Wildflower Society of WA Murdoch Branch

10/06/2026

Lisa Edwards from WA Loves Nature gave an insightful presentation last week reminding us that our insects are important pollinators and need to be encouraged.
Watch her talk here -

Murdoch Branch Guest Speaker.Lisa Edwards is an Environmental Scie...

03/06/2026

Get along to help out these guys and enjoy the beautiful bushland on our doorstep. This is Biyara Bush Bandicoots first ever planting day on Sat 6th June at 8:45am. Please park on the grassy verge on the bush side of Sebastian Crescent, Coolbellup.

We will be planting over 1,000 native seedlings in Biyara (Sebastian Crescent bushland, Coolbellup).

02/06/2026

HURRY Tickets close 5pm Friday 19th June.
The State Conference approaches again and this time in gorgeous Merredin. Get your tickets now.

The WSWA State Council meeting, AGM and Conference will be hosted by the Merredin Branch of the Wildflower Society of WA. Check website for further details.

25/05/2026

Congratulations to Diana Corbyn on your well deserved Volunteer Award
We all think you are amazing 👏👏👏

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the Cockburn Volunteer Awards 2026!

Held over the weekend with an ocean-inspired theme, the event celebrated the remarkable volunteers who contribute so much to our community every day!

This year's winners were:

Volunteer of the Year Award
1st - Serena Gamble - Community Collective Hamilton Hill Incorporated
2nd - Patrick Rivers - Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Inc)
3rd - Diana Corbyn - Cockburn Community Wildlife Corridor

Mayor’s Volunteer Award
1st - Lani Slaughter - Treeby Community Association Inc./Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Inc)
2nd - Travis Jewell - Jandakot Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Inc.
3rd - Colin Gibb - Yangebup Knights Junior Ball Club Incorporated

Volunteer Organisation of the Year Award
1st - Friends of the Community Incorporated
2nd - Jandakot Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Inc.
3rd - Community Collective Hamilton Hill Incorporated

We’ll be sharing more details about the winners and highlights from the event throughout the week — stay tuned!

25/05/2026

We held an Appreciation morning tea for the wonderful people who volunteer with Friends groups. Michael Davies, our President gave a warm welcome and outlined the many ways Friends groups make a significant difference to the retention and rehabilitation of our our bushland.
Representatives from the many groups spoke about their very special patch, the trials they faced and the fun facts they had discovered.

21/03/2026