Bird list

The number of bird species identified in Jirdarup continues to expand. In 2025, the Red-capped Robin made its first recorded appearance (photo by Sue Harper)...

Learn about bats

Come and learn about bats - babijt - in our bushland (photo Long-eared bat)...

Walk with Friends

Regular walks are back on the last Sunday of each month. START TIME 10.00AM. We are happy to organise a walk with your group. Contact us....

Native Plants

The list of plants in Jirdarup continues to be updated. In 2025, 233 native plants had been identified using records since 1980....

Bats

Noongar name: Babitj. Check this out - 4 bat species detected in Jirdarup to date....

Kensington Precinct development update

Public consultation has commenced on the Kensington Precinct which will replace the old government buildings opposite Jirdarup....

Peter Devereux

Cr Peter Devereux shares his vision for Jirdarup and a commitment to the surrounding environment....

Donations

All donations to the Friends of Jirdarup Inc for the 12 months from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025 will be put towards a memorial for our founder the late Gwynth Schlipalius....

Visions for 2049

Guests at the 25th anniversary of the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland on 1 December 2024 were asked to leave their vision for the next 25 years....

Bobtail

Bobtails are seen regularly by visitors to Jirdarup. Learn more about them....

The latest on the Sandpit Restoration

Keep up to date with what’s happening at the Kent Street Sandpit, bearing in mind this is a long-term project to restore the Banksia woodlands more than 80 years since excavations began....

Timelines for Sandpit restoration

International Day of People with Disability 8 Dec 2023

Jarrah deaths

In 2020, Friends of Jirdarup Bushland first noticed dying trees. They took action and prepared a report asking the Town to investigate the cause....

That is not a weed

It's important to get to know your weeds. If in doubt, don't pull it out....

Fungi and Slime Mould

Our Walk & Talk on Fungi and Slime Moulds in July 2023 was sold out! Read about it and see a copy of the presentations. (Photo: Insect-egg slime mould by Helen Carter)...

How good are banksia woodlands? 20 may 2023

The remnant patch called Kensington Bushland is one of very few Banksia Woodlands so close to the city. It's small but super-special! Why?...

Planting is always popular

There is always a great turn out for planting events....

International Day of People with Disability 3 Dec 2022

Mental Health Week 16 Oct 2022

Being in nature is good for your mental health and wellbeing....

Neville collard 2 April 2022