Volunteer

National Tree Day is held every year on the last Sunday in July and is one of the City's biggest community environmental events, bringing volunteers together to help plant native seedlings at sites with low canopy cover. These plantings support urban greening and create habitat for local wildlife.  

Volunteers can get hands‑on with planting, meet local volunteer groups, take part in family‑friendly activities, and connect with community environmental initiatives, all while contributing to a healthier, greener Mandurah. 

Stay up to date on National Tree Day by subscribing to our newsletter. 

MEVA is the City’s volunteer network for people who care about Mandurah’s environment. It’s a great way to meet others and get support from fellow environmental volunteers. 

MEVA focuses on four key areas — water, wildlife, plants and people — each supporting different groups, projects, and opportunities to get involved. 

Want to know more? Contact [email protected]. 

Mandurah is home to 20 urban lakes woven throughout our streets and parks. These lakes play an important role in our environment by: 

• Filtering stormwater 
• Providing habitat and supporting local biodiversity 
• Offering a cool, safe refuge for wildlife during the hot, dry months 

They’re also much‑loved community spaces where people gather, walk, and connect with nature. 

The Love Our Lakes education program helps our community learn more about these lakes, the challenges they face, and the simple ways you can get involved in caring for them. 

The Embrace a Space program gives residents an easy step‑by‑step guide to adopt and care for a spot that matters to them, such as a park, verge, or natural area. The City supports groups to: 

• Choose a local space 
• Create an activity plan 
• Run projects and activities 
• Connect with nature and neighbours

Embrace a Space groups you can join:  

• Meadow Springs Residents Group  
• Connecting Corridors Dawesville 
• Nature Trails Tindale Reserve 
• Million Tree Project (MOTT Peel Branch) 
• Dawe Street 
• Bouvard Coast Care

For more information, reach out to [email protected]. 

Reel‑it‑in bins provide a safe place to dispose of fishing line and tackle. Made from 100% recycled plastic, these bins reduce the risk of entanglement for dolphins, waterbirds, and other animals. 

The program is supported by Mandurah Volunteer Dolphin Rescue and Estuary Guardians. Volunteers can "adopt a bin” and empty it on a regular basis to help keep our waterways clean and wildlife safe.  

This anti‑litter initiative by Keep Australia Beautiful empowers volunteers to care for their local environment through coordinated clean‑ups in areas such as bushland, parks, waterways, and wetlands. 

Volunteers receive tools, resources, and ongoing support, along with an official adoption certificate recognising their commitment. You can register for a one‑off clean‑up or commit to regular, long‑term site care. 

Got extra veggies, herbs, or fruit? Instead of letting them go to waste, drop them off at one of Mandurah’s local Grow Carts and help nourish the community. These carts make it easy to share home‑grown produce, reduce food waste, and support neighbours who may need a little extra. 

You’re welcome to donate what you can or take what you need. It’s all about sustainability, kindness, and keeping our community connected. 

Find a Grow Cart at: 

• Falcon Library and Community Centre, Falcon 
• Frasers Landing Sales Office, Coodanup 
• Portmarnock Reserve, Halls Head 
• Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) 

Citizen scientists can get involved and contribute valuable data to help care for our natural environment.  

• Photograph our changing coastline through Peron Naturaliste Partnership’s CoastSnap 
• Contribute to Birdlife Australia’s Cocky Counts 
• Participate in Wirambi Landcare’s Western Ringtail Possum Tally  
• Become a Dolphin Watch volunteer 
• Join the Peel Harvey Osprey Monitoring program