Nature Conservation Margaret River Region in Margaret River, Western Australia | Environmental conservation organisation

Nature Conservation Margaret River Region

Locality: Margaret River, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9757 2202

Address: 33 Tunbridge Street 6285 Margaret River, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.natureconservation.org.au

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25.01.2022 A massive thank you to the Department of Biodeversity, Conservation and Attractions, the Margaret River Independent School, the Friends of Redgate Beach and the wonderful folk who turned out on Sunday to give Redgate Beach some love and continue the dune restoration work behind the main beach. The team installed some coir logs, hauled and placed a pile of brush and planted a swath of pigface and spinifex to help stabilise the dune that had been degraded over many years through inappropriate access over the dune and fragile coastal vegetation. The project was initiated by Nature Conservation's Caring for Coast Program generously supported by the Line in the Sand Philanthropic Group.

24.01.2022 Nature Conservation is working with the Ngari Capes Marine Park staff through its Caring for Coast Collaborative Group and hope to partner on community awareness raising and education initiatives. Great to see information going out about the important zones in the marine park and how you can help to protect this special marine environment.

22.01.2022 Join Containers for Change and help Nature Conservation help our environment Nature Conservation Margaret River Region has joined the Containers for Change campaign. It positively impacts our environment and our Margaret River regional community. Making change is easy. It all starts with you. Collect your eligible containers instead of tossing them in the waste, then drop them off at the MR Refund Depot at 22 Kinsella Road and donate your 10c refund to our Nature Conservatio...n Public Fund. Nature Conservation's Scheme ID is: C10289458 Save our Scheme ID to your phone so that when you return your containers you can help Nature Conservation help our environment. Containers for Changes starts 1 October 2020. Learn more about the program here https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/ or watch the Containers for change video https://youtu.be/KHFD8yu1PXQ

22.01.2022 Community Possum Nightstalk - Friday 16 October Join Nature Conservation on this family friendly guided possum nightstalk around the urban areas of Margaret River. Get out with the family possum spotlighting and learn about how the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum uses our urban green spaces. Places are limited so register now. ... https://airtable.com/shrgO2DD8dcfYK2kc See more

20.01.2022 We are told tickets for this forum are selling fast. Be quick to make sure you don’t miss out.

20.01.2022 WEED IN THE SPOTLIGHT Have you seen this weed at your place? SWEET PITTOSPORUM (Pittosporum undulatum) ... A bushy tree, that grows to 8 m in height. The leaves are between 6 to 15 cm long with wavy edges. White to cream coloured flowers grow in clusters around October to November. Fruit are orange and round fruit. When the fruit opens, it releases small seeds in a sticky pulp. Plants produce seed by around 5 years of age. Pittosporum grows quickly after fire or disturbance and can shade out and out compete native plants. Seeds are dispersed by birds and mammals. HOW YOU CAN HELP AT YOUR PLACE Manually remove small plants including roots Monitor areas post burn and treat for pittosporum Dispose of garden waste responsibly in your FOGO bin Larger trees can be felled and stumps treated to avoid resprouting. For more details visit. http://www.herbiguide.com.au/Descriptions/hg_Pittosporum

20.01.2022 Interesting to learn about the Aboriginal cultural significance of the Moojar tree (Nuytsia floribunda). A lovely native flowing tree with so much significance to Aboriginal people of the south west.

20.01.2022 If you have seen quenda, possums or black cockatoos at your place and want to get involved in reporting your sightings or just want to learn more about these critters join us for this upcoming presentation. Register now places are limited. Register here https://airtable.com/shr3rCFNBvzEt8g28

19.01.2022 Just loving this pic on a local pimelea. Thank you Margaret River Organic Farmer

16.01.2022 View all the amazing comments and photos on this wall post about kangaroos by the lovely Tracy Skippings

14.01.2022 Looking for something for the kids to do? Join the Cape to Cape Summer Activities happening on our coast next week.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to the Nannas for Native Forests for keeping the pressure on to end logging of our native forests. Something tells us these women mean business!

14.01.2022 Wow! Had to share!

13.01.2022 You’d be forgiven for thinking arum lilies are difficult to kill because they spread so easily, but the plant itself isn’t difficult to kill at all. In fact, with just the smallest amount of herbicide carefully applied and a coordinated approach, we’re confident that we’ll get the upper hand over these invasive weeds. With support from our Arum Lily Blitz, hundreds of properties just like this one have been reclaimed and restored, and we want to help you do the same. Register at https://www.natureconservation.org.au//co/arum-lily-blitz/ to access free herbicide, contractor subsidies, resources, support and more.

