaremanages many projects to benefit the environment of our region. These include:Creating Canopies- planting 300,000 native trees & shrubs between 2020-25 to reduce urban heat in Greater Sydney.Southwest Sydney Koala Project- delivering koala conservation works in  Campbelltown and Wollondilly LGAs.Cumberland Plain Restoration Program- regenerating threatened ecological communities of the Cumberland Plain.P﻿rivate Land Conservation- supporting private landowners to conserve natural areas on their properties.Streamwatch- supporting citizen science water quality monitoring.Find out more atgreatersydneylandcare.org

Greater Sydney Landcare

Come join us FREE and learn how to build a dry-stacked stone wall.  Two days of hands-on building to give you real skills and knowledge.

Buxton Community Hall

Greater Sydney Landcare is building a fire-wise garden at Buxton Train Station, a few kms past Thirlmere. As part of the design, we are incorporating dry stacked stone retaining walls and seating elements. And we would love your help to build this site.Amazon Web Services funded this workshop through its Restoring Catchment and Community Resilience Program. So you get to gain these skills for free!Stone Of Arc will be delivering this workshop... they are amazing just look at their website. So we have very experienced stone masons who can answer your questions and teach you in person, non of this online stuff. Hold the rocks, shape the rock, position them to build a wall that will stand for a very long time. Then take these skills and apply them in your gardenAbout the Course:The introductory course provides participants with knowledge and experience toidentify traditional walling methods, commence a basic private project,and pursue further learning.Provided:appropriately qualified instructorTools, safety glasses, and sun protectionLunch and refreshmentsA certificate of completionCourse information bookletAccess to ongoing project supportCourse includes:Dry stone: a brief history and contemporary usesThe fundamental principles and applied construction techniquesSafety, set up, and tool useStripping out and stone selectionBasic stone shaping techniquesPractical completion of a structurally sound wallYou Must Bring:a hat, water bottle, glovesand strong footwear (preferably steel-toed) “This project is supported through a partnership between Greater Sydney Landcare, the Great Eastern Ranges and Amazon Web Services to improve the health and resilience of important parts of the Greater Sydney Water Catchment.”

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