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SUMMARY:2023 AGM - Speaker topic: Keep Carnaby's Flying
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting\nCome along to UBC’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7th March 2023 at City West Lotteries House.  Elections will be held for all Committee positions for 2023. The updated Agenda for  the meeting is now available. All paid up Member Groups are eligible to vote. If you wish to appoint someone as a Proxy for your Member Group\, you can download the form here.  Please bring your completed Proxy form to the meeting or email it to ubc@bushlandperth.org.au by 6:00 pm Monday 6 March.  You can also find the updated short bios of those nominating for committee positions here. \nWe will open the doors to the Conference Room at 6:00 pm and serve light refreshments. The AGM will start at 6:30 pm. \nThe AGM will be followed by a presentation from Professor Kris Warren from the Harry Butler Institute at Murdoch University about their Lotterywest funded project “Keep Carnaby’s Flying” \nKeep Carnaby’s Flying – Ngoolarks Forever\nNgoolarks have connected Noongar families for thousands of years. Now we are in danger of losing them forever. \nKeep Carnaby’s Flying – Ngoolarks Forever is a new community empowerment program. Working together with local governments\, NGOs\, and Aboriginal organisations and Traditional Custodians\, we will guide revegetation activities and protect foraging habitat\, roosts and vegetation corridors across Perth\, to support the survival of our beloved black cockatoos. \nDiscover how you and your Friends group can help keep Ngoolarks flying forever. \nOur Guest Speaker\nProfessor Kris Warren will be our guest speaker. \nKris has worked in the field of conservation medicine for 25 years\, and is based on the College of Science\, Health\, Engineering and Education at Murdoch University. Her research focuses primarily on determining the ecological drivers of disease and the role that disease plays in population declines of threatened wildlife species. \nRead more here about the Murdoch University Black Cockatoo Conservation Management Project. \nEvent information\nWe look forward to welcoming you to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7th March. Please let us know that you are coming along.  You can either RSVP at the bottom of this page (keep scrolling) or else email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au. If you can’t make it to West Perth\, you can join us online via Zoom. Please email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au to request the Zoom link. You can join from 6:30 pm for the AGM or from 7 pm for Kris’ talk.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/2023-agm-speaker-topic-keep-carnabys-flying/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Linking spaces to save species
DESCRIPTION:Loss\, fragmentation and degradation of habitat are recognised as one of 6 main threats to our biodiversity. So linking spaces saves species.  Come along and find out about what’s new with NatureLink Perth. \nThe team at NatureLink Perth have carried out huge amounts of work researching the most cost effect ecological linkages to save species and ecosystems. Now they have created an interactive platform to enable you to engage with NatureLinks near you\, to make them stronger and help sustain our biodiversity. \nLearn how to use this tool to see how your patch links to others. This could help with your bush regeneration and advocacy strategies. \nThis research gives bushcare groups the science to contest developers and give your council direction to take action to strengthen these ecological linkages. \nFor example\, long undisturbed Underwood Avenue Bushland provides essential connectivity from Kings Park to Bold Park.  And this bushland still has bird species thought to be lost to urban Perth. \nMarg Owen has captured photos in there of Red Capped Robin\, Spotted Pardalote\, Mistletoe Bird\, Western Spinebill and the Striated Pardalote.  These little birds keep the bushland ecosystem healthy. \nMeet our speaker\nCome and listen to Jane Chambers from NatureLink Perth and Murdoch University and learn a new way of thinking about urban biodiversity. Find out how we can all be part of something bigger and better for our flora and fauna. \nDr Jane Chambers is a Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Ecology at Murdoch University and her research interests focus on wetlands\, rivers and estuaries\, primarily in the areas of ecosystem processes\, management and restoration. \nJoin Us\nJoin us in the Conference Room at City West Lotteries House from 6:00 pm for refreshments. \nCovid-19 Information:  We will be complying with the relevant public health orders. So please let us know that you are coming along.  You can either RSVP at the bottom of this page (keep scrolling) or else email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au.  If you do not feel well on the day\, please do not attend. \nAvailable online: If you can’t make it to West Perth\, you can join us online via Zoom. Please email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au to request the Zoom link. \nPhotos by Marg Owen.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/linking-spaces-to-save-species/
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SUMMARY:In the Company of Cockies
