Perth NRM

It’s Bunuru, the second summer. We met Preston Culbong under the sheoaks at Trigg Beach to learn about this Noongar season, the hottest and most humid time of the year. Marri trees are heavy with blossoms and Noongar people had made their way to coastal areas. Our walk took us on a journey from the low grey coastal vegetation adjacent to the sand dunes of Trigg Beach, into the swales of Trigg Bushland. Standing on the crest of a sand dune, in Trigg Bushland, we could see across to Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) and down along the coast to Walyalup. We heard about the important of Maamang (whales) to the Noongar people and why they conduct ceremony when the whales beach themselves. The Quandong tree has played a part in each of the walks. During the Bunuru walk Preston showed us the blossoms and talked about how the Noongar people would take mental note of flowering stems, knowing they could probably expect to harvest fruit in Kambarang and early Birak. Participants enjoyed the Bunuru Six Season Walk hosted by the City of Stirling (Western Australia) and Perth NRM and we look forward to posting the event details for Djeran soon at perthnrm.com/events

We are hiring! Check out these awesome two positions and apply to be a part of our friendly team! Program Manager - ReWild Perth: https://lnkd.in/grWSDvuH Program Coordinator – Environment: https://lnkd.in/ggM5wTY5

One of the highlights of our recent final Collective Impact workshop was the keynote speech delivered by Carolyn Hall, CEO and Managing Director of the Mulloon Institute. For the past 14 years, the NSW-based not-for-profit organisation has been working with Australian landholders to improve environmental regeneration and sustainable agriculture practices. Journeying to WA especially for our event, Carolyn’s presentation shared the long-term positive results their projects have been able to achieve, and how they were only possible by working collaboratively with landholders. She spoke about how, for a project to succeed and benefit everyone, everyone must be willing to put aside their egos and self-interests to earnestly share their knowledge. Respect and trust are very important to the process, and Carolyn confirmed that while it took a while for the community to trust their intentions and buy into the shared vision, it was ultimately worthwhile. With this trust and commitment from the community, the Mulloon Institute have been facilitating inspiring results in natural capital restoration across Australia. These results not only look amazing – with water-filled creeks, improved biodiversity, and greener pastures - but they are also supported by scientific testing to track the improved soil and water quality. Thanks to Mulloon’s Landscape Planner, Lance Mudgway, for participating in our Collective Impact project, and to Carolyn Hall for coming over to share her expertise and celebrate the conclusion of our 18-month project. To learn more about the Collective Impact Project or the Restoration Impact Framework, visit the RegenWA website: www.regenwa.com This project is funded by Lotterywest, with additional support from Commonland. #sustainableagriculture #regenerativeagriculture #naturalcapital #collectiveimpact #farming #westernaustralia #agriculture #community #environment #biodiversity

‼️ 2026 SALP Grant Applications Now Open ‼️ Community groups and organisations are invited to apply for the 2026 round of the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP) grants, to assist community-led programs to improve, protect and enhance our environmental assets. https://lnkd.in/g7sE32vu

Over the past 18 months, leaders in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management have been working together on the Collective Impact Project to develop a collaborative strategy to restore natural capital in south-west Western Australia. On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, participants from more than 30 different government departments, organisations and businesses attended the fifth and final project workshop. It was an opportunity to discuss the project’s key lessons and outcomes, explain the next steps, and to celebrate and strengthen community ties for those working to improve on-farm natural capital. Highlights included the Welcome to Country by Noongar leader Oral McGuire; a keynote speech by Carolyn Hall, CEO and Managing Director of the Mulloon Institute; and the project team sharing the key insights and results of the workshop series and community engagement activities. The event concluded with supper and drinks, and the chance to network and catch up with friends and industry peers. Thank you to everyone who participated and generously shared their invaluable knowledge and experiences throughout this process – we look forward to continuing this work alongside you. To learn more about the Collective Impact Project or the Restoration Impact Framework, visit the RegenWA website: www.regenwa.com This project is funded by Lotterywest, with additional support from Commonland. #sustainableagriculture #regenerativeagriculture #naturalcapital #collectiveimpact #farming #westernaustralia #agriculture #community #environment #biodiversity

