Bushcare Groups
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- Written by: Teela Griffin Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
Bushcare is all about community volunteers working with Penrith Council to conserve and rehabilitate publicly owned natural bushland. There are over 200 volunteers who work at over 12 different sites throughout Penrith protecting the important Cumberland Plain Woodland.
Penrith has many areas of natural beauty, which is why it’s important we do our part to protect and conserve them. Penrith Council partners with local residents in preserving and maintaining these areas through our Bushcare program.
Most Bushcare groups work at set times throughout the year, for three or four hours each month. It's free to join a Bushcare group. Check out our flyer here.
I want to become a Bushcare volunteer!
If you'd like to become a Bushcare volunteer, click here to register
Bushcare Groups in Penrith City
Bass Sydney Fishing Club Bushcare
Address: Russell Street, Emu Plains
Contact: Lachlan Baird @ 0429 606 720 or
Meeting date: First Saturday of the month @ 8.30am-12pm
Address: Cnr Barina Crescent & Kaloona Drive, Emu Plains
Contact: Jess Whittick @ 0448 692 1531 or
Meeting date: Third Saturday of the month @ 8am-12pm
Address: Litton Street, opposite Dempsey Street, Emu Heights
Contact: Jennifer Pallister @ 0488 583 732 or
Meeting date: Second Saturday of the month @ 8am-12pm
Address: Northern end of Kadiera Close, Wallacia
Contact: Jess Whittick @ 0448 692 153 or
Meeting date: Third Friday of the month @ 9am-12pm
Address: Cnr Sycamore St & Boronia Rd, North St Marys
Contact: Jess Whittick @ 0448 692 153 or
Meeting date: Third Saturday of the month @ 9am-1pm
Address: Glebe Place, Kingswood
Contact: Jennifer Pallister @ 0448 583 732 or
Meeting date: First Sunday of the month @ 8am-12pm
Mountain View Reserve Bushcare
Address: Nepean Street, Cranebrook
Contact: Elise Valenzuela @ 0455 021 766 or
Meeting date: Last Saturday of the month @ 8am-12pm
Address: Gow Park, Littlefields Road, Mulgoa
Contact: Jess Whittick @ 0448 692 153 or
Meeting date: First Wednesday of the month @ 9am-12pm
Address: Southern end of Peppermint Crescent, Kingswood
Contact: Jennifer Pallister @ 0448 583 732 or
Meeting date: Third Sunday of the month @ 8am-12pm
Address: Various locations along River Road, Leonay and Emu Plains
Contact: Jess Whittick @ 0448 692 153 or
Meeting date: Fourth Thursday of the month @ 9am-12pm
Address: Northern end of Martin Street, Regentville
Contact: Lachlan Baird @ 0429 606 720 or
Meeting date: Second Sunday of the month @ 8am-12pm
Bushcare calendar
Interested in volunteering with one of our Bushcare Groups? Check out the calendar below to see what dates suit you and get in touch with us at
What to expect
All groups have a trained Council Bushcare Officer to direct works as per a site-specific plan.
You’ll be provided with tools, training and guidance in bush regeneration techniques and morning or afternoon tea.
We have activities to suit all levels of participation. Bush regeneration tasks include weed control, seed collection, planting, plant identification, flora and fauna monitoring, erosion control, litter collection and general site care.
Who can become a Bushcare Volunteer?
Bushcare is open to all ages, with children under the age of 16 needing to be supervised by an adult. No experience is needed!
What to bring and wear
- Long pants and long-sleeved shirt
- Sturdy closed in shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water
Why should I get involved?
- Learn more about our natural environment, including our valuable Cumberland Plain Woodland. This vegetation is listed as a critically endangered ecological community because less than 9% of the original woodland remains intact.
- Meet your neighbours and like-minded members of the community.
- Feel a great sense of achievement.
- Know your local natural areas and learn more about natural area management.
Subscribe to our Bushcare Bulletin to keep up to date with all the latest news and activities in Bushcare!
Want to learn more why Bushcare does what it does? Check out the Bushcare Booster Training modules here.