Oyster Harbour Catchment Group Inc. in Mount Barker, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Oyster Harbour Catchment Group Inc.

Locality: Mount Barker, Western Australia

Phone: 9851 2703

Address: 622/2 Albany Hwy 6324 Mount Barker, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Please keep your cat inside. I can't stress enough that pet cats are doing damage as well. Maybe it is just a little lizard a common bird or even a moth that they hunt, but all are important for our ecosystem.

24.01.2022 Bruce had a great time listening, talking and sharing knowledge at this event. Can you spot him in this clip?

24.01.2022 Demystifying Carbon Webinar Focusing on Herd Methodology, Human Induced Regeneration, Savanna Burning, Soil Carbon, this FREE webinar will be a fast-paced 60 mi...nutes outlining various methodologies from a practical perspective. Key speakers will include: Stephen Kellie, Clean Energy Regulator Ben Lodge, Land Regeneration Group - Soil Carbon Methodology Department of Primary Industry & Regional Development - Human Induced Regeneration Jasmine Boxsell, Consolidated Pastoral Company - Beef Herd Methodology Dr Andrew Edwards, Charles Darwin University - Savanna Burning Rowan Foley, Aboriginal Carbon Foundation - Investment in premium carbon credits with co-benefits Questions to panel members This project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program. Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/demystifying-carbon-webinar

22.01.2022 National Feral Cat Management Survey Researchers from RMIT University are looking for volunteers to participate in a survey that asks questions about feral ...cat management in Australia. The information collected will help to generate a better understanding of feral cat management across the nation, including how to make improvements. The online survey should take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete and will consist primarily of short, multiple-choice questions about feral cats and efforts taken to manage them. Participation is voluntary and, if you choose to participate, you will remain completely anonymous. Individual survey http://bit.ly/Cats2020ind Organisation survey http://bit.ly/Cats2020org : Hugh McGregor

21.01.2022 .... Join local native plant experts, Kathy and Kevin Collins, as they guide wildflower enthusiasts through an amazing walk ...trail in Mondurup Reserve and around their botanical treasure trove of native plants in Mt Barker. Two tours available Saturday 10th and Monday 12th October 10:30 - 3:30pm. Lunch is also included. This is an event NOT TO BE MISSED! Places are limited so be sure to buy your $25 ticket from the Mt Barker Visitors Centre or call 9851 1163 NOW! Great Southern Treasures The Amazing South Coast Tourism Western Australia Australia's South West Porongurup, Western Australia Mount Barker Wines Mount Barker SUPA IGA Mount Barker Community College Empowering Plantagenet Seniors Shire of Plantagenet Shire of Cranbrook What's On in Mt Barker WA

21.01.2022 If you have a few extra dollars, consider donating to Australia's rarest mammal.

20.01.2022 Have you visited King River recently? #picturesque If you're in the area tomorrow why not pop in for the halls 120th birthday party. There will be cake, stalls (such as ours) and vintage cars should be a great day. #kingriverwa #history #community #old #eventsinwa #wonderoutyonderwa #albanywa #landcare

20.01.2022 We have an amazing local environment with many natural wonders. So great to see it being celebrated as well our local photographers.

20.01.2022 Please attend this years community update night. The Oyster Harbour Estuary Forum will be an informative and entertaining event with a range of speakers and topics relating to community action in the catchment and the harbour. Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2020 Time: 5:45 - 8:00 pm, presentations start at 6:00 pm Where: Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany RSVP: https://www.ohcg.org.au/rsvp-for-update.html or [email protected] by Friday 4 December... Free light supper provided It would be great to see you there. Sincerely, Oyster Harbour Catchment Group team.

