Mosman Scouts and the Environment

The Freeston Hall Environment Project

See what the Cubs have been up to at the Freeston Hall Environment Centre during term 1.

The Freeston Hall Environment Project

Read up how we got on at Clean Up Australia Day during term 1.

Working Bees

We are very lucky to have two fantastic Scout Halls for our use, but keeping them well maintained takes time and effort. In the best traditions of Scouting, we aim to complete as much of the work on a voluntary basis to keep costs down and to involve our entire Scouting family in caring for their environment.

Although the Barn enjoys very little maintenance, occasional cleaning, clear-outs and small jobs are always needed. This are arranged on an ad-hoc basis.

Freeston Hall takes a lot more work to maintain the bushland setting as an important natural environment. Our work to control our impact on Parriwi Park is an important part of our commitment to the local community and also a key element in our youth program. We run a regular monthly working bee at Freeston Hall to keep everything tidy.

Past Work Completed

4th February 2008 Cub Section Environment Night
Cleaned windows with natural materials.
Fire walk to learn about the recent back-burn and re-growth.
Established a worm farm with assistance from Mosman Council.

17th February 2008
Cleared rubbish and unwanted items from the rear of the hall.
General weeding, cut grass, trimmed overhanging branches, swept paths.
Trip to the rubbish dump, replaced light tubes, weeded camp fire circle.

27th February 2008 Clean Up Australia Night
Local residents, Cubs, Joeys and 1st Mosman Brownies will take part.

Future Events

30th March 2008
General working bee. Clear roadway gutters. Shed improvements.