We had a fantastic time at the possum & pizza night! Starting with an informative presentation where we learnt all about our local western ringtail possums and the Torbay Catchment Group’s recent possum survey results and the effects of baiting and trapping on the possum population. The area...
Approximately 8km in length we took in the stunning scenery as we wandered from the Albany windfarm to Muttonbird along the Bibbulmun track, enjoying panoramic views of the Torbay catchment lake system and sensational coastal and inland views. Special thanks to our local bird specialist, Andrew Dickinson, who helped identify...
Bat Box Building and Bat Night Walk What amazing workshops with bat expert Joe Tonga! We learnt all about our local bat species in an informative presentation and then set about building bat boxes. The local community enjoyed the experience helping to build homes for bats which have now been...
What a fabulous day with beautiful weather and even better company! Thanks to our expert local botanist Damien Rathbone for helping identify the local plant species as we explored the area above Dingo Beach & thanks to Andrew McGonney for the awesome photos! Top left Banksia Grandis, top right Stylidium Schoenoides...
Project area expands to include City of Albany coastal reserves Finally we have funding available to assist farmers to look closely at which nutrients they need to apply and exactly how much is required. The funding comes in the form of subsidised soil testing, easy to read fertiliser mapping (done on...
Saturday 5th September 1080 Baiting, Training & Accreditation Workshop book here Monday 14th September Spring predator control and camera monitoring—West Cape Howe NP more info Monday 14th September Spring predator control and camera monitoring—CoA coastal reserves more info October school holidays Possum Printmaking and Fun Facts ….more information coming soon
pictured above – nurdles (plastic beads used in the manufacturing of plastic products) collected TCG working with the Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Team did a beach clean up at Muttonbird Beach on Sunday 3rd June . At a glance you would think Muttonbird Beach is clean but looks can be deceiving. One...
pictured above – collecting microplastics and nurdles (raw plastic beads used for making plastic products) On Sunday 3rd June TCG in conjunction with the Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Team did a beach clean up at Muttonbird Beach. At a glance you would think Muttonbird Beach is clean but looks can...
Photo courtesy of SBS.com – Albany WA Western Australian gardening personality, author and “The Forever Project” advocate – Chris Ferreira and Bushfire Safety Consultant – Rohan Carboon, in conjunction with the Torbay Catchment Group, held a Workshop on Saturday, 26th May at the Bornholm Hall that discussed the overall best...
Location: 86 Rainbows End and possibly Lot 29 as well, Littlegrove. If you feel like some good old-fashioned Sydney golden wattle bashing and a good feed afterwards, come join us on Tues June 12th from 9.30am until 12.30pm. Green Skills staff will also be in attendance with chainsaws, we’d be...
