The Friends of Lake Gwelup first came together as a group in 1994 to encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of Lake Gwelup's wetland and remnant bushland. The Friends work closely with the City of Stirling helping with the implementation of the City's Lake Gwelup Reserve Environmental Management Plan of 1992.

The Friends have focused on these main objectives:

• Removing introduced plants and revegetating with indigenous species.
• Encouraging the well-being of indigenous  flora and fauna.
• Representing the viewpoints of those in the community who wish to preserve and regenerate the natural areas of the Reserve for future generations.
• Increase public appreciation of the area through environmental awareness.

The Friends of Lake Gwelup.

• Conducts free guided walks on the third Saturday of each month to encourage public interest and to demonstrate weed removal. Walks leave from the Scout Hall in Huntriss Road at 8:00am and usually last one hour.
• Conducts two night walks each year to observe the night life at the Lake.
• Conducts weed pulls twice each year.
• Monitors flora and fauna
• Publishes a newsletter which is distributed to members and to the public through local libraries.
• Is represented on the City of Stirling Advisory Committee for the Reserve.
• Represent at the City of Stirling Natural Environment Committee.
• Holds monthly committee meetings at Gwelup Cottage, corner North Beech Road and Lagonda Drive, Gwelup.

New members are always welcome. Come and join us on our guided walks to learn more about the native plants and animals at Lake Gwelup Reserve. For more information on our activities please telephone Wayne 0407 383 425 or email