Building community capacity to care for urban bushland UBC is calling for applications for a project officer to work with Friends groups to build community capacity to care for their patch. We have received grant funding for a project to facilitate establishment of new Friends Groups for bushland sites where there is no Friends Group, […]

In the Company of Cockies - Black Cockatoos in Urban Landscapes The Urban Bushland Council invites you to an evening all about black-cockatoos, presented by BirdLife's Merryn Pryor. Learn about the ecology of black cockatoos in urban landscapes, the importance of urban bushland and what you can do to help these threatened birds. There are […]

Join CCWC for a walk on the Roe 8 / Roe 9 corridor The Cockburn Community Wildlife Corridor (CCWC) is pleased to invite members of the Urban Bushland Council to join us for a guided walk in the corridor bushland on Sunday May 15th from 9.30 to 11.00 am. CCWC was formed in 2014 to champion a vision for a linear wildlife park on the Roe 8/9 lands that […]

Loss, fragmentation and degradation of habitat are recognised as one of 6 main threats to our biodiversity. So linking spaces saves species.  Come along and find out about what's new with NatureLink Perth. The team at NatureLink Perth have carried out huge amounts of work researching the most cost effect ecological linkages to save species […]

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 […]