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Friday 27th June 2025 at 8.30am
BIRD WATCHING OUTING
The location for this month’s Mandurah Bird Observers Group outing is Len Howard Conservation Reserve. Everyone welcome.
Led by Pauline Woolley, this half-day excursion will look for waterbirds and bush birds on the 2.5km return walk to the bird hide.
👉 Bring: Morning tea, chair, binoculars, suitable footwear/clothing and insect repellent.
👉 Meeting Point: Car park at the end of Marina Quay Drive, Erskine 6210
👉 Enquiries: Bill Howard bill@lastbirdstanding.com Ph: 0429 829871
This group visits the beautiful waterways and bush areas in and around Mandurah to observe what species of birds are in the area. They record the species identified and report their findings to Birdlife Australia.
They have been bringing bird lovers together for over 30 years and normally have outings on the 4th Friday of each month. Find out more.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about our wonderful bird life and how to identify birds.
There are over 120 species of birds in the Peel Region, and numbers increase during the migratory season.
View this year’s Mandurah Bird Observers Group Program. All outings are subject to change.

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Saturday 28th June 2025 · 10.00am – 1.00pm
LAKELANDS REPAIR CAFÉ
Take along your damaged items to Lakelands Shopping Centre and a great group of handy repairers will do their best to bring it back to life.
Lakelands Repair Café operates on the second and last Saturday of the month.
Enquiries: Email repaircafe.lakelands@gmail.com or visit them on Facebook to view some of their amazing repairs!

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Sunday 29th June 2025 · 9.00am – 11.00am
FRIENDS OF SAMPHIRE COVE NATURE RESERVE
The Friends of Samphire Cove meet on the last Sunday of each month to carry out flora and fauna rehabilitation and to tidy up this special waterside A Class reserve on the corner of Wedgetail Retreat and Egret Point Road, Halls Head.
Help is needed please to sweep the paths, pick up rubbish, water the new plants and do a spot of weeding. As well as your hat, mozzie spray, water and morning tea, please bring your garden gloves, rake, watering can or weeding tool (depending on what activity takes your fancy – or what your body will allow).
New volunteers are always welcome and we usually have some spare equipment to share around if you don’t have anything at home.
The Friends will stop for BYO morning tea and a catch-up at the Information Shelter at 10.30am.

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Monday 30th June 2025 • 6.00pm – 8.00pm
ALCOA’S PLAN FOR WA JARRAH FORESTS
This free event about Alcoa’s plans to bulldoze over 11,500 hectares of WA’s precious Northern Jarrah forests is being held in Pinjarra by the End Forest Mining alliance.
For the first time in 60 years of operating, Alcoa’s mining is open for public comment* and Western Australians will get a say.
You’ll have the opportunity to listen to speakers on the topic of deforestation and habitat loss, air and water contamination, life by the refinery, First Nations perspectives, nature-based recreation tourism, and the WA environmental approvals process.
Location: Pinjarra Lesser Hall – Pinjarra Civic Centre, 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra, 6208
Find out more and book your free place.
*If you cannot attend, the WA Forest Alliance is preparing a detailed response to Alcoa’s destructive plans and you can add your name to their submission.  

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1st July – 29th August 2025
CREATURES OF OUR CITY EXHIBITION
Discover Mandurah’s incredible native wildlife in this special exhibition at Mandurah Museum.
Learn how to identify these fascinating creatures, where they can be found, what’s being done to protect them, and how you can help preserve their habitats.
Exhibits include a collection of taxidermy specimens on loan from the Western Australian Museum, a photographic slideshow of Mandurah’s birdlife by local photographers and a display by the WA Seabird Rescue Group.
👉 Find out more.

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Saturday 5th July 2025 · 8.00am – 10.00am
PLANT A TREE WITH MEHG
As part of our Mandurah Nature Trails project we need help please with our infill planting using COCOONS. 
Everyone welcome. Morning tea provided.
👉 Location: Tindale Reserve (Mandurah Terrace) between Gamol Place and Monang Place 6210.
👉 Bring: Gloves, trowel and drinking water.

