Volunteer Days
Volunteering is good for our community, the environment, and for you! Come along to these regular working bees with Macleay Landcare . It’s a great way to learn about our local environment, meet people, and have fun.
Arakoon Pandanus Landcare Nursery
What: Tree planting & management at the nursery
When: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays between 9:30am – 12 noon
Contact: Cath 0459 846 833 or Kim 0434 839 253
Big Nobby Landcare
What: Weed control
When: 1st Sunday of the month between 8am – 10am
Contact: Graeme Carrad: 0424 656 479
East Kempsey Restoration Site and Arboretum
What: Tree planting & weed control along the Macleay River - Wharf St, East Kempsey
When: Every 2nd Saturday of the month, between 9 – 11 am (8 – 10 Daylight savings)
Contact: Bruce Raeburn: 0458 547 380 or Dave Adams: 0419 293 321
Gladstone Environmental Walks
What: Tree planting & weed control on the laneways towards the east of the town
When: 3rd Saturday of the month between 9am – 11am
Contact: Chris Halliday 0427 675 181
Hat Head Community Garden
What: Seedling and vegetable propagation and composting
When: 4pm every Sunday
Contact: Maureen Finlay 0490 473 784
Hat Head Dunecare
What: Weeding in Hat Head dunes
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month between 8.30am – 11am
Sunday - 14 Apr, 9 Jun, 11 Aug, 8 Sept 2024 between 8.30am – 11am
Contact: Elizabeth Watson 0404 581 224