Welcome to the Toodyay Friends of the River
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 in the winter),
it originates in an almost flat catchment, 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). TFOR Rewarded on Australia Day 2022 Active Citizenship Award
The Avon is the upper reaches of the Swan River which flows through the heart of Perth, then on through Fremantle
to the sea. 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. But they can't replace a committed government.
Visit the 5.6km long Bilya Walk Track
In the 2022 Community Citizen of the Year Awards, Toodyay Friends of the River received the
The Friends need to give themselves a 'pat on the back'. Over the years the TFOR have contributed an enormous
amount of time and energy on projects that vary from the recent Pelham Brook Outlet Project to the Bilya Walk Track and revegetation
projects along the Avon River, along with Harper, Boyagerring and Toodyay Brooks. Well Done TFOR!
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.
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.
Contact our Secretary with your details.
The TFOR Vision is:
'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'.
The TFOR Mission is:
'the conservation and rehabilitation of the Avon River and its environs '.Your donation will assist us to accomplish our mission.
You can view our 2022 CALENDAR HERE or Check out our Monitoring Project
View our latest 'BIDDIP', Newsletter of the Toodyay Friends of the River (1.5MB)
Our 'News Page' has all our latest news
Check out our various observations
DRUMMOND HOUSE - TOODYAY'S ENVIRONMENT & HISTORY CENTRE
108B Stirling Terrace, Toodyay (next to our website sponsor, Bendigo Bank).
This is Our Home we share with the Toodyay Historical Society and Toodyay Naturalists' Club.
We are open every Saturday morning from 10am until noon. DRUMMOND HOUSE IS OPEN TO VISITORS, but please ensure you scan
our QR Code or sign our visitor's log. MASKS ARE COMPULSORY and please comply with the current COVID-19 distancing rules.
You can find here a copy of the TFOR rules - 2020
THE TOODYAY FRIENDS OF THE RIVER MEMBERS RECOGNISE THE NOONGAR NATION AS THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS AND
CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND ON WHICH WE WORK AND MEET. WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO ELDERS PAST, PRESENT AND EMERGING
THE NOONGAR CALENDAR
We are now in the Noongar Season of DJERAN (April - May)
The Season of Adulthood.
Time for cooler weather.
Find out more about the Noongar seasons from the
Bureau of Meteorology
TFOR is a CHOOSE RESPECT supporter
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 Updated 30th March 2022
THE TOODYAY FRIENDS OF THE RIVER MEMBERS RECOGNISE THE NOONGAR NATION AS THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS AND
CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND ON WHICH WE WORK AND MEET. WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO ELDERS PAST, PRESENT AND EMERGING
THE NOONGAR CALENDAR
We are now in the Noongar Season of DJERAN (April - May)
The Season of Adulthood.
Time for cooler weather.
Find out more about the Noongar seasons from the
Bureau of Meteorology
TFOR is a CHOOSE RESPECT supporter
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 Updated 30th March 2022
If you are not a member and would like to be, please download our PDF membership Application form.
