On Thursday 28th August 2025, Greater Sydney Landcare hosted a corporate volunteering day with nine staff from Marine & Civil Maintenance at Boronia Park, Hunters Hill. Together we rolled up our sleeves to tackle invasive weeds and protect one of Hunters Hillβs most important patches of urban bushland.
In just one day, the Marine & Civil Maintenance team contributed 45 hours of volunteer labour and removed more than 21 cubic metres of invasive weeds, including Asparagus Fern and Lantanaβboth Weeds of National Significanceβas well as Small-leaf privet. Their hard work is helping restore valuable habitat for native animals in an area of high biodiversity significance.
Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) are 32 plant species identified by Australian governments as some of the most serious invasive weeds. They were chosen because of their ability to spread quickly, their invasiveness, and the severe environmental, economic and social impacts they cause.
Protecting a Vital Reserve
Boronia Park is Hunters Hillβs largest green space, stretching across 24 hectares. It protects three endangered ecological communities and provides habitat for threatened species, including the Powerful Owl. The park also plays a critical role in stormwater management and heat reduction, while connecting people to nature through bushland walking tracks and the Great North Walk.
However, weeds remain a major threat. Without regular control, they overwhelm native vegetation and reduce habitat quality. Thatβs why Greater Sydney Landcare, in partnership with Hunters Hill Council, continues to bring volunteer groups here to support long-term bush regeneration.
A Day of Teamwork and Connection
Led by Greater Sydney Landcareβs Corporate Engagement Manager, Sabina Roe, and Environmental Restoration Officer, Kylie Burrows, the Marine & Civil Maintenance team combined hard work with learning. Sabina praised the group as βdiligent and hardworking.β
The team also took part in water quality monitoring through the Streamwatch program with Streamwatch Officer Laura Fazio-Nagy, gaining insight into how their efforts contribute to healthier waterways that feed into the Lane Cove River.
The day was rounded out with a BBQ lunch in the sunshine, where volunteers reflected on the experience:
- βItβs a great day to be out of the office.β
- βI like doing the Lantana.β
- βItβs good learning about water quality because a lot of the work we do relates to that.β
As well as leaving a positive impact on the bushland, the team also enjoyed spotting local wildlife like Brush Turkeysβa reminder of the native animals that will benefit directly from their efforts.
Partnering for Impact
Greater Sydney Landcare is proud to work with Hunters Hill Council to manage and enhance Boronia Park for the benefit of wildlife and the community. Weβre equally grateful to Marine & Civil Maintenance for their enthusiastic contribution to caring for Greater Sydneyβs environment.
Together, weβre making a differenceβsupporting threatened species, creating healthier bushland and waterways, and giving corporate teams the chance to connect with nature while strengthening team bonds and delivering on important sustainability goals.
Volunteer for Bushcare in Hunterβs Hill
If youβd like to contribute to environmental efforts in the Hunterβs Hill LGA, you can become a Bushcare volunteer and regenerate bushland. No experience is necessary as training is provided.
Corporate Volunteering with Greater Sydney Landcare
Find out more about Corporate Volunteering with Greater Sydney Landcare here. Be sure to download our Corporate Volunteering Info Pack.
