Conservation Volunteers Australia: Congwong Beach, La Perouse, Sydney

Description

The area is a place of significance for traditional land owners the Gweagal and Kameygal with important cultural sites located within the park. A beautiful part of Botany Bay, favoured by scuba divers, snorkelers, families, travellers and residents alike. Sand dunes are vital in protecting the coast line. Not only do they provide a suitable habitat to many species, they act as a buffer against significant weather events. Plants play a pivotal role in sand dunes. It is for this reason this project is so important.  The project day will include a tour of Bare Island Fort, normally restricted to the public, subject to availability. Bare Island Fort was completed in 1889 amid concerns of invasion at the time.  Listed on the State Heritage Register, the fort is as an example of nineteenth century coastal military defence which almost completely intact.

Useful Information

This is an ongoing project on selected days.  Please see website for future dates.

Please wear sturdy shoes/boots, long pants, and long sleeve shirts. Hats, sunscreen, and water are a must.

We can organise a pickup from the following area:

8.00am Outside Countrylink terminal entrance, Central Station near taxi rank.

Or meet us there:

9.00am Cann Park, 1532R Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036. Park in the car parks along Anzac Parade next to Cann Park. Meet in Cann Park at the entrance to Congwong Beach

FINISH:

3.00pm at the project site. At 3:00pm you will depart from the site. Volunteers will be returned to Central Station by 4:00 pm.

If for any reason you cannot make it on the day or if you are going to be late or cannot find the meeting point, please contact the Volunteer Engagement Officer on 0409 188 435. If you need any more information please give the Sydney office a call on (02) 9331 1610.

Contact

• joe Kielniacz
• Phone: 02 9331 1610
• Email: jkielniacz@cva.org.au
• Website: www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

• Cost: Free
• Booking required

• Congwong Beach project, La Perouse, Sydney, NSW 1532R Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036, Australia

• Feb
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  Next Activity Thursday, 6 Feb. 2025 8:00am to 3:00pm This activity recurs every: Thursday