by Trevor Paddenburg | Aug 21, 2023 | News & Events
The Margaret River region’s reefs and seagrass meadows are home to just as much biodiversity as Ningaloo Reef – and deserve the same protection, some of the state’s leading marine researchers say. Coinciding with National Science Week, two leading marine experts...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Aug 16, 2023 | News & Events
A new batch of inspiring nature and wildlife gardens will be open to the community when the annual Open Nature Gardens Weekend returns on October 14-15. Hosted by Nature Conservation Margaret River Region, it’s the third time the popular event returns after sell-outs...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Aug 14, 2023 | News & Events
It’s being called the “Battle for Boranup Forest”, with volunteers needed to help Nature Conservation Margaret River Region survey the extent of invasive arum lilies returning to bushfire-affected Boranup. In December 2021, wildfire burnt through more than 7800 ha of...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Aug 7, 2023 | News & Events
Augusta Primary School students have rallied to the aid of Western Ringtail possums, learning about the endangered animals, building dreys, removing weeds and planting trees to create habitat. It’s all part of Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s dedicated...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Aug 7, 2023 | News & Events
Locals and visitors can enjoy a pint and help save our endangered cockatoos thanks to a collaboration between Nature Conservation Margaret River Region and Margaret River Brewhouse. Margaret River Brewhouse is donating $1 from every pint of Ruckus – their popular...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Jul 26, 2023 | News & Events
More success stories are emerging as Nature Conservation’s Arum Lily Blitz ramps up, including at Deepdene near Augusta where landholders, volunteer groups and government agencies are combining forces to fight the toxic weed. Former market gardener Peter Wren has been...
