During the 1950s, this area in Perth witnessed a transition from light rural utilization to semi-rural development in the 1960s, and eventually transformed into a light industrial zone in the early 1970s. Hepburn Avenue, which was previously an unpaved road, was paved in 1985, cutting through the remaining native bushland to reach the edge of the lake, as we see it today. As time passed, the residential buildings surrounding the lakeshore were dismantled, leaving behind numerous invasive trees and weeds that have become a choking hazard.

In 2022, our team embarked on a project to remove these unwanted plants, resulting in the lake becoming visible from the roadside across from the Cockman Road intersection. This site boasts remarkable views and serves as the primary source of water flow throughout the park, as the lake’s water originates here and cascades northward, all the way to Lake Joondalup.

We are currently seeking a Site Manager for this location, and we encourage interested individuals to apply.

In 2019, our team at Friends of Yellagonga (FOY) proudly received a Federal grant to embark on a significant project: the revegetation of the Kingsway site. This grant was a pivotal moment for our organisation, allowing us to lay the groundwork for what has become an enduring and transformative endeavour.

When COVID-19 disrupted our plans, the grant was fortunately extended to mid-2020, giving us the time we needed to adapt and forge ahead. We doubled our regular workdays and created valuable partnerships with local schools and volunteer groups, ensuring the project could continue to thrive despite the challenges.

Five years later, FOY remains dedicated and active at Kingsway. Our efforts have yielded remarkable results:
– Over 6,000 seedlings planted
– A robust weeding campaign to eliminate invasive species

This ongoing project is a testament to our community’s resilience and commitment to environmental restoration. However, the work is far from finished, and we invite you to join us. Your involvement can make a significant impact on our mission to revegetate the Kingsway site.

Get in touch with our team today to find out how you can contribute to this vital cause. Let’s continue to grow and nurture the Kingsway site together.

The Ocean Reef conservation site was founded in 1998. Previously a horse paddock, it’s since been rehabilitated with around 50 different native plant species, carefully chosen to encourage our native birdlife to reclaim the area.

While foxes and feral cats can be a problem, it’s encouraging to see a range of different native animals roam the area, including grey kangaroos and a wide variety of birdlife.

Since the early 1960s, this region has been designated as a parkland. The process of urbanisation and development has transformed the area into a scenic spot offering stunning views of Lake Joondalup. Unfortunately, these changes have negatively affected the offshore Islands, leading to their decline. Additionally, fluctuating water levels have resulted in the disappearance of wetland plants along the shoreline.

Despite the picturesque vista, the loss of habitat prompted a team to restore water plants and create a suitable environment for native animals to find nourishment and shelter. As this site has reached maturity, ongoing maintenance is necessary.

Tanah Close sits on the western banks of Lake Goollelal. Our focus at this site is on rehabilitating the dry, treeless, sandy expanse that sits between the Lake and Goollelal Drive.

It can be a harsh environment, and the ground sucks any moisture right out of new plants. So we undertake regular planting and heavy watering to keep the new flora alive.

Friends of Yellagonga have been planting natives here since 2019. And, over time, we’ve seen some exceptional growth, and we’re proud to say that the land around Tanah Close is coming back to life.

Frog Hollow is narrow strip of wetland stretching approximately 400metres between sporting grounds and Lake Joondalup along Scenic Drive in Wanneroo.

The site was so named by Fred and Mary Beadle in August 2006, due to the proliferation of Motorbike Frogs inhabiting the area.

With so much food about, Tiger Snakes were encountered regularly but as time passes, both species seem to have lessened.

Frog Hollow is generally a wet site and allows invasives such as Typha and Kikuyu Grass to run rampant which makes managing the site a challenge.

However,in conjunction with the City of Wanneroo carrying out spraying and slashing, advances are being made with plantings of Melaleuca Rhaphiophyla, Eucalyptus Rudis (Flooded Gum) and various Sedges, to name a few, more native bushland is gradually being created.

Frog Hollow hosted the first Friends of Yellagonga Christmas lunch on 25th November 2006 and with and odd exception, the tradition has continued.