Susannah Brook Catchment Group Inc. | Community
Susannah Brook Catchment Group Inc.
Phone: +61 412 608 968
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25.01.2022 The Friends of 12 Mile Springs managed to plant 200 seedlings on Saturday before the rain. Perfect timing for a planting day.
25.01.2022 Beautiful little spiders
25.01.2022 Here is an issue to be aware of thats not too far away from our patch...
25.01.2022 The proposed North Stoneville Townsite MUST be stopped. There are now fewer than two months until the WA Planning Commission is expected to bring down its deci...sion on the North Stoneville Townsite. There are many good reasons to oppose this proposal and the local community, led by Save Perth Hills, has spoken loud and clear. Im calling on Planning Minister Saffioti and the McGowan Government to listen to the community and STOP this development. Please SHARE my video to get the message out! #saveperthhills
24.01.2022 This looks like a great opportunity and its happening in the Susannah Brook catchment! https://facebook.com/events/s/wandoo-heights-walk-sunday-20t/319335879385478/?ti=icl
24.01.2022 Great work team
24.01.2022 A great short video that everyone has to see.
24.01.2022 || PLANTING FOR SUCCESS || Have you ever planted a native seedling in your garden and thought: "What am I doing wrong?" If this sounds familiar don't wor...ry, you are not alone! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a green thumb in the making, planting successful seedlings can be a challenge. Lucky for us, landscaper extraordinaire and News Talk 6PR 882 presenter Sue McDougall happens to be a local hills resident and she has plenty of tips and tricks up her sleeve for getting planting right. Our environmental officer Tracey Bell recently caught up with Sue, who shared four simple steps to ensuring planting success in winter. We hope you enjoy this short video. For more gardening hacks follow 6PR Gardening with Sue McDougall #ShireofMundaring #PlantingforSuccess #SueMcDougall
23.01.2022 WALN associate member Plantrite - Wholesale Native Nursery in Bullsbrook is keen to help connect your community to nature! If you are or know a community group,... school or club that is keen to bring a little nature into their world, this could be a great chance to receive some free native plants. Applications close soon so don't delay - spread the word and fill in the simple online form now! See more
22.01.2022 Disgusting, there is no excuse for this sort of behaviour
22.01.2022 Thanks to Wooroloo Brook Landcare Group for hosting a walk through Wandoo Heights this morning. While there may have been the odd shower it didn't deter us and it was great to see the wildflowers are still out and doing there thing.
21.01.2022 Latest edition of Greenpage is out! The Greenpage newsletter is a Landcare newsletter produced for the volunteer community networks in the Eastern Hills Natural... Resource Management sub-region. The newsletter provides information on current issues affecting landcare, reports on work being undertaken within the region and provides updates on activities, training and funding opportunities. The newsletter is produced bi-monthly. Check it our on the link below. https://www.perthseasternregion.com.au/susta/greenpage.aspx
19.01.2022 The WA Christmas Tree is really an iconic SW tree
17.01.2022 The top dam at Susannah Brook Reserve is finally overflowing with the latest rains.
17.01.2022 What a great day we had on Saturday, beautiful weather and a great bunch of volunteers who came along to the Susannah Brook Reserve to help get our seedlings in the ground before the rain on Sunday night. Half the fun is meeting up with like minded friendly people. Last years seedlings have really taken off and it is great to see evidence of Quendas and local birdlife in the patch rewarding all our efforts. Still not too late to help if you have some spare time on Thursday morning as we will be back there to install tree guards around the new seedlings.
16.01.2022 WILDLIFE AWARENESS | Spring means native wildlife on the move, many with new offspring! With animal activity on the increase, it is a timely reminder to take ex...tra care when venturing outdoors, particularly near swamps, lakes and bushland, both for your own safety and our wildlife. 1. Watch out for swooping magpies Magpies became more territorial in Spring to protect their eggs or chicks from any potential threats. If you cant avoid the area, wear a hat, and if you confidently continue on your way the bird will often retreat to a tree. 2. Never leave traps unattended in waterways We are fortunate to have populations of endangered turtles and tortoises in our wetlands, but if they get caught in nets they will drown. Remember recreational fishers in WA need a licence to catch marron, and fishing can only be done in approved areas. 3 Look twice before crossing the road Ducks and their ducklings have begun to leave their nests in search of the nearest wetlands. Please be aware of duck families moving around and remain cautious on roads and cycle paths near water bodies. 4. Helping baby birds If you find young birds on the ground please do not to pick them up, as this may result in the nestlings having to be hand reared. Parent birds do not generally abandon their young and will in most cases continue to feed and protect them even when they have left the nest prematurely. 5. Be snake aware Reptiles will also begin emerging over the coming months and will be actively looking for food, water and patches of warm sun to bask in. A snake that feels threatened may hiss or rear up and the best thing a person can do is back away slowly and keep watching it. Do not attempt to handle or kill snakes as these actions may result in a bite. Snakes will normally try to avoid humans, but it is best to be aware and take precautions such as wearing long pants and enclosed shoes while walking along bush trails If you are concerned about the welfare of a native animal, contact the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055.
