Waratah Updates

 

The picnic area is starting to take shape again after major storm damage and loss of trees but work is still needed to be done so please come along and join an enthusiastic group of volunteers help to prepare the site for this opening. A bobcat is still required to remove the many large tree stumps which litter the picnic area.   

Bring along friends and family to help support the ongoing works to restore the natural environment.

 

What to bring- Long sleeved shirts and pants, protective footwear, sunhat, gardening gloves, water. If available please bring along small hand tools such as weeders and mattocks.

Lunch and morning tea provided

If you are able to make it on the day or interested in contributing in other ways please contact Jenny Harris on 0408512060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Photos September 2014

Waratah Park Ranger Headquarters under going renovations the guttering has been removed.(August,2014).

Photos September 2014

New burn piles being established above the degraded area. (August,2014).

Photos September 2014

Waratah Park's degraded area new pile burns/rafts on the left.Weeds from "the Ridge".Also rock clearing on the left.Weeds and dead debris scaped off the large rock ledges so they can be used by native animals.

The cleared area in the middle once had "Giant Reed" Arundo Donax all the way from the path on the right to the far fence line.It was posioned and trittered.Soon to be replanted with local natives.(August,2014).

Photos September 2014

David Mulligan volunteer showing off the recently cleaned up pathway from the gate down to the entrance to the bush railway.Both sides cleaned up as well.(August,2014).

Photos September 2014

The area next to Ranger Headquarters now all tree stumps,large weeds including Arundo donax have been removed.Awaiting planting!!The roadway also has had a cleanup as well.(August,2014).

PAST EVENTS.

Landcare Major Day Out at Waratah Park

was held on Sunday,21st September,2014

Waratah Update 21st September

Some of the fine work been carried out in July and August.Clearing of stumps and concrete slabs many thanks to all the contractors and volunteers for there help.John the tritterman with all the equipment,Mandy,myself, tree loppers from the Blue Mountains,the builders working on the Ranger Headquarters.

Members of Waratah Park Working "Mini" Bees (David Mulligan,James Mulligan,Sam,Silvester Molnar and Naomi Parisi) continuing on the great work of cleaning up removing branches,down trees,hand weeding,rubbish removal,building of many new rafts or burn piles,repairing old pile burns,lots of logging work,dealing with trees brought down in the strong winds over the past months(Axes and Saws needed) and plant maintenance/repairs.

Our new lookout above the bush railway station and the lower areas of the park is just about completed thanks to Terry Semple,David Mulligan,Silvester Molnar and of course myself.Another great job completed.Thanks fellas!!

A big thank you to Ei,David,Silvester,Brett G,Jenny and the canberra visitors who all braved the very wet conditions on Sunday,17th August,2014 at our last scheduled Working Bee.

So the handover is now complete and the rains are slowing down.We are all back on Sunday,21st September,2014 from 9.00am to 1.00pm for "Landcare's Major Day Out" another big season in the park with many jobs to do such planting of native seedlings over 60 to be planted,cleaning up,path widening,some posioning of feral weed species,mowing will be starting up again after all areas are cleared, some primary weed clearing and hand weeding of course. 

So this is a great opportunity to get behind Jenny,Mandy and the rest of the team at Waratah Park and help out.

We need your help and support with the park and a great cause on Sunday,21st September,2014 but we NEED new Volunteers to help and also enjoy a day in the park once again!!

So onward we go plenty to do and enjoy in Australia's most famous park.

 

Enquiries: Peter Staff email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jenny Harris Ph: 9450 1206 or Mob: 0408 512 060. 

 

   

Kind Regards
Peter Staff

Waratah Update 21st September

        "Keith the Kookaburra" awaiting his next feed of worms at Waratah Park!! We pull the weeds out and the worms are ready for him.Sitting in a tree on 'The Ridge"

PAST EVENTS

WARATAH PARK WORKING BEE!!

Sunday,27th April,2014.

Working Bee April 2014

 

131 new native indigenous seedlings being planted,Sunday,30th March,2014.

The next Waratah Park Working Bee will be held at the park on Sunday,27th April,2014 from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Bring the family and friends along for the morning with many interesting tasks to be completed on the day such as Bush Regeneration,weed removal,mowing grass,planting of native and indigenous seedlings and some other small jobs.

 

If you are interested in volunteering,contributing in other ways or if you  have enquiries about any of these matters  please feel free to contact  Peter Staff on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For further information our website is www.duffysforest.com

 

Morning Tea and Lunch are provided on the day! 

 

What do I wear on the day? Protective clothing that covers your arms and legs,bring along a hat,wear strong but comfortable shoes or boots.If you have a pair of gardening gloves bring them along.A bottle of drinking water and sunscreen are also advised.

 

What tools do I need to bring?If you have gardening equipment at home such as digging equipment like hand mattocks etc,Pruning equipment such as cutters,bush saws would all be useful on the day!!

We do have a small supply of tools and gloves available on the day. 

 

***We are currently looking for donations of native seedlings local to the Duffys Forest Area and also a chipper machine  and crew to help with some of the piles of geen vegetation.***

 

  A local community project of the Terrey Hills and Duffys Forest Area.

  SAVE WARATAH PARK!!

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