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The beginning of October brings with it the Noongar Season of Kambarang, and the latest edition of the Perth NRM newsletter!

Kambarang is known as the Season of Birth, it is the wildflower season with many yellow flowers, orchids, kangaroo paws and banksias in bloom.

Read on below for exciting updates to our projects, and upcoming events!

⚠️ BIOSECURITY ALERT ⚠️

NATURAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTING

After 3 years, 15,000km travelled, 20,000ha covered, and 645 surveys conducted across 20 farms, we are pleased to announced that the Perth NRM Measuring On-farm Natural Capital in WA Project has been completed!

The completion of this project marks a significant contribution towards establishing an agreed-to NCA framework to measure and monitor on-farm natural capital.

As the population continues to grow, effective management of our natural capital across farming landscapes becomes more and more essential; ensuring increasing demand for food production can be met in an environmentally sustainable way. The work carried out throughout this project provides strong evidence for further investment in this space.

2024 SMALL GRANT FUND

Perth NRM Small Grants to Thank A Volunteer now open

To thank our volunteers, Perth NRM have a small allocation of funds available to support 'Friends of', Landcare and Coastcare groups in our region. International Thank a Volunteer Day is held on 5 December to recognise the invaluable contribution of volunteers. Ten environmental volunteer groups will receive up to $300 of support for first aid or hospitality as a small grant, funded by donations received by Perth NRM.

Detailed information is available on our website at www.perthnrm.com/blog/2024/09/26/2024-small-grant-fund

Please submit your application by Monday 28 October for assessment by a small panel. Successful groups will be advised by Monday 11 November 2024.

Applications and any queries can be directed to enquiries@perthnrm.com.

COLLECTIVE IMPACT

Collective Impact workshop #4 – Organise for Impact

Twenty-two attendees participated in the fourth collective impact workshop of the Restoration Impact Framework project on Tuesday 10th September at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park. Facilitated by Impact Seed and Perth NRM the workshop included:

• Final discussions and agreement on the project’s Vision and Purpose statement
• Feedback to agree on the project’s Charter – Principles of Practice
• Reviewing the high-level Strategic Approach for collective impact stage two
• Discussion on a governance structure for stage two and
• Reflection on the collective impact process and what’s next.

SIX SEASON WALK: DJILBA

Photo Credit: Bilyarndi Studio

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FACILITATOR

Regenerative Agriculture – Foundations and First Steps Webinar

In this introductory webinar on regenerative agriculture, Clinton Muller, RMCG explored what regenerative agriculture means, how it contrasts with sustainability, the principles and practices and provides a practical overview on implementing practices on your farm. Learn how adopting these practices can lead to healthier soils and a more resilient farming system.

Following the webinar, there was a panel discussion with Andrew Johanson, Mulgowie Farming Company and Declan McDonald, ReGen Soils, where we explored personal experiences, challenges and practical advice.

EVENTS

WA Beach Clean Up 2024 - Challenger Beach

It's the Annual WA Beach Clean Up! In celebration, Perth NRM and Tangaroa Blue are teaming up to clean up the litter and marine debris from Challenger Beach, with funding and support from Alcoa Australia.

And it's a special one! 2024 marks twenty years since Tangaroa Blue Foundation was founded and the first WA Beach Clean-up event that took place.

📆 Saturday 12 October | 🕤 9:30am - 11:30am | 📍 Challenger Beach, Noot Boat Ramp

WA Coastal & Marine Network: Coastal Forum ‘24

Coastal & Marine Stewardship in WA: Working Together to Maximise our Collective Impact

Join a diverse cross-section of coastal and marine stewards to share stories and experiences from around the state. You will hear from citizen scientists, community groups, state and local government representatives, and industry partners, who are working together to protect, maintain and enhance coastal and marine environments around Western Australia.

Climate change poses a significant threat to some of our most fragile and dynamic marine and coastal environments, so let’s come together and discuss a collective agenda for coastal & marine stewardship across our state.

📆 Friday 18 October | 🕤 8:30am - 5:00pm | 📍 Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club

CCWA’s 2024 Annual Conference – Nature First

Join CCWA on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 of November at The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn. Building on sold-out Conference last year, UPLIFT: Supporting the work of youth and Aboriginal people in the conservation sector, we look forward to facilitating meaningful conversations and providing you access to quality keynotes, interesting case studies, purpose-driven workshops and inspirational success stories.

Your conference ticket includes access to the full conference, sundowner, exhibition and catering.

📆 Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 November | 📍 The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn

MORE EVENTS

• 8 October: Landscape Rehydration for Improved Productivity
• 10 October: Ready to ReWild! (Melville)
• 13 October: Brighton Beach Clean Up
• 17 October: Soil Care Workshop – Thornlie
• 20 October: Landcare In Action: Property Tour
• 26 October: Farmer On Your Plate
• 3 November: Heavenly Hectares – Enhancing Land Stewardship of Small Properties
• 23 November: Grow Natives in Small Spaces (Rockingham)
• 30 November: Six Season Walks 2024 - Birak

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or regularly check our website, to learn about all our upcoming events.