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Community Planting Days

Come help the City and our volunteer Friends groups to protect and enhance the natural biodiversity within the City of Bayswater

2025 Community Planting Season

The City's 2025 community planting season has come to an end. 

Thanks to all of our community members and Friends Groups who helped lend a hand to help protect and enhance the natural biodiversity in our City.

2025 community planting day achievements

  • 14,000 plants put in the ground
  • Planting across 8 sites
  • 250 volunteers 
  • 750 volunteer hours

The City’s community planting days were funded by the Australian Government's Urban Rivers and Catchments Program and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions through the Swan Canning Riverpark Urban Forest Program and the Community Rivercare Program.

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Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary, Bayswater

Hear from Friends of Eric Singleton Wetlands Coordinator Glenn Cook and the City’s Environment Manager Alex Devine about what makes Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary in Bayswater so unique, and how we've worked together to restore this natural wonderland. 

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Lightning Swamp Bushland, Noranda

Not only is Lightning Swamp Bushland in Noranda the largest natural area in the City – it's also a Class A reserve, Aboriginal heritage site and home to a family of kangaroos.

Hear Friends of Lightning Swamp Bushland President John Williams and the City's Catchment Management Office Matthew Barbour share what makes this site so special and the important role our community play in shaping the City's natural environment

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Maylands Samphires, Maylands

Samphires are coastal succulents often referred to as the lungs of the river for their ability to store carbon, prevent riverbank erosion and support a healthy ecosystem for other organisms.

Hear Friends of Maylands Samphires member Julie Fort and the City's Coordinator Natural Area Management Matthew Moore share how samphires and community planting support the City's river foreshore.

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Bardon Park (Malgamongup), Maylands

One of the most satisfying things about getting involved in our community planting days is watching the seeds you've planted grow for future generations to enjoy.

Hear Bardon Park Malgamongup Friends Group President David Dyke and the City's Environment Manager Alex Devine reflect on how the site has flourished thanks to this community group's amazing efforts.

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Claughton Reserve, Bayswater

Hear Friends of Claughton Reserve President Ranil Ratnayeke and the City's Environment Officer Rebecca Cooper talk about why community planting at Claughton Reserve is the perfect opportunity to come together with family, friends and nature. 

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