Bushcare
What is Bushcare?
Hornsby Shire Council Bushcare program has been running since 1989. The program is one of the earliest and one of the largest in New South Wales. Bushcare volunteers restore bushland areas and help creating a better natural environment for current and future generations. There are 400 registered volunteers working at 65 different sites across Hornsby Shire, stretching from North Epping in the south to Glenorie in the north and Dangar Island in the east.
What do Bushcare volunteers do?
Bushcare volunteers contribute to the restoration of degraded bushland areas into healthy natural ecosystems. Volunteers control weeds, improve native animal habitat and plant local native species. Bushcare is a great program where you can enjoy the outdoors, make friends and learn about nature.
Upcoming Events

Use our interactive map to find a Bushcare group located near you.
Bushcare News
2023
- Annual Newsletter 2023 (PDF 3.3MB)
- ENews – September 2023
2022
- Annual Newsletter 2022 (PDF 14MB)
- June 2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
- Annual Newsletter 2018 (PDF 4.7MB)
- Summer 2018
- Winter 2018
2017
- Annual Newsletter 2017 (PDF 2.3MB)
- Winter 2017
- Summer 2017
2016
- Annual Newsletter 2016 (PDF 3.6MB)
- Summer 2016
2015
- Annual Newsletter 2015 (PDF 3.1MB)
- Winter 2015
- Summer 2015