Executive Officer position -  Be a Voice for the Bush  UBC calls for applications for a part-time, fixed term Executive Officer to help strengthen our operations as a peak environmental group.  You can then help us build financial resilience, extend our skills in submission writing, enhance our engagement with the community, and build stronger external […]

Come and share the joys and vision of a restored Perth treasure. We will be exploring Woodvale Waters and the Beenyup Channel in the Yellagonga Regional Park which feed into the Southern end of Lake Joondalup! Woodvale Waters and the Beenyup Channel The wetland system here was a really important place for the Whadjuk Mooro […]

Come along to wonder and wander this vibrant banksia bushland off Cottonwood Crescent in Dianella. Learn about urban bushcare from City of Stirling officers Enjoy guided walks with flora and fauna experts Slow down and experience forest bathing (Shin-rin Yoku) Children’s art activities A free event including espresso coffee for the first 50 participants Cottonwood […]

Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a significant challenge being faced by many of our “Friends of” groups. And yet, many young people are engaged in volunteering. In Mission Australia's 2020 survey of young Australians volunteering was reported as one of the three top activities (after sports and about the same as arts activities). Furthermore, young […]

Join us for a guided walk around Trigg bushland over the unique and ancient parabolic sand dunes. Spot the Quandong trees that are scattered in the bushland, and with Dale Tilbrook, taste their fruits in various condiments.

Come along to our next workshop and learn from the experts.  Register now for: Understanding the Environmental Protection Act & How it Can Save Urban Bushland Presenters: Matthew Tonts, Chair - Environmental Protection Authority Dr Hugh Finn, experienced environmental lawyer from Curtin University Law School Tim Macknay, Environmental Defenders Office Mary Gray OAM and Marg […]

TO CARE FOR URBAN BUSHLAND Project Update Hear about our new approach to capacity building for Friends groups, our trials and tribulations and our successes. Find out where are we now, what’s coming up and how this project can benefit all our groups. And come along and meet Johanna Riddell, our project officer. The Project […]

Join us for a brief walk around Cottonwood reserve to learn about the bushland. Then and enjoy tasting, and learning about bushfood, with Dale.

Annual General Meeting Come along to UBC’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7th March 2023 at City West Lotteries House.  Elections will be held for all Committee positions for 2023. The updated Agenda for  the meeting is now available. All paid up Member Groups are eligible to vote. If you wish to appoint someone as a Proxy […]

Join the nation's largest community-based environmental event. We will be ‘cleaning up’ and getting to know, Cottonwood Bushland reserve.