Gracetown Community Weeding Day

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

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

Following ongoing human disturbance, this site is being carefully prepared for the planting of 800 locally native plants. This weeding day is a crucial first step in giving those seedlings the best chance to thrive.

Together, we’ll:

• Remove invasive plant species impacting native vegetation
• Prepare the site for upcoming revegetation works
• 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 local knowledge holders, connect with community, and be part of caring for Country and 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!