Saturday 29 November 2025: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 29 November 2025 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
Led by David Pike, from the Wildflower Society, the walk is at a gentle pace on established paths and will last about two hours, or more. Of course, you can leave at any time. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
See the map below and look for the banner!
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday, 2 November 2025: Bush Restoration – Weeding
The next scheduled bushcare activity (weeding) at Trigg Bushland is Sunday, 2 November 2025.
Meet in the carpark near the clubrooms for Millington Reserve, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School at 9:00 am. Planned finish time is around 11:00 am.
Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner!
If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday, 5 October 2025: Bush Restoration – Weeding
The next scheduled bushcare activity (weeding) at Trigg Bushland is Sunday, 5 October 2025.
Meet in the carpark near the clubrooms for Millington Reserve, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School at 9:00 am. Planned finish time is around 11:00 am.
Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner!
If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday, 7 September 2025: Bush Restoration – Weeding
The next scheduled bushcare activity (weeding) at Trigg Bushland is Sunday, 7 September 2025.
Meet in the carpark near the clubrooms for Millington Reserve, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School at 9:00 am. Planned finish time is around 11:00 am.
Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner!
If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
CITY OF STIRLING COASTAL BOARDWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
The Friends of Trigg Bushland have completed a submission to the City of Stirling outlining why we do not support a boardwalk within the dune system.
To view the PDF version of the submission copy this link into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/4va4a9xd or see the text below.
Mitchell Polain
Chairperson
Friends of Trigg Bushland Inc.
SUBMISSION ON TRIGG COASTAL BOARDWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Trigg Coastal Boardwalk concept. The Friends of Trigg Bushland (FoTB) recognises the City of Stirling’s aspiration to provide community members with an immersive experience in our beautiful coastal environment and support a connection to nature and Whadjuk Nyungar culture, whist being safe and all ability inclusive. However, we are strongly against a boardwalk that traverses the 13 ha Quindalup dune system in the coastal portion of Trigg Bushland Reserve. This submission outlines why we do not support a boardwalk within the dune system, and our desire to support an alternative route that follows the perimeter of the dune vegetation and enhances the connection to the ‘bushland’ section of the Reserve.
About Friends of Trigg Bushland
The Friends of Trigg Bushland is a voluntary organisation that has operated for over 30 years. We have a dedicated and active Management Committee of seven members, and over 100 volunteers and supporters. FoTB has a long-standing partnership with the City of Stirling to contribute towards the management actions outlined in the Trigg Bushland Reserve Management Plan (Natural Area Consulting, 2015). Our key activities include on-ground restoration works, research, and community outreach and education. We have a history of successfully securing funding from Federal, State and City of Stirling grant programs to support activities, and provided a volunteer contribution of 802 hours in 2024/25, valued at $38,500.
We have reviewed all available information on the proposed coastal boardwalk to inform our submission. This includes the Stirling Coastal Boardwalk Feasibility Study (UDLA, July 2025) and vegetation condition mapping (Judy Fisher, October 2024). We have also attended the City of Stirling community consultation sessions and independently facilitated community sessions. We have discussed the proposal with City’s Elected Members, and the volunteer community groups that contribute to the protection and care of this area.
Reasons Against a Boardwalk within the Dune System
Our organisation is strongly against any coastal boardwalk that is located within the 13 ha Quindalup dune system of Trigg Bushland Reserve, for the following reasons:
- Trigg Bushland Reserve (170 ha) is a Class A Reserve and Bush Forever Area 308, representing its significant conservation value. The State Government’s Bush Forever initiative is about ‘keeping the bush in the city’ and recognises regionally significant bushland for protection. Trigg Bushland Reserve has a high diversity of flora, fauna and different vegetation assemblages, including threatened ecological communities. Critically, it contributes to the conservation of biodiversity across the Perth region, with its value extending beyond that of the City of Stirling’s boundaries.
