Bushcare News

The Bushcare News is put out quarterly. You can download past issues here, or sign up to receive the Bushcare News via email.
Summer 2011

In this issue, Community Garden Happenings farewells Andrew James and welcomes Rhonda French, Wildlife Watch News rounds up 2011's community wildlife activities, and we celebrate another great year for Bushcare. Many thanks to all Bushcarers, Wildlife Watchers, Community Gardeners and Greenstylers for your ongoing support.

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Spring 2011

In this issue read about Tour De Timor and Willoughby Friends of Ossu Project, Bushcare's Major Day Out, the recently doubled capacity of the community garden at Housing NSW Barton Road, organic gardening workshops, Tawny Frogmouths, and Tree Day 2011.

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Winter 2011

In this issue read about our community garden happenings, high flying small birds in Willoughby, the Castlecrag Wildlife Highway and the importance of twigs and branches in bushland habitat.

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Autumn 2011

In this issue read about plans for our Bushcare Major Day Out, an update on Willoughby's organic gardens, and upcoming events in April and June 2011.

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Summer 2010 Read online

In this issue read about the progress of the Devonshire Street Community Edible Garden, a potential new Bushcare group and how to get involved in Council's Better Business Partnership Program. You'll also find information on the increase of foxes in the WIlloughby area and the results of the Fauna Survey carried out earlier this year.

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Spring 2010

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In this issue read about the Willoughby Windellama Excursion, our Organic Vegie Gardening Course, our new edible garden, life in the sand, the Faces of Willoughby community photographic project, the ANZANG Nature Photographic Competition, this year's StreetFair, ClimateClever Initiatives and the ClimateClever Pledge.

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Winter 2010

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In this issue, read about the new Willoughby Community Garden Policy, microbats, the Community Fauna Survey, National Tree Day and Willoughby's new TAngler Bins. pdf format Bushcare News Winter 2010 (2.91 MB)
Autumn 2010 Read online
In this issue, read about termites, brush turkeys and find out the latest news on Willoughby's Community Gardens. pdf format Bushcare News Autumn 2010 (503.00 KB)
Summer 2009 Read online
Get a Bushcarer's perspective on 10 years of bush regeneration work, read about the possible negative effects of over using insect spray and find out what to do with a swarm of bees. pdf format Bushcare News Summer 2009 (1.07 MB)
Spring 2009 Read online
In this issue, read about the upcoming fauna fair, the next Bushcare Major Day Out, the Barton Road Community Garden, and the New Zealand fur seal spotted in local waters. pdf format Bushcare News Spring 2009 (876.40 KB)
Winter 2009 Read online 
Read about Bushcare's successes at the Major Day Out and the Royal Easter Show, as well as updates on the Community Garden and Pools to Ponds program. pdf format Bushcare News Winter 2009 (544.04 KB)
Autumn 2009 Read Online
Read about the new Boundary Street Bushcare group, and meet Willoughby's new Greenstyle advisor. pdf format Bushcare News Autumn 2009 (689.74 KB)
Summer 2008 Read Online

Read the latest news from the Community Garden, read about converting your unused swimming pool into a wildlife sanctuary, and see photos from the Bushcare Christmas party.

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Spring 2008 Read Online
In this issue read about managing possums and your vegetable garden, learn things you never knew about the common garden skink, and get the latest updates on our project with Ossu, Timor-Leste. pdf format Bushcare News Spring 2008 (747.75 KB)
Winter 2008 Read Online
Read about the Willoughby Community Garden's success at the Easter Show, get some advice on how to live with possums and find out the results from the Bushcare Survey. pdf format Bushcare News Winter 2008 (502.29 KB)
Autumn 2008 Read Online

 In this issue you can read about the new Willoughby Community Garden and giant stick insects spotted in Willoughby.

