Revegetation Tour with Keith Smith

Thanks to Keith Smith for taking us on a fabulous revegetation tour of two local properties including his own! We were able to see firsthand how a property can be successfully revegetated to provide crucial habitat for our local fauna, including the endangered black cockatoos and western ringtail possums. Keith...

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Guided Spotlight Walk

What a fabulous evening with possum expert Hannah Bannister, where we learnt all about our critically endangered western ringtail possum, followed by a spotlight tour in Elleker where we were lucky enough to spot some possums! Thanks to everyone who attended, and to Hannah for sharing her possum knowledge, and...

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Bunuru Newsletter

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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Build Your Own Possum Drey

What amazing weather and a fabulous turnout we had for our Build Your Own Possum Drey workshop held at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station as part of their school holiday program! Eager participants had fun making their own possum dreys to install in their backyards, whilst learning all about the endangered...

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Build your own possum drey!

Looking for something to do these summer holidays? Come and take part in Albany’s Historic Whaling Station’s Summer Holiday Program! Join Executive Officer Peter Barnes, and Project Officer Christian Knapp, between 12:00PM and 2:00PM in building your very own Possum Drey, all while learning about how we can all help...

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Festival of Torbay – October 2024

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...

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WRP recovery actions

Western Ringtail Possum conservation and recovery actions that the public can undertake within urban and peri-urban area WHAT CAN YOU DO?    Native plants Catios Possum Nestboxes Become a citizen scientist    

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Annual General Meeting 2024

You’re invited to the Torbay Catchment Group’s Annual General Meeting. Connect with the group and learn about the great work being done in your local area. Bookings essential!

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Festival of Torbay 26th October

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...

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