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Beckenham WA 6107

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Friends of Mary Carroll Lake

About Mary Carroll Lake
Mary Carroll Lake is located in Gosnells and can be accessed from Eudoria Street. Mary Carroll Lake was named in 1971 in honour of Mrs Mary Carroll, a well-known teacher at the nearby Gosnells Primary School.

Mary Carroll Lake is a major breeding wetlands. It supports large numbers of water birds, songbirds, reptiles, turtles and a reservoir of wetland flora.

Mary Carroll Lake is a ‘Bush Forever’ Site and is internationally recognised.

Facilities
Car park (Eudoria Street, Gosnells), recreational area, playground, gas barbecues, universal toilets and paths.

Friends of Mary Carroll Lake
The Friends of Mary Carroll Lake help to look after the lake and surrounding environment. The aim of the group is to - rehabilitate, preserve and maintain the natural environment of Mary Carroll Lake for the benefit and well being of the natural flora and fauna.

Their objectives are – to promote community awareness, liase with City of Gosnells and other relevant bodies to increase community involvement by Education, displays and practical means.

The Group undertakes many activities including:

Revegetation
Weed control
Education
Litter clean up
Seed collecting
Turtle watch
Frog watch
Yellow fish drain strenciling
Walks

Latest newsletters
March 2009
July 2009
March 2010

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Meetings, Activities and Field Days 2009
Walking Group - Friday am - Meet Eudoria Street car park
Birdwatching - Easy access from Eudoria Street car park

37 water birds and 32 song birds have been recorded including migratory birds – eg. Rainbow Bee-eater, Tattler. The best time to view waterbirds is 7-9am and 5-8pm as this is when most are feeding.

Eco Walks and Talks –supported by the City of Gosnells. Bookings essential - 9452 9901. Gold Coin Donation. Meet Eudoria Street car park.

Unice 9398 7126

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