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Join the Friends of Samson Park and the City of Fremantle for our community planting day

Boobooks: Dying for a mouse

Happy Holidays

Spring at SERCUL

Bull Creek Traditional Walk and Talk with Noongar Elder

The fate of Carnaby’s Cockatoo

Canning oxygenation upgrade Update#2

2016 Spring Quenda Count

Partnerships with Landcare Award Winners

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MASSIVE GARAGE SALE Fundraiser

In Safe Hands: Ensuring Safe Working Practices

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE Fundraiser

Plants for Residents – Armadale

SERCUL General Meeting

Migratory Bird Day

CRRPV Meeting

CRRPV Work Day

Samson Park Community Planting Day

UBC Heritage Festival Event

Hami Hill Home Open – Tours & Workshops

AGLG Planting Day

Volunteer Celebration Afternoon Tea

Gardening Workshops

Boobooks: Dying for a mouse

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Happy Holidays

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Spring at SERCUL

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As summer approaches spring is still upon us at SERCUL with the Sacred Kingfishers and Rainbow Bee-eaters flying around the office, the Blue Banded Bees loving the Dianella in the garden and one of our resident King Skinks munching on a Patersonia flower, yum! Want to attract more birds and bees to your garden? Check out this link: www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-16/birds-and-bees-prefer-have-flower-colours-preferences/7959382

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Bull Creek Traditional Walk and Talk with Noongar Elder

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The fate of Carnaby’s Cockatoo

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Read the latest news from Birdlife Australia about the shocking fate of Carnaby’s Cockatoo...

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Canning oxygenation upgrade Update#2

By admin on November 3, 2016
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Effective management of the Swan Canning Riverpark requires a diverse range of tools including the use of oxygen intervention technologies to maintain water quality.

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2016 Spring Quenda Count

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Would you like to participate in this years Spring Quenda Count?

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Partnerships with Landcare Award Winners

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< 2019 >

May

4

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE Fundraiser
8:30 am-1:30 pm
04-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/massive-garage-sale-fundraiser/
MASSIVE GARAGE SALE
All proceeds go to DARLING RANGE WILDLIFE SHELTER
87 KENWICK ROAD, KENWICK
SAT 4^th and SUN 5^th May 2019
8.30AM – 1.30 PM
Sausage Sizzle available both days
Genuine Bargains Galore
Donations accepted up to 1^st May
Contact :- 9459 2964 or 0407 544 679

In Safe Hands: Ensuring Safe Working Practices
9:00 am-1:00 pm
04-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/in-safe-hands/
Registrations are now open for the In Safe Hands: Ensuring Safe Working Practices workshop to held at Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre from 9.00am -1.00pm on Saturday May 4^th 2019.
This workshop is part of a Myer Foundation funded Community Capacity Building project being run by the Cities of Canning, Fremantle, Melville and the Town of East Fremantle.
Attendance is free and catering will be provided.
This workshop is ideally suited to coordinators of community garden groups and “Friends” groups, or those who are on the management committee of these groups.
Volunteer community groups contribute enormously to protecting and rehabilitating our bushland, wetlands, waterways and coast and add tremendous richness to our community. Most who volunteer in this sector relish the opportunity to be immersed in nature and to participate in the weeding and planting activities commonly undertaken by these groups. However, volunteer community groups and the state and local governments on whose land these groups generally work, each have an obligation to ensure that the volunteers can enjoy working in the environment and in each other’s company, while remaining safe. They have a “duty of care”.
This half-day In Safe Hands workshop is designed to help environmentally focussed volunteer community groups understand what obligations both they and the land owners have in keeping their volunteers safe and provides simple tools to identify and address potential risks to safety and how to respond in the event of an incident. It will provide practical information on how to provide a safe working environment for your volunteer group members, while also ensuring that those coordinating volunteer groups are protected from potential litigation.
Conservation Volunteers Australia has delivered over 400 In Safe Hands workshops in Australasia, helping over 4000 environmental community groups to improve their safety practices. The In Safe Hands workshops are designed by educational experts to be engaging and enjoyable. Participants in the workshop have a ‘hands on’ experience on what it means to use the In Safe Hands Toolkit and conduct a practical risk assessment.
Each group that attends will receive an In Safe Hands Toolkit to use as a resource for future group activities.
Registration commences at 8.30am. Tea and coffee will be available from 8.30am.
Seminar program commences at 9.00am sharp and concludes at 1.00pm
Parking: The driveway to the Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre exits Leach Highway between Murdoch Drive and Riseley Street. Only vehicles travelling west on Leach Hwy can enter the driveway (a traffic island prevents access by vehicles heading east). There is plenty of free parking available at the venue.
Attendance is by invitation only and a maximum of 2 members per group are invited to register. This seminar is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. People must be registered to attend.
How do you register to attend?
Register through Eventbrite by using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/in-safe-hands-ensuring-safe-work-practices-tickets-58981156226
The password is myer
Click on the Register button
Using the Friends Group Attendee section, nominate how many people you wish to register, then click on Checkout
Complete the details required for each person, including any special dietary requirements. If your Group is not one of those listed, please click on “other” and be sure to include the name of your Group.
Registrations for this workshop close on Monday 29^th April.

