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Biggest tree planting to restore the Margaret River
Have fun, make friends, connect with community and give our local nature a helping hand at an important tree planting event to support the Margaret River on May 18. Promising to be one of the biggest volunteer community planting days organised by Nature Conservation...
Landholders team up to tackle woody weeds
There's been a big win for the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park at Redgate thanks to a coalition of landholders teaming up to remove woody weeds from their land and protect the nearby bush. Four landholders near Boodjidup Creek have teamed up with Nature Conservation...
Simon Cherriman headlines sundowner
Nesting box expert, wildlife guru and author Simon Cherriman will feature at Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s next Environmental Sundowner. The Good, the Bad & the Ugly will be held at the Margaret River HEART on Thursday, May 8 from 6.15pm-8.30pm, with...
A privilege working with Nature Conservation
After three years at the helm of Nature Conservation Margaret River Region, Drew McKenzie is stepping down from his role as general manager of the conservation group. Mr McKenzie said his time as general manager at Nature Conservation had been a privilege and he was...
Citizen scientists boosting nature and biodiversity
Volunteers had a masterclass in weed mapping to help boost our bush and biodiversity last week at Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s latest monthly Friends of Wooditjup Bilya event. A small army of volunteers learned how to use Nature Conservation’s citizen...
Business sponsors get on board
A big shout out to the amazing local businesses that have signed up as business sponsors to support Nature Conservation Margaret River Region. They include gold sponsors and iconic wine producers of the region, Cape Mentelle (pictured, above) and Clairault Streicker....
Protect Wooditjup Bilya project launches
There is good news for the Margaret River or Wooditjup Bilya after Nature Conservation Margaret River Region was successful with a new grant to boost the understanding and health of the waterway. The region’s peak conservation group today announced it had won a large...
Staff making a huge contribution to our environment
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region has thanked several staff members – who are either retiring or pursuing new opportunities – for their incredible efforts contributing to the region’s environment. That includes long-serving staff members Genevieve...
Impacts of four-wheel-driving on beaches
The region’s peak conservation and tourism groups are sharing the message about the impacts of four-wheel drives on beaches and asking drivers to follow some simple steps to minimise the impact. Nature Conservation Margaret River Region and the Margaret...
Wooditjup Bilya cultural paddle
What an incredible day paddling up the Woditjup Bilya for 22 lucky locals who joined Wadandi cultural custodian Zac Webb and the Undalup Association's Wadandi rangers. It was all part of our latest monthly Friends of Wooditjup Bilya (Margaret River) program, made...
Success stories at environmental sundowner
People, conservation groups and agencies are making a big impact in conserving nature and wildlife when they connect, respect and act, a packed audience heard at Nature Conservation’s recent environmental sundowner. Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s latest...
Waatu Kaatijin makes a splash at Gnarabup
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s youth education program Waatu Kaatijin (Ocean Learning) made a splash at Gnarabup today, turning local students into citizen scientists solving coast conservation threats. Waatu Kaatijin is now in its third year involving...
Margaret River paddle to share river passion
Locals are invited to hit the water with Nature Conservation Margaret River Region for a paddle up the Margaret River to learn more about this unique waterway and the animals and plants it supports. The excursion on Thursday, March 6 from 9.30am-12.30pm will be guided...
Top speakers for conservation sundowner
Three top speakers are confirmed for Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s next Environmental Sundowner on Tuesday, February 25, showcasing conservation innovation and success stories to give us hope for the future. Not the End of the World: Conservation in...
Restoration continues at Nguraren Kalleep Reserve
An army of volunteers got stuck into weeding invasive species to help restore Nguraren Kalleep Reserve on the northern boundary of Margaret River township last week. And they heard about the successes and challenges of managing a reserve so close to town from Friends...
Spotlight on our forests and trees
A sell-out crowd joined celebrated author and scientist Viki Cramer in conversation with Nature Conservation Margaret River Region general manager Drew McKenzie to discuss Viki's latest book, The Memory of Trees at the Margaret River HEART foyer last night. Most...
Conservation success stories on show
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s next Environmental Sundowner will showcase conservation innovation, giving us hope that positive action is happening despite many threats to nature. Not the End of the World: Conservation in Action will be held at the...
Community invited to Cape Naturaliste talks
Locals are invited to learn more about the incredible nature, geology, wildlife and flora of Cape Naturaliste at two free community sundowners later this month. Both evening talks are led by experts in their fields and hosted by the Friends of Meelup, Cape Naturaliste...
Cracking down on feral animals at Cape Naturaliste
Echidnas could be calling your place home or moving through your property – but the charismatic native animals could be falling prey to feral cats and foxes. However, help is at hand for landholders at the top of the Capes region as part of a new initiative by the...
Family farm joins woody weed fight
A picturesque family-owned winery in Gracetown is stepping up to protect the local bushland, joining forces with Nature Conservation Margaret River Region in the fight against wood weed species. Grace Farm, known for its premium hand-crafted wines and sustainable...
Vollies needed to water seedlings over summer
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s first conservation busy bee of 2025 will be held on Thursday, January 9 from 8am-10am, with volunteers needed to water seedlings to ensure they survive the summer. Hundreds of locals have helped plant thousands of native...
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