DESCRIPTION:In the Company of Cockies – Black Cockatoos in Urban Landscapes \nThe Urban Bushland Council invites you to an evening all about black-cockatoos\, presented by BirdLife’s Merryn Pryor. \nLearn about the ecology of black cockatoos in urban landscapes\, the importance of urban bushland and what you can do to help these threatened birds. \nThere are still many ways to help black cockatoos in the Perth Metro areas such as providing watering points for them\, planting and revegetating areas with native food species for black-cockatoos to forage on and protect remaining large roost trees from being bulldozed or felled for development. \nJoin Us\nJoin us in the Conference Room at City West Lotteries House from 6:00 pm for refreshments. \nCovid-19 Information:  We will be complying with the relevant public health orders\, including a limit on the number who can attend. So please let us know that you are coming along.  You can either RSVP at the bottom of this page (keep scrolling) or else email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au.  You will need to wear a mask. If you do not feel well on the day\, please do not attend. \nAvailable online: If you can’t make it to West Perth\, you can join us online via Zoom. Please email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au to request the Zoom link. \nPhotos by Marg Owen
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/in-the-company-of-cockies/
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SUMMARY:UBC Annual General Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:Come along to UBC’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 1st March 2022 at City West Lotteries House. We will open the doors to the Conference Room at 6:00 pm and serve light refreshments. The AGM will start at 6:30 pm.  Elections will be held for all Committee positions for 2022. Nominations have now closed\, with 8 nominations received for the 9 committee positions. \nNominations received: Chairperson – Christine Richardson\, Deputy Chairperson – Colma Keating; Secretary – Marg Owen; Treasurer – Chris Allbeury; Committee Members  – Sue Conlan\, Mary Gray\, Heidi Hardisty and Lynn MacLaren.  You can find brief bios here. One Committee position remains vacant an can be filled from the floor. Contact us at ubc@bushlandperth.org.au to discuss. \nWe will conclude formal business by just after 7 pm\, and will then hand over to our guest speaker. \nUBC is honoured to have Lee McIntosh\, Deputy Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority talk about “the EPA’s role in protecting biodiversity” \nMs Lee McIntosh has more than 20 years’ experience practicing as an environmental lawyer. She has extensive experience in corporate\, government and community sectors. She has been active in several environmental law policy and reform initiatives\, lectured and tutored in environmental law and worked across all areas of environmental law assessment and approvals. Ms McIntosh has also held roles on several government and community boards. She has also provided advice on the environmental approval and social licence issues associated with some of Western Australia’s most significant projects. Ms McIntosh has a Masters degree in Environmental Law from the University of Calgary\, Canada\, and a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) from Murdoch University. \nEvent information\nWe look forward to welcoming you to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 1st March.   \nCovid-19 Information:  We will be complying with the relevant health orders\, including a limit on the number who can attend. So please let us know that you are coming along.  You can either RSVP at the bottom of this page (keep scrolling) or else email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au. We will run a Wait list if all our places are booked out.  You will need to wear a mask and check in by using SafeWA app\, or by leaving your details on our contact register. If you do not feel well on the day\, please do not attend. \nIf you can’t make it to West Perth\, you can join us online via Zoom. Please email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au to request the Zoom link. You can join from 6:30 pm for the AGM or from 7 pm for Lee’s talk.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/ubc-annual-general-meeting-2022/
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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/
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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: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/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210302T180000
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SUMMARY:UBC Annual General Meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:All places are now fully booked. Add your name to the WAIT list or request a Zoom link to the meeting by emailing ubc@bushlandperth.org.au \nCome along to UBC’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 2nd March 2021. The doors will open at 6:00 pm when light refreshments will be served. The AGM will start at 6:30 pm.  Elections will be held for all Committee positions for 2021. Nomination forms are available here. Contact us at ubc@bushlandperth.org.au if you would like further information or assistance. \nFormal business is expected to conclude around 7 pm and we will hand over to our guest speaker. \nWe are honoured to have Emeritus Professor Philip Jennings talk about \nWhat is happening to our environment?\nWe are fortunate to live in a region of mega-biodiversity. It is one of only 35 biodiversity hotspots on our planet. For more than 50\,000 years the Noongar nation successfully managed this precious ecosystem through major changes in the Earth’s climate. \nHowever\, since the arrival of the new settlers\, nearly 200 years ago\, irreversible damage has been done to our environment\, due primarily to inappropriate planning and land use practices. The results of this mismanagement are now apparent in the form of salinization\, weeds\, feral animals\, bush fires and plant diseases. \nIn recent years\, some attempts have been made to address these problems and this talk will discuss the successes and failures of our response. \nEvent information\nSo come along to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 2nd March.   \nCovid-19 Information:  Please RSVP so that we know how many  people will be coming along. We will run a Wait list if all our places are booked out. You will need to complete the contact tracing requirements when you arrive. This can be via use the Safe WA app or filling in a hard copy form. \nIf you can’t make it to West Perth\, you can also join us online via Zoom. Please email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au to request the Zoom link. You can join from 6:30 pm for the AGM or from 7 pm for Professor Jennings’ talk.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/ubc-annual-general-meeting-2021/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201119T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201015T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T043152
