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SUMMARY:Influencing your local MP
DESCRIPTION: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 our members talk about their experiences in engaging with and influencing their local MP. \nLike you\, our panel members have been involved in some very important campaigns: Rethink the Link and No to Roe8; No wave park on Tompkins Park\, Hands Off Point Peron\, protecting the coastal environment around Trigg\, as well as the every day care for their local patch. \nBackground Information\nIn April\, Dr Judy Fisher talked about the importance of International  Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)\, and how that could assist you to protect your local place.  You can find a copy of Judy’s presentation here. And then in June we had Professor Kingsley Dixon talk about national standards for ecological restoration.  A link to his presentation is here. \nSo\, you have new tools and are well armed with why your patch is important. How do you translate that sentiment into greater protection? Find out why influencing your local MP is so important. Do you know who is your local member in the 41st Parliament? \nJoin Us \nJoin us from 6 pm for refreshments; the meeting will start at 6:30 pm. Share your stories with other like minded people. \nScroll to the bottom of the page to RSVP. \nIf you can’t make it to West Perth and would also like to join us on Zoom\, email UBC at ubc@bushlandperth.org.au so that we can send you the link.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/influencing-your-local-mp/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Why Your Patch Matters
DESCRIPTION:Why Your Patch Matters: introductory level \nThe first in a series of UBC capacity building workshops aimed at increasing Member Groups’ knowledge\, understanding\, sharing and action. \nJoin us to explore your patch including physical attributes (landform\, soils\, vegetation) and levels of protection\, tenure and conservation management. \nInvestigate threats to your patch (fire\, weeds\, climate change\, development\, mismanagement\, environmental vandalism). \nFind out what programs\, policies and organisations support your efforts. \nDetermine what you need to know to help both your patch and group. \nAll with like-minded people! \nSo\, come and find out why YOUR patch matters! \nRegistration\nPlease register by 18 July for catering purposes.  $10 per person including morning tea and lunch. \nPRIOR  HOMEWORK  for YOU\nPlease bring some knowledge about your patch\, such as: \n\nlocation & physical attributes\nthe land’s ownership/ tenure\nhow your group operates.\n\nAlso please bring water bottle and a notebook \nTRANSPORT\nYou can get to City West Lotteries House by \n\nTrain – we are next to the City West Train Station.\nBuses – travel along Wellington Street to Harold Boas Gardens\, then walk across gardens to venue.\nStreet parking in Delhi Street is free on Sundays.\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nRing Colma Keating   0407 180 660 or email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au \nPhoto: Friends of Wireless Hill; Ticket image – Winter Bells\, Anstey Keane by Bryony Fremlin  \nFurther Capacity Building events\nCome along to our panel discussion on Wednesday 28 July when we focus on the important task of ‘influencing your local MP’. And\, look out for the rest of our program of talks\, walks and workshops. You can find their details on our main Events page.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/why-your-patch-matters/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Walk-shop 2021: Alfred Cove
DESCRIPTION:Come to our first Walk-Shop for 2021 at the beautiful Alfred Cove. \nMore about Alfred Cove\nPart 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 includes a number of threatened species and ecological communities. \nThree relatively small but ecologically significant areas became the Swan Estuary Marine Park in 1990. Although distributed around the estuary\, they are the A-Class Reserves of Alfred Cove (8.7ha)\, Pelican Point (5.5ha) and Milyu (4.4ha). Back then\, the Park was established “to maintain and restore the natural environment\, and to protect\, care for and promote the study of indigenous flora and fauna and to preserve any features of archaeological\, historic or scientific interest”. \nTogether they all provide sanctuary to native fauna –particularly bird-life. Birds use each Reserve on a daily basis for foraging\, breeding and roosting\, depending on weather and tidal conditions. \nAlfred Cove has National Trust classification as ‘last remaining area of shoreline samphire and rush on the lower estuary’ and is one of the three remaining mudflat feeding grounds within the Swan Estuary. \nSERAG\nSwan Estuary Reserves Action Group (SERAG) was formed in 2010 in response to a pressing need for action to ensure the long-term health and well-being of three unique sites in the Swan River Estuary that have been set aside by the wider community as the Swan Estuary Marine Park. \nSERAG volunteers work hard through hands-on bush- and river-care\, community education and advocacy work to protect and