On Wednesday 5 May 2026, 14 volunteers from Dolby joined the Greater Sydney Landcare team for a day of bushland restoration at Boronia Park, Hunters Hill. The event formed part of Dolby’s annual ‘Dolby cares week’, during which staff volunteer across Sydney and Melbourne to support environmental projects and community organisations.
This marks Dolby Australia’s third year volunteering with Greater Sydney Landcare. Previous events have included participation in Landcaring for Healthy Habitats and Streamwatch activities at Nurragingy Nature Reserve and Lane Cove. Across the partnership, Dolby volunteers have collectively contributed more than 150 volunteer hours and removed over 30 cubic metres of invasive weeds.
On Wednesday both returning and first-time volunteers rolled up their sleeves to tackle weeds of national significance, including asparagus fern and lantana. These invasive species spread rapidly through bushland, suppressing native vegetation growth and reducing the habitat complexity required to support local wildlife. One significant species that relies on the Boronia Park reserve is the Powerful Owl, Australia’s largest owl species, which is currently listed as endangered in New South Wales.
The team worked across two restoration zones throughout the day. The morning focused on secondary weed removal, with volunteers revisiting previously cleared areas to remove emerging seedlings and maintain earlier restoration works. This follow-up maintenance is essential to improving the long-term success of bush regeneration efforts.
Greater Sydney Landcare Corporate Engagement Manager Sabina Roe was impressed by the team’s enthusiasm and adaptability throughout the day, noting the volunteers’ willingness to learn new techniques and work collaboratively across challenging terrain.
During the second session, volunteers moved into primary weed removal, helping push back dense weed infestations threatening planting areas established by the Hunters Hill Bushcare team during last year’s National Tree Day. Over both zones the team removed 15 cubic metres of weeds and 5 different species.
The physical nature of the work brought a strong sense of accomplishment, with volunteers enjoying the visible impact of removing large quantities of invasive weeds. Following bushland restoration, the team gathered for a well-earned barbecue lunch and the opportunity to connect and reflect on the day’s achievements.
In the afternoon, Dolby Australia volunteers joined Streamwatch Manager Mark Secombe for a guided walk through the reserve to test the water quality of Brickmakers Creek. Participants learned about the impacts of urbanisation on waterways and explored both abiotic and biotic indicators used to assess creek health. The group engaged enthusiastically throughout the session, asking thoughtful questions and contributing to discussions around local environmental stewardship.
Thank you to Dolby for your continued support of Greater Sydney Landcare and your ongoing commitment to restoring and protecting Sydney’s natural environment.
Join Hunters Hill Bushcare Program
If you’d like to contribute to environmental efforts in the Blacktown area, you can volunteer to become a Hunters Hill City Council Bushcare volunteer, and regenerate bushland. No experience is necessary as training is provided.
Looking Ahead & Future Opportunities
With such a successful collaboration, Greater Sydney Landcare is excited to build on these efforts in 2026 and beyond. If your organisation is interested in meaningful corporate volunteering opportunities that support conservation in Greater Sydney, we’d love to hear from you! You can also download our Corporate Volunteering Info Pack to find out more.
