Blue Mountains Conservation Society

18/06/2026

WE need to do more to protect vulnerable wombats.

17/06/2026

Have you seen the paper? 📰

Our Open Letter to the NSW Minister for Planning appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald on Monday and in today’s Blue Mountains Gazette. Supported by a strong coalition of local and regional community and environmental organisations, we’re calling for the proposed Narrow Neck Road development to be rejected and for the Blue Mountains to be exempt from the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

16/06/2026

Recording of the latest video from Air Services Australia regarding the flight path changes for Western Sydney Airport - they are holding another webinar on Monday 29 June 2026 at 6pm -

Recording of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) A...

16/06/2026

This is an excellent idea from our friends at Blue Mountains Planetary Health

16/06/2026

More fabulous work from our friends at Protect Gardens of Stone

16/06/2026

This sounds interesting and fun - from our friends at Hawkesbury Environment Network HEN

🤩 Discover some of the special plants of the Endangered Cumberland Plains, ‘Shale Sandstone Transition Forest (SSTF)’ at Merroo Crown Reserve Kurrajong!

🧐Learn about & how to identify some of Hawkesbury’s most diverse native plant community from the Botanist & Bush regenerator, ‘Chris & Rosie’.

🌱 There is incredible diversity in the reserve, including at least 9 Eucalyptus species. You will get to see the plants transition from typical Cumberland Plain species into Hawkesbury Sandstone Vegetation species. The track is accessible and great parking on the road verge.

Past Bushcare volunteer, Danny Lett has identified over 90 native plants at this site. Help us find just a few more different species to get to the magic 100!!! Past & current species list will be provided to participants on the day.

Details:

- Sunday 21 June. Duration 10am-12noon; (arrive 9.45am for a 10am start).
- Book in via email: [email protected]
- Location – Merroo Crown Reserve, Comleroy Road, KURRAJONG - 855 Comleroy Rd, Kurrajong NSW 2758 to 855 Comleroy Rd, Kurrajong NSW 2758 - Google Maps

10/06/2026

What a great idea.

From Saturday 4 July, we are opening up the Planetary Health Centre for our monthly Skill Share Saturdays program: https://events.humanitix.com/skill-share-saturdays-at-the-planetary-health-centre

Throughout each day, you can expect to find a variety of sessions focused on restoring the health of the planet, in terms of the environment, community and economy.

Sessions at the first event include:

- What to grow in a Blue Mountains climate
- Plant-based eating
- Tai Chi and Qigong
- Fashion Upcycling and clothing reuse workshop

You are also welcome to bring any surplus seeds or produce for our Crop Swap, or wind down in the Planetary Health Cafe (until 2pm).

Visit the website to view the full program of events and register your place: https://events.humanitix.com/skill-share-saturdays-at-the-planetary-health-centre

Registrations essential.

We are also inviting expressions of interest from individuals and organisations who would like to contribute to the program - please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested!

10/06/2026

Good news!

The NSW Government has announced $221 million for threatened species protection! Over the next three years, the NSW Government will inject $195 million into the Saving Our Species program for targeted conservation action — a significant increase from previous spending of $15mil/year — with an additional $26 million to support delivery of the long-anticipated NSW Nature Strategy.

This is very welcome news.

But funding recovery programs is only one part of the job. The NSW Government are yet to deliver on their commitment to address one of the biggest threats to threatened species in NSW: habitat destruction from land clearing.

If NSW is serious about protecting threatened species it must do both: invest in recovery and strengthen the laws that keep habitat standing.

Read the full announcement here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/securing-our-future-221-million-to-deliver-a-new-era-of-threatened-species-protection

Penny Sharpe MLC Chris Minns Sue Higginson

10/06/2026

The NSW Government is clearly dragging their heels on looking after the quality of Sydney's water supply. Have your say now.

Sign our petition calling for NSW Labor to honour its promise to Protect Sydney’s drinking water.

10/06/2026

Power in the Regions is coming up THIS Saturday! ✨

With less than a year until the NSW election, individuals and communities across the state are thinking about how to build power, influence decision-makers, and protect the places they love.

Sound like you? Then, why not join us online to connect and learn from others across the state?

Workshops on the day:

🚜 From the field: beyond the land clearing stats
🌳 From Citizen Science to Political Power: Building the Campaign to End Native Forest Logging
📝 Planning for Nature: Building Power on Development Issues
🤝 How to Have Powerful MP Meetings
🏠 Cutting bills and saving the climate: How to win minimum energy standards for renters this NSW election

✳️ Plus, enjoy the lunch and chat segment we're calling 'What's Your Campaign?'. This will be an opportunity to meet attendees and share ideas, challenges and opportunities for collaboration.

📅 Saturday 13 June, 9-3:30pm
📍 Online (Zoom)

Don't miss out on a ticket! Concession and free tickets (for First Nations, U25s, Unwaged) available.

🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/power-in-the-regions