Perth NRM are seeking a landscape project manager for a short-term project, to oversee the installation of our ReWild demonstration Garden! This exciting opportunity (starting ASAP, 2 days per week for up to 6 months) would suit a proactive and enthusiastic project manager, with a background in landscape installations, scheduling, hardscaping and site preparation. Horticultural knowledge and an interest in wildlife friendly gardening would be a bonus! Please email accounts@perthnrm.com with a brief introduction of yourself, and a resume if you have the skills and availability to be a part of this awesome project.

It's Birak, the first summer. The temperature is rising and there are few days of rain. Fledglings have ventured from their nests, but you can hear the familiar cries of young magpies, galahs, and butcherbirds as they squawk to be feed. Reptiles are on the move and shed their old skin. The sky was a brilliant blue and the sea calm as we learned about the important flora and fauna at Woodman Point. Cyril Yarran took us back in time to a magical place and shared knowledge about the plants and animals we saw along the trail. Under a majestic Tuart we heard about its role as nature’s supermarket, including important medicinal qualities. A Quondong tree heavy with fruit caught Cyril’s attention and we learned about the different ways the plant is used. Many questions were asked and answered. Participants enjoyed the Birak Six Season Walk hosted by the City of Cockburn and Perth NRM and we look forward to posting the event details for Bunuru soon at www.perthnrm.com/events/

On Tuesday 3 December, 2024, the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program program announced the recipients of the 2025 round of funding, providing over $280,000 to 26 community groups across the Perth region, for projects improving bushland and waterways. Since its inception in 1998, SALP has provided more than $10.7 million in funding to community groups, who in turn have delivered more than 1,730 restoration projects, engaging thousands of volunteers and contributing over 255,000 work hours. This includes weeding on over 8,075 hectares, planting more than 3.1 million plants to revegetate over 3,200 hectares, feral animal control, and the creation of wildlife habitat. View the 2025 SALP Grant Recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gqFqUbM8 Read the Media Release here: https://lnkd.in/gF8WP8fz The Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP) is a Community Landcare Grants Program Funded by Alcoa Australia and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)

Celebrating a decade of coastal conservation. This year marks 10 years of our partnership with proAlliance (SUEZ/Water Corporation), working together to protect and rejuvenate the Kwinana coastline. Here's what we've achieved together over the past ten years: - 20,000+ native seedlings planting - 800+ kg of marine debris collected - Closure of off-road vehicle access, brushing old tracks - Installing sand trap fencing to reduce windblown sand impacting the desalination plant. - Invasive weed management, including the control of Pyp Grass - Tackling illegal dumping and littering with the City of Kwinana Coastal + Marine Program Manager Vanessa McGuiness says "This coastal reserve serves as a vital ecological corridor along the Kwinana Industrial Area. This dune buffer not only protects the Desalination Plant from coastal erosion, but now has increased biodiversity, creating habitat for quenda and local birds that frequent the area." Thank you again to the volunteers who’ve supported this journey year after year. Special thanks to Karis Tingey for engaging proAlliance's staff with this project! #CorporatePartnerhips #CorporateVolunteering #KwinanaIndustrialArea #CoastalConservation #CoastalErosion #ESG #Kwinana

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting TechnipFMC and their fantastic team of volunteers for a coastal Corporate Volunteering Day at C.Y. O’Connor Beach. Together we focused on removing invasive weeds like dune onion weed and pelargonium that were overtaking the revegetation installed earlier this year by the City of Cockburn. To wrap up, we finished with a beach clean-up to remove marine debris from this coastal stretch. Thank you TechnipFMC for helping us make a difference. We hope to see you again! #CorporateVolunteering #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityImpact #Weeding #Revegetation #CoastalConservation