February to March 2025 Seasonal Update The fading of the moodjar (Nuytsia floribunda) and the blossoming of the marri (Corymbia calophylla – pictured above) signals the start of the hot Bunuru season with little to no rain and hot easterly and northerly winds followed by a cooling afternoon sea breeze...
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What an absolute epic day at the Festival of Torbay with a massive celebration of all things Torbay and to celebrate 25 years of the Torbay Catchment Group! We were honoured to begin our day with a beautiful Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by Vernice Gilles from Kurrah...
Join us for a full day of workshops and events showcasing the world-class environment and community of the Torbay Catchment! Free ticketed event. Kids activities throughout the day. Food and market stalls. Live music. Cultural activities and Welcome Ceremony. Crafting and guided nature walks. BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE Supported by...
The fabulous Soil Microscopy 2 day workshop was held in May, giving our participants a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating realm of soil microbiology and the essential role microbes play in soil health, plant vitality, and animal well-being. Hosted by Torbay Catchment Group in collaboration with Soil Wise and...
Thanks to Keith Smith, from Formosa Flora, for taking us on a super interesting Revegetation tour!.. The learning is endless!!!! Contact us directly if you’re interested in doing a reveg/ fencing project on your property. 🌱🫶🌱 info@torbaycatchment.org.au Welcome aboard The Revegetation Tour! With our super experienced and passionate local legend...
We had a great evening learning all about the Western Ringtail Possum from Dr. Sandra Gilfillan before we headed out to Elleker to see if we could meet any! We saw 5 critically endangered western ringtail possums on the Wednesday night and had seen 8 the night before, lots of...
What an inspiring time spent with Mark Tupman from Productive Ecology and Murray Gomm from Oranje Tractor Wine! Sharing their combined knowledge of how to create healthy soil and utilise ecofriendly methods to use in your orchard and gardens. Thanks to City of Albany for the sustainability grant and Torbay...
Awesome to have Simon Cherriman from the Re-Cyc-ology Project down this weekend to share some of his in-depth knowledge about birds and mammals including the black cockatoo. We then built 20 duck and possum nestboxes that will be installed around the catchment in the coming weeks. Thank you Simon, we...
What a divine evening spent watching Black Cockatoo Crisis last Friday- underneath the Karri trees, cockatoos flying overhead, vermouth spritzes, and plenty of tucker! A confronting film, but truly well made, and a great crowd of community to help support these beautiful creatures to continue being an integral part...
