3 January 2026 To The Wetlands Centre community, As 2025 drew to a close, we were saddened to learn of the death of our colleague and friend, Paul Hansen, our Treasurer and Board member, on 25 December 2025. Paul’s passing…
Poetry CornerBrideless lake
By Leonard James
Turtle TalkIt’s Turtely Terrific!
Felicity Bairstow shares News about Turtle Trackers and more insights about our Southwestern Snake-Necked Turtles
Guardians of the NightShedding some light on the world of moths!
In the fantastical realm of the insect world, there exists a group of enchanting beings, that commonly go by the name ‘MOTH’. Derived from the Old English word “moððe,” meaning “gnawing insect,” moths have captivated humans for centuries with their…
Flora in Focus – Pincushion HakeaA botanical jewel of the southwest
Kodjet, The Floral Marvel Pincushion Hakea Hakea laurina, commonly known as Pincushion Hakea, is a remarkable native plant found in the southwestern region of Australia. Revered for its stunning flowers and bluish foliage, this shrub/tree hybrid has garnered widespread admiration…
Revegetation for Small CrittersGoing into Djeran Season
By Johnny Prefumo, the Frog Doctor
Poetry CornerInto the Royal Bush
By Angelina Bong
Flora in Focus – ZamiaA bonafide native, a timeless wonder
Jeeriji, The Ancient Wonder Zamia Palm Nestled deep in the heart of the southwest , lies a plant that has captured the hearts and minds of the local Nyungar people for generations. Known as Jeeriji in their native tongue, the…
FrogologyAccording to the Birak Season
By Johnny Prefumo, the Frog Doctor
Colour Your Garden This Birak Season
by Sue Dempster, Wildflower Whisperer, Western Wildflower Gardens