by admin | Jan 15, 2013 | News
The YMCA Early Learning Centre at the corner of Luyer Avenue and Station Street in East Cannington held a fund raising event in December 2012. The Early Learning Centre then donated half of the funds raised at the event to the Friends of Queens Park Bushland. On 7...
by admin | Dec 27, 2012 | News
Not too long ago, we thought that cuckoos were birds. While this is true, it’s not the whole story. We have found that there are also cuckoo bees (above left) and cuckoo wasps (above right) making the bushland...
by admin | Nov 25, 2012 | News
The Friends of Queens Park Bushland held another successful night stalk on Friday, 23 November 2012. As usual, it was the first-timers who were best at spotting the wildlife. The best find of the evening would have to be the Spiny-tailed Gecko. We were all able to...
by admin | Nov 9, 2012 | News
While out exploring, we came across this magnificent Balga (Grasstree), Xanthorrhoea preissii. Balgas grow very slowly, at about 1.5cm per year. As this plant is 2.2m tall it must be about 150 years old. There is also a 1.3m deep skirt of dead leaves; the lowest...
by admin | Oct 6, 2012 | News
The Friends of Queens Park Bushland hosted a walk through the Queens Park Regional Open Space for the WA branch of BirdLife Australia on 30 September 2012. The day was sunny, warm and calm – perfect for birdwatching. Good views through the spotting-scope were seen of...
by admin | Sep 9, 2012 | News
The Friends of Queens Park Bushland celebrated their 20th birthday on 9 September 2012 with a gathering of those who have helped make a difference to the bushland over those years. Mayor Delle Donne, from the City of Canning, spoke about the history of the group and...
