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ACT Parkcare

ParkCare is a volunteer community program for people with an interest in the natural environment. ParkCare volunteers contribute to protecting the natural and cultural sites within the ACT and Googong Foreshores.

Farrer Ridge Parkcare Farrer Ridge Parkcare group weeding and revegetation activity.

Anyone can become a ParkCarer - enthusiasm is all that is needed. Training, equipment and support are provided by the ACT Parks and Conservation Service. ParkCare volunteers do a variety of important activities including;

  • seed collection;
  • plant propagation;
  • tree planting;
  • weed removal;
  • erosion control;
  • vegetation mapping and recording;
  • water quality monitoring;
  • raising community awareness; and
  • maintenance and restoration of heritage places.

To find out about how to become involved in ParkCare contact the ParkCare Coordinator or phone (02) 6205 7384.


To learn more about ParkCare Volunteers, click on the attachments below and read the stories of ParkCare Volunteers.

 

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Cooleman Ridge volunteer profile.doc825 KB

Molonglo Catchment Group

Molonglo Catchment Group The Molonglo Catchment Group works largely in NSW and covers the catchments of the Molonglo and Queanbeyan Rivers, Jerrabomberra Creek and the urban areas of inner Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Ginninderra Catchment Group

Ginninderra Catchment GroupThe Ginninderra Catchment Group works in the urban areas of Belconnen, West Belconnen, Hall, Gunghalin, and the rural areas and nature reserves of the Ginninderra Creek catchment.

Southern ACT Catchment Group

Southern ACT Catchment Group The Southern ACT Catchment Group operates in the southern areas of the ACT covering Woden, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong, Tharwa, Tidbinbilla, the Cotter Road, Namadgi National Park and related rural areas.

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