strengthen the natural heritage values embedded at the site. You can read more on their website and follow their activities on Facebook. \nThe Walk-Shop\nSERAG volunteers will introduce you to their patch at Alfred Cove. They will also explain the threats and challenges and why it’s all worth the hard work. Come along and tap into their wise practical experience that you may be able to transfer to the way that you go about caring for your own patch. \nMeet at the little car park at the intersection of Burke Drive and Haig Road in Attadale. Park on shoulder of Burke Drive. \nAs always\, wear clothes appropriate to weather conditions; bring your own water bottle\, and leave dogs at home. \nFuture events\nCome along to our workshop – Why Your Patch Matters on Sunday 25 July or to our panel discussion “Influencing your local MP” on Wednesday 28 July.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/walk-shop-2021-alfred-cove/
LOCATION:Alfred Cove\, Corner Burke Drive and Haig Road\, Attadale\, WA\, 6156\, Australia
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SUMMARY:National Standards for Ecological Restoration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a global rallying cry to heal our planet.  There has never been a more urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems than now. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. Therefore\, the healthier our ecosystems are\, the healthier the planet – and its people. So the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to prevent\, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. It can help to end poverty\, combat climate change and prevent a mass extinction. And it will only succeed if everyone plays a part. \nOur speaker \nOur next talk is by Professor Kingsley Dixon from Curtin University and previously at Kings Park and Botanic Garden. He is a passionate public speaker in biodiversity conservation and a keen gardener and bushland restorer. \nHis talk on 10 June will focus on the National Standards for Ecological Restoration.  This topic is very relevant to all conservation volunteers working in urban bushland. So please scroll to the bottom of the page to RSVP. \nKingsley was Foundation Director of Science at Kings Park and Botanic Garden for 32 years. During this time he established its research capacity in the conservation and restoration sciences by building a group of over 50 scientists and graduate students. His programs emphasise ‘science-into-practice’\, and has been funded by 44 industry partners in the past decade. He has also established new science partnerships\, won nationally competitive funding\, created the International Network for Seed-based Restoration and was the foundation Chair of the Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia. \nFurthermore\, his research has resulted in WA being recognised as an international hub in mining environmental science. He is Director of the ARC Centre for Mine Site Restoration. He also holds positions on a number of international and national boards and commissions. These include Chair of the International Network for Seed-based Restoration\, Chair of the Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia and Board member of the international Society for Ecological Restoration. \nIn 2016 he published the first International Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration. In the same year he published Australia’s first National Standards. \nNational Standards for Ecological Restoration\nThe practice of ecological restoration seeks to transform humanity’s role from one where we are the agents of degradation to one where we act as conservators and healers of indigenous ecosystems. \nThe National Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration in Australia has been prepared by the Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia (SERA) in collaboration with its Partners; all dedicated to effective conservation management of Australia’s indigenous ecological communities. SERA and its Partners have produced these Standards for adoption by community\, industry\, regulators/government and land managers to raise the standard of restoration and rehabilitation practice across all sectors. The document provides a blueprint of principles and standards that will aid voluntary as well as regulatory organisations in their efforts to encourage\, measure and audit ecologically appropriate environmental repair in all land and water ecosystems of Australia. \nJoin Us\nJoin us from 6 pm for refreshments; the talk will start at 6:30 pm. \nKingsley will be joining us via Zoom. If you can’t make it to West Perth and would also like to join us on Zoom\, email UBC at ubc@bushlandperth.org.au so that we can send you the link. \nFuture events\nCome along to our Walk in Alfred Cove on Saturday 19 June or to our workshop – Why Your patch Matters on Sunday 25 July. You might also like to go to the Wildflower Society’s Plant Identification Workshop on Saturday 10 July.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/national-standards-for-ecological-restoration/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Geoheritage: What is it? Why is it important?