18.01.2022 Oyster Harbour Catchment Group has attracted numerous project funds for; Fencing, Revegetation, Weed & Feral animal control, Workshops, Waterway Management, Soil Testing etc If you want to know what we are doing, have a say in our future projects, get involved, or just get to know people in your community please come along. Thursday 26th November 2020 10:30 am we will be having a social walk and talk around Twin Creek Conservations Reserve, one of the jewels of our Rangeslin...k project. 11:30 am, the AGM will commence at the Porongurup Village Inn, Shop and Tearooms (zoom link available) over Lunch Please RSVP to https://www.ohcg.org.au/rsvp-for-agm.html for catering purposes

18.01.2022 Your 30-Day Challenge starts now! Begin your Biosecurity Blitz adventure by taking a walk in the wild, and explore local parks and regional nature reserves to... learn how plant pests and disease alter natural ecosystems. Activity 1: It’s more fun to explore nature with a friend, so invite them to blitz with you by forwarding on your email invitation! Activity 2: Look for nature’s best drilling team! Australian native woody plants are prone to attack by various bark and wood boring insects, usually beetles or moths that lay their eggs on or inside the tree. Healthy plants usually tolerate borer attacks, with new growth outgrowing the weakened branches and exudation of gum restricting borer activity. However, continuous attack may weaken the plant resulting in branches breaking off and reducing the plant’s lifespan. If you find a borehole, see if you can stick a pencil or pen in the hole to show the size of the hole? Activity 3: Missing portions of leaf edges, holes on leaves, chewed stems and removal of entire leaves can indicate the presence of a leaf-chewing invertebrate. Can you see them using their well-developed chewing mouthparts to chew the plant? Activity 4: Ever wondered why boot cleaning stations are available in parks and reserves? Fungal spores can survive in soil, are spread by wind or water, and can be transported on clothing, equipment and tools. Fungal diseases can also cause the death of our native plants. We have special activity sheets just for rusts: https://bit.ly/3j2JN9T and https://bit.ly/2FxRVkU Activity 5: This is the time of the year to enjoy Australian wildflowers - but it’s not just humans who enjoy them! They not only attract nectar loving birds, but also insect predators like hoverflies and small parasitic wasps that act as natural pest control agents. Photograph all the insects that you find visiting the native wildflowers. Do you know which ones are native or not? Activity 6: The Australian outback contains unique plant communities and ecosystems. However, the remoteness of some areas represent an opportunity for invasive pests such as fire ants to remain unchecked, multiply and spread. Take your own Mad Max adventure and wander out yonder. Activity 7: Some pests can be expert hitchhikers, and their first port of call could be your humble garden patch or one of our protected natural parks. Pests can jump from a neighbour’s garden, the street verge, an orchard, fields and farms into our native forests and bushlands by hitching a ride in vehicles or on clothing. Finish off your first week by checking your garden equipment, camping gear, clothing, vehicle and tyres for pests which may have hitched a ride from faraway places. New to the Biosecurity Blitz 30-Day Challenge? You’ll need to: Download our free MyPestGuideReporter app to upload observations or make a report: https://bit.ly/2FtZGTH Sign up to receive the weekly newsletter to guide you through a series of 30 challenging activities: https://bit.ly/3lL2GzM Photo Tourism Western Australia.

17.01.2022 We are proud to be part of this program. We have had this team come and help with our rangers-link project and other tasks. Great group to work with.

17.01.2022 Come down and have a look at regrowth after silage cutting on a variety of pastures viewed at the previous field day. Have some breakfast and discuss the performance of the pastures after grazing, lock up and sample cuts taken before silage making. See you there!

16.01.2022 When will you leave? What will you take? Where will you go?

16.01.2022 So good to have this facility in Albany. Let's make it the most used container recycling facility around.

15.01.2022 Looking forwards to seeing everyone tomorrow!

15.01.2022 Cash in your containers for change now! We have refund points in Albany see here: https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/where-to-return or If that is too far for you there is a collection point at Mount Barker Visitor Centre as a fundraiser to help keep their doors open. If you decided to use the collection point in Mt Barker and your interested in other environmental action we are right next door. Please come have a chat

15.01.2022 We believe communication is essential for a community group such as ours and send out an eNewsletter coming into every season. It covers recent local stories, events, champions and projects. If you'd like to read our most recent release see our website: http://www.ohcg.org.au/newsletter.html

15.01.2022 Cats carry diseases that can be deadly to humans, and it’s costing Australia $6 billion every year

15.01.2022 Unsure how to get involved in cash for container scheme? This is the ideal event for you if you live in the Shire of Planatagenant residents.