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Saturday 12th July 2025 · 10.00am – 12.00pm
WATERWISE VERGE WORKSHOP
Learn how to successfully transform your verge into a bird-friendly waterwise garden and save water, money and time!
This environmentally-friendly Waterwise Verge Makeover Incentive Program at Coodanup Community Centre is run by the City of Mandurah and is free for local residents wishing to nurture a waterwise garden on their verge. The plants chosen for waterwise gardens require less water and maintenance, help cool the local area, and are great for supporting other plants and wildlife around the City.
To receive free plants, vouchers, seeds, mulch etc. towards your verge transformation, find out more and book your free place.
👉 Location: Coodanup Community Centre, 26 Broun Road (main access off Wanjeep Street), Coodanup 6210

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Thursday 17th July 2025 · 5.00pm – 7.00pm
MANDURAH ENVIRONMENT & HERITAGE GROUP COMMITTEE MEETING
MEHG members and partners are invited to our monthly meetings which are held on the third Thursday of each month.
Enormous thanks to Peel-Harvey Catchment Council for allowing us to meet in their state-of-the art shed at the rear of their premises at 58 Sutton Street, Mandurah.
Paid-up members who can’t attend in person are welcome to participate on Microsoft Teams. Please email us for the link.
Not a member yet? Join MEHG or renew your membership here.
👉 Our monthly meetings are now preceded by a Heritage Sub-Committee Meeting at 4.00pm at the same location (no longer at Mandurah Museum).

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Sunday 27th July 2025 · 9.30am – 12.00pm
NATIONAL TREE DAY PLANTING EVENT
Save the date for this big annual family-friendly event organised by the City of Mandurah.
This year the location will be Melros Reserve, Beach and Foreshore.
Bouvard Coast Care Group, now under our umbrella, invites you to help with the planting there. Dudley Dolphin will also be in attendance!
👉 Includes: Interactive stalls, sausage sizzle, seedling giveaway, kids’ activities, chill out zone, coffee and donuts!
👉 Find out more.

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Wednesday 6th August 2025 · 5.00pm – 7.00pm
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP
Calling current volunteers, or those looking to try something new, you are invited to attend the Mandurah Environmental Volunteer Alliance (MEVA) workshops to learn more about operating as a volunteer on City-owned land and take part in some networking.
These free workshops are held every quarter and cover:
👉 How environmental volunteering in our community protects and nurtures our local environment;
👉 Important information about insurance and procedures while operating on City land;
👉 Networking and collaboration;
👉 Upskilling and training opportunities;
👉 How the City of Mandurah can support you in your operations and capacity building.
Location: Mandurah Seniors Centre. Find out more.
RSVP: Polly.Hammond@mandurah.wa.gov.au Light refreshments provided. Please let Polly know if you have any dietary requirements.

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Friday 8th August 2025 · 10.00am – 11.00am
OSPREYS OF MANDURAH – FREE PRESENTATION
Save the date for this fascinating presentation by Lisa Wray who will talk about the Mandurah Osprey Census Project.
Launched in spring 2024, this exciting project aims to monitor and protect one of our region’s most iconic birds – the osprey. These majestic raptors soar above our waterways, dive for fish and nest along our coastlines.
Did you know the Peel-Harvey Inlet is home to the largest osprey population in the south-west of Western Australia?
Come along to Mandurah Museum to:
👉 Discover how many ospreys live in our region
👉 Learn where they nest and when they breed
👉 Find out how you can get involved in the survey
This season, the project is calling for volunteers to “adopt” a nesting site and report on the progress of a breeding pair. With community support, Lisa’s aim is to track the number of active nests and monitor chick survival rates across the inlet.
Come be part of this important local conservation effort – your observations could make a real difference!
Booking link available soon.

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Saturday 11th October 2025 · 8.30am – 12.30pm
WONDERS OF OUR WETLANDS FESTIVAL
38 Peel Parade, Coodanup 6210
Find out more.

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Wednesday 5th November 2025 · 5.00pm – 7.00pm
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP
Calling current volunteers, or those looking to try something new, you are invited to attend the Mandurah Environmental Volunteer Alliance (MEVA) workshops to learn more about operating as a volunteer on City-owned land and take part in some networking.
These free workshops are held every quarter and cover:
👉 How environmental volunteering in our community protects and nurtures our local environment;
👉 Important information about insurance and procedures while operating on City land;
👉 Networking and collaboration;
👉 Upskilling and training opportunities;
👉 How the City of Mandurah can support you in your operations and capacity building.
Location: Mandurah Seniors Centre. Find out more.
RSVP: Polly.Hammond@mandurah.wa.gov.au Light refreshments provided. Please let Polly know if you have any dietary requirements.