DESCRIPTION:How will recording geoheritage knowledge in our bush help save it. Where do we start? \nA case study\nCommunity 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. \nVic Semeniuk & Margaret Brocx with Lyn Beazley\, Chief Scientist WA 26 August 2012 (Twitter)\nVic’s ability to think outside the box has brought new scientific approaches to conservation. He and his team have managed to secure conservation recognition for 25 Bush areas including one Ramsar site. However\, life is not slowing down for him as he has become a go to person by many including our UBC groups for advice on the many crazy incursions to our conservation estate. \nWe therefore welcome Vic and Margaret to speak to members and supporters of UBC. \nThe Walpole-Nornalup Inlets in southern Western Australia provides a case study of how two community groups became involved in the study of an estuary. The Walpole-Nornalup Inlet is an estuarine system that comprises a range of natural history features.  It is also the most complex and the most humid estuary in Western Australia. Community groups and the Semeniuk Research Group personnel assisted in the sampling and documentation of the estuarine environments\, vegetation\, stratigraphy and hydrology\, and also assisted in the monthly monitoring of the groundwater over five years to provide a baseline of the system in terms of its groundwater dynamics and hydrochemistry.  The study then resulted in the Walpole-Nornalup Inlet being fast-tracked to be inscribed as a Marine Park. So\, this study underscores the role and power of community science in protecting the natural history of an area. \nUsing Geoheritage\nGeoheritage\, and its sister endeavour\, Geoconservation\, are concerned with the identification\, categorisation\, and preservation of Earth geological feature. Therefore they are integral to geo-education\, geotourism\, planning and environmental management. Community Science can play a large part in documenting and preserving this natural history. Through this\, they provide State and Local government agencies with information for robust protection\, management plans\, and education.  And so to achieve this\, communities would benefit from firstly documenting the natural history features of their bushland areas in terms of geology\, soils\, groundwater\, and vegetation communities. \nJoin Us\nJoin us from 6 pm for refreshments; the talk will start at 6:30 pm. \nIf you can’t make it to West Perth and would like to join us on Zoom\, email UBC at ubc@bushlandperth.org.au so that we can send you the link.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/geoheritage-what-is-it-why-is-it-important/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Protecting our bushland
DESCRIPTION:This year UBC’s theme is protecting our bushland from threats whether they are weeds\, feral animals\, fire\, or incursions from developers.  Accordingly we have asked Judy Fisher to talk about the ways that Member Groups can protect and enhance biodiversity through on ground work. How the latest approach to saving worldwide biodiversity can save Perth bushland. \nThe latest approach\nJudy will share with you the most up to date knowledge and approaches on protecting and conserving biodiversity to assist protecting your local places.  This expert knowledge is directing thinking and positive decision making around the globe.  As well as the latest IPBES knowledge on biodiversity we will discuss how the IUCN CEM Ecosystems and Invasive Species approach to developing management plans\, through establishing baseline biodiversity data knowledge bases\, brings understandings of the ecological and economic effectiveness of restoration over time. \nThis knowledge is increasing investment in restoration in urban reserves. Learn about case studies from 30 urban reserves. This work can aid UBC Member Groups to continue to conserve and protect urban bushland. \nDr Judy Fisher\nJudy is the Director and Principal Socio-ecologist of Fisher Research Pty Ltd\, and consults with organisations in Australia\, Asia and Europe. She is Adjunct Associate Professor with the UWA Institute of Agriculture. She has also been elected to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)\, Multidisciplinary Expert Panel composed of 5 representatives from each United Nations Region. IPBES is hugely influential globally and setting direction for the protection and conservation of the planet’s biodiversity and is the sister organisation to the IPCC. \nJudy was a member of the Scientific Steering Committee for the recently released (November 2020) IPBES Report on Biodiversity and Pandemics. She has been a Co-ordinating Lead Author for the IPBES Global Assessment on Land Degradation and Restoration Assessment and a Lead Author for the IPBES Assessment on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services in Asia and the Pacific\, with a particular interest in Values and Culture. Additionally\, Judy is a member of the IPBES Indigenous and Local Knowledge Task Force. She works with Indigenous peoples in Australia and across the globe. Furthermore\, Judy holds a leadership role with the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management as Theme leader of the Ecosystems and Invasive Species Thematic Group. \nJoin Us\nJoin us from 6 pm for refreshments; talk will start at 6:30 pm. \nIf you can’t make it to West Perth and would like to join us on Zoom\, email UBC at ubc@bushlandperth.org.au so that we can send you the link. \n 
