The goals of the River Conservation Society are to promote public interest in the natural history and natural eco-systems of the Avon Valley and to study, preserve and restore the flora and fauna of these eco-systems with special attention to waterways, in particular the Avon River and its tributaries.
The River Conservation Society was founded in March 1990 in York, Western Australia, in response to increasing public concern over the degradation of the riparian environment of the Avon River. Read More…
The Herbarium is a repository of local flora collected on private bushland and Crown Reserves in the Shire of York. It is held at the Conservation Room at the Sandalwood Yards on Avon Terrace in York, Western Australia. Read More…
The Last Straw
A focus on threatened fauna and their survival into the future
Featuring: Rakali, Numbat and Western Swamp Tortoise
During the course of their early work, the R.C.S became aware that many crown reserve areas of bushland in the York region were not actively managed. The R.C.S. applied for several of the reserves to be cared for, with the purpose of retaining and restoring natural habitat and facilitating landscape connectivity. Read More…
The climate of the Shire of York is characterised by hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The summers are occasionally relieved by short periods of heavy rain of tropical cyclonic origin. Read More…
Memberships for 2019/2020 are now due. Thank you to our wonderful members, don’t forget to renew your membership, we’d be lost without you! Thinking of joining us? Membership starts at only $15 for the year. We welcome everyone Read More…
