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A river is a holder of stories
For Toodyay Friends of the River, June was a mixed month. While the Seed Group successfully held a native plant sale featuring local, resilient species, a scheduled woody weed control working bee was unfortunately unattended by volunteers, leaving one dedicated member to work alone. However, the organisation continues its positive collaboration with Toodyay District High School’s Landcare class, supporting students in hands-on environmental education and weed control efforts.
Our role in protecting the precious environment
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. World Environment Day was on June 5, a timely reminder about the importance of the environment and our role in protecting it. TFOR held its first working bee for the year on May 13, dealing with a significant number of problematic pepper trees – a native to Brazil. It is a sleeper weed, competing with the native flooded gum (Eucalyptus Rudis) for scarce water.
Heartening to see a living river
Last month we had an informative and enjoyable exploration of the local river system, guided by Greg Warburton who shared his amazing knowledge as we travelled from Duidgee Park through the Toodyay Valley to Dewars Pool Reserve.
Community forum addresses biodiversity around the Avon River
The Community Forum on Saturday, March 15th, proved to be a great success. Sixty attendees from Toodyay and surrounding areas gathered to learn about Avon River biodiversity from four engaging speakers.
TFOR Forum
Join us at the 2025 Toodyay Friends of the River Forum, on Saturday 15th March, featuring fantastic speakers discussing the Biodiversity of Toodyay’s Waterways.
A New Year
At TFOR, we hope that you have had a fun and relaxing festive time and we are looking forward to catching up in the New Year. The newest edition of our Biddip newsletter is out, summarising TFOR’s achievements and challenges throughout our 30th anniversary year, 2024, as well as plans for 2025.
Bushfire Strikes West Toodyay
Thankfully, the swift response of firefighters, aided by aerial support, brought a recent blaze in West Toodyay under control. However, the fire has left a significant environmental impact, scorching approximately 9 hectares of vegetation, including vital riparian zones along the Avon River.
TFOR Member Honoured in WA Landcare Hall of Fame
At the 2024 WA Landcare Network (WALN) Annual Gathering 12 new landcarers were inducted into the WA Landcarers’ Hall of Fame, including TFOR Founding Member Wayne Clarke.
New Management Committee
TFOR welcomes a new Management Committee for 2025!
TFOR Photo Contest
Celebrate our 30th Anniversary by joining the TFOR Photo Contest at the Toodyay Agricultural Show October, 2024!
The West Toodyay Wander is now open
This pleasant 3.6 km walk circuit takes in the Show Grounds and Aboriginal burial site, the old railway cutting and Bolgart line bridge along with north bank river access points.
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