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/protecting-our-bushland/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Soil microbes and bushland health
DESCRIPTION:Come to our next talk on Thursday 19th November\, from 6pm. You will be able to hear Dr Anna Hopkins talk about soil microbes and bushland health. \nAnna’s talk follows on from David Knowles presentation last month about the devastating effect of fires on insects. Continuing our series\, we have asked Anna to talk about threats to soil health; the effect weeds have on soil microbe biodiversity and of fire on soil health. \nSoil microbes play an essential role in bushland restoration success. Soils are a complex and highly varied ecosystem and contain an enormous amount of our global biodiversity. This presentation will discuss soils as a habitat\, outline the range of organisms present in the soil and illustrate how our knowledge of soil biology can be used to make restoration efforts more resilient and sustainable. \nDr Anna Hopkins is a Senior Lecturer in fungal ecology and environmental science in the School of Science at Edith Cowan University. Read more about Anna’s world class research here. \nJoin us from 6 pm for refreshments; talk will start at 6:30 pm. \nIf you can’t make it to West Perth and would like to join us on Zoom\, email UBC at ubc@bushlandperth.org.au so that we can send you the link. \nPhoto Chinta Andreassen
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/soil-microbes-and-bushland-health/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Walk in Landsdale Conservation Park: after the prescribed burn
DESCRIPTION:Join David Pike’s curated walk at 8 am on Saturday 5th September through the Landsdale Conservation Park. This remnant bushland lies in suburban Darch and its biodiversity and rarity is a reminder that we need to protect it. \nDavid has been walking through and observing Landsdale bushland for 20 years. This site was prescribe burnt in 2019\, and David will talk about the fire history and its effect. But can we afford to jeopardise its biodiversity by burning the site and what about the effect of fire access tracks? \nAlso\, what animals were lost after the fire? Should they be brought back? How has the vegetation changed post fires? And what are the biggest threats to this bushland today? Who makes the decision for a prescribed burn? What records are kept of any fires in our suburban bushland? Are they reviewed? \nAlso get David’s thoughts on arson control at this bushland. \nRemember that there are over 200 bushcare groups in Perth who work tirelessly to conserving biodiversity. We have the best research scientists who are gathering the evidence for bushland management. Let’s get this right\, listen to the science\, listen to the volunteers who observe the bushland\, year after year! \nPark on the verge outside Landsdale Conservation Park\, on Landsdale Road\, 100m east of Evandale Rd \nBring some morning tea and share your ideas with others afterward! Or you might take the opportunity to visit the plant nursery of the Northern Suburbs branch of the Wildflower Society! \nPhotos: (Top) Part of the burnt bushland; (middle) Part of the unburnt bushland and (bottom)  the remaining evidence of the clearing scars cut through the bush to divide it into thirds. The third at either end was burnt.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/walk-in-landsdale-conservation-park-after-the-prescribed-burn/
LOCATION:Landsdale Conservation Park\, 85 Landsdale Road\, Darch\, WA\, 6065\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200722T180000
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SUMMARY:Burning our bushland - talk by Kingsley Dixon
DESCRIPTION:Why indiscriminate burning will permanently alter our bushlands and why we need to rethink how we use fire in our landscapes. \nOur biodiversity is going up in smoke\, harming our health\, the plants and animals that make Perth and the South-west of Western Australia a world biodiversity hot spot. After making headway in the 1990’s with collaboration of DFES\, DBCA\, bushcare groups\, community and local governments we have returned to hierarchical decisions. Our scientists are showing us the compelling evidence!  \nCome along and meet our special guest Professor Kingsley Dixon from Curtin University and previously Foundation Director of Science at Kings Park and Botanic Garden.  \nYou can listen to Kingsley’s recent Science Show episode “Controlled burns destroy ecosystems and may not reduce fire risk” where he says “whereas some forests may experience a natural fire every 80 years\, there is no chance for the ecosystem to re-establish when that frequency becomes a prescribed burn every five years. “ \nCome along to a very interesting talk! \nJoin us for refreshments at 6:00 pm with the talk starting at 6:30 pm.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/burning-our-bushland/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Farewell to Ocean Reef Bushland Walk B
