LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS/ ORGANISATIONS
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Listed by Category: Garden, Energy, Water, Biodiversity
GARDEN 
Permaculture North - Hornsby Group Permaculture North is a group of over 350 people based in Sydney, Australia with an amazing array of skills in self reliance, energy & water conservation, qualified permaculture design and teaching. We also have beginners who want to learn more about healthier, abundant and satisfied living. New Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Groups have recently formed, contact Permaculture North for details. www.permaculturenorth.org.au
Bushcare Groups in Sydney Want to join your local Bushcare group? Click the link to go to a comprehensive search of all Bushcare groups in the Sydney region, and find one nearest to you! Includes location, meeting times, and contact information for each group. Hosted by www.sydney.cma.nsw.gov.au
Australian Plants Society (NSW) - The Australian Plants Society - NSW Region, is a non-profit, independent, incorporated community organisation with members throughout Australia and overseas interested in the cultivation, propagation, conservation and appreciation of Australia's native flora. www.austplants-nsw.org.au
Ku-ring-gai Horticultural Society - meet the first Tuesday of each month, February to December at the Community Hall, Memorial Ave, St Ives. The society runs a variety of presentation evenings, trips and garden inspections. For more information contact Christine Rethers on 9449 6245.
ENERGY
Bike North is a non-profit community based Bicycle User Group or BUG, affiliated with Bicycle NSW and Cycling NSW and covering Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ku-ring-gai, Willoughby, North Sydney & Ryde council areas. Put your car keys away and get on a bike today! www.bikenorth.org.au
WATER
Streamwatch is a long running community water monitoring program run in partnership by Sydney Water and the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA). It supports local communities and schools across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Illawarra and Southern Highland regions. Streamwatch groups investigate and take action on water quality and catchment and ecosystem health. www.streamwatch.org.au
BIODIVERSITY
Birds AustraliaConservation through knowledge. Join as a volunteer and participate in bird conservation activities or visit the new Birds Australia discovery centre at Olympic Park
Sydney Metro Wildlife ServiceSydney Wildlife is a volunteer organisation that is dedicated to caring for Sydney's sick, injured or orphaned native fauna. Our members are licenced by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Join to become a carer/rescuer. 9413 4300.
