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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
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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.
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