DESCRIPTION:New date Saturday 11 July  \nYou are invited to a UBC sponsored GUIDED WALK to say Farewell to Ocean Reef Bushland (ex- Bush Forever 325). This will be led by members of the Joondalup Community Coast Care Forum. \nIn late 2019 the WAPC excised 26 ha of bushland from Bush Forever 325. DWER has recently issued two Clearing Permits as a prelude to the clearing of up to 42 ha for the Ocean Reef Marina development. While August-October is the best time to walk through the area\, it may not be possible to do this once clearing starts. Therefore we will take the opportunity now to walk through the bush now. We will look at some of the locally rare plants and ancient stands of Quandong and Native grape\, an orchard for traditional owners when they lived on the coast. \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome and see\nYanchep Rose (Diplolanea angustifolia) – southernmost recorded occurrence\,\nCoastal Hop Bush (Dodonaea aptera) – only record in Joondalup\,\nNative Grape (Nitraria billardierei)\,\nGrevillea sp. Ocean Reef – G.vestita x G. crithmifolia hybrid (P1 species)\,                                   – \nHibbertia leptotheca  (P3 species) and lots of\nCoast Beard-heath (Styphelia insularis (prev. Leucopogon insularis)) in flower making a colourful contrast beside Cockies’ Tongue (Templetonia retusa). \nAlso observe the local birds including Osprey and other raptors\, Pacific Gulls\, White Winged Fairy Wrens.\nThen finish with a walk along the cliffs (which will also be destroyed for housing) taking in wonderful views while searching for samphires\, salt bush and the Native grape. \nSemi-strenuous. Stout clothing and footwear required. Toilets on site. Picnic Area available for afterwards. \nPark in the northern end of easternmost row of the boat trailer parking area at the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour along Boat Harbour Quays\, off Ocean Reef Rd. Look for UBC Sign.  No dogs thank you. \nPrint out and bring along this map \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAs the number of participants is limited to 10 per session it is essential you book your ticket now. There is a second walk – accessible from our Events page.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/farewell-to-ocean-reef-bushland-walk-b/
LOCATION:Boat trailer Car Park\, Boat Harbour Quays\, off Ocean Reef Rd\, Ocean Reef\, WA\, 6027\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200705T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200705T103000
DTSTAMP:20260518T185406
CREATED:20200626T032609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T032609Z
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SUMMARY:Farewell to Ocean Reef Bushland Walk A
DESCRIPTION:New date Sunday 5 July  \nYou are invited to a UBC sponsored GUIDED WALK to say Farewell to Ocean Reef Bushland (ex- Bush Forever 325). This will be led by members of the Joondalup Community Coast Care Forum. \nIn late 2019 the WAPC excised 26 ha of bushland from Bush Forever 325. DWER has recently issued two Clearing Permits as a prelude to the clearing of up to 42 ha for the Ocean Reef Marina development. While August-October is the best time to walk through the area\, it may not be possible to do this once clearing starts. Therefore we will take the opportunity now to walk through the bush now. We will look at some of the locally rare plants and ancient stands of Quandong and Native grape\, an orchard for traditional owners when they lived on the coast. \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome and see\nYanchep Rose (Diplolanea angustifolia) – southernmost recorded occurrence\,\nCoastal Hop Bush (Dodonaea aptera) – only record in Joondalup\,\nNative Grape (Nitraria billardierei)\,\nGrevillea sp. Ocean Reef – G.vestita x G. crithmifolia hybrid (P1 species)\,                                   – \nHibbertia leptotheca  (P3 species) and lots of\nCoast Beard-heath (Styphelia insularis (prev. Leucopogon insularis)) in flower making a colourful contrast beside Cockies’ Tongue (Templetonia retusa). \nAlso observe the local birds including Osprey and other raptors\, Pacific Gulls\, White Winged Fairy Wrens.\nThen finish with a walk along the cliffs (which will also be destroyed for housing) taking in wonderful views while searching for samphires\, salt bush and the Native grape. \nSemi-strenuous. Stout clothing and footwear required. Toilets on site. Picnic Area available for afterwards. \nPark in the northern end of easternmost row of the boat trailer parking area at the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour along Boat Harbour Quays\, off Ocean Reef Rd. Look for UBC Sign.  No dogs thank you. \nPrint out and bring along this map \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAs the number of participants is limited to 10 per session it is essential you book your ticket now. There is a second walk – accessible from our Events page.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/farewell-to-ocean-reef-bushland-walk-a/
LOCATION:Boat trailer Car Park\, Boat Harbour Quays\, off Ocean Reef Rd\, Ocean Reef\, WA\, 6027\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Bushland Council WA Inc":MAILTO:ubc@bushlandperth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200627T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T185406
CREATED:20200611T051325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T033143Z
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SUMMARY:Farewell to Ocean Reef Bushland Walk 2
