Get involved
From bush tours to planting days, cocky counting to turtle tracking, we are always on the look out for citizen scientists to help conserve and maintain our City.
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Saving our Snake-necked Turtle Project
In partnership with the City of Joondalup and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), the City of Wanneroo is a partner council in the Saving our Snake-necked Turtle project (SOSNT) for wetlands within Yellagonga Regional Park, in collaboration with Murdoch University and the South West Group.
The project includes a team of volunteers trained as ‘Turtle Trackers’ patrolling Yellagonga wetlands during the nesting season (in spring) and protecting the female turtles who emerge from the lakes to find a spot to nest on land.
The Turtle Trackers monitor turtle nesting behaviour using the TurtleSAT app and are also trained to protect the nests to prevent predators such as ravens and foxes from destroying them.
Want to get involved in monitoring our local turtle populations?
Join SOSNT, the Citizen Science Project.
You can become a trained ‘Turtle Tracker’ and get involved in the upcoming tracker program by registering online through the SOSNT website: sosnt.net.au/get-involved.
Conservation Community Spring Events
Koondoola Bushland Walk and Talk
When: Wednesday 18 September 2024 // 8am – 10:30am
Where: Meet at Koondoola Community Centre, 90 Koondoola Avenue, Koondoola
Come and explore your local conservation reserve with an experienced guide who will introduce you to an array of plants and animals living in your local area.
This event is held in conjunction with Friends of Koondoola Bushland and includes morning tea.
GENERIC INFORMATION
- Please bring sturdy and enclosed shoes suitable for walking, hat and sunscreen.
- For further information, please call the City of Wanneroo Conservation Team on (08) 9405 5000 or email: ConservationMaint@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.
- This event is subject to change/cancellation due to weather. Please register so you will be notified of any changes.
Yanchep Foreshore - Kids' Coastal Cultural Discovery Day
When: Tuesday 24 September 2024 // 10:45am – 1:30pm
Where: Meet at Mary Lindsay Homestead, 100 Capricorn Esplanade, Yanchep
Cost: $7.50 per child. Accompanying adults free.
Book: Places are limited. Booking essential.
Join Perth NRM and the City for a memorable day with Olman Walley, a proud Wilman, Balardong, Binjareb, and Wadjuk Noongar man.
Discover Noongar culture and history on a walking tour of Yanchep Beach. You’ll get to hear Dreamtime stories, learn about traditional uses of plants, handle traditional tools and artifacts, and get moving in a song and movement session!
GENERIC INFORMATION
- Please bring comfortable and enclosed shoes suitable for walking, hat, sunscreen, raincoats if raining, water bottle and reusable cups.
- Light refreshments will be provided.
- Please advise dietary requirements when booking.
- For further information, please call the City of Wanneroo Conservation Team on (08) 9405 5000 or email: ConservationMaint@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.
- This event is subject to change/cancellation due to weather. Please register so you will be notified of any changes.
Tranquil Park Walk and Talk
When: Friday 27 September 2024 // 8:30am – 10am
Where: Meet at the reserve on Tranquil Drive, Carramar - verge parking only.
Come and explore your local conservation reserve with an experienced guide who will introduce you to an array of plants and animals living in your local area.
GENERIC INFORMATION
- Please bring a water bottle and wear sturdy enclosed shoes.
- Morning tea included.
- To register or for further information, please call the City of Wanneroo Conservation Team on (08) 9405 5000 or email: ConservationMaint@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.
- This event is subject to change/cancellation due to weather. Please register so you will be notified of any changes.
Yellagonga Bat Walk and Talk - SOLD OUT
When: Wednesday 30 October 2024 // 6:30pm – 8pm
Where: Meet at Cockman House, Ancestor Retreat, Wanneroo
Booking: This event has now sold out.
Come and explore Yellagonga with Kelly the bat expert and learn about the fascinating world of bats.
This event includes a talk about the amazing bats in our suburbs and then a short walk with bat detectors. Let’s see what can find!
This event is held in conjunction with Conservation Council of WA.
GENERIC INFORMATION
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 7+ years.
- Please bring a water bottle, wear sturdy enclosed shoes and head torch (not essential).
- For further information, please call the City of Wanneroo Conservation Team on (08) 9405 5000 or email: ConservationMaint@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.