Urban Bushland Council WA Inc

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

Smart Phone Photography with Sophie Xiang Join us on April 30 when Sophie Xiang will lead a walk around Cottonwood and show participants how to take breathtaking photos of bushland and bushland inhabitants. Have a look at her Facebook page here If you want to join us register here (scroll to the bottom of the […]

Presentations and wildlife encounters Tickets are going fast, scroll to the bottom for information about the wait list. As part of the WA Tree Festival, join Friends of Erindale Road Bushland to discover why they are working to save the Banksia and Tuart Woodlands in Hamersley. Find out how you can get involved Meet Black […]

Thank you for accepting our invitation to attend. Please scroll to the bottom to RSVP.  A Voice for the Bush since 1993 Join us to celebrate and thank our 90 volunteer groups, supporters and advisors for keeping the bush in the city This event is made possible by VolunteeringWA and funded by Lotterywest,  and collaborating […]

Soil microbe diversity for tree and bushland health and resilience We know that bushland critters can help move soil microbes around to spread good fungi but did you know that diversity of plants increases diversity of soil fungus. Find out how diversity of plants and soil fungi can make your bushland more resilient to our […]

An essential guide to recruit and retain bushcare volunteers Volunteers live longer! Volunteering reduces chronic health risks similar to eating 6 portions of vegetables everyday*. Science shows us that social connection is as important for our health as nutrition and exercise. Can we infer volunteers get to eat more cake**? The Urban Bushland Council has […]

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reminded us that “The Greater Brixton Street Wetlands (GBSW) are one of the most important wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain with outstanding biodiversity attributed to the unique geological, geomorphic and hydrological characteristics”. Join UBC, Friends of Brixton Street Wetlands and the wider community conservation network to learn more […]

Polyphagous shot hole borers (Euwallacea fornicatus) are small beetles native to Southeast Asia that attack a wide range of plants. They burrow into the trunk, stems and branches to eventually cause death. Recently the borers have been found in 40% of Perth suburbs and pose a serious threat to our canopy cover and bushland trees. […]

The Urban Forest Strategy is a WA State Government strategy that our local governments are adopting.  We face many challenges to protect our local biodiversity and yet we also know that keeping nature and functioning ecosystems nearby is paramount for our health, well-being and prosperity.  Reduced rainfall, saline aquifers, smaller gardens, overhead powerlines, more hot […]

WHAT IS TWO WAY SCIENCE? AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Student Learning in your bushland As members of Friends groups we all know the importance of immersing children in bushland. And we are also keen to develop relationships with schools and share our patches with their students.  Being ‘on country’ is also a powerful way […]