Wildlife on the Ridge

Wildlife on the Ridge

Keep an eye out for native Bandicoots (Quenda) in your backyard and along the roads throughout the Ridge. They are most active during dawn and dusk, and like to dig in search of snacks. Bandicoots are sometimes mistaken for rats, but please rest assured that these...
2023 Regeneration Days

2023 Regeneration Days

We have had 2 successful Regeneration days this spring. No. ONE WEEDING DAY – Weaver Reserve The first, seven people attended, Richard and Sue Baldwin, Sharon and Andy, Angela our Bush care officer, Peter and I.   Some delicate removal of intrusive and in...
The Friends of Homestead Reserves

The Friends of Homestead Reserves

Hello, I am Fiona Leuenberger from the Homestead Ridge Progress Association. I care for Conservation and Environment. I am here to introduce ‘The Friends of Homestead Reserves’. Our aim is to encourage and regenerate native flora and fauna in our reserves and bring...
Kwinana Tree Selection Guide

Kwinana Tree Selection Guide

The aim of the Tree Selection Matrix is to assist with the selection of tree species for planting within the City of Kwinana. Take a look at the ‘Local to Kwinana’ column and be sure to maintain biodiversity by planting multiple species, insuring against...
Verge Garden Tips

Verge Garden Tips

The City of Kwinana encourages residents to plant sustainable, native verge gardens. These gardens are attractive, low maintenance and provide homes for our unique local birds and animals. A low-growing native verge garden will use significantly less water than...