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Events in May 2022
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Native Plant Market
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Native Plant Market
Trillion TreesLot 2 Stirling CrsHazelmere,Thousands of WA native plants from just $4 each. On-site expert advice for all your native plant questions. Sausage sizzle, coffee van and more!
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Walk the Roe 8 / Roe 9 Corridor
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Walk the Roe 8 / Roe 9 Corridor
Coolbellup,The Cockburn Community Wildlife Corridor (CCWC) is pleased to invite members of the Urban Bushland Council to join us for a guided walk in the corridor bushland on Sunday May 15th from 9.30 to 11.00 am.
CCWC was formed in 2014 to champion a vision for a linear wildlife park on the Roe 8/9 lands that stretch from the iconic Bibra Lake wetlands in the east to the beautiful beach lands in the west at South Fremantle. In the west this corridor of land also connects with remnant bushland in the north-south dune system in Manning Park.
Our envisaged corridor has seven distinct ecological systems running from east to west. They include soil types ranging from the Bassendean and Serpentine Dunes to Quindalup Dunes. And the corridor also encompasses a freshwater lake system to saltwater coastal lakes.
We will look at natural and re-vegetation in a section of the corridor which is situated on the Serpentine Dunes. Then we will talk later about the connectivity issues and challenges we face to achieve our vision. One of the interesting plants we will see is the Western Woody Pear (Xylomelum occidentale) – Noongar name Danja/Dambung.)
Our tour guide will be Diana Corbyn. After the tour we will have morning tea and talk a little about the corridor vision and our ongoing work to protect, restore and advocate for this bushland. Bring some morning tea to share!
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Environment Matters - Food and Farming
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Environment Matters - Food and Farming
Murdoch University90 South StMurdoch,Did you know that the current food system accounts for 34% of carbon emissions worldwide and, in turn, is one of the leading causes of climate change?
Join the Conservation Council of WA and Wide Open Agriculture for our first Environment Matters of 2022 – where we’ll be digging deeper into the important role food production can play in tackling climate change.
We’ll be hearing direct from our partner organisation, ASX listed Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), who are Australia’s leading regenerative food and agriculture company and owner of consumer brand Dirty Clean Food, along with a panel of leading industry experts and local farmers – this is a conversation not to be missed.
This is a free event and we’d love you to break bread with us after the presentations – literally! Light refreshments will be provided with catering by the one and only North Street Store.
This is a COVID-Safe event following the latest health advice.
Our event forms part of Perth NRM's Week of Action in the leadup to the UN International Day for Biodiversity. Find out more about how you can be part of the week here: https://www.perthnrm.com/event/week-of-action/
We respectfully acknowledge that we will be meeting on unceded Whadjuk Noongar country, and pay our deepest respects to traditional custodians and their Elders past and present. We wish to acknowledge the enduring culture and connection of First Nations people to country here in WA, and as the first agriculturalists of this land. It is a privilege to be sustained by the same country they have cared for since time immemorial.
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Portrait of a Threatened Species: the Black Cockatoo
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Portrait of a Threatened Species: the Black Cockatoo
2/17 Hulme CtMyaree,Learn about Black Cockatoo conservation in WA, meet a Baudin's Black Cockatoo, and paint and sip your own unique Black Cockatoo portrait!
WA is home to three threatened Black Cockatoo species, the Carnaby's, Baudin's and Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo. These birds are endemic to southwest Australia, meaning that they are found nowhere else in the world. Join the UNAAWA Environment Committee for a special event on the International Day of Biodiversity, where you'll get to meet Rex the Baudin's Black Cockatoo from Kaarakin, learn about their conservation in WA and paint and sip your very own unique Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo portrait!
Tickets are $75pp with part proceeds going to Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre, to support their fundamental work in WA. We will also have wine available for purchase to enjoy while you create your exclusive portrait guided by the experts at Cabernet & Canvas. With only a limited number of tickets available, get them before they sell out!
Welcoming Wildlife Into Your Garden with Costa Georgiadis–
Welcoming Wildlife Into Your Garden with Costa Georgiadis
Kalamunda Club18 Kalamunda RdKalamunda,This talk will explore the important relationship between your garden and the local wildlife. Learn what you can do to attract birds, frogs, lizards, beneficial insects plus much more into your garden. Learn how to create food sources and environments for wildlife to flourish. Plus learn about the importance of caring for our local wildlife and environment and the part your garden, big or small, can play in supporting a healthy community, full of life.
Tickets $30
Insect Hotels–
Insect Hotels
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,Join Nearer to Nature for a fun and informative walk in the natural environment and learn all about the tiny fascinating world of pollinating insects. Then get your family on the tools and build a beautiful insect hotel to help support native biodiversity!
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The South Western Snake-Necked Turtle
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The South Western Snake-Necked Turtle
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,May 23 is World Turtle Day and we want to celebrate the Southwestern Snaked-Necked Turtle - the only native freshwater turtle that lives in Perth! You might know them as the long-necked turtle or the oblong turtle and they probably live in a wetland near you.
