‘Pets Night In’ saves wildlife
Seventy-five families have joined local film and TV actor Myles Pollard, world surfing league family the Macaulay’s, and local vets by committing to keep their pets contained or inside for ‘Pets’ Night In’. Organised by GeoCatch, the second annual Pet’s Night In encourages responsible pet ownership to help keep pets safe and protect local wildlife […]
1000 Seedlings planted for possum habitat
In the lead-up to World Environment Day, hardy volunteers braved strong winds to help plant 1000 seedlings at Dolphin Rd boat ramp foreshore in Busselton. Many of the volunteers have participated in previous planting at this site and were excited to see the fruits of their labour as the trees mature. The native seedlings help […]
Take the pledge – Pets Night In
Pet owners are encouraged to join local film and television actor Myles Pollard, world surfing league family the Macaulay’s, and local vet Dr Richard Lucas in taking the pledge to keep their cats and dogs indoors or contained for Pets’ Night In, Monday 5th June. Pets’ Night In coincides with World Environment Day on June […]
Restoring the Ludlow across generations
There would be only a handful of local families that could say they have been farming the same land for 123 years! The Carter family from Tutunup have that claim to fame with ancestors, Timothy and Martha Carter taking up the lease of 3000 acres back in 1899. The farm is still a family affair […]
New Community Resource for Responsible Pet Owners
Following the success of two recent cat enclosure rebates in the Bunbury and Geographe Bay regions, South West Catchments Council (SWCC) is teaming up with GeoCatch and SAFE Bunbury to provide more support to responsible pet owners through a new Facebook community group. The ‘Responsible Pet Owners SW WA’ group has been created for pet […]
Soil testing success
Farmers from across the Geographe catchment joined experts from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and local agronomists to learn more about nutrient management on their farms this week. The farmers have been participants in the Geographe Soil Testing Program, providing access to whole farm soil testing and lab analysis, nutrient mapping, […]
Seagrass under the spotlight
Scientists from Edith Cowan University were joined by Marine Park divers from Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia last week to monitor Geographe Bay’s seagrass meadows. Each February, the team monitors seagrass health at eight sites from Dunsborough to Capel. Scientists measure shoot density of Posidonia sinuosa, epiphyte (algae) cover on seagrass leaves, and take […]
Heavenly Hectares Workshop
Need a helping hand to manage your block more sustainably? Join over 15,000 hobby farmers and small landholders who have experienced Heavenly Hectares! This high-profile, award-winning project is for rural and semi-rural small-block landholders. Small landholders have a fantastic opportunity to learn more about managing small blocks and sustainable management practices. Well-known sustainability personality Chris […]
Cats in catios becoming a social norm
Cat owners gathered in large numbers to learn how to keep their cats and wildlife safe at GeoCatch’s Catio (cat enclosure) and Gardening for Wildlife Workshop last weekend at Busselton Bunnings. An increasing number of local cat owners are opting to keep their cats contained in catios, a fully enclosed outdoor space connected to your […]
Catio rebate keeps cats and wildlife safe
Have you heard of a catio? GeoCatch is offering a $200 rebate for cat owners in the Geographe Bay Catchment to install a new catio. A catio is a fully enclosed outdoor space that allows your cat to spend time outside your home and keep wildlife safe. Animal behavioralists and the RSPCA agree that cats […]
