Located on the north half of Kooragang Island, known locally by its historic name – Ash Island
Wetlands
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Our Vision
Our vision is for an estuary in which healthy, restored fisheries and other wildlife habitat is in balance with a thriving port, the whole providing opportunities for research, education and recreation for people.
Our Aims
To help redress the loss of fisheries, shorebird, threatened species and other wildlife habitat in the Hunter Estuary due to clearing, draining and filling over the past 200 years by conserving, restoring and improving Kooragang Wetlands for nature conservation.
Our Objectives
To link applied research to wetland management and develop complementary opportunities for research, environmental education, recreation and nature-based tourism and demonstrate that local industry and conservation can work together.
Make Donation
As a volunteer group we have to raise our own funds.
For those who wish to make a simple donation https://donorbox.org/grow-a-native-forest
Volunteers are welcomed and can register with the Hunter Volunteer Centre which has information on roles available.
We are a sociable, family friendly place to find fulfilling and meaningful volunteer role. Visit Hunter Volunteer Centre https://hvc.org.au/
Donate NowFOTSH
The Friends of the Schoolmasters House Inc. (FOTSH) occupy the historic cottage once home to the headmasters of the local Ash Island school. Amongst the projects Friends volunteers are working on are :-
Digitising a library of books, photos and other important material they have relating to the area’s history to make sure it is protected for the future.
Knit’n Sew for Wildlife – making bedding and other items used by registered wildlife carers for care of rescued and injured native animals in the Hunter region. Care and maintenance of the Schoolmasters House (SMH) building.
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About Kooragang Wetlands
Visit Kooragang Wetlands
A great place to see restoration of fisheries, shorebird, frog and rainforest habitat.
Walk, cycle, picnic, fish, birdwatch, discover the past.
Aborigial Heritage
Natural resource managers can learn about sustainable care of the environment from Aboriginal culture.
Vision and action
Ecological restoration for a healthier estuary continues through the Hunter Estuary Program of Hunter Local Land Services.
News
Planting Day – Third Sunday of the Month
8.00am till 10.00am.
February 2024 – Cancelled due to weather
March – 2024 – Usual Time and place
Details to be advised
10.00am till Noon
Radar Station – Ash Island
Testimonial
I can honestly say that I get so much out of volunteering.
I have made many friends and I am not just sitting at home doing nothing.Volunteer
It’s great to know that all the funds we help to raise are used locally.
I really enjoy coming in to the Wetlands.Volunteer
I came to volunteer thinking that it would be like any other volunteering place, but I was wrong. I have performed many and varied voluntary jobs.
Volunteer