12.01.2022 What a special environment for kids to learn from.

12.01.2022 Amazing effort today by the Friends of Rendall Close Weir caring for the popular community river reserve. Volunteers planted in 110 local native seedlings on the waters edge and in upland areas to protect the river bank and provide habitat for local wildlife. Nature Conservation’s trusty bush regenerator Rick Ensley supervised, providing advice on what and where to plant.... Volunteers are calling on adults, kids and dogs who visit the weir to give the seedlings time to establish by keeping clear of the planting area. Let’s give nature the respect and care it deserves! Nature Conservation’s support to friends of reserve groups is generously funded by the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s Environmental Management Fund.

12.01.2022 We all love Redgate Beach and today is the day to give the beach some love. Our Coastal Restoration Officer, Drew McKenzie will be down at Redgate between 2.00-4.00 pm today and could use some volunteers to help with brushing and planting of native dunes species. Why not rock up and lend a hand!

12.01.2022 It's marron season again! The marron season in WA opened 12.00 noon 8th January 2021 and closes 12.00 noon 5th February 2021. Let's protect the marron populations of Wooditjup Bilya by doing the right thing. We have just spoken with Fisheries Officer who are out and about enforcing the 2021 marron regulations so make sure your license is up to date and you are using the right gear. ... The Margaret River is a snare only area and there are also areas that marron fishing is prohibited so check out the 2021 marron guide for details. http://www.fish.wa.gov.au//recreational_fishing/licences/r Working together to protect Wooditjup Bilya.

10.01.2022 Spread the word to your Perth friends. This fundraiser is part of the mammoth effort by Rankin Salinis and the Cape to Caoe Cocky Run Team to raise funds for Nature Conservation’s Black Cockatoo Conservation Program.

10.01.2022 Last chance to register for the Capes Coastal Forum tomorrow evening. Join us to explore how we can protect our coast into the future. Register now https://airtable.com/shrislI4s88Z5aQWX

10.01.2022 Great work F.A.W.N.A Inc. Nature Conservation is proud to have provided funds raised through the Cape to Cape Cocky Run as a contribution to transport costs for this move. A fantastic asset for black cockatoo rehabilitation at FAWNA’s Flight Academy.

10.01.2022 Join Nature Conservation for the Wooditjup Bilya Community Update and our 2020 Annual General Meeting at Fair Harvest on the Tuesday 8 December. We are looking forward to celebrating the year with our members, supporters and colleagues. All welcome! Register now https://airtable.com/shrImP9Stx1uuZ0Mc

09.01.2022 Great messages here from John Butler about the need to protect our native forests. Support the Nannas for Native Forests campaign to end logging of native forests in WA now.

09.01.2022 Wow what a result! Don’t forget you can choose to donate your refund to Nature Conservation’s Scheme ID C10289458 and we will put your donation to good use caring for our environment. Check the local refund sites on the MR Refund Facebook page or at https://mrrefund.com.au/

09.01.2022 Wow! Go Nannas! A fantastic stand fir our forests. Well done Margaret River Regional Environment Centre for organising.

09.01.2022 Calling all part-time locals! You might not know how bad the arum lily problem has gotten especially if you’re only here in the warmer months but trust us, it’s bad. The good news is we’re working on it and we’ve got people like Penny and Grant who have almost completely eradicated arums at their Redgate property and they’ve managed that only living here part-time. Through our region-wide Arum Lily Blitz, we’re supporting everyone in eradicating this invasive weed. We’...re offering support, free herbicide and subsidies for contractors. Now we just need to make sure everyone, including part-timers, are getting the message. Do you know any holiday home owners? Tag them below, or share this message with them. And most importantly, register at : https://www.natureconservation.org.au//co/arum-lily-blitz/

08.01.2022 What a night! A great turn out to the Capes Coastal Forum. Inspiring discussions about how our community might drive a behavioural code or pledge to inspire respect and care for our coast. Stay tuned for more opportunities for the community to get involved in this exciting initiative. Thanks to Coastswap, Coastwest Grants and the Line in the Sand Philanthopic Group for their generous support for this event.

