Bush Heritage Call Out for Volunteers to assist in Conservation of Reserves
Posted on 14 May, 2026 by Lori
Interested in occasional conservation work on a beautiful reserve?
Shingleback Lizard taken at the Dalyenong Reserves (now known as Yirat Gurrk) – John Van Tiggelen
Bush Heritage Australia is looking to establish a Whatsapp group of potential volunteers in the Castlemaine/Newstead/Maldon area to accompany the Reserve Manager to work on Bush Heritage Australias beautiful forest and heathland reserves in western Djaara Country.
Tasks might include erosion mitigation, revegetation, weeding, fencing and basic infrastructure work.
How it will work: the Reserve Manager (who’s based in Castlemaine) will post a request from time to time seeking help on Reserve for a day. Volunteers (up to three, but typically one or two) would be picked up en-route and dropped home afterwards. The reserves are an hour’s drive west of Maldon.
Please note the work can be physically challenging, and volunteers may be selected based on experience. How many days you put your hand up for is up to you: even one or two a year is very welcome. You’d need to register as a volunteer with Bush Heritage and comply with BHA safety protocols.
Bush Heritage is a not-for-profit co-founded by Bob Brown: you can find out more about the organisation and the Djaara reserves here: Healthy Country Protected Forever | Bush Heritage Australia
Anyone interested please contact John van Tiggelen on john.vantiggelen@bushheritage.org.au or 0407 339915.
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