South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare Western Australia
   
Riverton Bridge Canning River Regional Park WA
 
Yule Brook Homestead69 Horley Road
Beckenham WA 6107


Phone 9458 5664
Fax 9458 5661

EmailClick here to email us

 

Supported by:
Western Australian Planning Commission Swan River TrustCity of Canning
City of Gosnells
Native Landscaping and Landcare Services
Australian Native Nurseries Group
River Guardians

Coming events 2009

Youth ANZAS 2007There are many groups actively undertaking environmental activities in our region. You can help make a difference by joining in on the activities listed below. For activities that involve on-ground works, tools are provided so just bring a smile and some water. Morning or afternoon tea is usually provided by the groups so please RSVP on the contact number provided. Always wear appropriate clothing and ensure children under 12 are supervised by a guardian.

Click on the links for more information on individual projects being undertaken in a particular park or reserve.

 

June Activity Group/Contact
Monday 1st
11am - 3pm

Foundation Day Celebrations
(CRRPV in conjunction with City of Canning)
Call in to our marquee and have a chat!
Kent Street Weir, Wilson

Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam
Wednesday 3rd
&
Thursday 4th
8:30am - 2:30pm
FOAF Planting Days
Please bring a hat, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and water and wear a long sleeved shirt and long trousers. On Wednesday, a barbeque lunch will be provided and there will also be a presentation ceremony for the 500th member of the Swan River Trust's River Guardian's Program.
ABC Reserve (meet at the junction of Roberts Road and Burke Drive)
Friends of
Attadale Foreshore

Lindsay 9330 3327
Saturday 6th
9am - 2pm
FoMCP Walk & BBQ
Visit a local wetland, learn about caring for sick animals, enjoy a BBQ in a bush setting.
Cost - $5.00

Friends of Mary Carroll Park
Unice 9398 7126

Sunday 7th
9am - 11am
TRCG Arbor Day Tree Planting
Assist TRCG with the final stage of a five year revegetation project to restore the flood plain. Nearly 15,000 tubestock will be planted this winter. Light lunch will be provided.
Registration is essential.
Garvey Park - Fauntleroy Ave, Ascot
Two Rivers Catchment Group
Nicole 9477 7295
Wednesday 10th TRCG Meeting
City of Canning
Canning River Eco-Education Centre
Two Rivers Catchment Group
Vicky
0409 113 027
Wednesday 10th
9am
FoMCP Activity Day
Sedge planting
Friends of Mary Carroll Park
Unice 9398 7126
Saturday 13th
9:30am
FoMP Meeting
Hazel McDougall House

 

Friends of McDougall Park
0417 948 797
Wednesday 17th
7:30pm
CRRPV Meeting
Canning River Eco-Education Centre

Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam
Saturday 20th
9:30am - noon
The Friends of Brixton St Wetlands
and the Department of Environment and
Conservation invite you to a
Bushland Restoration and Planting Day
Please bring a hat, gloves and
appropriate wet weather gear.
FREE BBQ lunch provided.
Meet at the end of Alton Street, Kenwick
Friends of Brixton Street Wetlands

Please RSVP for catering to the Urban nature DEC
9423 2914
Saturday 20th
8:30am
CRRPV Work Day
Urban Forest Site planting.
Meet near Nicholson Rd (access from Bridgeway Ave, Eastfield Court in Ferndale)
Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam
Sunday 21st
9am - 11am
Wilson Wetlands Group Work Day
Site TBA
Russell 9258 7301
Tuesday 23rd
&
Wednesday 24th
8:30am
FOAF Planting Days
Please bring a hat, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and water and wear a long sleeved shirt and long trousers. The planting site will be prepared for planting by CVA volunteers prior to the two planting days. CVA volunteers will also be involved in the planting on both days.
DEC Reserve (meet at the foreshore on the river side of the path leading out from opposite Haig Rd around the edge of the dog exercise area)
Friends of
Attadale Foreshore

Margaret
9330 1791

July Activity Group/Contact
Saturday 4th
9am
FoMCP Meeting
Meeting to discuss Ecowalks and
talks/People in the park
Friends of Mary Carroll Park
Unice 9398 7126
Sunday 12th
9am - 11am
Wilson Wetlands Group Work Day
Site TBA
Russell 9258 7301

Wednesday 15th
7:30pm

CRRPV Meeting
Canning River Eco-Education Centre

Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam
Saturday 18th CRRPV Work Day
Site to be confirmed
(possibly Morning Glory Site)

Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam
Saturday 18th
8am
WCG Canning River Regional Park
Planting Day

Bring gloves, hat, personal water and wear suitable clothes. Phone Helen for full details.
Ferndale Crescent, Ferndale (meet at carpark)
Waterbird Conservation Group
Helen 9457 1872

Wednesday 22nd
9am

FoMCP Activity Day
Weed identification/infill planting
Friends of Mary Carroll Park
Unice 9398 7126
Sunday 26th
8am
WCG Folly Pool Planting Day
Bring gloves, hat, personal water and
wear suitable clothes.
Phone Ruth on 9339 5501 for full details.
Folly Road, Baldivis (meet at gate on the right - approximately 100m before freeway)

Waterbird Conservation Group
Ruth 9339 5501

August Activity Group/Contact
Sunday 2nd
9am - 12noon
National Tree Day
(BBQ lunch provided)
Site TBA

Two Rivers Catchment Group
Vicky
0409 113 027
Sunday 2nd
9am - 12noon
FoMCP National Tree Day
Mary Carroll Park, Gosnells
Friends of Mary Carroll Park
Unice 9398 7126
Wednesday 12th
TRCG Meeting
City of Belmont
Two Rivers Catchment Group
Vicky
0409 113 027
Wednesday 12th
9am

FoMCP Activity Day
Check site and/or finish planting
National Tree Day site
Mary Carroll Park, Gosnells

Friends of Mary Carroll Park
Unice 9398 7126
September Activity Group/Contact
TBA Kensington Bushland Wildflower Walk
TBA
TBA
October Activity Group/Contact
TBA

‘Grab A Gladi Series’
TBA

Two Rivers Catchment Group
Vicky
0409 113 027
Wednesday 28th TRCG AGM and General Meeting
City of Canning
Canning River Eco-Education Centre
Two Rivers Catchment Group
Vicky
0409 113 027