Blogs and interviews with park “insiders”
From tingle trees shaped like teapots and foaming karri forest, to prehistoric snails and fields of orange flowers, Senior Ranger Christie Bentink has all your must-sees-and-dos at Walpole-Nornalup National Park sorted! Christie took the time to sit down with us and share some of the things she loves most about the park, her favourite free […]
Paul Udinga’s family loved exploring the outdoors when he was a kid and were frequent visitors to John Forrest National Park. Little did he know he’d eventually become a custodian of the park, in the form of a ranger! Paul has been the Senior Ranger at John Forrest National Park for almost 10 years and
From childhood visitor to Senior Ranger: Paul Udinga Read More »
Mike Robinson is the Chair of member-run group, Friends of Upper Lesmurdie Falls (FOULF). They’re on a mission to restore native flora, undertake structural rehabilitation, improve the amenities and acknowledge the history at Mundy Regional Park. We were lucky enough to take a walk around the park with Mike. With a wealth of knowledge under
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work as a ranger for a national park? Meet Pip Carboon, ranger at Yanchep National Park. She is one of those incredible people that made the seemingly universal childhood dream of working with animals and nature come true! Pip has dedicated over a decade of
Life as a ranger at Yanchep National Park with Pip Carboon Read More »
Fishability is a not-for-profit association on a mission to break down the barriers between people with disabilities and recreational fishing. Their team of volunteers run sessions at accessible locations around Perth (onboard a vessel or a jetty), where people with disabilities can learn new skills with the help of motorised equipment, create lifelong friendships, and
Fishing for all at Woodman Point with Fishability Read More »
For over 10 years, Tracy Lyon has proudly worked as an administration officer and community liaison at Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC). She’s also a Wilson local, living just down the road from Kent Street Weir. So, it’s no surprise that Tracy has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the animals,