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Thursday 15th May 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.
NEW: 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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Friday 16th May 2025 · 9.00am – 4.00pm
2025 WA TRAILS FORUM
This free event at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre will shine a spotlight on nature-based tourism, inclusive trail participation, sustainable trail development, and storytelling through Aboriginal engagement.
The keynote speaker, Sveva Falletto – Executive Director, Nature-based Tourism Division at DBCA, will discuss how sustainable tourism practices and partnerships are enhancing visitor experiences while preserving natural and cultural heritage.
Presented by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries in partnership with City of Mandurah and the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).
Find out more and book your free place.

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Saturday 17th May 2025 · 10.00am – 10.30am
FREE RABBIT CONTROL WORKSHOP
Join Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group and the City of Mandurah at The Peel Produce Market for a hands-on workshop on effective rabbit control, including:
👉 What to use when it comes to traps, baits, fencing and shelter destruction
👉 How to use the rabbit life cycle and season changes to your advantage
👉 Q&A on rabbits and other local invasive species
Location: Foreshore Reserve, Dawesville 6211
Find out more and book your free place.

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Saturday 17th May 2025 · 11.00am – 11.30am
FREE QUENDA WORKSHOP
Join Dr Catherine Baudains and the City of Mandurah at The Peel Produce Market for a chat about quenda, our local species of bandicoot, including:
👉 A little about the biology of these very special urban refugees
👉 How quenda are able to survive despite large scale habitat loss
👉 What we can do to help them lead healthy lives in our shared ecosystem
After the workshop, you can test your knowledge with some fun quenda-focused games!
Location: Foreshore Reserve, Dawesville 6211
Find out more and book your free place.

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Sunday 18th May 2025 · 9.00am – 11.00am
COASTAL WASTE WARRIORS CLEAN-UP
This month’s clean-up will be at Silver Sands Beach.
Find out more: coastalwastewarriors.com.au/get-involved

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Now until 18th May 2025
HERITAGE MONTH ACTIVITIES IN MANDURAH
The Australian Heritage Festival is an annual event that immerses us into the rich and diverse heritage our country has to offer. In Western Australia, the festival is both a celebration and reflection on the natural and cultural heritage of the state, taking place during April and May each year.
The festival theme for 2025 is Unearthed – revealing the past, bringing to light lesser-known histories and stories, and unearthing knowledge to empower younger generations as custodians of culture and tradition.
Find out what’s on.

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Sunday 18th May 2025 from 5.00pm
BCCG SUNDOWNER AT CAFÉ COAST
Come and meet our Bouvard Coast Care Group members and enjoy an informal drink and chat.
Discussion Topic: Winter brushing and planting prep. Brushing explained.
Enquiries: admin@bouvardcoastcare.org

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Friday 23rd May 2025 at 8.00am or 8.30am
BIRD WATCHING OUTING
The location for this month’s Mandurah Bird Observers Group outing is the property of Ross & Liz Rose in Coolup. Everyone welcome. More details soon.
👉 Bring: Morning tea, chair, binoculars, sunscreen, suitable footwear/clothing and insect repellent.
👉 Meet: Wellard Wetlands entrance in Bertenshaw Road, Baldivis 6171
👉 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 24th May 2025 · 9.00am – 11.30am
LAKE CLIFTON-HERRON SEEDLING GIVEAWAY
This year’s annual giveaway at Lake Clifton Herron Hall will feature some additional elements, including a guest speaker specialising in Banksia Woodlands, face painting and a coffee van. To make the event even more engaging, there will be several informative stalls with interactive activities, including a special one from MEHG!
While the free seedlings are only for residents of the area, the event is open to all.
Lake Clifton-Herron landholders need to register in advance to be eligible for their free batch of seedlings.
Enquiries: Karen.Lyons@peel-harvey.org.au

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Saturday 24th May 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 Falcon Pavilion in Lynda Street 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.
👉 Other dates available:
Saturday 14th June, 10am – 12pm at Madora Bay Hall, 3 Orelia Street, Madora Bay.
Saturday 12th July, 10am – 12pm at Coodanup Community Centre, 26 Broun Road (main access off Wanjeep Street), Coodanup.

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Sunday 25th May 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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Thursday 29th May 2025 · 3.00pm – 5.30pm
REVEGETATION FROM A FROGS PERSPECTIVE
Learn all about frogs and how to support frogs in your patch at this free workshop by Peel-Harvey Catchment Council featuring the Frog Doctor Johnny Prefumo.
Frogs are important indicators of a healthy environment since they live in air, land and water, and are connected to many other species.
Creating frog-friendly habitats attracts beneficial wildlife, which helps with natural pest control and pollination – great for fruit and veggie gardens.
Following the workshop, a light supper will be supplied and the bar will be open should you wish to purchase a drink.
👉 Location: The Cut Golf Course, 69 Country Club Drive, Dawesville WA 6211
👉 Bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/1394926
👉 Please share on FB: facebook.com/events/681817337780863

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Saturday 31st May 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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Saturday 7th June 2025
BANKSIA PLANTING
Save the date for this banksia planting day along Mandurah Terrace as part of our Mandurah Nature Trails project.
More details soon.

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Saturday 14th June 2025 · 10.00am – 11.30am
CREATING BLACK COCKATOO FRIENDLY SUBURBS
Learn how to make your neighbourhood more welcoming for Black Cockatoos at this free event with Dr Christine Groom.
Landscapes in urban areas can be designed to maximise benefits to native wildlife, biodiversity and to make a healthier environment for residents. But the number of Carnaby’s cockatoos visiting urban landscapes is declining and their future is uncertain.
To help secure the future of Carnaby’s cockatoos, adjustments need to be made, roost sites need to be protected, water sources need be safely provided and public gardens need to provide food sources.
Christine is the author of Creating Black Cockatoo Friendly Suburbs and, after her presentation, she will be selling and signing books. There will also be complimentary morning tea.
👉 Venue: Lesser Hall, 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra 6208
👉 Find out more and book your free place.

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Sunday 27th July 2025
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 and Beach Foredune.
Bouvard Coast Care Group, now under our umbrella, invites you to help with the planting there.
More details soon.

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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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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.