15.01.2022 A lot of native wildlife call Susannah Brook Reserve home. Can anybody tell what type of owl this is?
15.01.2022 Another successful day out on our restoration site. Tree guards have been placed around the seedlings planted last Saturday. We are also trialing a bio degradable tree guard along with the usual plastic tree guard so will be interesting to see the success of this over the next 12 months. Thanks again to all the volunteers who made themselves available on Thursday morning.
15.01.2022 The latest GreenPage is out
15.01.2022 Sad to hear this very distressing new. Please keep a look out for floats or nets when walking around the dams.
14.01.2022 Did you know it can take over 100 years for a tree to form a natural hollow. Many of our native animals rely on the natural hollows of old trees for nesting, shelter, and hibernation. Much of the Susannah Brook Reserve was once used for farming and with clearing of trees resulting in huge losses of natural nesting hollows. In addition, the removal of dead trees for firewood has further contributed to the decline in suitable hollows. With thanks to the City of Swan and Simon Cherriman, Friends of Susannah Brook Reserve have installed a number of nesting boxes in the reserve. A range of nesting boxes have been installed to mimic natural hollows and will be suitable for parrots, ducks, owls, possums, and phascogales and we hope to see new residents move in soon.
14.01.2022 Thanks for the invite, great morning
12.01.2022 Thank You City of Swan
12.01.2022 Thanks to all who came out this morning to help with weeding around the seedlings we have recently planted. Absolutely beautiful morning and we managed to achieve a lot.
12.01.2022 On Thursday a group from the Susannah Brook Catchment Group and friends had the chance to learn about the Steam Wand thanks to Jonathan from Green Steam and EMRC. The Steam Wand is an environmentally friendly superheated saturated steam alternative to the use of chemical herbicides. The steam is 100% chemical free and suitable to be used in and around "No Spray" zones; it can be used in practically all weather conditions, and it is safe to be used in close proximity of people and wildlife. What a great alternative along our creek beds and even children's playgrounds.
11.01.2022 A good indicator on the health of the water in our catchment
11.01.2022 All our waterways are under threat if SP 34 is approved after appeal at SAT.
11.01.2022 Happy Landcare Week! Thank you to all of our awesome SBCG volunteers and supporters for helping to care for our beautiful catchment!
10.01.2022 Check out this FREE landcare workshop!
10.01.2022 Susannah Brook Catchment Group's progress and Planting Day Information for July.
07.01.2022 Beautiful birds
06.01.2022 We are really in the middle of planting season with the recent rains, there are a number of dates available where you can help out. In addition to our planting days at the Susannah Brook Reserve off Strawberry Hill drive on 4th and 9th July you could also help out at the Lion Mill Creek Reserve who have a number of days where you can get your hands dirty. Plenty of days to choose from.
05.01.2022 Hasn't this rain been wonderful, our rainwater tanks are filling, the dams in Susannah Brook Reserve are also collecting more water and new life is start to emerge. One of our regular walkers captured some fungi along the walk trails, A Scarlet bracket Fungus and we think an Australian Honey Fungus. We are starting to see a few different types growing, which is all good for the biodiversity of the area.
02.01.2022 Time is running out, if you can please add your voice
02.01.2022 A lot of work is done all across the country to help our wildlife, lets not let all the efforts fail because we endlessly destroy our habitat.
01.01.2022 For all our Bird watching friends
01.01.2022 Check out SBCG in the Greenpage!
01.01.2022 Less than 2 weeks before out first planting day on 4th July. Look forward to seeing anyone that can help us out.
