Busy day at Drummond Park Bushland

Last Sunday morning saw about 15 people pitch in to pull weeds in the bushland patch behind Apex Lookout. This regular monthly Sunday morning activity happens in either Drummond Park or Snow Gums Reserve. Last Sunday volunteers removed jasmine and broom. These are...

Pellet heater trials underway

Work started this week on testing timbers from New England for their suitability for pellet production. With funding from HiCUB and RIRDC, researchers are looking at the possibility of using pellet heaters as a sustainable alternative to wood fires for home heating....

Bush Regen at Apex Lookout

This Sunday, 4 September, join Kate Boyd at the Apex Lookout from 9:00am til 12:00pm to help out with bush regeneration activities. RSVP to Kate, {local land line prefix}2 4026

HiCUB calendar of events

Curious about what will be happening over spring? Want to know when and how you can get involved? Have a look at HiCUB’s calendar of events to see what opportunities exist.

UNE Landcare Working Bee

A working bee will be held Thursday 21 July from 12:00pm -2:00pm. Join us on Dumaresq Ck near the Goat Track and help improve the site with some weeding, mulching and planting. A FREE BBQ lunch will be provided for all volunteers. If you are interested in lending a...

Bush Regeneration in Snow Gums Reserve

This Sunday, 3rd of July, from 9:00 to 12:00 at Snow Gums Reserve. Meeting at the top entrance corner Erskine and Markham. Please call Kate Boyd {local land line prefix}2 4026 if you are interested in lending a hand

Water Rats!

Check out this little guy we found! Find out more about the Native Water Rat in this weeks Independant Article, or read the article local stream restoration helps a little-known aussie mammal.

HiCUB Advisory Group Meeting

Tuesday 17 May 5:30pm for 6:00pm start Meet upstairs, at the Wicklow Hotel, Dumaresq St Armidale All are welcome, and the meeting will cover the projects progress across the four towns and discuss final project proposals. Please contact Brenda – {local}2 9123 or...