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: New dates Sunday 5 July or Saturday 11 July – check out new dates here \nYou are invited to a UBC sponsored GUIDED WALK to say Farewell to Ocean Reef Bushland (ex- Bush Forever 325). This will be led by members of the Joondalup Community Coast Care Forum. \nIn late 2019 the WAPC excised 26 ha of bushland from Bush Forever 325. DWER has recently issued two Clearing Permits as a prelude to the clearing of up to 42 ha for the Ocean Reef Marina development. While August-October is the best time to walk through the area\, it may not be possible to do this once clearing starts. Therefore we will take the opportunity now to walk through the bush now. We will look at some of the locally rare plants and ancient stands of Quandong and Native grape\, an orchard for traditional owners when they lived on the coast. \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome and see\nYanchep Rose (Diplolanea angustifolia) – southernmost recorded occurrence\,\nCoastal Hop Bush (Dodonaea aptera) – only record in Joondalup\,\nNative Grape (Nitraria billardierei)\,\nGrevillea sp. Ocean Reef – G.vestita x G. crithmifolia hybrid (P1 species)\,                                   – \nHibbertia leptotheca  (P3 species) and lots of\nCoast Beard-heath (Styphelia insularis (prev. Leucopogon insularis)) in flower making a colourful contrast beside Cockies’ Tongue (Templetonia retusa). \nAlso observe the local birds including Osprey and other raptors\, Pacific Gulls\, White Winged Fairy Wrens.\nThen finish with a walk along the cliffs (which will also be destroyed for housing) taking in wonderful views while searching for samphires\, salt bush and the Native grape. \nSemi-strenuous. Stout clothing and footwear required. Toilets on site. Picnic Area available for afterwards. \nPark in the northern end of easternmost row of the boat trailer parking area at the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour along Boat Harbour Quays\, off Ocean Reef Rd. Look for UBC Sign.  No dogs thank you. \nAs the number of participants is limited to 10 per session it is essential you book your ticket now. There is a second walk – accessible from our Events page. \nPrint out and bring along this map \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/farewell-to-ocean-reef-bushland-walk-2/
LOCATION:Boat trailer Car Park\, Boat Harbour Quays\, off Ocean Reef Rd\, Ocean Reef\, WA\, 6027\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Bushland Council WA Inc":MAILTO:ubc@bushlandperth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200627T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200627T103000
DTSTAMP:20260518T185406
CREATED:20200611T044839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T031810Z
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SUMMARY:Farewell to Ocean Reef Bushland Walk 1
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: New dates Sunday 5 July or Saturday 11 July – check out new dates here \nYou are invited to a UBC sponsored GUIDED WALK to say Farewell to Ocean Reef Bushland (ex- Bush Forever 325). This will be led by members of the Joondalup Community Coast Care Forum. \nIn late 2019 the WAPC excised 26 ha of bushland from Bush Forever 325. DWER has recently issued two Clearing Permits as a prelude to the clearing of up to 42 ha for the Ocean Reef Marina development. While August-October is the best time to walk through the area\, it may not be possible to do this once clearing starts. Therefore we will take the opportunity now to walk through the bush now. We will look at some of the locally rare plants and ancient stands of Quandong and Native grape\, an orchard for traditional owners when they lived on the coast. \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome and see\nYanchep Rose (Diplolanea angustifolia) – southernmost recorded occurrence\,\nCoastal Hop Bush (Dodonaea aptera) – only record in Joondalup\,\nNative Grape (Nitraria billardierei)\,\nGrevillea sp. Ocean Reef – G.vestita x G. crithmifolia hybrid (P1 species)\,                                   – \nHibbertia leptotheca  (P3 species) and lots of\nCoast Beard-heath (Styphelia insularis (prev. Leucopogon insularis)) in flower making a colourful contrast beside Cockies’ Tongue (Templetonia retusa). \nAlso observe the local birds including Osprey and other raptors\, Pacific Gulls\, White Winged Fairy Wrens.\nThen finish with a walk along the cliffs (which will also be destroyed for housing) taking in wonderful views while searching for samphires\, salt bush and the Native grape. \nSemi-strenuous. Stout clothing and footwear required. Toilets on site. Picnic Area available for afterwards. \nPark in the northern end of easternmost row of the boat trailer parking area at the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour along Boat Harbour Quays\, off Ocean Reef Rd. Look for UBC Sign.  No dogs thank you. \nPrint out and bring along this map \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAs the number of participants is limited to 10 per session it is essential you book your ticket now. There is a second walk – accessible from our Events page.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/farewell-to-ocean-reef-bushland-walk-1/
LOCATION:Boat trailer Car Park\, Boat Harbour Quays\, off Ocean Reef Rd\, Ocean Reef\, WA\, 6027\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Bushland Council WA Inc":MAILTO:ubc@bushlandperth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200625T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T185406
