Community Involvement

How can you help the environment?  

  • Join a City of Nedlands bushland ‘Friends of’ group such as the Friends of Shenton Bushland, Friends of Allen Park Bushland Group, Friends of Hollywood Reserve, Friends of Point Resolution and the Swanbourne Coastal Alliance.   See contact information below for the City’s ‘Friends of’ groups;  
  • Participate in the annual WESROC Native Plant Subsidy Scheme.  WESROC residents can purchase subsided plants to green their private land or Council verge;  
  • Retain as much native vegetation on your property as possible to assist in expanding green areas, providing habitat for pollinators and protecting and enhancing your local urban forest;  
  • Help spread the word by educating your children and friends about the importance of retaining native vegetation; and 
  • Reduce your carbon footprint, and water and energy consumption.


Nedlands ‘Friends of’ Groups 

If you’re interested in helping care for the environment and would like to meet new like-minded people, explore the great outdoors and be part of the local community, then why not join a local ‘Friends of’ group. 

‘Friends of’ groups are members of the community who work collaboratively with the City to undertake on-ground activities to conserve and protect their local bushland.  

The five ‘Friends of’ groups within Nedlands include: 

  • The Friends of Shenton Bushland 
  • The Friends of Allen Park 
  • The Friends of Hollywood Reserve 
  • The Friends of Point Resolution 
  • The Swanbourne Coastal Alliance 

Please refer below to discover how you can get involved. 


Friends of Shenton Bushland 

Friends of Shenton Bushland meet every Sunday morning from 8-10am to undertake on-ground bush regeneration activities within Shenton Bushland. 

If you would like to get involved: 


Friends of Melon Hill Bushland Group

Friends of Melon Hill Bushland Group meet every Tuesday morning and the first Saturday of every month from 9-11am to undertake on-ground bush regeneration activities within Allen Park Bushland. 

If you would like to get involved or find out more: 


Friends of Hollywood Reserve 

Friends of Hollywood Reserve meet on the second Sunday of the month from March to November to undertake on-ground bush regeneration activities within Hollywood Reserve. 

If you would like to get involved or find out more: 


Friends of Point Resolution 

The Friends of Point Resolution assists the City at a number of events during the year. To find out more please email Bronwen on bronwent62@gmail.com. 


Swanbourne Coastal Alliance 

The Swanbourne Coastal Alliance meet a number of times during the year to undertake coastal dune restoration activities in the western portion of Allen Park Bushland.  

If you would like to get involved or find out more: