Gracetown Community Planting Day

Join us for a hands-on morning of coastal restoration on Wadandi Boodja at Swimmers Beach, Gracetown.

This community planting day, hosted by Nature Conservation Margaret River Region, the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, and the Gracetown Cowaramup Bay Committee, is part of a four-phase community-led coastal restoration project focused on protecting and restoring this much-loved stretch of coastline.

Following a successful community weeding effort earlier this month, volunteers will return to the foreshore to plant 800 locally sourced native plants, helping stabilise the dunes, restore native habitat, and improve the long-term resilience of the coastal environment.


Together, we’ll:

• Plant locally native coastal species
• Restore habitat and improve dune stability
• Contribute to the long-term health and resilience of this coastal environment

Whether you’re a local, a regular visitor, or simply someone who cares about the coast, this is a chance to make a direct, positive impact.

Work alongside community members, connect with Country, and be part of restoring this special place.

What to bring:

• Sturdy, closed shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• A reusable water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen
• Gloves and any tools (if you have them)

Why it matters
This project is part of a four-stage community effort to restore the Swimmers Beach foreshore. Following an initial community weeding day, contractors will prepare the site and remove remaining weeds, local primary school students will return to continue weeding and plant pigface, and this final stage will see the community come together to plant 800 locally sourced native plants.

Swimmers Beach is a highly loved and heavily used coastal area, impacted over time by tourism, recreation, and foot traffic through sensitive dune vegetation. This ongoing disturbance has created ideal conditions for invasive weeds to spread and outcompete native species.

By removing weeds and replanting native vegetation, we’re helping restore the ecological health of the area, improve biodiversity, and stabilise the dunes for the future.

No experience is needed - just a willingness to lend a hand, get involved, and connect.

Register now to secure your spot. Everyone is welcome!