- The dune system proposed for the boardwalk has a unique parabolic structure, which is geologically rare on the Swan Coastal Plain following extensive vegetation clearing and land development. The area is not uniform but a progression of swales and ridges that are stabilised by vegetation. This structure creates unique microclimates and habitat for flora and fauna. We believe that the construction of a boardwalk, even using minimal impact construction techniques, would negatively impact this dune formation through direct damage, and changes to drainage and wind patterns.
- A boardwalk in this area would affect the birds, reptiles and insects that inhabit the area. The boardwalk and nodes represent a significant infrastructure development, bringing in human noise, artificial light and projected shade from the weather protection structures (whale tail or other). These factors impact the movement and behaviour of fauna, including animals that are active at night time.
- There is insufficient width of the coastal dune system to provide the necessary 50 m buffer around the Rottnest Island Pine Threatened Ecological Community. This community exists only in a few remaining locations, placing it at risk of extinction. The Rottnest Island Pines in this area are over 100 years old, with the presence of young seedlings showing population recruitment is occurring. Protection of this community is critical to its ongoing survival.
- A vegetation condition survey has classed 76% of the coastal dune section as being in ‘good’ or ‘very good’ condition, with vegetation structure intact (Fisher, 2024). A boardwalk would increase the ‘edge effect’, resulting in changes to physical and biological conditions that favour threats such as weed invasion. The intrinsic and economic value of this vegetation and the services it provides to our community and environment have not been considered in the feasibility study. The degraded areas are minimal and have high potential to be rehabilitated, further increasing the value of this vegetation.
- The presence of intact, good condition vegetation increases the ability of the coastline to adapt to impacts from climate change, including storm surges and erosion. The proposed boardwalk is located within a high coastal hazard erosion zone. Development in this area would destabilise the dune system and place it under increased risk of coastal erosion.
Support for a Boardwalk on the Perimeter of the Dune System
We support further investigation of Boardwalk Journey A, which is on the West Coast Highway of the dune system area and would have minimal impact through the avoidance of development and dissection of the interior.
We believe that the existing dual use path along West Coast Highway and lookout already provides beautiful views of the dunes and ocean. It is recommended the path is upgraded, with a buffer or barrier against the road to increase user safety. The existing lookout could be enhanced to include environmental and Nyungar interpretive materials, and provide a shade structure.
We believe that the interface between the coastal section of the Reserve and the ‘bushland’ area of Trigg Bushland Reserve could be enhanced to direct people to the existing walk trails within the reserve. This is an opportunity to increase the community’s connection with nature and improve the accessibility of trails that the City seeks to support. The completion of the new interpretive story trail at Trigg Bushland Reserve will further enhance the visitor experience.
Trigg Bushland Reserve is a unique asset for the City of Stirling and covering 170 ha, one of the largest remaining bushland areas in Perth. We ask that the City of Stirling protect its high conservation value and avoids development in the coastal dune area. We look forward to contributing to further discussions on the alignment and design of a boardwalk or enhanced shared path that does not traverse the coastal dune system.
Saturday 30 August 2025: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 30 August 2025 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
Led by David Pike, from the Wildflower Society, the walk is at a gentle pace on established paths and will last about two hours, or more. Of course, you can leave at any time. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
See the map below and look for the banner!
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 17 August 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm:
Community Discussion – Proposed Trigg to Scarborough Boardwalk
Associate Professor Judith Fisher will facilitate an interactive community discussion on the Trigg to Scarborough Boardwalk proposal, currently open for community consultation until the 30th of August 2025.
Register for the event via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/independent-community-discussion-proposed-trigg-to-scarborough-boardwalk-tickets-1558801440069?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Associate Professor Judith Fisher is regarded as a biodiversity expert and has conducted extensive and longitudinal field assessments within the South Trigg Beach Reserve over the past 15 years.