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Summer 2007 Read Online
Read about the Bushcare party, Willoughby's nocturnal birds, the new "Sustainable Living" book collection at Artarmon Library and more. pdf format Bushcare News Summer 07 (935.32 KB)
Spring 2007 Read Online

All about upcoming events, community garden update, native bees, the Bushcare flagship species project, and the Sustainability Street work in Castlecrag.

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Winter 2007 Read Online
Join a bushdance, help a community garden, learn about rosellas, and find out what events and competitions are on! pdf format Bushcare News Winter 07 (359.35 KB)
Autumn 2007 Read Online 

Get involved with the Royal Easter Show, find out about sedges, take the next step in having a bush friendly backyard, and more!

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Summer 2006 Read Online!
Read Alfred's Christmas message, get the report on the end-of-year party, learn about rats, and check out the special Christmas insert! pdf format BushCare News Summer 2006 (496.00 KB)
Spring 2006
In this issue there's news, Backchat from Lynne Saville and Tim Mouton, Wildlife Watch News, info on the Lord Howe Island Adventure, and all the other usual articles. PDF format BushCare News Spring 2006 (368.73 KB)
Winter 2006

This edition includes feedback from the Easter show stall, how to see a DVD by Council's Bushland section, great tips on getting rid of weeds without herbicide, nestbox help, fish sightings, the new Tree & Bushland Protection Order, and a sad farewell to Bob Peirson.

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Autumn 2006
Learn about our plans for the Easter Show, hear from Castle Cove BushCare, get the latest Wildlife Watch, discover the benefits of a pond, check on the progress of Sustainability Street, and (of course!) the most up-to-date list of meetings! pdf format Bushcare News Autumn 06 (345.61 KB)
Summer 2005
This edition looks back at the events of 2005, with some photos from the Christmas party with a Timorese theme. You can learn about the Southern Boobook, get information on Sustainability Street and Bushcare meeting times, and of course there's the Fauna Survey Update! pdf format Bushcare News Summer 2005 (785.89 KB)
Spring 2005
"BushCare goes international" Ossu, Timor Leste, BushCare Backchat tackles Allocasuarinas littoralis in local bushland.  Species profile of Peron's Tree Frog, Competion Nest Box is on again! Fauna Survey Update about commence. Upcoming events. pdf format Bushcare News Spring 2005 (636.90 KB)
Winter 2005

This edition recognises the special contribution Willoughby BushCarers and others from accross the Sydney area made to the success of the 'BushCare and Backyard Bush Friendly Display' at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Also made welcome to Willoughby BushCare program are Jude Morris and Rob Stevenson who will support Mandy and local BushCarers. The Pittosporum debate continues along with updates on Willoughby Wildlife Sightings!

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Autumn 2005

"BushCare Matters" includes an update on training offered to Willoughby's BushCarers, inormation on a local native plant the Sweet Pittosporum and short poem by Northbridge and Castle Cove BushCarer Alison Davies called 'Channel Bill Cuckoos- A Lament'.

