Changing what you understand about a tree
A conversation with Wendy Rainbird – thirty years of environmental stewardship. Volunteer with: Farrer Ridge ParkCare Group, Waterwatch, International Council […]
Environmental education and enthusiasm!
OCSE talks ice cream, children’s parties and smelling koalas with Tony Cory. Volunteer with: ParkCare Visitor Assist, Waterwatch ‘How do […]
Without this group, there would be no bush capital
Forging a national park, researching rare reptiles, curating art shows, and forming their own publishing house – this multi-talented group […]
It’s all about connection
Martine Franco talks us through what she gets up to in her role at the Southern ACT Catchment Group, supporting […]
How to not paint your house
Ken Horsfall and Mike Sim talk to OCSE about keeping busy in retirement. Volunteers with: Isaacs Ridge Mount Mugga MuggaParkCare […]
Languishing in lockdown? Try Landcare!
Living close to two ecological gems within urban Canberra was the inspiration for Julia Raine to establish two local Landcare […]
The times they are a-changing
Ian Falconer and his wife Mary welcome new faces to the Friends of Aranda Bushland, while they investigate changes in […]
How to start your own volunteer group
One Sunday a month, volunteers get together at Holder Wetlands to remove invasive species, plant natives and improve the environment. […]
Battling weeds and improving biodiversity with Griffith Woodland Volunteer Group
The Griffith Woodland Volunteer Group was established in March 2018 to protect and restore Griffith Woodland. A diverse group of […]
Volunteering in your 10th decade
Gösta Lyngå has spent 30 of his 91 years caring for Cooleman Ridge and still heads out there every week. […]
Partnerships and relationships are the key to success for the Friends of Mt Painter ParkCare Group
Partnerships between volunteers and the Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) are at the heart of ParkCare. As one of the […]
Championing critically endangered grasslands
Native grasslands have been decimated since European invasion, and this groups works tirelessly to protect what remains Volunteering type: environmental […]
Thanks to the work of its ParkCare Group, Farrer Ridge continues to thrive
The Farrer Ridge ParkCare group has been looking after Farrer Ridge Nature Reserve for over 30 years.
Supporting regeneration of the bush – Cooleman Ridge Park Care Group
Cooleman Ridge ParkCare Group was established in May 1991 by a remarkable woman called Bess Sledge.
Treasure hunting for the jewels of the bush
Orchid Society of Canberra volunteers are on a mission to find out how the ACT’s native orchids are faring in the aftermath of the 2020 bushfires.
Brian Slee reflects on what being a volunteer means to him
Volunteers need to begin with a generosity of spirit and a willingness to undertake activities as an end in themselves.