14.01.2022 Lucky to have such amazing people and heritage in our catchment. Please watch

13.01.2022 Always fascinating listening to Larry telling us about bushtucker along the kalgan. Definitely a worth while read but I recommend poping into his albany shop Kurrah Mia and having a proper yarn.

13.01.2022 Let's keep the ball rolling and share again.

13.01.2022 Remember we are doing breakfast tomorrow morning for those who rsvp to [email protected]

12.01.2022 Had a great day helping the Yakamia community look after their creek. Planting, weeding and rubbish collecting. Thanks The City of Albany and South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc.

10.01.2022 Weeding in process within Oyster Harbour Catchment Group. Do your part and report infestations or weed yourself.

09.01.2022 Spend an evening with us repurposing secondhand clothes to create a unique garment for you.

08.01.2022 Careful of these guys when out and about in Albany and surrounds. If you have time please take a picture and report to City of Albany's Albany Freshwater Turtle Survey https://albanywa.maps.arcgis.com/a/webappviewer/index.html (This info will be used to help protect and study the local population.)

07.01.2022 Our seasonal Djilba Enews is now out: Find out what's been happening in our catchment - https://mailchi.mp/42/whats-been-happening-in-our-catchment

07.01.2022 Well done everyone <3 keep up the good work

05.01.2022 Have you registered for this years bird count? Not only fun but helpful.

05.01.2022 We hope to see you there

05.01.2022 Please get in touch with Liz Kington on 0417 996 719 or email [email protected] Ongerup area (Peniup, Foster Rd, Tieline Rd), 18th October 2020 Red Moort (Bush Heritage), 24/25 October 2020 Ongerup area (Corackerup), 19 October or 26/27 October 2020

03.01.2022 Thank you, everyone, for the fun and informative AGM. We've missed seeing you all in person, but we are glad we managed to have a successful year despite the year's trails. https://www.ohcg.org.au/get-involved.html #landcare #event #community

03.01.2022 A stark and sad reminder about the importance of responsible pet ownership and the impact cats have on our native wildlife. This footage was sent to us by Luke... from Queensland and shows the toll of a roaming domestic cat on a native snake. The following day, the snake was located deceased and the cat was recorded roaming in the subsequent nights. Sadly, the event captured here is not an anomaly according to leading scientists, each day more than 3.1 million mammals, 1 million birds and 1.7 million reptiles like this snake are killed by cats across Australia. Pet cats alone are estimated to kill 83 million native reptiles each year. Conservation is everyone’s business and you can do your part by being a responsible cat owner and practicing cat containment 24/7. Responsible cat ownership also means safer cats by keeping our cats happy and safe indoors. For tips and tricks on how to best look after your cat indoors, visit the Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife website: http://www.safecat.org.au/ Thank you to Luke for sending us this footage.

03.01.2022 PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS FROM BUSHFIRE - free public information sessions See flyer for details. What's On in Mt Barker WA... Mount Barker Community Resource Centre Kendenup, Western Australia, Australia Porongurup, Western Australia See more

01.01.2022 Great job initiative already 70 sighting have been recorded. Please keep up the good work.

01.01.2022 These are found in our catchment so unique and interesting

01.01.2022 We are trying to understand what the public thinks on cat matters so that we can work towards the best solutions. Please follow the link to fill in the survey. Cranbrook on cats in general, in enclosures, roaming, feral and/or stray cat. We are trying to understand what the public think on cat matters so that we can work towards the best solutions. Please follow the link to fill in the survey. https://forms.gle/VvhaG9VEgPfLfjb9A Our aim is to get 500 responses so that we can make an informed and accurate education program going into next year.