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Summer 2004
This edition includes a Christmas message from Willoughby Councils amazing Bushland Manager, BushCare Backchat and Wildlife Watch News. pdf format Bushcare News Summer 2004 (693.21 KB)
Spring 2004
Find out about Burton's Legless Lizards in Naremburn, the Birds of Willoughby Update 2004 (available for purchase at Council's administration building until stocks run-out). BushCare Backchat visits the Oriol and Anglo Reserve Groups. This edition contains important information on managing Aboriginal Sites in bushland that all Bushcarers need to be aware of! pdf format Bushcare News Spring 2004 (829.73 KB)
Winter 2004
“Native Grasses Identification” Workshop, Fauna Fair at Willoughby Park Centre, Major Myna Problem, Where's Wallaby, 2004 Bird Survey-Last Call for Sightings, Habitat Co-ordinator's Update, Environmental Photography Competition, Events. pdf format Bushcare News Winter 2004 (605.75 KB)
Autumn 2004
In this issue: New e.restore appointments and bushland team faces, Neil Hardy reveals his life as a BushCarer, Willoughby Wildlife, Habitat Assessment of BushCare sites, European Bee Alert, Meetings, Events pdf format Bushcare News Autumn 04 (602.79 KB)
Summer 2003
In this issue: BushCare Christmas, Wild Things in Willoughby 2003, 2004 Bird Survey Update, Meeting Dates, Clean Up Australia Day, Bush Poetry Reading pdf format Bushcare News Summer 2003 (475.63 KB)
Spring 2003
This issue thanks BushCarers for their help, provides some termite facts,  and updates the Willoughby Wildlife News pdf format Bushcare News Spring 2003 (403.84 KB)
Winter 2003
In this Issue: Bushcare Training Workshops, Avian Cres BushCare Group, Wildlife Watch News, Body Shop Project, Great Lord Howe Island Adventure pdf format Bushcare News Winter 2003 (384.42 KB)
Autumn 2003
In This Issue : Casement Reserve Bushcare Group, Wildlife Watch News, Planting, Meeting Dates, Fire Hazard Reduction pdf format Bushcare News Autumn 03 (510.11 KB)
Summer 2002
In This Issue: Calga Springs Guided Tour, Urban Possum, Bush and Park Care Christmas Party pdf format Bushcare News Summer 2002 (471.32 KB)
Spring 2002
In This Issue:BushCare business, Eastern Whipbird, World Environment Day, OHS for Volunteers, Rose Pink Corwea pdf format Bushcare News Spring 2002 (743.49 KB)
Winter 2002
In this Issue: Bushcare Business, Blue Gum 2001 Group, Scarp Weekend BushCare Group, Willoughby Fauna Study, Pollution Prevention Program pdf format Bushcare News Winter 2002 (347.42 KB)
Autumn 2002
In This Issue: Green Web, Butt Park Care Group, Snakes in Willoughby, Dung Beetles, Artarmon Pathway Mural pdf format Bushcare News Autumn 2002 (475.77 KB)
Summer 2001
In this Issue: Projects update, BushCare Christmas party, Spells and Spills, Flavours for a Bush Christmas pdf format Bushcare News Summer 2001 (368.81 KB)
Spring 2001
In this Issue: Bushland matters, Artarmon Bushcare Group, Federation Walks, e.restore highlights pdf format Bushcare News Spring 2001 (1.12 MB)
Winter 2001
In this Issue: Year of the Volunteer, Cliff Ave Group, Naremburn Green Path Master Plan, Flame Weeder, Blue Gum Park pdf format Bushcare News Winter 2001 (276.02 KB)
Autumn 2001
In this Issue:BushCare Christmas Party, BushCare BackChat, Environmental Questionaire of Businesses, Sooty Owls, Poetry at Dusk, Feral Animals, Birds and Bees pdf format Bushcare News Autumn 2001 (784.77 KB)
Summer 2000
In This Issue: Project profiles, Middle Cove Bushcare group, Tawnies at Flat Rock, Kids go Bush, Bushland by Bike, Red Crowned Toadlet pdf format Bushcare News Summer 2000 (977.62 KB)
Spring 2000
In this Issue:Planet Ark Tree Planting Day, Castlehaven Regeneration, Muston Park Water Quality, New Bush Regeneration Team Members, Fox Baiting Program pdf format Bushcare News Spring 2000 (231.25 KB)
Winter 2000
In this Issue: Out-foxing the Fox, Castle Cove Bushcare Group, Olympic Landcare at Bicentennial Reserve, Fungi Map, Bushland Info Kit pdf format Bushcare News Winter 2000 (448.30 KB)
Autumn 2000
In this Issue: Bushfire Hazard Reduction, Bicentennial Reserve Bushcare Group, Butt Park Parkcare Group pdf format Bushcare News Autumn 2000 (121.20 KB)
Summer 1999
In this Issue: Scotts Creek Rehabilitation, Native Tick Bush, Middle Harbour Catchment pdf format Bushcare News Summer 1999 (451.38 KB)