This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about improving groundcover in acidic soil conditions. Hear from about the results from the subsoil acidity survey from Agronomist David Harbison.

Come and plant some natives to help improve riparian habitat to support a variety of flora and fauna.

Help build on previous planting works to improve Farmers Creek waterway and assist native flora and fauna via revegetation works.

Fauna Spotlighting Hyde Park Reserve Hartley- 1st April - late afternoon/early evening Come on a spotlighting adventure and help search the bush for night-time gliders and possums. Learn what to look and listen for. Places limited and RSVP essential Contact Rechelle Fisher E Rechelle.Fisher@lithgow.nsw.gov.au P 0419 795 781

Re-instating native vegetation on degraded foothills and lower slopes of the western edge of the Hassan's Walls Escarpment. Contact Rechelle Fisher E Rechelle.Fisher@lithgow.nsw.gov.au P 0419 795 781

Discover more about the unique up-land swamp ecosystems at this information session. Participate in activities to help maintain the local swamp and all the species that depend on it.

Learn how to control pest animals on your property. Landholders of the Megalong Valley area are invited to get together to identify key pest animals in their local area and learn about a range of control methods.

National Tree Day planting this Saturday at Lake Pillans. When: 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday 16 September Where: Lake Pillans Wetland (come to Blast furnace carpark and look for the tent) The National Tree Day event is held in many places in Australia in July. In Lithgow, we decided (sensibly!) to wait until the weather was a little warmer. I hope you will come along to celebrate National Tree Day and the start of spring with us. Efforts for the day will support ongoing revegetation works around Lake Pillans Wetland, which is an important site for birds and wildlife in the area, and will go towards the National Tree Day planting count. Come along and make a difference and help to enhance our natural environment by planting some native plants at this family friendly event. See you there!

Supporting Australian Pollinators Week, learn about the importance of native pollinators and how to help address the threat of their decline through constructing ’bee motels’.

Come along to mark Threatened Species Day and celebrate our own biodiversity at the Lithgow Pony Club on the edge of Hassans Walls.

The seminar is an opportunity for landholders to listen to a range of topics that may be relevant to their landholding and farming/hobby operation. Topics covered include: · On property biosecurity, weeds and pest animal control · Biodiversity and native vegetation legislation – What are the requirements? · Requirements and responsibilities for running livestock · Landcare and conservation · Rural crime prevention – What can I do to better protect my property? · Bushfire mitigation – How do I prepare and best protect my property? Seminar format with short presentations on a range of topics followed by a light supper. RSVP essential. Contact Pete Evans E Peter.Evans@lls.nsw.gov.au P 6350 3111

Vale of Clwydd Community Tree Planting - Your local Landcare group needs your help The Vale of Clwydd community planting day has become an annual event. This year we aim to plant 500 native plants to improve bank stability, downstream water quality and habitat values. Our objective is to replace the weeds infesting the area with a mix of native wetland species. Our creeks are essential to provide habitat and corridors for the birds and wildlife - they also help to make it nice place for people to live! The community planting day is supported by Lithgow Oberon Landcare Association, Lithgow City Council and Local Land Services. All community members are invited to come along to show we care about our local creek and to plant some native plants followed by a sausage sizzle lunch. What: Vale of Clwyyd Tree Planting Day When: Saturday 12 November 2016 Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm Where: Vale of Clwyyd RSVP: Marg Duffy email: marg.duffy@bigpond.com phone: 6350 3113

Come along and learn from experts about weeds that threaten our riparian areas and how to control them.

Learn the various methods you can use to detect elusive fauna and improve habitat on your property; such as wildlife cameras and nest boxes. Places limited RSVP essential. Contact Marg Duffy E Marg.Duffy@lls.nsw.gov.au P 6350 3113