The Hon. Bob Hawke AC launches Landcare
By: Michael Fox
It was a real pleasure to watch Gardening Australia over the weekend as Costa interviewed The Hon. Bob Hawke AC about his support to establish Landcare Australia in 1989, then followed up later in the program interviewing an amazing 84 year old ball of energy, Don Wilson of Clive Park Bushcare in Sydney and founder of Bushcare’s Major Day Out.
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Click on link to watch the two segments: 25 Years of Landcare Australia
Don Wilson talking with Costa at Clive Park
I met Don Wilson last year and visited Clive Park Bushcare. Don really is an inspiration. Not only is he out there pulling weeds … I hate Asparagus Fern too Don … he has also pulled together an amazing group of professionals who are behind the annual Bushcare’s Major Day Out. In 2014 BMDO has spread to every Australian state except NT with a record 58 events in Queensland.
Mt Gravatt Environment Group was not involved this year however our 2013 Bushcare’s Major Day Out – Photography Workshop was a great success with participants really starting to see the bush in a different way.
View over Sailor’s Bay & Middle Harbour
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The Clive Park Bushcare site is worth a visit. With views over Sailor’s Bay and Middle Harbour …
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Picnic in the park with water, trees and wildlife
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… it has some of the most beautiful picnic spots you will find in Sydney.
Click on photo to fully appreciate this majestic tree.
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