This event will be held in person at the Guide Hall, Doubleview House Community Centre, 228 Hancock Street, Doubleview. Doors open 12:45 pm.
This is an opportunity to understand the proposed development and reports that have been shared by the City of Stirling, share your thoughts, concerns and, of course, ask questions.
Sunday 10 August 2025: Coastal Boardwalk Information Session
A City of Stirling information session regarding the proposed coastal boardwalk in Trigg will be held this Sunday afternoon. Link to the details is here: https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/city-and-council/shaping-our-city/search-all-projects/coastal-boardwalk-feasibility-study
The Friends of Trigg Bushland will be making a strongly worded to the City of Stirling saying NO to the proposal to build a coastal boardwalk through Sector 6 of the Trigg Bushland. Your contributions to the submission are welcome.
Submissions close 30 August 2025.
Sunday 3 August 2025: Bush Restoration – Weeding
The next scheduled bushcare activity (weeding) at Trigg Bushland is on Sunday, 3 August 2025.
Meet in the carpark near the clubrooms for Millington Reserve, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School at 9:00 am. Planned finish time is around 11:00 am.
Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner!
Bring wet weather gear.
If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING : SUNDAY 27 JULY
The joint Annual General Meetings of the Friends of Star Swamp Bushland and the Friends of Trigg Bushland will be held on Sunday, the 27th of July 2025 at the Henderson Centre (https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/stirling-leisure/venue-and-facility-hire/henderson-environmental-centre), Groat Street, North Beach.
The event will commence around 1.30 pm and finish around 4.30 pm and include the presentation of reports and election of committee members plus a guest speaker, Dr Jane Chambers.
Dr Chambers is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Naturelink Perth at Murdoch University and has oversight of the Naturelink monthly email magazine as well as the NatureLink Perth project and Creating a Naturelink in Balga initiative (https://www.naturelinkperth.org/resources/)
Contact triggbushland@gmail.com for membership and nomination forms if you would like to join the committee.
Sunday 6 July 2025: Bush Restoration – Weeding
The next scheduled bushcare activity (weeding) at Trigg Bushland is this Sunday, 6 July 2025.
Meet in the carpark near the clubrooms for Millington Reserve, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School at 9:00 am. Planned finish time is around 11:00 am.
Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner!
If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 1 June 2025: Bush Restoration – Weeding
The next scheduled bushcare activity (weeding) at Trigg Bushland is on Sunday, 1 June 2025.
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School at 9:00 am. Planned finish time is around 11:00 am.
Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner!
If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Although fine weather is forecast bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Saturday 31 May 2025: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 31 May 2025 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
Led by David Pike, from the Wildflower Society, the walk is at a gentle pace on established paths and will last about two hours, or more. Of course, you can leave at any time. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
See the map below and look for the banner!
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 4 May 2025: Bush Restoration – Weeding
The next scheduled bushcare activity (weeding) at Trigg Bushland is on Sunday, 4 May 2025.
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School at 9:00 am. Planned finish time is around 11:00 am.
Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner!
If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Although fine weather is forecast bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 6 April 2025: Bush Restoration – Weeding
The next regular scheduled bushcare activity (weeding) at Trigg Bushland is tomorrow (6 April 2025).
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am (Note the later start time).
Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner!
If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 2 March 2025: Bush Restoration
There will no bushcare activities in Trigg Bushland this Labour Day weekend.
Sunday 5 January 2025: Bush Restoration – Watering
Enjoy the fresh air and ocean views from this beautiful spot in Trigg Bushland. We will spend an hour or more watering young plants planted by students from St Mary’s Junior School over two seasons.
Meet opposite 46 Peet Crescent at 8:00 am. Look for the banner! Please do not park on the verge.
The forecast is for hot weather. Remember to stay hydrated. Long pants, long sleeved shirts, closed in shoes, hats and sun protection are recommended.
