Over 130 Scouts from across the Hunter and Central Coast joined Landcare to tackle weeds and rubbish along Myall Creek in Dungog this month. Sam and the team from ‘Sustaining the Williams Valley Landcare’ led students on a riparian adventure, discovering which plants are native, which are not and what rubbish ends up in our creeks.
They pitched in to remove 3 key weeds- Morning Glory, Balloon Vine, and Wandering Trad. as part of the Scout Corroboree 2026. Several students ‘can’t wait to get their Landcare badge’.
The pile of tyres and car parts at the end of the day along with piles of weed was truly amazing. The students in effect, kick started the ‘primary weeding’ of this new site the group has taken on.
Why this site? As we all know, with bush regeneration, we start with the ‘good patches’ first, protecting the biodiversity that is already there. This riparian area boasts a diversity of mature native species including Weeping Lilly Pilly, Sandpaper Fig, Whalebone, Red Kamala, Water Gum, River Oak, and more. This site is worth a visit to see for yourself next time you are in Dungog.
