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The Friends of the Fitzgerald River National Park (FFRNP) is a independent volunteer community group who assist in the upkeep and conservation of this remarkable National Park. We are involved in bringing people together to enjoy the park, and also in scientific research. The park is the core area of the Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve, formed in 1978 under the UNESCO ‘Man and the Biosphere’ program.
  
The FFRNP began as the Ongerup Conservation Organisation in 1971. It was formed in response to the threat of mining in the then un-managed “C” class nature reserve. The Fitzgerald River National Park was officially gazetted in January 1973. After the threat of mining diminished, the Ongerup Conservation Organisation went into recess and re-formed in 1980 as the FRNP Association, since renamed the Friends of the FRNP.
The seven person committee and approximately other 130 members comprise at present one of the largest active community groups on the south coast of Western Australia.
Why not join up, click here to BECOME A MEMBER
Upcoming Events
Numbat tracking Monthly
Saturday 18th September - Ravensthorpe Market Day & Wildflower Show - Contact Tracey Ross (08) 9838 3060
Sunday, 19th September - Guided Nature and Historical Walk through the Ravensthorpe Range with Andy Chapman
The Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Area Promotions (RHAPS) and Friends of Fitzgerald River National Park will hold a guided walk from Elverdton Road to South Coast Highway on Sunday 19 September 2010. The walk will cover approximately 9 km with 5 km along the existing walk trail along the Ravensthorpe to Hopetoun railway line embankment, 2km around a property boundary and 2 km along Elverdton Road. Allowing 4 hours to cover the distance will enable a relatively leisurely walk along a cleared pathway when wildflowers will be at their best. We will stop for lunch half way through. If you are interested in participating you will need to know the following:
Meet at 9.30 am at the Desmond Townsite rest area 10 km from Ravensthorpe on the Hopetoun Road. Bring your own lunch and drinks, camera, binoculars etc in a daypack and dress according to weather on the day. Wear covered footwear preferably with ankle support.Unfortunately, bees are present along the route so if you are allergic to them please don’t forget antihistamines.We expect to finish between 3.00 and 4.00 pm, transport back to where we started, and a cup of tea at lunch, will be provided.For further information contact Ann Williams 98381583 or Andy Chapman 98381149.
16 & 17th October - Twertup Weekend Working Bee - Please RSVP to Ric Pepper (08) 9838 1071
Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo monitoring and numbat tracking camp-out Ravensthorpe- dates TBD- September-October 2010
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