We are thrilled to announce our “Rakali, Riparian & River Health Project” will be funded through a generous grant from the State Natural Resource Management Program WA. Our three year project will, amongst other things, monitor and report on the endangered Wheatbelt Rakali. The project is expected to commence in early 2022, keep up to …
Download Catalogue Here The York Branch of the WA Wildflower Society is holding their annual native plant sale. Create native wildlife habitat in your gardens and and surrounds by ordering tubestock at very reasonable rates. You will also be supporting a local community group – The Wildflower Society in York. Email your order to Kathy …
It seems the recent rain and warm autumn weather has created a bonanza butterfly season for York and sometimes you are in the right place at the right time. This 34mm butterfly got wet while I was watering and then needed to dry out before flying. It was happy to sit sunning itself on my …
“Natures Treasures in York & Surrounds” Saturday 27th March Talk Commences at 10:30amYork Racecourse Function Room, Spencers Brook Road YorkTalk & Morning Tea $5, RCS Members & Children FREE Jean & Fred have spent many hours in the Wheatbelt & Wandoo Woodland taking photos, collecting native flora and observing native wildlife. The RCS is privileged …
We are well on our way to establishing this Centre in York. The Hon Darren West MLC, WA Labor Member for the Agricultural Region has announced that a re-elected McGowan Labor Government will provide $60,000 to the River Conservation Society to establish this Centre. We would like to thank Darren for his support and interest …
Help clean up York!7:30 Breakfast at The Coffee Carriage – optional8:30 Meet at Coffee Carriage to register for Clean UpBring your own water bottle, sunscreen, hat and gloves and if you would like to help with the weed removal a hoe or shovel. Bags will be provided. Clean-ups are focusing on the Town Pool, Avon …
Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management Inc will be hosting a FREE workshop in York on Wednesday February 17th to help you protect your property from feral pests.Come learn from experts in feral animal control, have your questions answered and get the latest info on WA’s 1080 approval process.You can also receive guided training to help you …
Donate your festive season recyclable containers to your local conservation group the River Conservation Society and help fund conservation projects in your community We will be having a York town site pick up day on Saturday 9th January If you would like your containers picked up send a text toKevin 0412 390 334 or Audrey …
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Ten year old Bessie is concerned for the environment and the plants and animals that rely on healthy Avon and Mackie Rivers. She has decided to raise funds to help improve the environment by shaving her head and donating the proceeds to the River Conservation Society Bessie’s Big Shave will take place at her school …
We welcomed over 90 women and 50 children from the Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services in Mirrabooka to the Avon Park in York. The women come from many different countries mostly as refugees. Everyone loved the morning tea ‘Australian Style’ with scones, jam and cream, lamingtons and anzacs washed down with home made lemonade and …
