Friends of Jirdarup Bushland

Friends of Jirdarup Bushland The bushland is home to a wealth of native flora and fauna species.

We are a group based around Victoria Park and South Perth dedicated to the preservation of Jirdarup Bushland Precinct (Kensington Bushland, George St Reserve and Kent St Sandpit) and the promotion of its importance in the community. Jirdarup Bushland Precinct is an area of urban bushland between Etwell Street & Baron-Hay Court in East Victoria Park and managed by the Town of Victoria Park (ToVP) f

or conservation, passive recreation and education. The Friends of Kensington Bushland group was formed in 1999 and is dedicated to the preservation of the bushland. In 2015 the ToVP created the Jirdarup Bushland Precinct, with Kensington Bushland at its heart (a 9 hectare 'Bush Forever' site), adding George Street Reserve and the Kent Street Sandpit to it in recognition that these areas function together to form an integrated area for flora and fauna. In 2020 the Friends' group rebranded to “Friends of Jirdarup Bushland” in recognition of the 2015 Council decision. Our landcare team conducts annual weeding and planting and watering activities for conservation. Our Events Coordinator organises guided “walks and talks” and other activities to share this rare natural oasis in the middle of suburbia, where people of all ages can relax and discover Western Australia’s wonderful biodiversity.

Check out our plants from yesterday. They look soooo good. And no sign of those pesky rabbits.
15/06/2026

Check out our plants from yesterday. They look soooo good. And no sign of those pesky rabbits.

Thanks everyone who came out this morning. Now listen to that rain watering those seedlings in.If you missed this mornin...
14/06/2026

Thanks everyone who came out this morning. Now listen to that rain watering those seedlings in.

If you missed this morning, there is another planting day on 14 July.

Planting along Baron Hay Court is about to get underway. The staff were here early setting up
14/06/2026

Planting along Baron Hay Court is about to get underway. The staff were here early setting up

The holes are dug ready for tomorrow's planting along Baron Hay Court. Find your rain jacket and we will see you about 8...
13/06/2026

The holes are dug ready for tomorrow's planting along Baron Hay Court. Find your rain jacket and we will see you about 8.45am.

Bupa Australia Australia Town of Victoria Park

Congratulations to all involved. This 300 year old Balga will continue to be loved when the Carlisle property it lives o...
11/06/2026

Congratulations to all involved. This 300 year old Balga will continue to be loved when the Carlisle property it lives on is sold.

It has been on the Town of Victoria Park Significant Tree Register since 2001

Looking forward to seeing all our Friends of Jirdarup Bushland there- rain, hail or shine. Not too late to register to m...
10/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing all our Friends of Jirdarup Bushland there- rain, hail or shine. Not too late to register to make sure there is enough morning tea for all

Remember Julie Podstolski photo of the Red-capped Robin last year? Here is her pencil sketch that she has shared with u...
04/06/2026

Remember Julie Podstolski photo of the Red-capped Robin last year? Here is her pencil sketch that she has shared with us.

Brilliant Julie.

Don't forget you can start planting food for our birds this Sunday. They probably don't care if the food is in Kensingto...
04/06/2026

Don't forget you can start planting food for our birds this Sunday. They probably don't care if the food is in Kensington or Manning.

South Perth and nearby residents, get down to Davilak Bushland on 7 June to get a taste of planting (then you can come to Baron-Hay Court on 14 June.)

Here's the details for Davilak:

Sunday 7 June 9 to 12noon
Meet at the pavilion in the banksia woodland at Davilak Cresent.

City of South Perth is bringing all the equipment. You just need to dress for a day in the bush.

More details see their substack https://friendsofdavilakmanning.substack.com/

Come planting along Baron-Hay Court on Sunday 14 June 2026, 9am to 12 noon.This is joint a activity lead by of Victoria...
02/06/2026

Come planting along Baron-Hay Court on Sunday 14 June 2026, 9am to 12 noon.
This is joint a activity lead by of Victoria Park supported by funding to us from Bupa Australia and Landcare Aust

Please register with the Town of Vic Park so they have some idea of who is coming.

With the rain this week, these plants should get off to a great start. We want them to thrive to provide a strong barrier for our bushland before the site development begins.

Register and more details here ... https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/about/strategic-direction/strategic-programs/urban-forest-strategy/2026-planting-season-events

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Perth, WA
6101

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+61416049550

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