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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...
Caring for our coast during summer peak
Summer is here and Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is urging locals and visitors to enjoy themselves over the holiday period but also help protect our special flora and fauna. “It’s an awesome time of year where we take to our local beaches and enjoy what...
Propagating to help Wooditjup Bilya
The forests of the future were propagated by a dedicated team of volunteers whose efforts will help revegetate a degraded section of the Margaret River or Wooditjup Bilya. Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s Friends of Wooditjup Bilya volunteers recently...
Arum Lily Blitz 2024 a huge success
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s Arum Lily Blitz has come to an end for the year and 2024 has gone down as the most successful yet, with major inroads made into fighting our region’s worst invasive weed. Since launching in 2019, the Blitz has now achieved:...
Olives impacting our bush
Olives are a popular garden plant grown for their fruit and draught tolerance, but Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is warning the Mediterranean species is becoming a problem weed in our bush. Local birdlife has adapted to feed on olives and the seed is...
Snake necked turtle tracking a success
The region’s native turtle population has received a big boost thanks to a successful citizen science program run by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River and Nature Conservation Margaret River Region. The two groups partnered with Murdoch University researchers and the...
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