Zero Litter in Georges River program complete

Georges River Council has completed our involvement in the Georges Riverkeeper “Zero Litter in Georges River” program with some amazing drain artwork installed across the local area.

The campaign started last year with Connells Point Public School being selected as one of six primary schools to be part of the program, developed by Georges Riverkeeper with grant funding from the Australian Government.

To reduce the amount of litter in the Georges River, Connells Point Public School was invited to receive free environmental education by professional educators, focusing on litter reduction and stormwater, aligned to the NSW curriculum.

As part of their Local Litter Hero tasks, students created colourful artworks to inspire a zero-litter life. Born Ready Art professional artist, Corey Nichols, recently completed the drain artwork using student artworks on footpaths near Connells Point Public School, Oatley Memorial Park and Hurstville Station Interchange.

The drain art also incorporates the use of Augmented Reality technology. By scanning the QR code, you can interact with a virtual long-neck turtle called ‘Zero’, one of the native animals found in the Georges River that is threatened by pollution. You can learn more about what you can do to reduce litter in Georges River and keep your neighbourhood clean.

Next time you are out in the community, take a minute to enjoy the drain art. They are a great reminder that drains take rain straight to the river, along with all the pollution on our streets. Let’s all do the right thing by placing litter in the bin to keep Georges River clean and safe.

This was a fantastic initiative to not only educate the students involved but the entire Georges River community. We would like to thank Connells Point Public School and the Georges Riverkeeper team for assisting in this successful campaign.

To learn more about the program or Georges Riverkeeper, visit the Zero Litter in Georges River local hero page on their website.

Bushcare volunteer updates

In February the Bushcare teamed were joined by some great volunteers who helped at Clarendon Reserve. Lots of weeds were removed such as Lantana and invasive grasses which invade the estuarine areas. One lucky volunteer spotted Alligator weed, which was removed and disposed of correctly by Council’s Biosecurity Officer as it is a priority weed in Sydney.

This event was a milestone of the Crown Reserves Improvement Funds program.

Local Land Services Planting Day at Poulton Park

Some keen volunteers gathered to plant some much-needed shrubs and grasses in bare area of Poulton Park that would benefit from plantings. Even the torrential rain couldn't stop these dedicated volunteers who planted out 800 native plants of differing species. This event was a milestone of the Local Land Services grant program.

Want to get involved? There are many Bushcare events held throughout the year, to stay up to date with upcoming events, visit Council’s What’s On page. If you’re interested in becoming a Bushcare volunteer, complete the registration form on the Bushcare Volunteering page.