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Every Friday · 10.00am – 10.45am
NATURE PLAY TIME at LAKELANDS LIBRARY
Fun for kids with activities, games and story-time designed to inspire wonder and curiosity about the natural world and introduce young minds to nature’s beauty and diversity, nurturing a deep love for the great outdoors.
Enjoy craft activities using resources from the natural environment, encouraging creativity while connecting with nature’s elements.
Learn about the importance of protecting and preserving our world, instilling a sense of appreciation and responsibility towards cherishing our planet’s wellbeing.
Find out more.

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Fridays · 11.00am – 12.00pm
GUIDED HERITAGE WALK OF MANDURAH
Discover the City’s history with a free foreshore heritage walking tour. This leisurely walk starts and finishes at Mandurah Museum.
The Foreshore Heritage Tour provides information on the history of Mandurah’s pioneer settlers and an accurate portrayal of life as it once was.
The informative narration showcases the past, the present, Mandurah’s indigenous cultural history, places of interest, pioneer families, their homes and their stories, community art installations and much more.
Bookings are required. Email museum@mandurah.wa.gov.au to book a session or phone (08) 9550 3682.
Find out more.

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PADDLING UP THE RIVER
We will be combining paddling with wildlife observation and learning about riverine habitat in conjunction with Canoe Trail Friends and Friends of the Rivers.
Suitable for beginners. Free hire of life jackets available (available in various sizes).
Register your interest by emailing info@mehg.org.au

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BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS with ROBYN DEVENISH
Coming soon to a nature reserve near you. Small-group activity.
Binoculars provided courtesy of City of Mandurah community grants.
These tailor-made walks are free of charge, but you are welcome to tip your guide at the end if you enjoyed it.
Register your interest by emailing info@mehg.org.au

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MORE FREE ACTIVITIES 
👉 Free Eco Events between Mandurah & Perth with Switch Your Thinking
👉 More Free Events on the Sustainable Mandurah Facebook page
👉 Visit Nature Link’s Backyard Biodiversity Blitz
👉 Bring Nature Home and Rewild Your Garden
👉 7 Ways to Attract Birds to your garden
👉 Find a compost bin near you at ShareWaste.com
👉 Visit Mandurah Community Gardens on Sat mornings & Tues afternoons
👉 Don’t bin it! Get your broken things fixed at Lakelands Repair Café.
👉 Report a Bat Roost near you or email bats@mehg.org
👉 Use the MyPestGuide to report pests and diseases.
👉 Record pest animal activity in your local area.
👉 Learn how to properly Recycle in Mandurah
👉 Recycling/donating computer equipment to Mandurah Muscateers.
👉 Find out more disposal options in Mandurah
👉 Reduce landfill. Be a GREAT sort!
👉 Learn 10 Easy Ways to save water in the home
👉 Adopt a Spot to keep it litter free
👉 Form or join an Embrace A Space group at your local reserve or park
👉 Free Online Training for Volunteers @ Volunteering WA
👉 Read the latest Bushland News from Parks and Wildlife
👉 Read the latest news from the WA Landcare Network
👉 Read the the latest NatureLink Perth newsletter

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ON HOLD
The interactive citizen science workshop about the Black Bream Project in the Peel-Harvey Waterways is on hold. In the meantime, here is a condensed version for you, including an eleven-minute video: recfishwest.org.au/news/filling-the-peel-harvey-estuary-to-the-bream-with-the-important-fish-species

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ABOUT
This webpage was created upon the receipt of a Restart Mandurah Grant from the City of Mandurah to provide free or very low-cost Covid-safe activities after the lockdown. Our 14-month activity program was entitled (Re)Connect With Nature and Learn Something New.

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THANK YOU to our partners and sponsors.
MEHG is a member of the Mandurah Environmental Volunteer Alliance which supports many projects in our community and enhances volunteer capacity. The next quarterly meeting of MEVA will be on 11th February 2025 and the topic will be Environmental Education Centre – Our Vision for Mandurah.