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SUMMARY:Putting insects to work in your bushland
DESCRIPTION:Have you seen these in your bushland?\nInsects and other macrofauna will help you with your bush regeneration work because they are composters\, pollinators\, predators! \nWorld insect populations are in decline for all sorts of anthropogenic reasons. So\, it is time for the few eco-literate members of our society to again stand up to eco-illiterate governments and their bureaucracies in their war of ignorance against the major proportion of our terrestrial macrofauna – the insects! \nCome listen to David Knowles\nDavid Knowles has extensive hands on knowledge of and passion for our macrofauna. He can therefore provide insights into how to encourage a biodiversity of helper bugs in your bushland. Then this knowledge will empower you to speak up when governments and residents insist on doing the opposite! Fire\, lights and weeds have a devastating effect on our small helpers. \nSome in the northern suburbs may have noticed the extensive burning occurring in the Moore River drainage.  And why is this a problem for insects? A significant proportion of insect biodiversity is mature and seeking mates in springtime. DFES could not have targeted a better time to kill as many of our pollinators and leaf litter recyclers as possible! David suspects that over the spring burning season multi millions\, if not trillions\, of breeding animals die as a result. \nHow do we change this extinction culture? \nCome along to a very interesting talk! Please scroll down to reserve your free ticket. \nJoin us for refreshments at 6:00 pm with the talk starting at 6:30 pm. \nFor those who can’t make it into City West\, we will be able to make this talk available online. Please email ubc@bushlandperth.org.au for further information
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/putting-insects-to-work-in-your-bushland/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200722T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200722T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200625T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200625T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T043152
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SUMMARY:UBC Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come along to UBC’s Annual General Meeting and hear Greg Keighery talk about the ‘blooming biodiversity‘ of Western Australia.  Greg Keighery\, is a renowned botanist who has been largely responsible for regional scale surveys to establish conservation networks. He was recently awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the General Division for service to conservation and the environment. \nWhat is World Class about Western Australia? Blooming Biodiversity\, why is it ignored?\nWe know that WA is a State bigger than most countries\, containing some of the world’s oldest rocks\, fossils and life forms\, one of the world’s oldest cultures and largest wilderness area. This very old land surface has led to the relatively recent burst of speciation in our flowering plants in southern Western Australia (Southwest). This is what is truly world class about WA\, recognised internationally as being one of the original 25 biodiversity hotspots of the planet and the only one in Australia. \nWhy is this so? \n \nThere over 8\,000 flowering plants in the Southwest\, over 80% of these species are found nowhere else. Within these ranks are many other superlatives\, over 800 species pollinated by birds\, highest in the world. Giving us such large brilliant coloured flowers as the state flower the Kangaroo Paw. Other amazing features of the Southwest wildflowers include: the greatest number of sexually deceptive orchids in the world; very large numbers of ground orchids especially the Spider Orchids; diverse systems of root types; the most species of\, and the largest plants\, in the world of the carnivorous plant genus Drosera; and the world’s largest parasitic plant\, Nuytsia floribunda. \nUnfortunately this amazing biodiversity is also listed because it is under threat. \nHowever\, unlike the Great Barrier Reef there is no Federal Body that operates to assist in conserving this international asset. Why is this so? Why isn’t the south-west listed by Australia as a World Heritage Site\, like Kakadu\, and many other areas in eastern Australia? Why are there NO staff from the federal environment department in WA \, considering that we have  8 of the 15 national biodiversity hotspots in WA.  Why is so much money spent on the Murray-Darling or Tasmania compared to the flora of the WA Wheatbelt\, recognised nationally as under great threat? \nI feel that an “oriental” perspective of all aspects of our country by both politicians and the media\, is giving poor leadership\, a previous and continuing fixation on forests combined with the time required to understand and hence appreciate the amazing complexity and beauty of our flora and finally a lack of connection to the Western Australian landscape by Western Australians are the major drivers.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/ubc-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T043152
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190814T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T043152
