Water Retention and Habitat Improvement in Kalamunda

A visit to two neighbouring Perth Hills sites where actions by community volunteers and a landowner which play a direct role in storing water in the land.

Join Perth NRM and the City of Kalamunda for an exciting field day exploring a local community program that’s transforming cleared farming sites into thriving habitats. Discover how we’re enhancing animal habitats, improving water quality, and retaining water in a local reserve.

Plus, visit a 3.5-acre property where our host will share hands-on steps taken to manage water effectively on their land. Don’t miss this chance to see sustainable practices in action and learn from local experts!

If there are participants who have access needs – parking is available at the start and car access to the creek with gravel access to the creek bank.  Please contact the organiser for more details.

Only 25 places available – book early. Morning tea provided.

Key topics:

• Impact of past rural activities
• Land repair in action over the last 30 years in a public reserve
• Partnerships with Local and State Government
• Community response and support
• Soil improvement actions
• Impact of livestock – progress to date
• Lessons learned

When: Saturday 7th September 2024

Where: Kadina Brook. Ridge Hill Road, Gooseberry Hill. Specific meeting point to be given out upon registration.

Time: 9am – 11:30am Please arrive at 8:45am for registration and to grab a cuppa!

Cost: $10 pp.  Includes morning tea.

More information: Please contact Bonnie at bonnie.jupp@regenwa.com or Tibby at tibby.tuckett@perthnrm.com for more information.

This project is supported by Perth NRM, through funding from the Western Australian Government State NRM Program.