Supervised GSOP volunteer groups

Green Space Our Place has 8 supervised groups that meet regularly to improve the region's green spaces.

All volunteers work alongside our volunteer supervisors to learn new skills, develop their understanding of plants and meet like-minded members of the community.

Volunteers receive appropriate clothing and boots, and on-the-job training.

Apply to be a volunteer

Cattana Wetlands Jabirus

Cattana Wetlands Jabirus meet Tuesday mornings to weed, plant and take part in general maintenance of the wetlands as well as enhancing the visitor experience.

Down 'n' Dirty Gardening Group

The Down ‘n' Dirty group does gardening tasks at the Botanic Gardens on Wednesday mornings.

Smiling lady planting sapling

Russell Street Egrets

The Egrets meet on Tuesday mornings to manage invasive grass and vine species, planting trees and rubbish clean-up in Edge Hill.

Two volunteers potting seedlings

Stratford Nursery Volunteers

Stratford Nursery volunteers meet on Thursday mornings to assist in Council’s Natural Areas Management native nursery.

Sugarworld Gardeners

Sugarworld Gardeners meet monthly on a Thursday morning to assist with the beautification of the Sugarworld Botanic Gardens.

Two female volunteers use rakes to smooth new dirt surface on Arrow Trail

Tracks 'n' Trails

Tracks ‘n’ Trails meet on Wednesday mornings to maintain and improve the Mt Whitfield Arrow Tracks.

Last Updated: 7 August 2025

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