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SUMMARY:Tuart Woodlands now protected
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that the Listing of the Tuart Woodlands and Forests as a Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) by the Commonwealth government has now been confirmed. The Tuart is an icon of our Perth region\, being the tallest tree species on the Swan Coastal Plain and habitat for many fauna species. \nTo celebrate\, we have invited Bronwen and Greg Keighery to talk to all our members and supporters about our precious tuarts. \nJoin us on Wednesday 14 August at 6 pm. $5 donation for lucky door prize. \nRead more about our Tuart Woodlands and Forests and this decision here 
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/tuart-woodlands-now-protected/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190710T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T043152
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SUMMARY:War on Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Find out how Wireless Hill Reserve ‘war on weeds‘ strategies can help you! \nCome hear Margaret Matthews tell the story of  the war on weeds at Wireless Hill. \nThis treasure of Banksia Woodland has survived in suburbia but like most bushland in developed urban areas has suffered from an infestation of many types of weeds. \n \nLocals saw plants worth saving\, banded together with the land manager and now this park has regenerated to surprise and delight its carers. \nSo what did the Friends of Wireless Hill want to save? \nWhat were their worst weeds? \nWhy weeding wasn’t working and how they got smart by winning grants for hand weeding which are still available today. \nHand weeding 5.4 hectares is not easy but worth it to see how it has facilitated the recovery of a diversity of plants. \nPerennial Veldt Grass can look dead at the end of summer but beware – it springs to life with winter rains! \nIntroducing our speaker\nMargaret Matthews has been a member of the Friends of Wireless Hill since 2003.  She was the Convenor for about five years and is currently the Secretary and Treasurer as well as the grant manager.  She is also the Treasurer of the Friends of Underwood Avenue Bushland. \nMargaret currently spends most of her time helping organise the national Wildflower Conference being hosted by the Wildflower Society in Albany from 29 September 2019. At that time she will take on the role of President of the Australian National Plants Society. \nHear how a strategic approach has paid off in enhanced bushland health and diversity at Wireless Hill. \nJoin us on Wednesday 10th July from 6 pm for 6.30 pm start. $5 donation for lucky door prize.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/war-on-weeds/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190529T203000
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SUMMARY:Native Bees and our Bushland
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Terry Houston for an entertaining talk about native bees in our bushland. Dr Houston is Research Associate\, Dept. of Terrestrial Zoology (Entomology) Western Australian Museum\, 49 Kew St\, Welshpool. \nInhabiting the Perth Region is a substantial native bee fauna – around 80 species – which is highly dependent on the native flora. New bee species have been coming to light year after year and many await naming and description. The natural history of relatively few bee species has been studied in any detail\, but some fascinating behaviours are found among those that have. An example is the ‘megamouth bee’ (pictured above) that was discovered in Forrestdale several years ago. \nThe rapid destruction of bushlands in the region means that some species are becoming scarce and\, without adequate conservation of the diverse vegetation systems of the region\, some are at risk of going extinct. One specimen of a species already presumed to be extinct\, Douglas’s Broad-headed Bee Hesperocolletes douglasi (pictured below)\, was collected in Banksia woodland on Perth’s northern outskirts in 2015 by Juliana Pille Arnold\, a PhD student at the University of WA and recently made headlines in the local news. This rediscovery and other finds of special interest will be detailed in this presentation to illustrate some of the joys and frustrations of trying to document the biology of native bees. \nDr Houston is also the author of A Guide to Native Bees of Australia\, in which he discusses the estimated 2000 species of Australian bees.
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/native-bees-and-our-bushland/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180712T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180712T203000
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SUMMARY:Digging around in our bushland: what is happening with quenda and their mates?
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 12th July 2018 \nMeet: Meeting Room\, City West Lotteries House\, Delhi Street West Perth. \nTime: 6.00pm for light refreshments. Talk starts at 6.30pm sharp. \nHow to get there: City West Lotteries House is only 100metres from City West train station on the Fremantle line. Exit to south side of train station onto Delhi Street. \nAbout the speaker: A/Prof Trish Fleming\,BSc (Hons) UWA\, MSc Murdoch\, PhD UWA \n\n\nTrish is a wildlife biologist.  Her research focuses on translational biology\, where improving our understanding of the physiology and behaviour of vertebrates has conservation or welfare implications.  For example\, understanding factors such as  habitat requirements or physiological limitations of animals can provide important information for their management and conservation. \n(Photocredit – Trish Fleming).
URL:https://www.bushlandperth.org.au/event/digging-around-in-our-bushland-what-is-happening-with-quenda-and-their-mates/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, West Perth\, West Australia\, 6005\, Australia
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