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Not giving up on Boranup
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...
Biodiversity assessments to know your nature
Landholders can now access expert advice on how to protect and restore the environment on their properties, thanks to biodiversity assessments offered by Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s expanded team. The assessments are a response to strong demand from...
All hands on deck for arum lily control
Mark and Judy Fisher from Wyadup Brook Cottages in Yallingup are among a tsunami of local landholders undertaking arum lily control as part of Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s Arum Lily Blitz - and having great success. The Fishers’ 100-hectare property – a...
Snake-necked turtle trackers wanted
It’s nesting season for the snake-necked turtle and Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is calling for volunteers to sign up as turtle trackers, helping to protect this vulnerable species in the Margaret River (Wooditjup Bilya). Through the turtle tracker...
From Rubbish to Results: WA’s biggest beach clean-up is back
Margaret River region beachgoers are being called to roll up their sleeves and take part in the annual WA Beach Clean-Up, running from 17–20 October 2025. Now in its 21st year, the event is coordinated by the Tangaroa Blue Foundation and supported locally by Nature...
River health in good hands
The Margaret River’s health is in good hands with new citizen science programs for locals to get involved in, and a new Nature Conservation Margaret River Region officer dedicated to the waterway. Hannah Weir has started with the region’s peak conservation group as...
Pindone warning over rabbit bait
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is urging caution after a kangaroo was reported to have died from suspected pindone poisoning recently. Pindone, a poison commonly used to control rabbits in urban and semi-rural areas, is mixed with oats or carrots and works...
Students shine at Our Patch showcase
The incredible and inspiring actions of local students to protect our environment were on show at the annual Our Patch project celebration at the Margaret River Heart today. Run by Nature Conservation Margaret River Region, Our Patch is one of the Capes’ flagship...
Bush Regeneration Team ready for action
The fight to protect the Margaret River region’s forests, bushland and waterways has just been supercharged. Nature Conservation Margaret River Region has expanded its Bush Regeneration Team and is calling on landholders to help restore the natural environment. The...
Fungi and resilience inspire at sundowner
An evening of fungi, culture and resilience captivated a packed audience at the latest Environmental Sundowner hosted by Nature Conservation Margaret River Region on Thursday night at Margaret River HEART. The event began with a short screening of the acclaimed IMAX...
Lessons we can learn from fungi
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region will put the spotlight on fungi – and the bigger lessons they can teach us about resilience, adaptation and change – at its next Environmental Sundowner. The event will be held at Margaret River HEART (Nala Bardip Mia, Main...
Empire Retreat backs biodiversity
One of the Cape’s most recognisable tourism businesses is playing a hands-on role in local conservation and biodiversity, with Empire Retreat and Spa tackling revegetation and weed control as part of the Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise (CNCE). When the new...
Margaret River gets the buzz on native bees
Australia is home to more than 2,000 species of native bees — from the bright, blue-banded bee to the tiny stingless varieties — yet many people know surprisingly little about these crucial pollinators. That changed in Margaret River this week, when a passionate group...
Team effort tackling our worst weed
If there’s one powerful lesson learned when it comes to controlling arum lilies, it’s that tackling this invasive and damaging environmental weed is a team effort, says Nature Conservation Margaret River Region. And nowhere is that more apparent than among...
Community unites to restore coastline
An army of volunteers, conservationists and community groups have come together across three coastal sites in the Margaret River region to restore vulnerable ecosystems. Over recent weeks, dedicated community members turned out in force at Redgate Beach, Moses Rock,...
Adopt a Spot program expands north
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s expanded Adopt a Spot education program is now reaching a record 11 schools and almost 450 kids who are learning about nature and how to care for it. The conservation group has three dedicated youth environment programs and...
Training to tackle toxic weed
Want to protect local bushland and your backyard from one of the South West’s most damaging weeds? Two upcoming workshops will equip locals with the skills, tools and confidence to fight back against the invasive arum lily—and be part of one of WA’s most successful...
“Incredible results” from arum fight
With a property just a stone’s throw from the Margaret River, local GP Graham Velterop and his wife Toni say that keeping invasive arum lilies at bay is a key responsibility for landholders like them. The couple are just two of hundreds of landholders who are now part...
New CEO for Nature Conservation
A highly experienced leader with a background in heading up large conservation organisations in Australia and New Zealand is the new head of Nature Conservation Margaret River Region. Aaron Jaggar is today confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Margaret...
Workshops to protect wildlife
Dunsborough and Eagle Bay residents have the chance to roll up their sleeves and take part in two hands-on community workshops focused on woody weed control and helping to protect wildlife. Held on Saturday, June 28, the Woody Weeds & Wildlife events will empower...
Calling community to restore Redgate
Nature lovers, hikers, surfers and everyone who enjoys the coast is invited to roll up their sleeves for a hands-on conservation morning at Redgate Beach on Friday, June 20. The community busy bee event is a collaborative effort between Nature Conservation Margaret...
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