Events - October 2005

Marine Clean-Up - Sun 2nd

Bush Regeneration - Sun 16th

Scouts Bush Regeneration - Clark Island - Sun 22nd

Marine Clean-Up - Sun 2nd

HarbourKeepers divers went out to Manly on Sunday 2nd to remove rubbish from the area surrounding Manly Ocean World. Local residents, Manly Environment Centre, council employees and local councillors had all reported large amounts of rubbish in this location.

Pro Dive generously donated their award winning vessel, Sealife V, and dive equipment for the event.

HabourKeepers volunteers were given a brief training in the most environmentally sound techniques for removing litter. In some cases marine debris becomes habitat for marine life and therefore its removal could actually cause more harm than good.

Eight bags of rubbish were collected on the day with most of the litter being found around the pylons supporting the Manly Ocean World Wharf. Harbourkeepers collected a lot of the usual litter such as cups and straws but also some really strange things like CB aerials and bike pannier racks.

The weather was beautiful and the water is starting to warm up after winter so all volunteers had a good time. HarbourKeepers got to spend a free day diving in the harbour and did their bit for improving the local environment.

To get involved in future Dive Clean Ups and other activities click here to register as a HarbourKeeper.

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 16th

These monthly bush regeneration activities are a great chance to socialise with your fellow HarbourKeepers, help look after Sydney Harbour and take in the scenic views! Newcomers will learn new skills while regenerating the natural bushland around Reef Beach.

Bush regeneration at this site is conducted in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). NPWS provide training for beginners so that everyone could get involved no matter what their level of experience.

To get involved in Reef Beach bush regeneration register as a HarbourKeeper. Once registered you will receive regular email newsletters about upcoming events, however if there is an event you are interested in attending before you receive a newsletter contact Dave: daver@marine.org.au.

Scouts Bush Regeneration - Clark Island - Sun 22nd

Scouts NSW and National Parks and Wildlife Service collaborated to undertake an exciting HarbourKeepers bush regeneration event.

The Scouts zoomed across the Habrour on their zodiacs to Clark Island on Sunday 22nd of August. The aim of the day? Tackle those weeds! Supervised by NPWS rangers, the Scouts were able to remove metres and metres of the noxious weed Mother of Millions. Clark Island wont need any more bush regeneration for a while now thanks to the Scouts, NPWS and HarbourKeepers.

Please click here to register!

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