by Trevor Paddenburg | Nov 21, 2025 | News & Events
A growing groundswell of local landholders is helping to repair and restore the Cape Naturaliste landscape, as the ambitious Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise (CNCE) gains serious momentum. The grass-roots project — led by the Friends of Meelup in partnership...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Nov 19, 2025 | Conserving the Margaret River, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region has celebrated 25 years of conservation leadership and community impact, bringing together supporters, volunteers and members for an evening of connection, reflection and inspiration at the Margaret River HEART on Tuesday...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Nov 10, 2025 | News & Events
More than 200 students from six local schools had a packed day full of fun and environmental learning at Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s annual Bioblitz. Held at Mokidup or Ellensbrook Homestead on Wednesday, November 5, it was the celebration and last...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Nov 3, 2025 | Arum Lily Blitz, Bush Regeneration Team, Citizen Science Weed Mapping, Environmental Weed Control, News & Events
Across the Margaret River region, wineries, businesses and community groups are joining forces with landholders to combat one of the South West’s most invasive weeds – the arum lily. Leading the way are Edwards Wines and Passel Estate, neighbours on Ellenbrook Rd near...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Oct 27, 2025 | Advocacy, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region has celebrated 25 years of conservation leadership and community impact, while committing to an even bolder vision for protecting nature and biodiversity over the next 25 years and beyond. The not-for-profit organisation’s...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Oct 16, 2025 | Arum Lily Blitz, Citizen Science Weed Mapping, Environmental Weed Control, News & Events
Driving through the southern end of Boranup forest at this time of year and seeing carpets of arum lilies can be very disheartening – but there is hope. Many people make the sad assumption that this heavy infestation extends throughout much of the Boranup forest. But...