08.01.2022 #summerbirding is here and the weather is starting to warm up. Extreme hot weather can pose a threat to native birds, but there is something everyone can do to... help! One of the best ways to help birds beat the heat is to provide a water source in your garden. Adding a bird bath may also attract new species, which is a win for native birds and bird watchers alike! To read more about how to set up bird bath, head on over to the Birds in Backyards team website: https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/Bird-Baths Our Birds in Backyards program is a great way to get involved in bird conservation at a local level by participating in online surveys, learning more about Australian birds and their habitats and by creating bird-friendly spaces in your garden and local community. Video credit: Variegated Fairy-wrens by focusfilmsaust (Darren Broughton, BIBYTV) BirdLifeOz #birdsinbackyards #urbanbirds #birdingathome #fairywren #birdbath

07.01.2022 Do you want to help nature at your place? Check out Nature Conservation’s online resources to help you enhance biodiversity on your property or in your garden. Nature Conservation’s online resources include 'Gardens for Nature' and 'Bushland Management' Information Sheets providing locally relevant information on topics such as revegetation, environmental weeds, fox control, fire and biodiversity, stream and dam management as well as how to create your own native garden and ...attract birds, insects and wildlife. Access the online resources from the 'Get Involved' section of the Nature Conservation website or at the links below: Gardens for Nature Information Sheets https://www.natureconservation.org.au//help-nature-in-you/ and Bushland Management Information Sheets https://www.natureconservation.org.au//help-nature-on-you/

07.01.2022 Did you know.that Australia has over 200 species of native frogs? You can download the Frog ID app, record the sounds you hear and help put your local frogs on the map! https://theconversation.com/clicks-bonks-and-dripping-taps-

07.01.2022 Meet the quenda - a serious ecosystem engineer! This cute critter is a ground dwelling marsupial of the bandicoot family and is endemic to WA's south-west. But did you know quenda are serious diggers?? Research shows one busy quenda can dig up to 45 conical foraging pits a night in search of fungi, tubers and invertebrates - moving more than 10kg of soil. That's almost 4 tonnes a year! From cycling nurtients to aerating the soil and spreading seed and fungal spores, they're a... vital species - and our bush wouldn't look the same! (Oh, and their pouches face backwards so they don't fill up with soil during all that digging!!) Find loads of info about creating habitat for quenda and other native animals on your property by registering for our For Nature program at https://www.natureconservation.org.au/for-nature/ Or check out our quenda fact sheet at https://www.natureconservation.org.au//Quenda-Our-Ecosyste

07.01.2022 Containers for Change is off and running. Why not donate your refund to looking after our local environment. Just use Nature Conservation’s Scheme ID C10289458 when you take your containers in and we will put your donation to good use. The MR Refund site at 22 Kinsella Street in the LIA (enter off Burton Rd) is ready to help.

06.01.2022 Tickets still available for tomorrow’s Megafauna Nightstalk at Mammoth Cave and the other dates in October. https://facebook.com/events/s/megafauna-nightstalk/3217160768320523/?ti=icl

06.01.2022 Great advice on these hot summer days. Thanks WA Loves Nature.

05.01.2022 Seasons Greetings On behalf of the Nature Conservation's Board and staff, we wish you all a very Merry Xmas and an enjoyable festive season. We hope you all stay happy, safe and well over the summer break and we look forward to working with you in the New Year.

05.01.2022 The Nannafesto makes absolute sense! Logging native forests doesn’t!

04.01.2022 The Cape to Cape Cocky Run Team advised today that they are very excited to announce they will be running a raffle at the Little Creatures Community Keg on Friday! Our great sponsors are giving away these prizes: 1x Family Perth Zoo pass Hay Shed Hill Winery tour for two 2 nights stay at Surfpoint Resort To enter come find one of us at the keg to purchase, give us your name and number, and we will be in contact with the winner!... So spread the word to your friends in Perth or if you happen to be in the big smoke for the weekend drop in for a Little Creatures Brewing beer. Proceeds from the Community Keg will be added to those raise by the Cape to Cape Cocky Run for Nature Conservation's Black Cockatoo Conservation Program.

03.01.2022 Nature Conservation was saddened to hear about a serious act of environmental vandalism in our local bushland earlier in the week. Over 30 trees have been illegally cut down in bushland on the edge of Margaret River. The Shire has been notified but the bushland is not under their jurisdiction so the vesting State agency has been notified and will be investigating. This type of damage to natural vegetation and habitats is just not ok, especially when our beautiful Nannas for ...Native Forests are fighting hard to protect our remaining native forests. If anyone knows who might be responsible for this illegal act please contact our office on 9757 2202 and we will pass on details to the investigators.

02.01.2022 Rural resident or suburban dweller? Owner or renter? Life-time local or holiday home owner? Everyone has a part to play in arum lily control. Join with your neighbours to control arum lily and protect our beautiful region. Through our Arum Lily Blitz, we’re reclaiming and restoring land right across the region, and offering free herbicide, support, resources and more to encourage as many people as possible to get involved. Learn more or register at https://www.natureconservation.org.au//co/arum-lily-blitz/

01.01.2022 Nature Conservation through it’s Caring for Coast Program will be helping out at the CoastSWaP’s Cape to Cape Summer Activities. Get your tickets now at https://coastswap.tidyhq.com//32677-cape-to-cape-summer-ac