The Friends of Trigg Bushland will provide watering cans for both adults and young people. The City of Stirling provides a 1000 litre water tank.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Guided Walks 2025
There are guided walks in Trigg Bushland when there is a fifth Saturday in the month.
The dates for 2025 are:
29 March
31 May
30 August and
29 November.
All walks commence at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
Sunday 1 December 2024: Bush Restoration – Watering
Enjoy the fresh air and ocean views from this beautiful spot in Trigg Bushland. We will spend an hour or more watering young plants planted by students from St Mary’s Junior School over two seasons.
Meet opposite 46 Peet Crescent at 8:00 am. Look for the banner! Please do not park on the verge.
The forecast is for mild weather but please remember to stay hydrated. If you drink when you are thirsty you have already left it too late. Long pants, closed in shoes and sun protection are recommended.
The Friends of Trigg Bushland will provide watering cans for both adults and young people. The City of Stirling provides a 1000 litre water tank.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Saturday 30 November 2024: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 30 November 2024 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
The walk is at a gentle pace on established paths and will last about two hours but, of course, you can leave at any time. Please bring your hat, water bottle and sunscreen. You may also like to bring your camera and binoculars. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
See the map below and look for the banner!
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 3 November 2024: Bush Restoration – Weeding
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School, 8:00 – 10:00 am. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Please be aware if there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 1 September 2024: Bush Restoration – Weeding
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the south side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Saturday 31 August 2024: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 31 August 2024 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
The walk is at a gentle pace on established paths and will last about two hours but, of course, you can leave at any time. Please bring your hat, water bottle and sunscreen or wet weather gear. You may also like to bring your camera and binoculars. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
See the map below and look for the banner!
Sunday 4 August 2024: Bush Restoration – Weeding
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue. Bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 7 July 2024: Bush Restoration – Weeding
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue. Bring wet weather gear.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Saturday 29 June 2024: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 29 June 2024 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
The walk is at a gentle pace on established paths and will last about two hours but, of course, you can leave at any time. Please bring your hat, water bottle and sunscreen or wet weather gear. You may also like to bring your camera and binoculars. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
See the map below and look for the banner!
Children are welcome. It is a good learning opportunity for all.
Children are welcome. It is a good learning opportunity for all.
Sunday 2 June 2024: Bush Restoration – Weeding
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue. Bring wet weather gear. Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 for more information.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 5 May 2024: Bush Restoration – CANCELLED
Dear All
Regular bushcare activities with the Friends of Trigg Bushland are usually undertaken on the first Sunday of each month.
Unfortunately, due to uncertainties regarding insurance I have decided to cancel activities on Sunday, 5 May 2024.
My apologies for any inconvenience.
Stay safe.
Mitchell Polain
Chairperson
Mobile 0488 561 583
Tuesday 23 April 2024: Community Event – Visit to Native Animal Rescue
Join Friends of Trigg Bushland for a visit to Native Animal Rescue in Malaga – families welcome.
The event is free but registration via Eventbrite is required as numbers are limited to just 25.
The link is here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/visit-to-native-animal-rescue-tickets-884561947597?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday 7 April 2024: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 8:00 – 10:00 am, includes morning tea. If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 for more information.
Saturday 30 March 2024: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 30 March 2024 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
The walk is at a gentle pace on established paths and will last about two hours but, of course, you can leave at any time. Please bring your hat, water bottle and sunscreen. You may also like to bring your camera and binoculars. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
See the map below and look for the banner!
Children are welcome. It is a good learning opportunity for all.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Friday, 19 January 2024
Saturday 30 December 2023: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 30 December 2023 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
See the map below and look for the banner!
The walk is at a gentle pace on established paths and will last about two hours but, of course, you can leave at any time. The forecast is for hot weather. Bring your hat, water bottle and sunscreen, as well as your camera and binoculars. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
Children are welcome. It is a good learning opportunity for all.
