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• Blue Mountains - Bushcare 2026

  • Start
    7 Feb 2026
  •  
  • End
    5 Dec 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Glenbrook Nursery Information Centre Great Western Highway Opposite Visitors Centre

  Join the Blue Mountains District Group of the Australian Plants Society NSW for a morning of bush care at the Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve. This is a great opportunity to contribute hands-on to the care of local native vegetation while enjoying time with fellow members and volunteers.

  Bush care runs twice a month on the first and the third Saturday. Open to both novice and experienced bushcarers. For more information, email APS Blue Mountains

  Morning tea provided. All welcome.
  
  Additionally, the reserve is the home of the APS Blue Mountains group and its nursery, and both are open to the public 12 noon - 4 pm Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
  
  
  

  
  

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• Blue Mountains – Garden Visit: Rainforest Garden, Springwood

  • When
    28 Mar 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah NSW 2758

  Join Blue Mountains APS for a visit to a private rainforest garden in Springwood.
  This garden has been developed over more than 27 years by Bill, reflecting a long-standing passion for rainforest plants. Beginning on a ridge and sloping in an east to south-east direction, the garden supports a high diversity of species, with around 100 species planted to date and low mortality.

  Plants from east coast rainforest, riparian areas, and rainforest margins are well represented throughout the garden. During the visit, Bill will discuss both the personal benefits of creating this garden and its broader role in mitigating bushfire impacts and providing other environmental values.

  What to bring: Morning tea / Lunch

  Details: Glenbrook Native Reserve
  Phone: 02 4739 8597
  Email: blue.mountains@austplants.com.au
  

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• Blue Mountains - Meeting & Talk: Peter Mobbs - Mallee Eucalyptus of Southern Australia

  • When
    9 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Glenbrook Nursery Information Centre Great Western Highway Opposite Visitors Centre

  Join the Blue Mountains District Group of the Australian Plants Society NSW for a presentation by Peter Mobbs exploring the mallee eucalypts of southern Australia. This talk draws on firsthand observations from extensive travel through outback NSW, South Australia and southern Western Australia, highlighting distinctive characteristics, subgenera and sections, and how these species differ from the east-coast eucalypts many of us know well.

  Details
  Speaker: Peter Mobbs – APS Blue Mountains President
  Topic: Exploring Mallee Eucalyptus of Southern Australia

  Date: Saturday 9 May 2026
  Time: 10:00 am

  RSVP by: Wednesday 6 May 2026

  Enquiries & confirmation:
  Email: blue.mountains@austplants.com.au
  Or Glenbrook Nursery: 02 4739 8597 (during open hours Wed, Sat, Sun 12.00–4.00 pm)

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• Blue Mountains – Walk: Rickard Road to Lake View Lookout, Warrimoo

  • When
    29 Aug 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    TBC

  Join Blue Mountains APS for a walk from Rickard Road to Lake View Lookout in Warrimoo.
  

  This walk follows bushland typical of the lower Blue Mountains, with sandstone soils supporting a variety of native plant species. Along the way, there will be opportunities to observe local flora and enjoy views across the surrounding landscape from Lake View Lookout.

  The walk will be taken at a comfortable pace, allowing time to pause, look closely at plants, and share observations.
  
  Contact: blue.mountains@austplants.com.au 
  

  OR phone or leave a message 0247398597 Only Open 12-4pm Wed, Sat & Sun.
  
  When:Saturday 29 August 2026

  Where:
  Rickard Road to Lake View Lookout, Warrimoo
  (Meeting point details to be confirmed)

  Notes:
  Please wear suitable walking shoes and bring water. Further details will be provided closer to the date.

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• Blue Mountains - Spring Fair at Glenbrook Native Nursery

  • Start
    11 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Sep 2026
  • Location
    Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest Gardens. Location 76 Pitt Town Road Kenthurst 2156

  Join Blue Mountains APS for our Spring Fair, a popular annual event celebrating Australian native plants.
  

  Held over two days, the fair offers an opportunity to explore beautiful gardens, enjoy a relaxed day out, and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts. More details will be shared closer to the event, including information on transport and any entrance fees.

  Members are also very welcome to assist with setting up on the day prior to the fair.

  When:
  Friday 11 September – 9:00am (Set-up)
  Saturday 12 September – 10:00am–4:00pm
  Sunday 13 September – 10:00am–4:00pm

  Where:
  Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest Gardens
  76 Pitt Town Road, Kenthurst NSW 2156

  Details:
  Further information, including transport and entrance fees, to be confirmed.

  Contact:
  blue.mountains@austplants.com.au
  or phone / leave a message on (02) 4739 8597
  (Open 12:00–4:00pm, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday)

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• Blue Mountains – Walk: Dargans Arch, Bell

  • When
    24 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    TBC

  Join Blue Mountains APS for a walk to Dargans Arch near Bell.
  

  Dargans Arch is a striking sandstone formation set within bushland characteristic of the upper Blue Mountains. The area supports a range of native plants adapted to cooler conditions and rocky soils, making it an interesting location to explore both geology and vegetation.

  This walk provides an opportunity to enjoy the natural setting while taking time to observe plant communities along the track.
  
  When:
  

  Saturday 24 October 2026
  Time: Details to be confirmed

  Where:
  Dargans Arch, Bell
  (Meeting point details to be confirmed)

  Notes:
  Tracks may be uneven in places. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring water.
  
  Contact: blue.mountains@austplants.com.au 
  

  OR phone or leave a message 0247398597 Only Open 12-4pm Wed, Sat & Sun.

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• Blue Mountains – Walk: Mt Hay Road Butterbox

  • When
    22 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    TBC

  Join Blue Mountains APS for a guided walk at Mt Hay Road, Butterbox.
  

  This walk explores bushland in the Mount Hay area, an important part of the eastern Blue Mountains landscape. The area supports a range of native plant communities typical of sandstone environments, with opportunities to observe local flora in situ and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

  The walk will be taken at a relaxed pace, with time to stop, look closely at plants, and share observations along the way.

  When:
  
  Sunday 22 November 2026

  Where:
  Mt Hay Road, Butterbox
  (Meeting point details to be confirmed)

  Notes:
  Please wear suitable walking shoes and bring water. Further details will be provided closer to the date.

  Contact: blue.mountains@austplants.com.au 
  

  OR phone or leave a message 0247398597 Only Open 12-4pm Wed, Sat & Sun.

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• Blue Mountains – Christmas BBQ

  • When
    5 Dec 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Glenbrook Native Reserve Information Centre Great Western Highway (Opposite Glenbrook Cinema & Visitor Information Centre)

  Join Blue Mountains APS for our annual Christmas BBQ.
  

  This is a relaxed social afternoon to celebrate the year, catch up with fellow members, and enjoy the festive season together. More details will be shared closer to the event.
  
  When:

  Saturday 5 December 2026
  Time: 4:00pm

  Where:
  Glenbrook Native Reserve Information Centre
  Great Western Highway
  (Opposite Glenbrook Cinema & Visitor Information Centre)

  Details:
  Further details to be confirmed.

  Contact:
  blue.mountains@austplants.com.au
  or phone / leave a message on (02) 4739 8597
  (Open 12:00–4:00pm, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday)

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