For almost 30 years our community group has welcomed new members who continue to help conserve and protect the heritage of the Kenwick Wetlands for future generations to enjoy.
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What FOBSW Does

The ongoing efforts of the Friends and local community allow this wonderland of nature to thrive.

Learn more about the FOBSW and how they help preserve this natural heritage.

FOBSW Activities

  • Bush Forever

    This continuation area of 126 hectares includes the Brixton Street Wetlands and extends north-east as far as Welshpool Road and Tonkin Hwy. This area is protected as a Bush Forever Site.

  • Awareness

    Our goal is to keep the community informed of our conservation efforts. We encourage youngsters to learn about the environment, and keep the community informed of our ongoing activities.

  • Eco Surveys

    Fauna and flora surveys are conducted regularly by both the friends and professionals who meet our conservation values to identify threatened ecological communities and rare species.

FOBSW News and Events

Our efforts ensure community awareness and we encourage local members to join us on our regular activity days.

Downloaded our latest newsletters and find out about our recent social events and who the Friends have met.

FOBSW News

  • Book Launch Appreciating and Documenting UNIQUE NATIVE ORCHIDS

    July 13, 2023

     Please join us in celebrating the launch of our amazing new book ” Appreciating  and Documenting Unique Native Orchids  by Dr Subas  P Dhakal Where:-  Brixton Street Conservation Area                                                      […]

  • DRWS Garage Sale

    April 21, 2023

    Jumbo Garage Sale 87 Kenwick Road, Kenwick All proceeds go to DARLING RANGE WILDLIFE SHELTER Sat 6th & Sun 7th May 2023 Sat 13th & Sun 14th May 2023 8.30am – 1.30pm Bargains Galore 0407 544 679

  • Fund Raising Jumble sale

    March 19, 2023

    JUMBLE SALE 87 KENWICK ROAD, KENWICK All proceeds go to DARLING RANGE WILDLIFE SHELTER Sat 25 & Sun 26 March 2023 8.  30AM – 1.30 PM  Lots of bargains – Cheap Prices – Clothing, Shoes, Hand Bags, DVD’s, CD’s Books, Plants, Electrical Goods, Jig Saw Puzzles, Bric Brac, Toys, Furniture. Household Goods, & lots more Contact:-   0407 […]