Volunteers had been forced to take a break from the programme due to COVID-19, but they have now returned and established a new team at Casula's Tucker Road, bringing the total of volunteer groups participating in bush regeneration activities on sites throughout Liverpool to 10. However, more volunteers are always needed and appreciated.
As a result, the council has put a call out to community groups, schools, students and local residents who want to help.
Mayor of Liverpool Wendy Waller said the individual volunteer groups would normally get together monthly for about two hours to help restore bushland by undertaking litter removal, weeding and the planting of native shrubs and trees. She added:
“You don’t have to be a green thumb to help protect our natural environment or biodiversity. All you need is enthusiasm for improving the local area.”
The mayor said that volunteering to help the environment was also an excellent way to keep physically and mentally fit, meet likeminded people, get outdoors and contribute in a positive way to the community and the environment, a topic which has been well publicised via brochure printing campaigns across the country.
All volunteers are provided with training and equipment for a range of activities, including nature photography, bird watching and water testing.