Protect the
Avon Valley.
Your hands make the difference.
Movement.
30+
Years active
3
Legacy accomplishments
A$3,050+
Shire quick-response support
24+ videos
AVES-tube channel
A Voice for
Conservation.
The Avon Valley Environmental Society Inc. (AVES) is a volunteer-driven group founded in 1991. We focus on the riparian zones of the Avon and Mortlock Rivers through revegetation, mulching, track maintenance, wildlife research, river biological health surveys, and liaison with local community groups.
Why Become
A Volunteer?
Real Impact
Restore habitats and protect rare species like the Rakali water rat in our local rivers.
Know Community
Join a welcoming group and collaborate with partners like Wheatbelt NRM & Rotary.
Gain Skills
Learn hands-on revegetation techniques, wildlife monitoring, and trail maintenance.
Be Flexible
Busy bee places are limited to members first, with insurance covering up to 8 people and not covering people over 80.
Fieldwork &
Projects.
Environmental Care
Our current activities include revegetation, mulching, track maintenance, seat making, sign making, grant proposal preparation, and liaising with the Shire of Northam and other local community groups.
Trail Maintenance
Maintaining tracks like Dorntj Koorliny, making seats and signs, building bridges and gazebos, and supporting safe public access.
Wildlife Surveys
Conducting wildlife research, habitat checks, Rakali surveys, and river biological health surveys.