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• Blue Mountains - Bushcare 2026

  • Start
    7 Feb 2026
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  • End
    5 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Glenbrook Nursery Information Centre Great Western Highway Opposite Visitors Centre

  Join the Blue Mountains District Group of the Australian Plants Society NSW for a morning of bush care at the Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve. This is a great opportunity to contribute hands-on to the care of local native vegetation while enjoying time with fellow members and volunteers.

  Bush care runs twice a month on the first and the third Saturday. Open to both novice and experienced bushcarers. For more information, email APS Blue Mountains

  Morning tea provided. All welcome.
  
  Additionally, the reserve is the home of the APS Blue Mountains group and its nursery, and both are open to the public 12 noon - 4 pm Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
  
  
  

  
  

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• Blue Mountains - Spring Fair at Glenbrook Native Nursery

  • Start
    11 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    13 Sep 2026
  • Location
    Glenbrook Nursery on GWH Glenbrook (opposite Information centre)

  Join the Blue Mountains Group for our Spring Fair, a popular annual event celebrating Australian native plants. Held over two days at Glenbrook Nursery, the fair offers a huge range of Australian native plants including bush tucker plants for sale, walks around the 5ha reserve, propagation demonstrations, and advice from Blue Mountains APS members. Free tea and coffee provided. Entry is free.
  

  Members are also very welcome to assist with setting up on the Friday prior to the fair.

  When: Friday 11 September 2026 - 9:00 am (Set-up)
  Saturday 12 September 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Sunday 13 September 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

  Where: Glenbrook Nursery, Great Western Highway, Glenbrook (opposite Information Centre)

  Contact: blue.mountains@austplants.com.au or phone / leave a message on (02) 4739 8597 (Open 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday)

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• Blue Mountains – Walk: Dargans Arch, Bell

  • When
    31 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    TBC

  Join Blue Mountains APS for a walk to Dargans Arch near Bell.
  

  Dargans Arch is a striking sandstone formation set within bushland characteristic of the upper Blue Mountains. The area supports a range of native plants adapted to cooler conditions and rocky soils, making it an interesting location to explore both geology and vegetation.

  This walk provides an opportunity to enjoy the natural setting while taking time to observe plant communities along the track.
  
  When:Saturday 31 October 2026  

  
  Time: Details to be confirmed

  Where:
  Dargans Arch, Bell
  (Meeting point details to be confirmed)

  Notes:
  Tracks may be uneven in places. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring water.
  
  Contact: blue.mountains@austplants.com.au 
  

  Only Open 12-4pm Wed, Sat & Sun.

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• Blue Mountains – Christmas BBQ

  • When
    5 Dec 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Glenbrook Native Reserve Information Centre Great Western Highway (Opposite Glenbrook Cinema & Visitor Information Centre)

  Join Blue Mountains APS for our annual Christmas BBQ.
  

  This is a relaxed social afternoon to celebrate the year, catch up with fellow members, and enjoy the festive season together. More details will be shared closer to the event.
  
  When:

  Saturday 5 December 2026
  Time: 4:00pm

  Where:
  Glenbrook Native Reserve Information Centre
  Great Western Highway
  (Opposite Glenbrook Cinema & Visitor Information Centre)

  Details:
  Further details to be confirmed.

  Contact:
  blue.mountains@austplants.com.au
  or phone / leave a message on (02) 4739 8597
  (Open 12:00–4:00pm, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday)

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