The Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve is a hidden gem of Ulladulla however, recently it has undergone a big face lift.
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A new track has been opened at the reserve and a new sign was created to reflect the changes.
The sign was opened on Friday by Garden Club president Lindy Bonser.
“This track is so valuable to the area because it can’t be developed. It has to be protected,” Lindy said.
“It benefits the local schools in particular because kids use it to run and walk through.
“It is wonderful to have something like this. In the cities kids have to go to the park, they can’t just go on a bush walk,” she said.
The idea of the reserve was to protect the native bushland from the spreading development of Ulladulla.
George James lived in neighbouring Green Street and had three children who enjoyed exploring the forrest across the road.
On Christmas Eve in 1981, after years of hard work and special state by-laws being passed, the reserve was opened.
It is maintained by a Board of Trustees who are appointed by the Department of Lands.
The vegetation is a sample of what the whole town used to look like and still contains the tree species which were once everywhere.
More than 100 wildflowers also grow in the reserve and September and October are the best time to see these. There are flower guides to borrow at the entrance of the walk to assist people in identifying them.
The reserve is well signposted with good paths suitable for people of all fitness levels to take a stroll along. The entrance is on the corner of Warden and Green Streets.
Trustee Anne Eggins said it was fitting to have the Garden Club president cut the ribbon on the new sign.
“She represents the ongoing support of this very large and active club in keeping this natural area pristine for future generations,” Anne said.