CREATED:20200611T065327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T022158Z
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SUMMARY:Help Protect our Urban Bushland Quendas
DESCRIPTION:Help Protect our Urban Bushland Quendas and other wildlife! \nCan we do more to save wildlife in our suburban bushland? Can we reduce the risks from fire\, feral animals and urbanisation? \nAlthough much has been lost from our urban remnant patches\, there is still much to protect. We also know how Quendas can improve bushland soil health and improve the condition of remnant bushland. Although listed as a priority species\, Quendas are doing well in some bushland areas. You can read again our recent article about Quendas in Star Swamp \nGuest speaker – Geoff Barrett\nGeoff Barrett is a Regional Ecologist for DBCA working on suburban wildlife since 2008 in Perth. He is involved in strategic planning for biodiversity\, habitat restoration and biodiversity monitoring. Citizen science projects include black cockatoo surveys (BirdLife WA – Great Cocky Count)\, quenda (bandicoot) and rakali (water rat) community surveys (World Wide Fund) and the western ringtail possum (GeoCatch and Wirambi Landcare). \nSo\, come and listen to a status report on Quendas in urban areas and find out what you might be able to do in your own bushland. \n\n \nTicketing\nPlease let us know you are coming by obtaining a ticket. This will help us manage our responsibilities to you around COVID-19 safety. \nPhotos: Top – Quenda by Bryony Fremlin; Above – A cat with a phascogale taken by Marika Maxwell\, DBCA Manjimup and Right – a bandicoot taken by Simon Cherryman.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/help-protect-our-urban-bushland-quendas/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Bushland Council WA Inc":MAILTO:ubc@bushlandperth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191126T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T185406
CREATED:20190831T104559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190831T104955Z
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SUMMARY:The fire ecology of Banksia woodlands
DESCRIPTION:Russell Miller is a PhD candidate\, Murdoch University\, Kings Park Science and will discuss his research on the fire ecology of Banksia woodlands. \nBanksia woodlands have a long association with fire. Over tens of thousands of years\, our local plant species have developed strategies not only to tolerate but sometimes benefit from recurrent fire. A fundamental concept in fire ecology is that plants are adapted to certain fire regimes (i.e.\, frequency\, seasonality\, and intensity) but if populations experience fire outside of this\, they are likely to decline. \nFor his PhD research\, he investigated how native plant populations change with time since fire and under varying fire seasonality to identify species’ tolerance of varying fire regimes. \nField surveys revealed post-fire juvenile periods of 1 – 5 years\, indicating that populations recover reproductive maturity quickly after fire and even some obligate seeding species may have the capacity to cope with relatively short fire intervals. Surveys also showed that seedling recruitment occurs during the inter-fire period\, a phenomenon uncommon in fire-prone ecosystems but not unexpected given our knowledge that canopy seed bank species are weakly serotinous in Banksia woodlands.  \nInter-fire recruitment may help buffer populations from decline with the long absence of fire. Russell also conducted a field trial emulating the effects of season of fire and showed that unseasonal fire can substantially reduce seedling recruitment. Poor recruitment from emulated unseasonal fire was the result of low seedling emergence\, shortened seedling establishment times\, and reduced seed persistence. \nOverall\, his research extends our understanding of the unique fire ecology of Banksia woodlands and reveals the potential consequences of altered fire regimes. \n 
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/the-fire-ecology-of-banksia-woodlands/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Bushland Council WA Inc":MAILTO:ubc@bushlandperth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191020T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T185406
CREATED:20190823T084602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190825T130612Z
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SUMMARY:Anstey-Keane Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join UBC and Friends of Forrestdale for a walk through the urban treasure of Anstey Keane damplands. \nIt is the second most floristically diverse Bush Forever site on the Swan Coastal Plain and has more plant species than Kings Park.  More importantly\, its vegetation is in excellent condition. It is an area of high biological importance. \nYou will be guided by locals\, David and Bryony who love this bushland and are fighting to stop human incursions. They will show us some special places. Bring some morning tea for a stop along the way. The thick sand can be quite difficult to walk through in places. \nMeeting point: corner of Anstey Road and Keane Road \nImage credit – Brett Glossop.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/anstey-keane-walk/