5

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE Fundraiser
8:30 am-1:30 pm
05-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/massive-garage-sale-fundraiser-2/
MASSIVE GARAGE SALE
All proceeds go to DARLING RANGE WILDLIFE SHELTER
87 KENWICK ROAD, KENWICK
SAT 4^th and SUN 5^th May 2019
8.30AM – 1.30 PM
Sausage Sizzle available both days
Genuine Bargains Galore
Donations accepted up to 1^st May
Contact :- 9459 2964 or 0407 544 679

Plants for Residents – Armadale
9:00 am-11:00 am
05-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/plants-for-residents/
AGLG in partnership with the City of Armadale, this program offers local Armadale residents 10 FREE native seedlings. Only 8000 seedlings supplied in the morning, so be quick! More details on the CoA website.
Sunday, 5th May
9am – 11am
Rushton Park, Kelmscott

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SERCUL General Meeting
9:00 am-12:00 pm
09-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/serculmeetingmay2019/
2019 SERCUL MEETING
9th May 2019
9am till approximately 12 noon
City of South Perth – Civic Centre,
Corner of South Terrace and Sandgate Street, South Perth
Contact Amy Krupa for more info
94585664
[email protected]

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Migratory Bird Day
9:00 am-12:00 pm
12-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/migratory-bird-day/
Join AGLG to plant seedlings with the Friends of Mary Carroll Wetlands. Meet at the Eudoria St carpark. Morning tea provided. Please BYO gloves and wear appropriate clothing for the weather (e.g long sleeve shirts, raincoats, hats and gum boots). Come for an hour or the whole morning; your time makes a big difference!
Sunday, 12th May
9am-12pm
Mary Carroll Lake, Eudoria St, Gosnells
Look for AGLG sign at the meeting point. Contact AGLG Officer: 0413 883 565 or AGLG Coordinator: 0412 713 582. Check our Facebook page for up to date information www.facebook.com/armadalegosnellslandcaregroup

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CRRPV Meeting
7:30 pm-9:30 pm
15-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/crrpvmeeting-6/
Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
MEETING
WHEN: Wed 15 May
TIME: 7.30pm-9.30pm
WHERE: CREEC – Canning River Eco Education Centre
Further info: Jo 9458 3669 or Pam [email protected]

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CRRPV Work Day
8:30 am-12:00 pm
18-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/crrpvworkday-6/
Canning River Regional Park Volunteers
WORK DAY
WHEN: Sat 18 May
TIME: 8.30am-12pm
WHERE: Site to be advised, contact Jo.
CRRPV Current Work Sites Oct 2017
Further info: Jo 9458 3669 or Pam [email protected]

