By Georgie Davis, Co-ordinator, Wildcare Friends of Pitt Water Orielton Lagoon Penna Beach has had a significant make-over, bringing it back to the place of beauty and tranquility it once was. Collaboration between Sorell Council and Wildcare Friends of Pitt Water Orielton Lagoon has resulted in the successful implementation of restoration works through a […]
The Cradle Mountain Volunteers branch has its roots in the Volunteer Track-worker program which commenced at Cradle Mountain in 2014. Following the initial hard cut- back to remove vegetation that had encroached on the tracks in the day-walk area, a regular prune has been the secret to keeping growth under control. This year, the […]
OPPORTUNITIES IN OCTOBER WORKING BEE (10-12TH) Another productive and enjoyable volunteer working bee with Freycinet National Park staff. DAY 1 Volunteers (Ian, Joan, Don, Lee, Lorraine, Mal, Rob, Peter, Ross, Ros and John), met at the Parks workshop at 10:30am where we enjoyed a delicious morning tea with Parks staff, provided by Fee and others. […]
If you are looking to leap into a new volunteering role this could be the one for you! Seeking EOI’s – Wildcare’s Grant Assessment Committee Are you looking for a professional volunteer opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the care of Tasmania’s wild places? Do you have knowledge in nature and conservation? Expressions of […]
Friends of Mt Field’s K Col Project – this video takes you there. In this case, ‘planking’ doesn’t mean lying down on the job! With the support of a Tasmanian Community Fund Grant, Friends of Mt Field have worked hard in conjunction with the Parks and Wildlife Service and contractors, to protect alpine vegetation along […]
Wildcare Cradle Mountain has made a strong comeback to volunteering at Cradle Mountain following the covid break, with 53 volunteers clocking up 1200 hours in the past year. One thing that has been missing on the WCMV events calendar has been the chance to physically come together in larger numbers, but it is now possible to […]
We were recently delighted at Wildcare, when a donation came into the Tasmanian Nature Conservation Fund with the note: “All proceeds from our court lemonade stand.” We had to find out more … here is the story shared by Clare Rawson. “Inspired by the one day of sunny weather in Gippsland and last day of […]
There are 27,500 less sea spurge plants on the larapuna coast after the larapuna Community Weekend held in mid-August this year. More than seventy walkers hunted out sea spurge and marine debris while enjoying 38km this magnificent coast on four walks over three days. The annual event covers the coast from wukalina / Mt William […]
Stuart Dudgeon is the Treasurer of Friends of Deal Island and a key part of their weeds sub-committee, working closely with Tas Parks & Wildlife Service to review their current strategy and explore biocontrol options. This is the story of how he came to be involved …….. When Stuart started work as a ranger at […]
Meet Poppy – an Eastern Barred Bandicoot who was brought to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary after she was attacked by a dog and unfortunately orphaned as a result. Poppy had to undergo a round of antibiotics to combat any potential infections from the attack but she’s looking to make a full recovery. Once she is old […]