Growing Food for wildlife Project - Pennant Hills/Hornsby

About

Hello Hornsby Shire!! Come along and help us grow food for sick, injured and orphaned native animals in the care of local wildlife rescue groups. These working bees are an awesome opportunity to learn about native gardening, local plant species, local wildlife and to have a laugh and connect with locals and wildlife rehabilitators in your area! A typical workshop and working bee could include an educational talk, weeding, watering, general maintenance of plots, planting new exciting plants, discussions about wildlife and lots of laughs. We even harvest food for the wildlife that are currently undergoing rehabilitation in your local area!.

Come gardening for wildlife with us every third Saturday of the month from 01:00pm to 03:30pm!!!. It is great fun and a fantastic learning opportunity for everyone involved! No experience is required!

What to bring:

- Water Bottle

- Hat

- Sunscreen

- Gardening Gloves if you have them

How to find us on the day:

Enter from 19 wearne avenue, Pennant Hills. Follow the signs, crossing the bridge over the creek and walking north across the lawn.

A bit about the project's history:

The project began when several Sydney-based wildlife rehabilitators faced an influx of wildlife needing rescue and care. Sourcing food for these animals while in care is a challenge and many of these volunteers must spend hours each week trimming street trees for foliage and flowers. With ever increasing levels of compassion fatigue, something needed to be done. The opportunity…