Contact Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday 5 November 2023: Bush Restoration
HOT! NEED A DRINK? SO DO OUR LITTLE PLANTS! Join the Friends of Trigg Bushland with your family and friends for our next restoration morning, tomorrow! Note the new summer hours: 8:00 – 10:00 am. Meet at Peet Crescent. Look for the banner, opposite No 44. Please can we ask you don’t park on the verge. Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information. Please wear long pants, sturdy shoes, gloves and a hat, use sunscreen and remember to stay hydrated.
Sunday 1 October 2023: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am, includes morning tea. If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday 30 September 2023: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 30 September 2023 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
Sunday 3 September 2023: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am, includes morning tea. If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday 6 August 2023: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am, includes morning tea. If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday 30 July 2023: AGM and guest speaker
Did you know that over 90% of all animals on earth are invertebrates? They are critical to healthy functioning ecosystems, and there is an amazing variety of species. However, due to human impacts, the populations of many invertebrate species across the world are now in rapid decline.
Our guest speaker, David Knowles of Spineless Wonders, will share the wonderful world of invertebrates in our local bushland reserves and discuss how we can help protect them. David’s passion for insects started as a child, when he would fossick for insects and reptiles in the lush rain-forest gully behind his grandparent’s home in Brisbane. David is a recognised invertebrate expert and is widely published. He has completed many invertebrate inventory surveys in the wider Perth region, and has traveled widely throughout Australia and South-east Asia capturing beautiful photographs of wildlife.
1.30 pm Registration and Housekeeping
1.45 pm AGM Friends of Star Swamp Bushland
2.30 pm AGM Friends of Trigg Bushland
3.00 pm Invertebrate presentation by David Knowles
4.00 pm Afternoon Tea
We hope to see you there!
Saturday 29 July 2023: Guided Walk
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 29 July 2023 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road).
Sunday 2 July 2023: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am, includes morning tea. If there is a sporting fixture parking may be an issue. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday 4 June 2023: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am, includes morning tea. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday 7 May 2023: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 9:00 – 11:00 am, includes morning tea. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday 29 April 2023: Guided Walk
Guided walks in Trigg Bushland are held only when there is a fifth Saturday in the month, making them quite special.
The next guided walk is on Saturday, 29 April 2023 commencing at 8:00 am from the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (free parking available off Elliott Road). See the map below and look for the banner!
Walks usually last two hours, or more, but, of course, you can leave at any time. The walk is at a gentle pace on established paths. Bring your hat and water bottle as well as your camera and binoculars. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
Children are welcome. It is a good learning opportunity for all of us.
Text Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Thursday 13 April and Sunday 16 April: Smart Phone Photography Event
Join celebrated wildflower photographer Sophie Xiang to learn how to use your phone camera to capture beautiful images of our local flora. For more information or to register please see here.
Sunday, 2 April 2023: Bush Restoration
Breathe the fresh air and enjoy the ocean views from this beautiful spot in Trigg Bushland. We will spend an hour or two watering seedlings planted two years ago by students from St Mary’s Junior School.
Meet other nature lovers.
Please wear long pants, closed in shoes and sun protection.
The Friends of Trigg Bushland will provide watering cans for both adults and kids.
Meet opposite 46 Peet Crescent at 8:00 am. Look for the banner! If possible please do not park on the verge. Note this is the last day of The Aussies Surf Lifesaving Championships at Trigg and Scarborough and parking may still be at a premium.
Sunday, 5 March 2023: Bush Restoration
Breathe the fresh air and enjoy the ocean views from this beautiful spot in Trigg Bushland. We will spend an hour or two watering seedlings planted two years ago by students from St Mary’s Junior School.
Meet other nature lovers and enjoy Jennie’s delicious homemade brownies afterwards.
Please wear long pants, closed in shoes and sun protection.
The Friends of Trigg Bushland will provide watering cans for both adults and kids.
