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

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.

 

January Activity Group/Contact
Monday 5th - 9th

Creepy Crawlies Week!
There will be creepy crawly craft activities, lectures & competitions all week at the Canning River Eco-Education Centre. Cost: $3 per child.
Kent St Weir, Wilson
Click here for brochure

Phone 9462 7160
or email Tanya
Wednesday 14th - Friday 16th Catchments, Corridors and Coasts presented by the Australian Association for Environmental Education (WA). This three-day program provides a ‘snapshot’ of environmental education in WA. Learn about environmental issues, what is being done by community groups and various levels of government, what resources are available and how we can all work together for a better environment. Registrations now open. Community volunteers can apply for a scholarship to attend.
Click here for scholarship details
Click here for brochure
Australian Association for Environmental Education (WA)

Saturday 17th
9:30am

CRRPV Get-together and Planning Meeting
Planning meeting followed by a BBQ. Please bring your own meat and a salad to share.
Canning River Eco-Education Centre -
Kent Street Weir
Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam
Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th
8:30am
CRRPV Display at Stocklands, Riverton
8:30am set up, ready for 9:00am opening.
If you can spare a couple of hours to help sometime during the two days, it would be appreciated.
Stocklands, Riverton
Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam
February Activity Group/Contact
Monday 2nd WA Wetland Management Conference
Full day includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea. Need to register early if you want specific choices of workshops. Fee - $50 (less for students, pensioners). Contact Pam if
interested – she will fwd info.
Cockburn Wetland Centre

Pam
Tuesday 17th
9am – 3pm

What does your garden grow? Workshop
This workshop aims to provide knowledge and tools to deliver good and informed advice to customers, community groups, and the general public about local, national, environmental, noxious and declared weeds. It will assist you to educate the general public in how to protect their environment as they garden.It is designed for all production and retail nursery staff, council or environmental weeds officers, TAFE Teachers, community garden group leaders, Landcare and Bushcare, other DPI or NRM staff, staff in Government Departments concerned with the environment. Cost: $200
Canning River Eco Education Centre - Kent Street Weir, Wilson
Click here for brochure/registration form

Melinda Snowball
9458 5664

Wednesday 18th
9am - 3pm

 

What pesky plant is that? Workshop
This very practical hands-on workshop focussed on identifying environmental weeds will introduce the 'Environmental Weeds of Australia' Lucid key which will be an invaluable resource to all those involved with research, training and management of environmental weeds in Australia, especially State and local weed control officers, Bushcare and Landcare volunteers. This product also provides an extremely valuable teaching resource for students (University, TAFE and Secondary schools).Cost: $200
Canning River Eco Education Centre - Kent Street Weir, Wilson
Click here for brochure/registration form

Melinda Snowball
9458 5664

Wednesday 18th
7:30pm

CRRPV Meeting
Canning River Eco-Education Centre
Kent Street Weir, Wilson
Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam
March Activity Group/Contact

Wednesday 18th
7:30pm

CRRPV Meeting
Canning River Eco-Education Centre
Kent Street Weir, Wilson
Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
Jo  9458 3669
or Pam