Hunter Central Coast Region

Celebrate World Environment Day a week early supporting this event funded by NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service with support from  Trees in Newcastle . The endangered Squirrel Glider requires mature eucalypt forest for nesting, with an understory of heath for feeding. Because of this, they are sensitive to cleared or degraded areas. Planting events will over time increase the connectivity between good habitats, provide food and shelter, and shade out the weeds that threaten them. As a valued volunteers supporting Squirrel Glider habitat planting you will learn about the history of Glenrock State Conservation Area and how planting trees and shrubs in degraded areas can assist species such as the threatened Squirrel Glider, by providing habitat for nesting and feeding. This is also a great opportunity to get your children involved in caring for the environment.

Volunteers will plant habitat and feed trees suitable for Squirrel Gliders to thrive in Glenrock SCA. Experience planting native habitat is desirable but not essential. All training and tools will be provided on the day. 

When Sunday 31st May

Meet NPWS staff at the top of the Seismic Trail off Gun Club Rd Glenrock State Conservation Area

There will be two sessions held.

• Morning session - 9-11  
• Afternoon session 12-2 

Join us for a free BBQ lunch held 11-1

Please NOTE: To notify staff  which session you are available to attend please fill in an application and sign up for the session you are available.

Things to bring:

Wear your issued volunteer uniform, long pants and sturdy closed in shoes. If you haven’t been issued a uniform come fully dressed ready to participate in long sleeve shirt, long pants and sturdy closed in shoes. Bring along water and any personal medication and snacks. All the necessary tools, gloves and personal protection equipment will be provided. 

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Agenda: 

• Meet NPWS staff at the top of Seismic Trail off Gun Club Rd Glenrock State Conservation Area
• Mark your attendance with NPWS staff. 

• Attend a safety briefing with Trees in Newcastle (TIN)/NPWS.
• Receive instruction on planting and get kitted out with PPE

•  Undertake planting under TIN and NPWS staff guidance

 Work Health & Safety: 

 NPWS Health and Safety Policy is at the core of our workplace safety culture and operations, extending through to volunteer services.  

 Please read  (Insert copy of approved JSA) document prior to commencing volunteering.     

A safety briefing and site induction will be provided prior to the volunteer activity commencing.   

 As part of the volunteer agreement, your responsibilities include: 

• Participate in a job safety briefing prior to commencing volunteer work Report any hazards, incidents, injuries or safety/welfare concerns to the volunteer supervisor.
• Work in a safe and respectable manner, being mindful of other volunteers and park visitors.
• Take reasonable care to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.
• Undertake the activity within your ability and in accordance with training and instructions.
• Use all tools and equipment safely and responsibly and return them when finished.
• Ask for help from the supervisor or an experienced volunteer if unsure about anything 

If you have any queries relating to this event please contact us at conservation.hccb@environment.nsw.gov.au .