ParkCare

ParkCare is a partnership between the ACT Government and community volunteer groups who have an interest in the natural environment. Volunteers actively contribute to protecting natural and cultural sites in local parks and nature reserves throughout the ACT, Namadgi National Park and Googong Foreshores.

ParkCare volunteers undertake a variety of activities including seed collection, plant propagation, tree planting, weed removal, erosion control, vegetation mapping and recording, water quality monitoring, raising community awareness and the maintenance and restoration of heritage places.

Anyone can become a Park carer, all that is needed is enthusiasm!  Previous experience or special skills are not needed, just an interest in making a difference. Training, equipment and support are provided.

How to Get Involved

If you'd like to participate in ParkCare activities, please complete the Registration Form below and send to the ParkCare / Landcare Coordinator,  ACT Parks and Conservation Service:
Post: ParkCare / Landcare Coordinator   GPO Box 158 Canberra, ACT 2601
Email: philip.selmes@act.gov.au    
Fax: (02) 6207 2544
Phone: (02) 6205 7384

Documents

• ParkCare Brochure and Volunteer Registration Form ( PDF 666.4Kb) 
• Parks and Conservation Service Volunteer Policy ( PDF 71Kb) 

Events

For further information on upcoming event please contact refer to either the Landcare   website or the individual Parkcare group web sites below or phone the ParkCare / Landcare Coordinator on 6205 7384.

The 2011 ACT Landcare award winners  have been have been announced.

Weed Swap 

• Click  here for more information 

Scribbly Gum

• The Scribbly Gum -  Spring 2011 ( PDF 3.0 Mb)

 If you would  like back copies please contact the ParkCare  / Landcare coordinator.

Websites 

• Cooleman Ridge Parkcare Group  
• Friends of Aranda Bushland  
• Friends of Mt Majura
• Friends of Mount Painter
• Friends of the Pinnacle 
• Freinds of Bruce Ridge
• Landcare activities in the ACT 
• Other community Volunteer groups