Parent and child playing in nature with the text "ReWild".

ReWild Perth

In partnership with Perth NRMopens in a new window and the Perth South West Metropolitan Allianceopens in a new window, we're encouraging Rockingham residents to bring back biodiversity into urban spaces through the ReWild Perth opens in a new windowProgram to "Bring Nature Home".

Bringing back biodiversity can be as simple as adding a water source, choosing a few native plants that provide food and shelter for our native animals or creating artificial homes for birds, mammals, frogs and insects.

ReWild is operated by Perth NRM, a for-purpose organisation in the natural resource management (NRM) sector which collaborates with governments and other organisations to deliver solutions to environmental issues. ReWild is being delivered across local governments in the Perth South-West Metropolitan Alliance to ensure we can all deliver the same objectives through our region.

Our involvement in ReWild Perth is one of the many initiatives designed to encourage community engagement in increasing habitat for wildlife. By participating in this project, we aim to:

  • foster a deeper connection between residents and their natural surroundings,
  • promote sustainable practices, and
  • inspire collective action to protect and enhance local ecosystems.

We’ll be running a range of educational workshops to help residents create a vibrant and thriving environment for both wildlife and the community. Find out more about the Program below, when our next workshops are being held and join your neighbours to help rewild Rockingham.

Upcoming workshops/events

Thank you to everyone who came along to see us at Naragebup Festival in October or attended our first workshop on growing Natives in Small Spaces in November (see image of event below).

More workshops are coming in March and May 2025 and will be updated on this page in early 2025 (see below). In the meantime, come chat with ReWild Perth at our Feline Fest happening in February 2025.

 

  • Frogology: How to create a frog-friendly garden

Frogology workshop details.

Hop along and learn what we can do in our communities and backyards to support wildlife, especially frogs. Special presenter Johnny Prefumo, 'The Frog Doctor', will introduce you to your local frogs and how to identify them.

This workshop will be held on Sunday 23 March at Naragebup (Rockingham Regional Environment Centre). Registrations are now open.

Register for event

 

  • Build your own nest box with ReWild and Re-Cyc-Ology (coming in May 2025)

Discover how to build a nest box and support wildlife in Rockingham by hearing from the ReWild Perth team and special presenter Simon Cherriman of the Re-Cyc-ology Project. Two of the nest boxes built on the day will be donated to the City and local community groups, with the remaining four raffled to participants to take home.

 

 


Rewild Perth presenter talking to workshop group on growing natives in small spaces.

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About ReWild

What is ReWilding?

"ReWilding" is a global movement that aims to restore natural ecosystems by involving local residents to recreate environments in homes and gardens that will support native wildlife that have become displaced due to rapid urban development.

While our patch of the planet is home to an amazing variety of plants and animals, we’ve lost or displaced many species which once called Rockingham home, including some which could only be found here. ReWild gives you the opportunity to take charge of your space and "bring nature home".

Why ReWild?

You may have heard that the South-West of Western Australia is an internationally-recognised Biodiversity Hotspot, which sounds great but what does this actually mean?

What is Biodiversity Hotspot?

Biodiversity is the variety of all living things and the ecosystems they collectively form. It includes all the different plants, fungi and animals, their genetics, and how they interact in their environment.

To be classified as a Biodiversity Hotspot, the region must be home to more than 1,500 native species that are either unique, or exist in unique combinations that make habitat irreplaceable. However, it also unfortunately means that 70% of this habitat is already gone, and the remaining 30% is under threat.

A better future?

Fortunately, through programs like ReWild, we can prevent further biodiversity loss as more people ReWild their homes and gardens. This combined effort can create wildlife corridors throughout the metropolitan area, supporting the return of native birds, mammals, frogs and reptiles.

Anyone can help improve biodiversity around their home, school, or business. Bringing nature home is easier with help from the ReWild Program.

It can be as simple as adding a water source or choosing a few native plants that provide food and shelter for our native animals (as well as bright flowers and stunning shapes and shades), or you can create artificial homes for birds, mammals, frogs and insects, and wait to see who comes visiting.

Who can ReWild?

Anyone and everyone! Whether a school, business, family or individual, everyone is invited to start their ReWild journey.

How does ReWild work?

ReWild focuses on the home garden where Perth NRM, the operator of the ReWild, focuses on four habitat values that are under threat in urban areas. These are:

  1. dry habitat
  2. wet habitat
  3. food
  4. water

Significant research has been undertaken by Perth NRM to ensure the broader goal of bringing nature homeis achieved. Soil type, flora, critical critters and urban wildlife have all been taken into consideration to ensure the right guidance is provided to the local community resulting in large-scale and long-term impacts.

How do I start a ReWild Garden?

To find out how to become involved in ReWild and start your ReWild garden, the City is hosting a number of events in collaboration with Perth NRM including talks and workshops focusing on:

  • natives in small spaces
  • frog-friendly gardens
  • owl-friendly nest boxes.

Head to the What’s On Calendar opens in a new windowopens in a new windowand Facebook pageopens in a new window to see which events are coming to you! See how your neighbours are getting involved by visiting the ReWild Perth websiteopens in a new window.

Alternatively, you can get in contact with the City’s Sustainability and Environment Team on 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au to find out more.

This program is powered by Perth NRM’s ReWild Perth Program in partnership with the South West Corridor Development Foundation, and delivered thanks to support from the City of Rockingham.

 

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