Did you know:
Adult Southwestern Snake-Necked Turtles are underwater apex predators of wetlands
They are estimated to live for 30-40 years
Female turtles leave the wetland to nest, travelling between 1 and 800m
They can survive dry conditions by burrowing into mud or leaves and living off stored body fats (aestivation)Join us for a presentation by Murdoch researcher, Anthony Santoro to learn more about this fascinating reptile, some of the threats it is facing and current research in the field.
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Diverse Perspectives - Exploring Fungi
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Diverse Perspectives - Exploring Fungi
State Library of Western AustraliaPerth Cultural Centre, 25 Francis StPerth,Come and experience a fascinating insight into the world of fungi!
The lecture series is targeted at permaculture practitioners and closely aligned practitioners from the fields of regenerative agriculture (including organics and biodynamics), native bush rehabilitation, community gardeners, home gardeners, naturalists and environmentalist activism.
As permaculturalists we are interested in understanding natural patterns and the elements within a living system. It helps us to improve our designs and create new techniques. People are constantly learning and unearthing new/hidden connections. Our perception of the world and how we make sense of it is in flux. This is a space of possibilities. We asked our speakers: How do you see the world? What are your dreams for the future? What excites you about what you do? What motivates you? What have you learned? What mistakes have you made along the way? Is the foundational knowledge of your field shifting? Are assumptions, that have directed the questions asked, being brought to light? What are the new questions being asked?
The event will be catered and includes time for questions and socialising afterwards. Please feel free to bring along a plate to share.
The speaker, Roz Hart, is working with Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher to produce a a practical guide for land managers, a handbook on the use of fungi in conservation and revegetation in Australian landscapes. They are continuing to raise funds to have professional substantive editing to bring the 28 authors ‘voices’, contributing to the book, into harmony. Contributing mycologists sure know their Australian fungi but they want this knowledge to be easily understood by everyone.
All profits from this event will be donated to Fungi for land to help get the book published.
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Black Cockatoo Ecology in the Perth Hills
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Black Cockatoo Ecology in the Perth Hills
Mundaring Sculpture ParkJacoby StMundaring,Join the Shire of Mundaring and Simon Cherriman to learn about the changing ecology of our threatened Black Cockatoos and why the Perth Hills is becoming an increasingly important area for the survival of these iconic birds.
Simon will be installing an artificial hollow (a nest-box suitable for use by Black Cockatoos) and sharing ideas of what we can all do in our gardens and properties to help improve Black Cockatoo habitat.
This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather conditions and wear shoes suitable for outdoor walking. Please note, the event will be rescheduled if the weather is unfavourable.
Suitable for all age groups.
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Plants from Plants – propagation workshop
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Plants from Plants – propagation workshop
Kings Park EducationKattidj CloseKings Park,The living collections at Kings Park are unique and occur nowhere else in the world. The techniques for propagating these plants have been developed over decades to ensure the conservation of some of WA’s most vulnerable species.
The plant propagation workshop is hands on, where you will learn seed sowing techniques and how to grow plants from cuttings. We will cover environmental conditions required for success and equipment needed.
All material will be provided.
BYO pair of pointed blade, clean sharp secateurs.
*Includes a behind the scenes tour of Kings Park propagation facilities
Bird Painting Art Workshop–
Bird Painting Art Workshop
Victoria Park Arts Centre12 Kent StreetVictoria Park,In this bird painting introduction workshop, I will share my study of birds, that will cover the bird drawing theory, bird anatomy, analyzing feather group, and beak and feet drawings. When the theory is understood, the drawing will be a lot easier. We also learn how to shade and colour a feather and a bird.
I have painted many birds in different colours to show. Through these samples I will talk about how I have painted them and teach how to observe birds. In the end, everyone can finish an artwork, a feather or a bird. We will be in an easy and relaxing atmosphere to study. I believe everyone will enjoy.
Tickets $25
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Creating Wildlife Friendly Gardens
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Creating Wildlife Friendly Gardens
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HwyWinthrop,These days it’s easy to feel hopeless about the state of our environment. Insect diversity is plummeting and a lot of our native wildlife is endangered. But as a community we can all make small, positive changes for good. If you have a backyard, a balcony, courtyard or verandah you can grow plants that provide food, safety and security for our endangered wildlife. In this 2 hour workshop I describe how my organic, diverse approach to gardening has created a backyard filled with insects, frogs, reptiles, spiders and birds and explain how you can achieve the same in your garden too.
Topics covered will include:
- How to design a wildlife friendly garden from scratch, including trees, shrubs and flowers that entice wild animals into your garden
- The best plants to grow to improve insect diversity
- Why an organic, pesticide-free approach is essential to maximise insect diversity and protect native birds
- How and where to provide water-access in your garden for birds, lizards, bees, wasps and frogs
- What is a ‘beach’ for your pond, and why is it helpful
- How letting your herbs and salad greens go to flower will improve diversity in your garden
- Why healthy soil is vital in a wildlife friendly garden (and how to improve your own soil)Tickets $7