Calendar of Free Activities

Unless otherwise stated, these activities are free for everyone thanks to the generosity of our funders, volunteers, partners & friends.
Please share our events on Facebook. Also, please consider becoming a member of MEHG for only $10 a year. Active members can seek reimbursement for personal equipment, training, expenses and Working with Children cards, subject to funding.
Do you have a free environmental activity that you would like posted here? Or are you interested in becoming a volunteer to help us at our events? All enquiries to info@mehg.org.au


March 2024
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA MONTH
Find out how you can get involved in this amazing team effort throughout the Peel region.


Thursday 21st March 2024 · 5.00pm – 7.00pm
MANDURAH ENVIRONMENT & HERITAGE GROUP COMMITTEE MEETING

MEHG members, supporters and would-be members are invited to our monthly meetings which are held on the third Thursday of the month at 5.00pm. 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.
Not a member yet? Join MEHG or renew your membership.
If you would like to join the meeting on Zoom, please contact us for the Zoom password.
Find out more about MEHG membership.


Friday 22nd March 2024 at 8.00am
BIRD WATCHING OUTING
The next Mandurah Bird Observers Group outing will be to Island Point.
👉 BYO chair, morning tea, binoculars, camera, drinking water, insect repellent and footwear suitable for sealed pathways.
👉 RSVP: Robyn Devenish on 0406 072 139 or email RLD@iinet.net.au
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.
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 the Mandurah Bird Observers Group program for 2024 (subject to change).


Wednesday 27th March 2024 · 9.30am – 12.00pm
NATURAL CAPITAL AND NATURE POSITIVE – OPPORTUNITIES FOR LANDCARE
This free online Hot Topic Forum on Zoom hosted by WA Landcare Network will explore the emerging area of Natural Capital and Nature Positive. Discover the latest insights and trends in this growing field that’s capturing attention across the landcare sector, featuring:
👉 “Caring for Boodja” – a cultural perspective on interacting, understanding, and valuing nature.
👉 Understanding the Global, National, and State Context of Natural Capital and Nature Positive.
👉 Case studies showcasing proposed or emerging applications of Natural Capital Accounting in landcare.
👉 Discussions and Q&A to fully grasp the opportunities for landcare.
Find out more and book your free place.


Until Friday 29th March 2024
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH at MANDURAH MUSEUM
The meaningful contributions and stories that women have made to our history will be highlighted during Women’s History Month, featuring some of the significant women teachers of Mandurah, and the achievements and contributions they made to the lives of local children. Photographs, documents, and objects will be displayed showing schooling during this time.
Find out more.


Sunday 31st March · 9.00am – 10.30am
CLEAN UP SAMPHIRE COVE NATURE RESERVE
Volunteers are welcome to join the Friends of Samphire Cove as we clean up the nature reserve including the foreshore, adjacent park and road verges.
👉 Meet at the information shelter inside the reserve. Corner of Egret Point and Wedgetail Retreat.
👉 Enquiries: Barry 9586 9504
After the clean-up the volunteers are invited to a BYO Catch Up Morning Tea at the shelter and to help water the plants. (Watering cans needed.) Please wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing.
This is the final Clean Up Australia Month event in 2024. Find out more.
The Friends of Samphire Cove meet on the last Sunday of each month, and now mid-month as well, to carry out flora and fauna rehabilitation and to tidy up this special waterside A Class reserve in Halls Head.

Visit the Friends of Samphire Cove on Facebook for all the latest news.


Saturday 6th April – Sunday 5th May 2024
WA TREE FESTIVAL
Events, tree trails, free trees, competitions and other activities. Watch this space for what’s happening locally.
Find out more.


Tuesday 9th April 2024 · 10.00am – 2.00pm
NATURE FAMILY FUN DAY
Take a journey through nature-inspired activities, arts and crafts to make and take home, stilt-walkers, seed planting and Crunch&Sip healthy snacks to make and recipes to keep.
This free community event is being held at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. Find out more.


Sunday 14th April 2024 · 9.00am – 11.00am
FRIENDS OF SAMPHIRE COVE NATURE RESERVE
The Friends of Samphire Cove meet on the last Sunday of each month and now mid-month as well 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.
Jobs for April include watering, weeding, sweeping paths and picking up rubbish.
If you would like to join in, please bring gloves, drinking water, insect repellent, hand sanitiser and your favourite tools/equipment, e.g. weeding tool, leaf rake, watering can.
The Friends will stop for BYO morning tea and a catch-up at the Information Shelter at 10.30am.
Visit the Friends of Samphire Cove on Facebook for all the latest news.