Samson Park Community Planting Day
8:45 am-12:30 pm
18-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/samson-park-community-planting-day/
Join the Friends of Samson Park and the City of Fremantle for our community planting day
Date: Saturday 18 May
Time: 8.45 am (for 9.00 am start) -12.30 pm. BBQ lunch provided
Location: Sir Frederick Samson Park, off McCombe Ave
We are planting a range of local native species to in-fill an area adjacent to the turfed parkland. The area was previously accessible from the parkland, it is now enclosed by bushland fencing and the reintroduction of lower story native species will enhance the biodiversity of the park.
This year the City intends to plant around 3000 plants in our revegetation program with the support of the Friends of Samson Park and Conservation Volunteers Australia.
We will also be discussing how the Friends of Samson Park can get more involved with Samson Park. If you would like to get more involved in learning about and conserving the native flora and fauna of the reserve we’d love you to join us.
This activity is supported by the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare (SERCUL) through the community capacity building for ‘Friends of’ groups project coordinated by the South West Group NRM partnership arrangement and funded by the Sidney Myer Foundation.
What to bring
Wear closed-in shoes
Hat
Water bottle
Raincoat (if it may rain)
Favorite gloves if preferred
We provide
Gloves
Trowels
Plants
BBQ lunch
All ages welcome.
No need to register, just turn up and sign the volunteer register. More info here

UBC Heritage Festival Event
9:00 am-11:30 am
18-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/ubc-heritage-festival-event/
Black-cockatoos and Banksias
As part of the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival the Urban Bushland Council will be emphasizing the need to conserve our precious natural heritage through an event at Bold Park called Black-cockatoos and Banksias.
The event will take place on Saturday May 18th, between 9.30am and 11.30am at the Western Australian Ecology Centre at Bold Park.
The event will commence with presentations from William Fowler (Murdoch University) and Christine Groom (UWA) on current research into these bushland jewels – sharing information on their nature and interdependence, the fragility of their numbers and extent, and community efforts to conserve them into the future.
Guided by the Friends of Bold Park we will then take a walk through Bold Park – one of the largest remaining bushland remnants in the urban area of the Swan Coastal Plain – to explore the importance of this world-class urban wilderness to black-cockatoos and banksias.
As places are limited, please register your attendance through the Events Page on our website: http://www.bushlandperth.org.au
DETAILS:
Saturday 18^th May 2019
Ecology Centre, Bold Park
165 Perry Lakes Drive, City Beach
9.00am registrations
9.30am start 11.30am finish
$10 Adults; $5 children
Please wear clothes appropriate for weather conditions and walking – and remember no dogs are allowed.

19

Hami Hill Home Open – Tours & Workshops
10:00 am-4:00 pm
19-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/hami-hill-home-open-tours-workshops/
Join Chris Ferreira & expert guests around the famous ‘Hami Hill Sustainable Home’ to learn everything from intelligent garden layout & natural air-conditioning, to solar-passive design & creating a productive & nature-play inspired backyard. PLUS hear about our exciting sustainable infill development; showcasing how we plan to have 4 homes & 40 trees all in the one space!
Attendance for kids under 12 is FREE so bring the whole family along!
– SAME SAME, BUT DIFFERENT? –
You might have seen the Hami Hill Home before, but we’re planning so much more for the open this Autumn! Head on down for a short (but jam-packed) tour through the house and stay as long as you like to attend some of the fabulous workshops we’ll have going on.
– SO… WHAT DO YOU GET? –
$15+ gives you access on the day and entry to all workshops and tours! Come for a tour with Chris to cover the basics of the home, then stick around and learn from our experts about the topics most relevant for you. You’re welcome to stay all day if you like!
Coffee, drinks and morning and afternoon tea will be available from our good friends from NativeARC
Part proceeds to the Hami Hill Community Group
– PRIZES –
Purchase entry online and go in the running to win a home consult with Chris Ferreira for your property valued at $500!
We’ll also be giving away a ZeroWaste CARA benchtop composter on the day! Look out for the entry forms.
– TOURS –
Chris will be running tours on the hour; 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. We’ll start out the front in his fabulous native and waterwise garden, head through the house and out the back to his nature-play inspired and productive backyard.
– WORKSHOPS –
SENSATIONAL SOLAR (11.15am – 12noon)
With all the advances in battery technology the home solar energy market is about to be revolutionised and our speaker Matty Wallwork, a leading renewable energy expert and eco architect, will be in a unique position to discuss all the aspects of the latest advances in panels, batteries and EV charging stations. Don’t miss this talk if you want to get the latest advice on the best designs for your renewable energy future
ECO-TECHNOLOGY & GREYWATER (12.15 – 1pm)
From rainwater tanks, to super energy efficient LED lighting to re-gasing your Air Con to slash running costs, Ken Higgins from Complete Enviro Solutions is a wealth of info on how you can slash your power bills with some nifty gadgets and appropriate technology.
SOILS & FOOD PRODUCTION (1.15 – 2pm)
Learn the secrets of really amazing life giving compost, how to get the best out of your efforts and the tips and tricks the experts use to grow beautiful, nutritious and organic food in your own garden. This is essential for anyone who has battled to get the growth they hoped for in our depleted and tired sandy soils.
PLANNING YOUR OWN ‘INSPIRED INFILL’ (2.15 – 3pm)
Let the team from the Hamilton Hill Sustainable Home introduce you the tips and strategies to consider as you begin your own eco-infill project. A fascinating entry level talk into what is involved in this exciting new space of urban development from the basics of planning, passive solar design to the benefits of Strata development. A critical first step for anyone considering an alternative to typical infill development.
THE BOUNTY OF BEES (3.15 – 4pm)
Come and learn the tips and techniques for successfully having your own backyard bee hive from our local bee man and all round champion Vince. Vince has managed the hive at the Hamilton Hill Sustainable Home for 3 years and has a wealth of experience from all around the state on how to make for a healthy, happy and productive bee collective. A must for all those inspired by the thought (and taste) of having their own urban honey!
Proudly supported by the City of Cockburn.