Meet opposite 46 Peet Crescent at 8:00 am. Look for the banner! If possible please do not park on the verge.
Sunday, 5 February 2023: Bush Restoration
Meet opposite 46 Peet Crescent, 8:00 – 10:00 am, includes morning tea. Look for the banner! Please avoid parking on the verge.
We will be watering (watering cans provided) and a review of survival rates of seedlings planted by St Mary’s Junior School.
Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Friday, 20 January 2023: Welcome in the New Year Evening
Please join us for a casual catch up to welcome in the New Year. We would love you to drop past and say hi, or stay for a drink and nibbles. Families welcome, hope to see you there!
Sunday, 1 January 2023: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 8:00 – 10:00 am, includes morning tea. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Guided Walks Schedule
There are a series of guided nature walks at Landsdale, Koondoola, Lake Gwelup and Star Swamp reserves. Guided walks in Trigg Bushland are held only when there is a fifth Saturday in the month, making them quite special. Upcoming dates are as follows:
- 29 April 2023
- 29 July 2023
- 30 September 2023
- 30 December 2023
The walks commence at 8:00 am from the carpark on the south side of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School, just off Elliott Road. See the map below and look for the banner! Parking is free but sometimes it can be crowded.
Walks usually last two hours, or more, but, of course, you can leave at any time. The walk is at a gentle pace on established paths. Bring your hat and water bottle as well as your camera and binoculars. Covered shoes and long pants are recommended.
Children are welcome. It is a good learning opportunity for all.
Text Mitch on 0488 561 583, or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
Sunday, 4 December 2022: Bush Restoration
Meet in the carpark for Millington Reserve near the clubrooms, off Elliott Road, on the South Side of St Mary’s School, 8:00 – 10:00 am, includes morning tea. Look for the Friends of Trigg Bushland banner! Text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday, 29 October 2022: Guided Walk and Bushtucker Tasting
Dear All, the bushtucker tasting session with Dale Tilbrook, a Wardandi Bibbulmum woman, is all ready fully subscribed. Sorry if you missed out. If you would like to attend please text Mitch on 0488 561 583 in case there are any cancellations. The guided walk is still available to all.
Sunday, 25 September 2022: Wildflower Fiesta
The Friends of Trigg Bushland have partnered with the Friends of Star Swamp and the Urban Bushland Council to host a Wildflower fiesta this spring! Please join us for this family friendly event at the Henderson Education Centre, located in Star Swamp bushland. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Friends of Trigg Bushland monitor groundwater levels monthly at six sites in the bushland.
The location of the sites is shown below. The table shows the results from September this year and compares it to the previous month and the same time last year. The figures show the distance from ground level to the watertable.
| Site | 20.09.2021 (cm) | Last month | This time last year |
| AS1 | 222 | 212 | 236 |
| AS2 | 262 | 253 | 284 |
| TR4 | 3160 | 3164 | 3193 |
| TR3 | 2807 | 2807 | 2837 |
| TR2 | 1563 | 1562 | 1591 |
| TR1 | 1128 | 1121 | 1142 |
Of course, monitoring data becomes more meaningful when examined over a much longer period of time.
If you are interested in learning how to measure the watertable levels in Trigg Bushland, please text Mitch on 0488 561 583 or e-mail triggbushland@gmail.com
No experience is necessary and transport can be provided.
Sunday, 25 July 2021: Friends of Trigg Bushland and Friends of Star Swamp Bushland Annual General Meeting, 1.45 – 4.30 pm, Henderson Environment Centre, Groat Street, North Beach.
We were delighted to have author and historian Chris Holyday as our AGM Guest Speaker. Chris published ‘Between Beach and Bush: Remember old North Beach, Trigg and Watermans Bay’ in September last year. The book covers over 100 years of history, from the First Nations’ camps at Star Swamp, homes built by early pioneers, local shipwrecks and convicts, early transport, and many other interesting events and people that shaped our suburbs.
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