How will recording geoheritage knowledge in our bush help save it. Where do we start? A case study Community groups in action - the Walpole-Nornalup Inlets experience. Be inspired by the work of Dr Vic Semeniuk and Dr. Margaret Brocx, from Geoheritage Australasia Inc. Vic Semeniuk & Margaret Brocx with Lyn Beazley, Chief Scientist WA 26 […]

We continue our theme of protecting our urban bushland. Celebrate with us the world launch of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. So, come along and listen to Kingsley Dixon describe the  critically important national standards for ecological restoration. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a global rallying cry to heal our planet.  There […]

Come to our first Walk-Shop for 2021 at the beautiful Alfred Cove. More about Alfred Cove Part of the Swan Estuary Marine Park in Melville, Alfred Cove is a place of great natural beauty. It forms part of Bush Forever Site 331 and is a conservation area for native flora and fauna. Although small it […]

Why Your Patch Matters: introductory level The first in a series of UBC capacity building workshops aimed at increasing Member Groups’ knowledge, understanding, sharing and action. Join us to explore your patch including physical attributes (landform, soils, vegetation) and levels of protection, tenure and conservation management. Investigate threats to your patch (fire, weeds, climate change, […]

Caring for your patch can require more than weeding, planting seedlings and watering them through the dry seasons. Sometimes you need to advocate for your patch's protection. And it is certainly worthwhile to make sure that your local MP knows you and your patch. Come along and be part of a panel discussion where some of […]

Come along to our next walk at Warwick Bushland. It is a Spring Walk and Talk by Senior Ecologist Mark Brundrett and WA Native Orchid Society member Tim Hodgkins. You will find them both informative and passionate about the WA Orchids in our treasured bushland. Warwick Bushland is 60 hectares of jarrah-banksia woodlands with some […]

Your local government authority (LGA) is also the land manager for many Friends groups. This is important! They share with you the role of protecting your patch. What if you want them to manage your patch differently to the way they do it now? This session is for you! We will be talking about the […]

Your patch sits within a local government area, and you may know that your local government authority (LGA) is the land manager. But the influence and responsibilities of  your LGA extends beyond bush care.  And sometimes you might think that their actions are incompatible with bush care of your patch. Our next Workshop focuses on […]

Help us celebrate  our 60th Anniversary of Knowing, Growing, Conserving and Enjoying Australian flora in the Armadale region with a Spring Fling Wildflower Exhibition 10th to 12th September Displays We will have – Botanical Art exhibition, a Photography exhibition, an exhibition of other art works along with a large display of wildflowers and a Botanical Artist […]

Come along and visit CRREPA's patch along the Lower Canning River. Find out how CRREPA (short for Canning River Residents Environment Protection Assoc.) collaboratively manage the threats on Lower Canning Foreshore & design a living stream. We will start away from the river at a main drain that flows to our patch and has been […]