25

AGLG Planting Day
9:00 am-12:00 pm
25-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/aglgplantingday/
Join AGLG to plant seedlings along the Southern River. Park along Shearwater Way and look for the AGLG sign.
Morning tea provided. Please BYO gloves and wear appropriate clothing for the weather (e.g long sleeve shirts, raincoats, hats and gum boots). Come for an hour or the whole morning; your time makes a big difference!
Saturday, 25th May
9am-12pm
Southernwood Park, Parkside Dr, Thornlie
Look for AGLG sign at the meeting point. Contact AGLG Officer: 0413 883 565 or AGLG Coordinator: 0412 713 582. Check our Facebook page for up to date information www.facebook.com/armadalegosnellslandcaregroup

26

Volunteer Celebration Afternoon Tea
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
26-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/volunteer-celebration-afternoon-tea/
Join SERCUL for an AFTERNOON TEA with an indigenous twist to celebrate and recognise the outstanding effort volunteers and community groups play in the restoration and maintenance of our local natural environment.
Jane Chambers from NatureLink Perth will be joining us to talk about this great new initiative and to hear your input.
WHEN: Sunday 26 May 2019
TIME: 2pm – 4pm
WHERE: CREEC, Kent St & Queens Park Rd, Wilson
RSVP by 20 May to [email protected] with number of volunteers attending, your organisation and any dietary requirements.
For further enquiries phone 9458 5664
Volunteer celebration 2019 flyer

30

Gardening Workshops
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
30-05-2019
https://www.sercul.org.au/event/gardening-workshops/
Your Garden with Josh Byrne is a free workshop series providing Perth residents with the ideas and inspiration to create a successful garden while doing your bit to help the Swan and Canning rivers. Delivered by ABC TV’s Gardening Australia presenter and environmental scientist Josh Byrne, you will be provided with a personalised garden plan that keeps your garden thriving and our rivers healthy.
Supported by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ (DBCA) River Guardians program and Water Corporation’s Waterwise program, these two-hour workshops showcase the latest ideas in environmentally-friendly gardening and provide participants with the practical information needed to get the best results from their garden.
Dates for the upcoming series of Autumn workshops have now been released:
City of Swan
Date: Thursday 30 May 2019
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Midland Town Hall. 312 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland.
For more information and to purchase tickets click here
City of Melville
Date: Thursday 6 June 2019
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Bull Creek Community Centre. Corner of Hassell Crescent and Leichhardt Street, Bull Creek.
For more information and to purchase tickets click here