Sunday 21st April 2024 · 5.00pm
SUNDOWNER WITH BOUVARD COAST CARE GROUP
Come along to Café Coast and enjoy an informal drink and chat with the BCCG members.
👉 Discussion Topic: Forthcoming winter brushing & planting event. What is brushing?
👉 For more info please email brushing@bouvardcoastcare.org


Sunday 28th April 2024 · 10.00am – 11.00am
WALK & TALK AT SAMPHIRE COVE with WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SEABIRD RESCUE
Save the date for this free event brought to you by the Friends of Samphire Cove Nature Reserve in partnership with Western Australian Seabird Rescue who are dedicated bird lovers and hands-on carers.
Limited numbers. Bookings essential. Watch this space for details, or subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when bookings open.


Saturday 18th May 2024 · 10.00am – 12.00pm   
WATERWISE VERGE WORKSHOP  
At the Halls Head Community and Sports Facility (Old Yacht Club).
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 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 date available: Saturday 15th June 2024, 10am-12pm at Bortolo Pavilion, Greenfields.   


Wednesday 29th May – Saturday 1st June 2024
COLLECT PLANT LOPPINGS
Help the Bouvard Coast Care Group with brush collection and delivery to the planting site. Time and location TBC.
👉 For more info please email: brushing@bouvardcoastcare.org


Sunday 2nd June 2024 · 9.00am
BOUVARD COAST CARE GROUP’S MEGA PLANTING EVENT
Help the BCCG members to plant 1200 plants to restore an area of dune. Meet at Tims Thicket beach carpark
Participants will be ferried to the site by 4WD. Wear long trousers, closed in shoes and gloves, and bring a trowel. Some stick planters are available for those with rum backs! Mega sausage sizzle to finish.
👉 For more info please email Alex Pinkster at planting@bouvardcoastcare.org


Now until 7th June 2024
HAVE YOUR SAY on URBAN GREENING
The Western Australian Planning Commission’s Perth and Peel Urban Greening Strategy aims to enhance existing tree canopy and create additional green spaces throughout our urban areas.
This strategy will include the following measures:
• Increasing support for planting programs
• Reporting on tree canopy data
• Education and awareness programs on the importance of urban greening
• Increasing awareness of the urban heat island effect, with emphasis on identification and mitigation
• Establishing green linkages and investigating greening opportunities on State Government land that has not been used effectively
• Utilising urban greening grant programs
Have your say and help inform the strategy by 7th June.


Saturday 15th June 2024 · 10.00am – 12.00pm   
WATERWISE VERGE WORKSHOP  
At Bortolo Pavilion, Greenfields.
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 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.


Sunday 21st July 2024 · 5.00pm
SUNDOWNER WITH BOUVARD COAST CARE GROUP
Come along to Café Coast and enjoy an informal drink and chat with the BCCG members.
👉 Discussion Topic: Green Waste – Forthcoming Verge Raid!
👉 For more info please email brushing@bouvardcoastcare.org


Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August 2024 · 10.00am 
BRUSH COLLECTION & DELIVERY
The Bouvard Coast Care Group is looking for strong and fit participants for this event which takes place over 2 mornings over a weekend. Participants welcome for either or both days. Wear long trousers, closed in shoes and gloves. Sausage sizzle at lunchtime on both days. What is brushing?
👉 Meeting point – Melros Beach Carpark
👉 For more info please email brushing@bouvardcoastcare.org


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.


Fridays & Saturdays · 11.00am – 12.00pm · Summer months only
GUIDED HERITAGE WALK OF MANDURAH
Discover the City’s history with a free foreshore heritage walking tour. This leisurely one hour 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. Phone (08) 9550 3682.
Find out more.


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


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


MAKE A FAIRY TERN CHICK SHELTER
In conjunction with your local Men’s Shed. Register your interest as a participant or a partner: info@mehg.org.au
Download this PDF for more information about fairy terns.


MORE FREE ACTIVITIES including STUFF FOR KIDS
👉 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 
👉 Visit Mandurah Community Gardens on Sat mornings & Tues afternoons
👉 Report a Bat Roost near you.
👉 Use the MyPestGuide to report pests and diseases.
👉 Record pest animal activity in your local area.
👉 Learn how to properly Recycle in Mandurah
👉 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


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


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.


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 monthly MEVA meetings are currently on hold until the City of Mandurah appoints a new Environment Engagement Officer.