Friends of Berowra Valley Inc. is a community organisation dedicated to the protection and advocacy of our local bushland.

We are a group of volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds, brought together by our love of nature. We host regular events such as talks, walks and are active with habitat restoration projects such as bush regeneration. Would you like to become more involved with us? We would love to hear from you. We hold committee meetings bi-monthly from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

Blue Gum Walk – in Hornsby

Sunday 4th May 2025 Blue Gum Walk Hornsby – Leaders David Roberts and Tanya Bolesic Meeting Place: Rosemead Road Picnic Area, 107 Rosemead Rd Hornsby at 8.30am. Walk starts at 9am. Details of walk: This two and a half hour (5 km) circuit walk follows the much-loved Blue Gum track. Experience the dramatic changes in […]

Marymount Mercy Centre

We were recently contacted by a resident near the Marymount Mercy Centre with an image of a Powerful Owl which he often hears in the early morning. We researched the outcome of the DA submitted to Council in October 2021 of the 8.853 hectare site at 36-56 David Road, Castle Hill. In August 2024 Council […]

Spanish Moss, Old Man’s Beard: An Environmental Weed

In recent years STEP had become increasingly concerned about the potential impact of Spanish Moss on our bushland and so in December 2023 they asked members to send through details of any Spanish Moss growing on trees. They then undertook a preliminary survey from Cowan to Marrickville to determine what tree species it grew on. […]

Our Mission

We work hard to protect the bushland of the Berowra Valley. This includes the native flora and fauna that sadly we can no longer take for granted.

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Purchase the Walking Guide Map to Berowra Valley

A full-sized map with each trail & fire trail in the Park;
Printed on synthetic stock to cope with wet conditions;
Resists tearing, folded to be used part open;
Has the 10 named walks from the Guide to Berowra Valley Regional Park;
Thumbnail pics and info about picnic, camping sites, toilets; plus historic sites and notable locations;
Clear guidelines to access through the Rifle Range.
Only $6 plus postage.

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Purchase Wildflowers on the Ridgetops

Ever been frustrated that you can't ID the myriad of wildflowers on display in our bushland, especially in Spring?

Friends of Berowra Valley have put together a booklet which colour codes the flowers and includes a beautiful image of over 100 of the most common native plants found on our Ridgetops.

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