Fri 12th September, 10am-3.30pm, Lowden

Join us and project partners South West NRM and Leschenault Biosecurity Group for a practical field day focused on the impacts and management of feral and pest species, and help protect threatened species.

We’ll explore the latest tools, strategies and collaborative efforts with live demos of equipment, displays and expert talks.

Sunday 14th September, 9am-11.30am, Koolambidi Woola Bunbury Youth Precint

Join us for a hands-on workshop with native bee ecologist Dr Kit Prendergast and discover how you can "bee the change" for Australia's vital native pollinators. Build a bee hotel for your garden and WIN a Leschenault Community Nursery voucher! Limited places available. 

Tuesday 16th September, 5pm-7pm, Harris River Estate

Join us for an evening of community, science, and storytelling as we celebrate the conclusion of the Upper Collie Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project. After two years of on-ground work to improve habitat for native fish and fauna we are wrapping up with a free community event featuring project highlights, expert talks, and the debut screening of the Reviving Our River short film. Light supper included.

Tues 23rd September, 3pm-6pm, Waterloo (address provided on registration)

Join us for an informal field walk led by Western Beef and hear from Michael Mclaughlin and Graham Buttler on establishing and managing a kikuyu based pasture system and Kathy Dawson and Tony Battersby on the Dung Beetle Soil Health Initiative and how beetles enhance soil health and livestock production. Catch up with other farmers and enjoy a BBQ and happy hour at the end. Family-friendly event.

Thursday 25th September, 5.30pm, LCC Office, 7 Oakley St, Bunbury

We’re holding our final turtle tracker training session for the season. This session is for community members who are ready to become volunteers and commit to helping protect turtles at the Bunbury Big Swamp this season.

As a ‘Turtle Tracker’ you will be part of a trained and dedicated team that monitors Bunbury Big Swamp for turtle activity during the nesting season and protects females and their nests during this vulnerable life-stage.

You’ll receive the essential training and paperwork to become a Turtle Tracker, and be equipped with everything you need to get started.

Tuesday 30th September, 9am-11am, Soldiers Park, Collie

Roll up your sleeves and help us care for the Collie River! Join us for a busy bee focused on rubbish clean-up and tree guard maintenance as part of Clean Up Australia’s Spring Clean-Up Day. This is a family-friendly, hands-on event aimed at improving the health of our local river environment. Whether you’re a regular volunteer or first-time attendee, we welcome everyone to get involved!

Saturday 11th October, 3pm - 8pm, Soldiers Park, Collie

Join us and expert Joe Tonga for a family-friendly event building habitat for bats on the Collie River! After the workshop we’ll don a headtorch and see what nocturnal creatures we can spot! Places limited, tickets $10, Children under 16 free. Photo credit Jesse Young.

Join over 2000 farmers improving the health of our waterways by only applying the fertiliser that your paddocks need!

Included: Soil testing, advice and support valued at over $5000; Soil sampling and chemical analysis of all eligible paddocks; Results and advice at a local workshop; One-to-one agronomic advice; and Plant tissue testing.

Show us how you #lovetheleschenault for your chance to win a $50 native plant voucher from the Leschenault Community Nursery.