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Olives impacting our bush

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...
Orchid conservation and hands-on help

Orchid conservation and hands-on help

Locals can learn about the wonders of our endemic orchids at the latest free community event as part of Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s exciting Friends of Wooditjup Bilya program. Tickets are free and registrations are open now by CLICKING HERE for the...
Become a turtle tracker!

Become a turtle tracker!

Attention all freshwater turtle lovers – our native turtle population is at threat and needs your help! The Shire of Augusta Margaret River and Nature Conservation Margaret River Region are proud partners of the Murdoch University and South West Metropolitan...
Planting protects native turtles

Planting protects native turtles

Students from Margaret River Primary School are planting hundreds of native plants and revegetating a section of the river near the Barrett Street Weir as part of a mission to protect our native snake-neck turtles. The Year 6 students joined Nature Conservation...