Welcome to the Toodyay Friends of the River (TFOR) website
Working for the health of the Swan/Avon River
The Avon River is unique in its character. Dry for most of the year but wet during winter it originates
in an almost flat catchment (from as far out as Coolgardie) then drops sharply to its outlet, the Swan River (most river systems in the world commence in the
uplands or mountains and terminate through flat floodplains). The Avon is also unique in the way it's currently managed - mostly by community groups such
as the Toodyay Friends Of the River (TFOR) who are always begging for funding or soliciting the public through raffles and other fundraising
ventures. • Connecting the Avon and Swan Rivers • The Avon is the UPPER REACHES of the Swan River which flows through the heart of Perth. It
contributes around 70% of the nutrients entering the Swan River.
Both rivers have had some really poor management decisions made by government in the past
(the Avon River Training Scheme a prime example).
Now, when the economy is more focused on development, our waterways are again under pressure. Community groups like TFOR and
'Conserving the Avon River Environment' (CARE) are undertaking whatever activities they are
capable of with their limited resources.
CONSERVE JULIMAR FOREST FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. SUPPORT THE FOREST BECOMING A NATIONAL PARK. Visit the Julimar Conservation and Forest Alliance (JCAFA) website
Check out why Julimar Forest should have National Park status
If you are interested in helping the TFOR - either with our monthly working bees, with administration, or
trying to help turn the tide of Caring for Country you are more than welcome that the Avon River will once again be the lifeblood of the Swan-Avon River Systems, with the Toodyay Friends of the River helping to
conserve its remnant biodiversity and natural habitats for present and future generations
But they can't replace a committed government.
170th Anniversary Toodyay Agricultural Show
A TFOR 30th Anniversary Photographic Competition was a feature of the Toodyay Agricultural Show, held on Saturday 5th October, 2024. The theme was
any aspect of the Avon River and its tributaries within the Shire of Toodyay and prizes given for four classes - landscape, flora, fauna, human activity.
Prizes include $200 for Best Exhibit 18 years and over and $100 for Best Exhibit for under 18 years. Details of the prize winners will be published
shortly.
UPDATED WEBSITE COMING SOON
The TFOR are in the process of having an updated website developed by consultant Melissa
Adams. KEEP YOUR EYE OUT for the new site
The new site will have added features and will be far easier to use on your devices.
TOODYAY SEED ORCHARD GROUP
The Toodyay Seed Group is a sub-committee of TFOR; they provide seedlings for projects across the Shire and administer and provide seedlings to the
Toodyay Native Tree and Understorey Scheme that provides Toodyay landholders with local native plants for revegetation projects and gardens within the
Shire.
Read more about their activities here
Contact our
Secretary with your details.
The TFOR Vision is:
The TFOR Mission is:
' the conservation and rehabilitation of the Avon River and its
environs'
Your donation will assist us to accomplish our mission.
Above: Our 30th Anniversary cake. '30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & WEST TOODYAY WANDER LAUNCH'
Photo: Bridget Leggett
You can view our 2024 Calendar here or
check out our Monitoring Project
Visit Our 'News Page' for more
information
View our latest 'BIDDIP', Newsletter
of the Toodyay Friends of the River (1.42MB)
Our 'News Page' has all our latest news, including
our COMING EVENTS and images from our Annual Forum. This year's theme was 'Waterways Wisdom'
Check out our various observations
Drummond House - Toodyay's Environment & History Centre
You can find here a copy of the TFOR rules - 2022 TFOR are Members of the WA Landcare Network
Toodyay Friends of the River Recognise the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Owners and Cuctodians of the land on which we work and
meet. We pay our Respects to Elders Past, Present and Emerging
We are now in the Noongar Season of KAMBARANG October - November
The second spring Season of Birth.
Longer dry periods
Find out more about the Noongar seasons from the
Bureau of Meteorology
• TFOR supports
Report Illegal Dumping
♦ You can report cases of 'illegal dumping' to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) on the
Department's Pollution Hotline
1300 784 782 or through the Department's website
Updated 7th October 2024
If you are not a member and would like to be, please download our PDF membership Application form.