LOCATION:Keane Rd & Anstey Rd\, Forrestdale\, Keane Rd and Anstey Road\, Southern River\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Bushland Council WA Inc":MAILTO:ubc@bushlandperth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T185406
CREATED:20190831T132903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190831T132903Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Environmental Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:Join members for a panel discussion focused around  securing success in environmental campaigns. We will also be considering UBC membership fees. \nNotice of General Meeting to discuss Special Resolutions to increase UBC Fees \nFor some time now\, the Committee has been discussing the long-term financial viability of UBC.  For those who have attended recent AGMs you will remember that the financial reports over the past few years have shown a Net Loss. Operating expenditure has exceeded income. Hence UBC has been eating into its reserves to meet its modest operating costs. \nDuring 2018 the UBC Committee closely reviewed all its expenditure to find ways of reducing costs.  Doing this has resulted in a net reduction in costs of about $1\,000 or 10% of our running costs. At the same time  we have experienced additional operating costs\, including being charged for the hire of the Conference Room at City West. However\, donations have allowed us to close the gap between income and expenditure.  In 2019\, our donations have increased to around 58% of total income from 46% in 2018.  This is very welcome. But it is risky to base our financial future on very generous donations by a few individuals. \nAfter much discussion\, the Committee has recommended that the Membership Fees be increased by $15 effective from 1 January 2020. As per our Rules (15 (1))\, any membership increase must be discussed and approved by a General Meeting of voting members (Member Groups) of UBC. \nPanel Discussion: Securing Success in Environmental Campaigns\nAfter the formalities of the meeting\, stay for the panel discussion\, and hear some local stories. We know that conserving our urban bushland for our grandchildren requires perseverance and resilience.  It is hard work. \n\nHow can we learn from the successes of others?\nHow can we increase community awareness of environmental issues?\nHow do we sustain our advocacy and activism?\nHow can we help each other?
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/securing-success/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Bushland Council WA Inc":MAILTO:ubc@bushlandperth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T185406
CREATED:20190822T034742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190901T095808Z
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SUMMARY:Baigup Wetlands on the Swan River Maylands - Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:This site visit is a chance to meet people from other community environment groups around the metro area while exploring a beautiful Bush Forever site on the Swan River that deserves to be better known. Baigup Wetlands is a 16.4 ha reserve that attracts many different kinds of birds all year round. \nPlaces are limited – please book. Details at the bottom of the page. \n \nTwo freshwater lakes are home to our South-western Snake-necked (aka ‘oblong’) Turtles which breed in the surrounding vegetation (Geoff McDonald image). \nSixteen species of waterbirds use the lakes for breeding. There is just a chance you may see gorgeous Australian Shelduck ducklings with their unbelievably protective parents or Buff-banded Rail chicks looking like fluffy black pompoms on their long spindly legs. These are two species that have been observed with young in September in previous years. \nChallenges at Baigup include Acid Sulphate scalds\, damage to the riverbank by speeding boats\, fox and cat predation of wildlife\, death of native vegetation due to salinity in places\, and a daunting history of massive weed infestation. Strenuous efforts by Baigup Wetland Interest Group and the reserve managers (City of Bayswater and Department of Planning\, Lands and Heritage) have got weeds under control in recent years but Pampas Grass\, Blackberry\, Arum Lily\, Morning Glory and Dolichos Vine (that smother and kill native trees)\, plus pretty well every annual weed\, especially Blackberry Nightshade\, you can think of\, still demand constant vigilance. \nBut for every challenge there are also victories. Extensive planting and water management along with ongoing weed control is providing habitat for an increasing number of birds\, animals and reptiles. Perhaps Quenda will be reintroduced eventually? That is one of the goals of Baigup Wetland Interest Group and the City of Bayswater. \nHow to get there:\nMeet in Hinds Reserve car park next to the Paddlesports (aka Rowing Club) facilities at the end of Milne Street Bayswater. Members of Baigup Wetland Interest Group will meet you there and take you into Baigup Wetlands itself. Wear sun protection and sturdy footwear and bring insect repellent or wear long sleeves and pants in case mosquitoes are around.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/baigup-wetlands-on-the-swan-river-maylands-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Hinds Reserve Carpark\, ANA Rowing Club\, WA\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Bushland Council WA Inc":MAILTO:ubc@bushlandperth.org.au
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