Friends of Cottonwood Bushland Reserve
Cottonwood Bushland Reserve, previously known as Channel 7 bushland, is 10 ha of pristine bushland in Dianella adjacent to the new Seven Hills Housing Development. The Reserve is a remnant of once extensive bushland in the area and has been protected by being fenced off from the public for 30 years.
A crest of a remnant sand dune, sloping gently to the east, supports a range of vegetation types because of the variations in height and the presence of underlying limestone.
Many species of birds and several small mammals have been recorded. After several years bats have taken up residency in the bat boxes.
The Reserve is also home to the Western Jewel Butterfly and the Graceful Sun Moth.
2023 EVENTS
1. Bushfood tasting with Dale Tilbrook
Sunday 22nd January 2023 – 9am to 11am at Cottonwood Bushland Reserve
Join Dale Tilbrook a Wardandi Bibbulmun woman who has spent many years gathering knowledge from her elders and other sources about bush food. Dale is passionate about education and works with students of all ages. Join us for a brief walk around Cottonwood reserve with CoS staff and other knowledgeable volunteers to learn about the bushland. Then sit back in the shade of a tree and enjoy tasting, and learning about bushfood, with Dale.
Meet at the notice board on Broadcast Drive, Dianella. There are no toilet facilities at this site
Limited places. Book here.
2. Clean up Australia day
Sunday 12 March 2023 – 9am to 11am at Cottonwood Bushland Reserve.
Join the nation’s largest community-based environmental event. We will be ‘cleaning up’ and getting to know, Cottonwood Bushland reserve. Bring closed shoes, hat, sunscreen and water. Rubbish bags and gloves will be provided.
Meet at the notice board on Broadcast Drive, Dianella. There are no toilet facilities at this site
Use the QR code for further information or go direct to the site URL
3. Smart phone photography with Sophie Xiang
Sunday 30 April 2023 – 9am to 11am at Cottonwood Bushland Reserve
Learn how to capture the beauty of our bushlands and wildflowers during the season of Djeran, on your smart phone! Learn about suitable camera settings and then use your new found understandings with a practical photography session in the Cottonwood Bushland reserve.
Meet at noticeboard at the main entrance on Broadcast drive, Dianella. There are no toilet facilities at this site
Limited places – 30 Book here on our website.
4. Djeran Planting
Sunday 21 May 2023 – 9am to 11am at Cottonwood Bushland Reserve
Come along and revegetate some areas in the Cottonwood Bushland Reserve. Bring gloves, hat and covered shoes.
Meet at noticeboard at the main entrance on Broadcast drive, Dianella. There are no toilet facilities at this site
Register with the City of Stirling – HERE
STAY IN TOUCH
Interested in knowing more about this glorious bushland in Dianella, Western Australia?
- Subscribe to our mailing list keep in touch with opportunities to develop a relationship with this beautiful place. You’ll be the first to know about upcoming bushwalks and other events.
- Like Cottonwood Bushland on Facebook.
- Join our Friends Group to get involved in caring for our precious urban bushland, gain new skills, make friends, and connect to nature. Email cottonwood.bushland@gmail.com to join us.
