GeoCatch acknowledges the Wadandi Saltwater people, the Traditional Owners of this land, and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
The Community's voice in the Catchment since 1997.
GeoCatch is a catchment management group working in partnership with the community, industry and agencies to care for the Geographe Bay Catchment.
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3 days ago
Is your garden Bushfire Ready? GeoCatch and The Forever Project are inviting community members from across the region to an interactive community workshop to demonstrate the principles of FireWise garden design. During the workshop, participants will see what it takes to design and create a FireWise garden as the finishing touches are put on a brand new FireWise garden installation at Dunsborough Fire Station.Award-winning landscape restoration expert and author Chris Ferreira from the Forever Project will demonstrate that designing a new garden or adapting an existing home landscape to be Bushfire Ready can be straightforward and cost-effective. “During the workshop, we will be looking at the importance of FireWise plant selection and placement, mulch, and ground cover selection, how to remove “fire ladders”, and the importance of preserving key habitat species,” said Chris.To register, visit geocatch.asn.au or call 0491 069 078.This project is delivered by the Forever Project and supported by GeoCatch, with funding from City of Busselton’s YOU CHOOSE community funding program. This project acknowledges the funding contribution of the Commonwealth Government and support of the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services.City of Busselton - Local Government The Forever Project #Firewise #gardenguardians #gardening #busselton #geographebay #gardenguardiansofthebay #busseltonwa Dunsborough Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
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3 days ago
What do worm poo and compost tea have to do with helping both farmers and the environment?Geographe farmers gathered at Greg Norton's farm last week to find out.
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Geographe farmers gathered at Greg Norton's farm last week to learn from his years of experience with compost...
1 week ago
Have you registered for the 2024 Ringtail Tally? Have you seen any ringtails?Reports are coming in from our dedicated talliers across the catchment about critically endangered western ringtail possums they have spotted. If you have not signed up, it is not too late to get involved.Sign up now at events.humanitix.com/2024-ringtail-tallyGeoCatch is seeking community members to lend a hand in protecting the critically endangered Nguraren (Wester Ringtail Possum) during the 2024 Ringtail Tally. The tally is a citizen science project that runs from 7th April to 4th May and anyone can be involved in collecting data. The information gathered is recorded on the WA Threatened Species Database and tracks population trends, future planning decisions, and conservation projects.Delivered by GeoCatch and supported by the Western Ringtail Action Group (WRAG), the Ringtail Tally has been running for eight years, with GeoCatch hoping to gather more volunteers to participate in this year's tally. #southwestnrm #criticallyendangeredspecies #westernringtail #westernringtailpossum #busseltonwa #petsawaypossumsplay #petsnightin #criticallyendangered
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2 weeks ago
What do worm poo and compost tea have to do with helping both farmers and the environment? Geographe farmers gathered at Greg Norton’s farm last week to find out. Mark Tupman, from Productive Ecology, delved into the invisible world of biological treatments utilising compost and worm extracts, giving farmers practical techniques for incorporating compost extracts into their farming practices. Innovative applications such as large-scale seed coating, foliar sprays, and furrow treatments for seeding were demonstrated throughout the workshop. These advanced farming techniques are helping farmers leverage the potential of natural resources for pasture production and soil health.To read the fulla rticle, visit www.geocatch.asn.au/liquid-gold-helping-farms-renew-paddocks/ #fertilisers #healthyestuarieswa #soilwise #revitalisinggeographewaterways #WAEstuaries #healthyestuaries #fertiliser Host farmer Greg Norton enthusiastically shared his many years of composting experience with 20 attendees who were keen to learn about the potential biological benefits that are held within a well-made compost brew. Greg had attended past workshops with Mark and GeoCatch and wanted to share his experiences with fellow farmers who may be in the same situation and want to take biological treatments to a larger scale for on-farm use.“I have been trialing large-scale composting and extracts and wanted to take it from hobby farming to a commercial level and share the information I have learned with others in the same situation. I also wanted to welcome other farmers to my property to get other ideas and get feedback from others to learn more”, said Greg.
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2 weeks ago
Weed watch!Now is as good a time as any to get on top of any weeds at your place. Or if you find a weed when you are out and about, you can report it at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's MyPestGuide® Reporter www.agric.wa.gov.au/weeds/reporting-weeds-using-mypestguide%C2%AE-reporterPictured here are four of the non-indigenous and troublesome weeds found in South West WA, Brazilian pepper, sweet pittosporum, blue periwinkle and morning glory.Weeds are invading our region’s bushland areas and are a threat to theirenvironmental value and the unique biodiversity of the Geographe region. WHAT IS A WEED?Any introduced plant that grows vigorously or reproduces easily is a potential weed.Weeds can reduce biodiversity, or adversely affect the integrity, conservation valueand processes of ecosystems. Environmental weeds take over bushland, smothering and competing with local native plants for space, nutrients and sunlight.Many of the weeds threatening our bushland are escaped garden plants. You canhelp conserve our natural areas by planting local native plants instead of weeds orother introduced plants.WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?Weeds are spread by wind, water, animals and inappropriate disposal of unwanted plant material. Seeds are easily transported on dirty vehicles, tyres, boots and clothing. Prevention is the most effective method of weed control. If you already have weeds growing, correct identification and a planned method of control is vital to halt their spread. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance is required to prevent re-establishment of weeds. Unwanted plant material should be disposed of by composting or taking to landfill.For more information on tackling weeds in the Geographe catchment, visit www.geocatch.asn.au/bay-ok-gardens/weeds/ #gardenguardians #gardening #bayok #gardens #busselton #geographebay #gardenguardiansofthebay #busseltonwa #gardeningtips
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