Groups under the BLI auspice- green = active, black = paused, blue = being explored.
Landcare volunteering imparts new skills and enables participants to be part of the solution, a chance to reverse some of the damage we have imposed. We are adding the regular meeting times of our local groups here, and you can find out about these and our other events on our FB events page
If you have no experience or gear at all, just wear sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent (for mozzies, and maybe ticks and leeches).
If you have gloves, or a favourite spade/hand trowel/pruners bring them too.
Someone will give you a quick safety talk, and sign you in.
Plateau
Dandarrga Landcare runs a fantastic public nursery at the Dorrigo Showgrounds.
Bielsdown River Walk
This previous privet thicket is now a beautiful community walk featuring a diverse planting of native species. If you are quiet you may see platypus, and you can join the weekly working bee on the Corner Acacia St and Bangalow St, meeting Thursday mornings. Just show up, or contact Rohan- [email protected]. BLI is very pleased to have taken on the auspice of this group in March 2025. You can see their latest report here.
Rocky Creek (with Mountaintop Landcare)
A beautiful site as you drive into Dorrigo from Bellingen, working bees start a bit before 9, every Monday when the weather is ok. Access is tricky, there’s a dirt track behind a huge dirt mound, just on the Dorrigo side of Rocky Creek Road. Details from Phil- [email protected]
Dangar Falls (under Dandarrga Landcare)
Working bees at the spectacular falls are on Tuesday mornings- contact [email protected] for details
Other Bielsdown River Groups (under Dandarrga Landcare)
A number of small groups maintain sections of the Bielsdown River in Dorrigo itself, contact [email protected] for details
Valley
Wonga Forest (Wuugun)
A beautiful site along a creek, just north of Bellingen Cemetery. Meet every second Sunday of the month, in the cemetery carpark at 8:30am, to get a lift or join the ten minute walk to the site. To be kept up to date in case of weather related changes etc, text Peter (oh four one eight, 220 918) to be added to the text list.
Bellingen/Bat Island (Balawirr)
This group has done amazing work over decades on Bellingen (Bat) Island. Find them every Tuesday that isn’t too rainy, 11am for morning tea, then hang around and do some low intensity weeding if you like. But feel free to just come and say hi and check them out. More info from Ross at [email protected]
Never Never Catchment Group, Promised Land
Meeting ad hoc on private properties and to do group projects like the carpark opposite Gleniffer Hall. To join the Never Never group and be on the list for working bees, email Kevin at [email protected] and Kathryn at [email protected]
Hydes Creek Landcare, Hydes Creek (Dunggiirrga)
After several years of rotating working bees on each others properties, the group became the seeds of the Friends of Wonga Forest Group, above. Ad hoc work is still done on the site on the corner of Reids Road and Hydes Creek Road, contact [email protected] for details.
Bellingen Urban Landcare (BULC)
BULC manages several sites in Bellingen town, and rotates working bees around them on various Sundays, from 9:30 to 12:30. Visit their website or FB page for details, or join their email list.
Seaboard
Mylestom- Johnson Ave (Wiinyjarr-wurunggam)
Meet at the end of the avenue every Monday from 8-10ish am, weather permitting. You can also find out about the work being done just west of that site in the Dunes.
Tuckers Rock
This once heavily degraded expanse at the end of Tuckers Rock Road is now a collection of vibrant plant communities, featuring several ecological communities, including two threatened ones. Tuckers also has the advantage of allowing for a swim at the beach after the working bee, and is the gateway to the beautiful Bundageree Rainforest Walk through Bongil Bongil National Park. Currently in recess, click here to find out more.
Urunga Wetlands (Nyanuum-gaaba)
Now meeting every Sunday at 9am and stay for as long as you feel like. The group usually meets at the fig tree opposite 56 Hillside Drive, but visits the sites below as well. Text Kerry (oh four two three 659 700) to be added to the whatsapp list, which send out the details each week.
Urunga Lake
A couple of local residents are chipping away at this amazing site, tucked away behind houses, and creating a haven for all manner of birds. There are no regular working bees but contact Ian on [email protected] if you would like to come and help. Also known as Bellinger Keys.
Urunga- Station Creek (Nyanuum-warrii)
This little creek joins the wetlands and lagoon, forming a vital biodiversity corridor. Allen ([email protected]) can provide information about meeting times.
Urunga- Bellingen St
This new group meets every Wednesday at 8:30am, on the corner of Bellingen St and Crescent Close (near the old Urunga Tourist information centre). Look out for Jenny, the new coordinator. Thanks to Bellingen Shire Council’s Environmental Levy, and Urunga Lions Club, the groups is off to a great start with help from a local bush regenerator. More