Last Saturday 15th March,2014 at 1.00pm on ABC National Radio on "OffTrack" that is Sydney Radio 576am band.

Members of DFRA were interviewed by Ann Jones.They were Jenny Harris,Lynne Springett,Jennifer Van Dalen,Peter Staff and Joan Reid from Sydney Wildlife!!

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/offtrack/for-the-love-of-skippy-park/5310356

Here a copy of the program . This will be re broadcasted again on Thursday 20th MArch on ABC National Radio at 2.00pm

http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2014/03/otk_20140315_1305.mp3

Volunteers needed!!!

WARATAH PARK WORKING BEE!!

Sunday,30th March,2014

 

 

Waratah Park,Ranger Headquarters,Sunday,2nd March,2014.

Weeding in progress and a general tidy up! 

  

The next Waratah Park Working Bee will be held at the park on Sunday,30th March,2014 from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Come along and see Australia's most world famous park and walk the bush trails discover the history and look at the magnificent native flora such as the Banksias that are now about to flower!Autumn is a nice time to be in park.

We would like a few hours of your time to help with Bush Regeneration,Weed removal,Planting natives and other small jobs on the day.

We will help you with assistance and training on the day you will learn alot as well.

This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the park,the local community of Terrey Hills and Duffys Forest.

We would like to see families,friends and work groups/friends to come along and have a great day in the park!It is a fun and interesting day as well. 

We do offer corporate or business volunteering opportunities.If you are looking for an opportunity to do your Duke of Edinburgh award look no further Waratah Park is the place to be. If you are interested in volunteering or contributing in other ways please feel free to contact Jenny Harris on phone (H): 9450 1206 or (MOB):0408 512 060.or email 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.

  SAVE WARATAH PARK!!

Waratah Park Working Bee !!  Sunday,2nd March,2014!!!

 

 

                        50 Native seedlings planted on Sunday,2nd March,2014! Above the old dam area!

 

On Sunday,2nd March,2014 at the lastest Waratah Park Working Bee saw many activities achieved by the brave and magnificent 18 men,women  and children on the day.A big thank you to Jenny H,David,Shane,Paula,Lynette,Naomi,Stephen,Terry,Fiona,Mandy,Jennifer and Barbara.

With 50 native seedlings planted by our newly formed planting team,maintenance around the Ranger Headquarters,cleaning up paths,drains and reweeding of many gardens.Several other groups continued the on going weeding process in other parts of the park.

A surprise visit by ABC Radio National reporters on the day with many volunteers interviewed and photographed! 

A special thank you to the Cumberland State Forest Nursery at Castle Hill,and the wonderful volunteers at the Hornsby Community Nursery at Pennant Hills for the all the native seedlings which will live on in Australia's very famous iconic Waratah Park!!

Several working bees will be announced shortly!!Now is a great time to volunteer and to find other volunteers that are interested in achieving many different activities.It is a great place to spend  a morning out in the Australian bushland environment.Morning Tea and Lunch are provided on the day. 

For further enquiries please feel free to email myself Peter Staff at email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our website is www.duffysforest.com

A LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECT!!!

SAVE WARATAH PARK!!!

Waratah Park Working Bee!!

Sunday,16th September 2018

 

The next Waratah Park Working Bee will be held on Sunday,16th September 2018 from 9.00am to 1.00pm!

Another wonderful opportunity to join the brave volunteers of Waratah Park in saving this very important part of heritage and history.

Come along and see the many sites at the very famous Waratah Park whilst working alongside some of the best people you will ever meet.

The park has come along way over the past 6 years thanks to the Working Bee volunteers.

If you haven't been for a while it is a good time to visit and see the park once again. 

There are many different tasks to be performed on the day.Cleaning up,some bush regeneration and removing all different types and sizes of weeds are just some of them.

You will be trained and shown what to do on the day and all help and support will be forthcoming there is no pressure here it is an enjoyable day for all!

Bring the family,friends,neighbours or even a group of work mates along.

Everybody is welcome regardless of age or fitness we will fined a job that suits you!

Not only do you enjoy this wonderful experience you will learn alot of facts about the park and the bushland environment on the day.

Morning tea and lunch provided.Cost for the day is Nil.(4 hours of your time).

A terrific opportunity for businesses and there employees  to get involved with the park.No we don't want money we want you to come to the park and help us.

This is the only group currently working in Waratah Park we need your support and help to save it!There is no other help there is only you 4 hours one day a month!!

For further enquiries or assistance please feel free to email myself Peter Staff on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our website is www.duffysforest.com   

Directions to the park are on the website!

            A LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECT OF TERREY HILLS AND DUFFY'S FOREST

 

Peter Staff

 

What do I wear on the day? 

Comfortable protective clothes that cover your arms and legs.A hat and gardening gloves that fit should be worn on the day.A comfort pair of shoes/boots should be worn.No bare feet!!Please along a bottle of drinking water  and sunscreen as well.  

Can I bring my own tools and which ones?

Yes you can bring own tools mainly cutting equipment such as Loppers,Bushsaws etc.Digging equipment such as Mattocks both long hand and short hand ones etc.Equipment that you would use around your garden.Brooms and rakes as well.

We have a small supply of Bush regeneration tools and cutting equipment on site.Also some gardening gloves as well!

We advise not to go shopping and buy lots of gear and equipment.We can help you!

 

Can I help in other ways?

**We are looking for the use of a chipper machine commercial size and work team to assist us in chipping several piles of branches.

**We are looking for person(s) to complete a vegetation study of the park.

**Donations of suitable native local species of plants.To be planted in the park!

**Help by spreading the word about the park to other people like family members,friends etc.

**Collecting "Tube stock" pots for reuse.

        SAVE WARATAH PARK!!