An  environmental  project  inspired  by the  children of Baldivis  Primary School
 

 

Baldivis Children's Forest

Conservation Through Education
 

Managed  by local  children
in partnership with  the 
City  of Rockingham
and  the  Local Community

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Baldivis Children’s Forest is a public reserve of 49 acres located approximately 50km south of Perth at 1399 Mandurah Road, Baldivis, Western Australia. It contains tuart woodlands and Conservation Category wetland Outridge Swamp.

Facilities: The Forest was created and is managed by local children and the community in partnership with the City of Rockingham. The bushland reserve includes walk trails, interpretive signage, picnic areas, toilets, electric BBQ, open classroom and amphitheatre.

Access: Pedestrian access into the reserve is from the Mandurah Road car park. The reserve is managed for the conservation of our native plants and animals. No dogs, pets or trail bikes are permitted in the reserve.

Activities: During WA school terms the community group Baldivis Children’s Forest Inc holds community events, planting days, schools activity days and a volunteer program. The Forest is a beautiful venue for picnics, walking, bird watching, exploring and playing.         

March 2012. Planned Community Nightstalk.  Click on the link to latest Community Events flyer. December 2011. Winner of the BHP Billiton Nickel West and the Baldivis Community Association Forest Ambassador for 2011 announced - Ryan O'Keeffe from Baldivis Primary School.  November 2011. Local community joined Richard Tonnello for a star gazing evening at the forest.  September 2011 - forest hosts Kids Teaching Kids 'Inspring future environmental leaders' conference.

October 2011 - story of the forest told at the 2011 Kids Teaching Kids International River Health Conference held in Adelaide.

 July 2011 - Fungi in the Forest.  Community members braved the weather and helped find a range of fungi to be identified.  A planned 2012 Fungi Foray is planned. July 2011 - NAIDOC celebration held at the forest, participants enjoyed an afternoon listening to Aboriginal stories around the fire, created artwork, and shared kangaroo stew and damper. April-June 2011 - Over 200 participants have enjoyed a series of community events including 3 night stalks and a bush survival course, sponsored by BHP Billiton Nickel West and a Federal NRM Caring for Country grant.
May-July 2011 - Over 1000 students have participated in this year series of BHP Billiton Nickel West activity days, enjoying a range of environmental activities. May 2011 - Schools First Initiative partnership with Baldivis Primary School - students learn about Dieback and work with Murdoch University to treat affected trees in Karnup Reserve. February 2011 - Earth Assist Community Service Volunteers commence at the forest. January 2011 - The United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable      management, conservation and sustainable development of all types  of forests.

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ABN: 89 465 657 145
1399 Mandurah Road, Baldivis, Western Australia 6171
 Postal Address: C/-Baldivis Primary School, Baldivis, Western  Australia 6171
  This site was last updated by BCF Management Committee Wednesday 29th February 2012