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Perth NRM e-News
October 2025
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Welcome to the October edition of the Perth NRM Newsletter in the Noongar season of Kambarang.
Kambarang is the wildflower season with vibrant blooms from Acacias, Balgas, Kangaroo Paws, Orchids, and the Moodja (Christmas Tree). This season brings with it warmer temperatures, and an end to the rain!
Read on below for exciting updates to our projects, and upcoming events!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2025 PERTH COASTAL FORUM
The 2025 Perth Coastal Forum brought together researchers, Coastcare groups, local governments, and coastal champions for a day of collaboration, learning, and inspiration. From reef science and erosion hotspot reviews to creative approaches for community engagement, the program showcased both scientific expertise and grassroots dedication.
Attendees also took part in interactive demonstrations, networking opportunities, and a guided tour of key coastal erosion sites. The forum highlighted the passion and knowledge driving coastal resilience in WA and the importance of working together to protect our world-class coastlines.
NATIONAL SOIL MONITORING PROGRAM HITS THE GROUND IN THE SOUTH WEST
The National Soil Monitoring Program (NSMP) has officially started in the south west of WA. Natural Resource Management officers from across the region will be reaching out to landholders to secure sites to be part of the national soil monitoring network.
Perth NRM is working with Wheatbelt NRM to help establish a regional soil sampling plan. That plan begins by undertaking a desktop review of sites (supplied by CSIRO) proposed for the NSMP in the Perth NRM region. Perth NRM will then make contact with landowners and get agreements drawn up to fit into the regional sampling plan.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FACILITATOR
📷: WA SAFs Aimee (Wheatbelt NRM), Sam (Rangelands NRM), Georgina (PHCC) and Tibby (Perth NRM) at the Regenerative Food Systems Conference.
This SAF Update, Tibby provides a recap on the Regenerative Food Systems Conference and the week of events that surrounded this momentous event for Perth NRM and RegenWA. Read about Noongar man Oral McGuire being on the SBS News, local legend Blythe Calnan from Muster Dogs being awarded a Nuffield Scholarship and much, much more. As usual, there’s a list of events coming up over the next 2 months, grants and other opportunities currently on offer, and some relevant resources for you to read, watch or listen to – enjoy!
EVENTS
Beachcomb and Nature Journalling
Come along for a beachcomb and transform your finds and discoveries into a nature journal page these school holidays. This beginner-friendly workshop for kids will encourage them to create outside and discover more about the environment in a fun, engaging way. They will learn what nature journaling is, go for a beachcomb and find out how to make their own amazing pages full of drawings, notes, questions and more!
Tickets: $5 (+booking fee) per child. Accompanying and non-participating adults free.
📆 Wednesday 8 October | 🕘 9:00am - 12:00pm | 📍 Near Coogee Beach Playground
Marine Nature Studies Art Workshop
Join us these school holidays for a Marine Nature Studies Art Workshop with Angela Rossen - funded and supported by Perth NRM, the Stirling Natural Environment Coastcare (SNEC) and the City of Stirling's Community Grants.
Angela Rossen is an artist who works with scientists to create exciting educational biodiversity discovery events and festivals throughout WA. She will be presenting marine nature studies holiday workshops for children and young adults.
Session 1 is now SOLD OUT
Session 2 - Suitable for ages 12-16 - 1:30pm-4pm (2.5hrs)
Tickets: $10 each
📆 Wednesday 8 October | 📍 Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club
A Nature Play Morning in Cottesloe
Perth NRM's Adopt A Beach Program and Cottesloe Coastcare invite you to journey into nature this October school holidays with occupational therapist Cath Fitzhardinge.
With over 20 years’ experience, Cath is passionate about sharing the positive and profound impact that nature play has on children’s development, health and wellbeing. This event will encourage a sense of place and inspire you to explore your own natural world with a range of fun, interactive, nature-play activities.
Tickets: $5 (+booking fee) per child. Accompanying adults free.
📆 Thursday 9 October | 🕘 9:00am - 12:00pm | 📍 Cottesloe Nature Discovery Space
MORE EVENTS
WEBINAR - LIVESTOCK ESSENTIALS 101:
WHAT EVERY SMALL PRODUCER SHOULD KNOW
In this webinar, RegenWA Project Manager Tibby Tuckett will be joined by Amanda Burchmann (JAB Agri Solutions) and Matt Brown (Brown Cattle & Country Consultants) to unpack the key requirements for smaller livestock producers and land managers.
📆 Thursday 9 October
🕕 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FIREWISE GARDENS AND LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP
Bushfire season is approaching. Get prepared and learn about reducing your risks with the help of our FREE workshop!
📆 Sunday 12 October
🕙 10:00am - 12:15pm
📍 Gidgegannup
MICRO GARDENING
Join a native plant expert in a workshop to create your own teeny-tiny potted garden. By growing native species at any scale, we contribute to rebuilding the habitat that wildlife needs to survive.
Tickets: $40 (+booking fee)
📆 Monday 13 October
🕤 9:30am - 11:30am
📍 Perth NRM - ReWild Demonstration Garden
CANOEING ON THE CANNING
Calling all river enthusiasts! Go on a journey though the Canning River Regional Park by foot and kayak on SERCUL's annual Canoeing on the Canning event.
Cost: $132.00
📆 Friday 24 October
🕗 8:00am - 4:00pm
📍 Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC)
INTRODUCTION TO BONSAI WITH WA NATIVE PLANTS
Discover the art of bonsai with a uniquely Western Australian twist. This hands-on event will introduce the principles of bonsai, showcase a range of bonsai-able WA species, and share practical tips to get you started.
Tickets: $50 (+booking fee)
📆 Monday 27 October
🕤 9:30am - 11:30am
📍 Perth NRM - ReWild Demonstration Garden
NATIVE GRASSES WORKSHOP - GIDGEGANNUP
If you live in Gidgegannup or surrounds join Perth NRM for a workshop on Native Grasses.This is a hands-on workshop out in the field to discover native grasses and understand the importance of these species in the landscape.
Tickets: $10 (+booking fee)
📆 Friday 21 November
🕘 9:00am - 10:30am
📍 Gidgegannup
SUPPORT PERTH NRM
Help us safeguard Perth’s natural environment by making a donation to Perth NRM.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible
Did you know that Perth NRM are registered with Containers for Change?
Supporters can quote our scheme ID (C10428043) or add our barcode to your mobile wallet.
