Welcome to the first Perth NRM newsletter for 2024!
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Perth NRM e-News
March 2024
Photo: Harry Harrison
Kaya! Welcome to Perth NRM e-News
Welcome to the first Perth NRM newsletter for 2024!
As we make our way through the hot and dry season of Bunuru our team are gearing up for a year filled with events, education, and ongoing conservation of Perth's biodiversity.
Read on to discover how you can be involved in helping us Make Change.
SWAN ALCOA LANDCARE PROGRAM
Congratulations to the 2024 SALP Grant Recipients!
On Thursday 11 February, 2024, the SALP program announced the recipients of the 2024 round of funding, providing over $280,000 to 21 community groups across the Perth region, for projects improving bushland and waterways. View the full list of SALP Grant Recipients here.
Grant Applications for 2025 are now open, Community groups and organisations are invited to apply.
CELEBRATING PERTH NRM WOMEN IN STEM
Women's STEM JumpStart Program
On Friday 16 February, Perth NRM Staff members Bonnie Jupp, Tibby Tuckett, Dr. Laura Skates, Hannah Gulliver, Vanessa McGuiness, Jennifer Harrison, and Perth NRM Board DIrector Glenice Batchelor attended the Value Creators final Women’s STEM Jumpstart Connect Forum with Alumni and Mentors.
The Federally funded program from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Office for Women and a partnership with RRR Network included programs in Albany, Bunbury, Northam, Peel, Karratha, Kununurra, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton and Perth, targeting Rural women in STEM roles for career development.
MAKING CHANGE WITH YOUR CONTAINERS
Please donate your eligible containers in our name
Did you know Perth NRM are registered with Containers for Change? Supporters can quote our scheme ID (Perth NRM Member number: C10428043) when dropping eligible containers to a refund point, and the 10c per item will be donated to Perth NRM.
Eligible containers include most glass, plastic, aluminium, steel and paper based cartons between 150ml to 3L. We’ve been so lucky to have supporters that stretch as far north as Kununurra in Western Australia. With the funds donated, we’ve been able to extend our support to 'Friends of', Landcare and Coastcare groups in our region.
EVENTS
Gardening for Wildlife - Citizen Science Project Celebration
Join us for a celebration of citizen science and wildlife conservation!
Perth NRM and the University of Western Australia invite you to join us in Perth, Bunbury and Albany during March to celebrate and discover the final outcomes of the ‘Turning Gardeners into Conservationists’ project.
Everyone is welcome! Registration is FREE but essential. Register for the event closest to you:
- Albany on Sunday 10 March: http://tinyurl.com/ycywvyzm
- Perth on Saturday 16 March: http://tinyurl.com/mr3dstyk
- Bunbury on Sunday 17 March: http://tinyurl.com/49a3vjtx
Joondalup Festival - Coastal Discovery Walks
Meet at the panda and let’s meander!
Embark on a Sunday arvo stroll along the shoreline with Perth NRM to find out more about the Joondalup region’s natural coastal habitat and how we can all help to ensure its future for the next generations.
After meeting at the Electric Kingdom rolling panda installation at Hillarys Boat Harbour, you’ll walk and talk with leading industry professionals covering topics ranging from sand dunes and saltbush, bushland and birds, and anything else found in the vast coastal ecosystem.
Dates:
🌊Sunday 10 March @ 5pm - 6:30pm
🌊Sunday 17 March @ 5pm - 6:30pm
This is a FREE event - however registrations are required.
WA Tree Festival - Noongar Cultural Walk on the Coast
Learn about Noongar culture, history and natural beauty of our coastline with Wadjuk Traditional Owner, Olman Walley.
You will be guided through the stunning sights of Whitfords Nodes and our pristine coastline to learn about significant sites and trees in the area.
Date: Saturday 4 May
Session Times:
🌊 9:30am - 11:30am
🌊 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Hillarys Marina Lake, 40 Northside Dr, Hillarys (behind the TS Marmion Navy Cadets Building)
Ticket Cost: $5.50
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