An environmental project inspired by the children of Baldivis Primary School

Baldivis Children's Forest

Conservation Through Education

Managed by local children
in partnership with the
City of Rockingham
and the Local Community

Baldivis Children’s Forest is a public reserve of 49 acres located approximately 50km south of Perth at 1399 Mandurah Road, Baldivis, Western Australia. It contains tuart woodlands and Conservation Category wetland Outridge Swamp.

As a public reserve the forest is always open to pedestrian traffic. Park at the parking area 1399 Mandurah Road and walk in - walk trails begin at the entry gate. At the top of the hill is a large undercover area, toilets, bbq, walk trails, public art and an amphitheatre is located further down the hill. The reserve is managed for the conservation of our native plants and animals. No dogs, pets or trail bikes are permitted in the reserve.

There is no charge for using the facilities although some groups opt to give a donation to the Baldivis Children's Forest for community tree planting and maintenance. The local children and volunteers have created this park from an old farm pasture block during the past 12 years and continue to manage the reserve in partnership with the City of Rockingham.

If you want to book the Baldivis Children's Forest facilities (undercover area / amphitheatre) for a group function then you need to let us know of your date and time to check availability so we don't double book the venue our end. Email Michelle at bookings@baldivis-childrens-forest.com.au to check availability.

You then need to contact the City of Rockingham bookings officer Jayme Sewell on 9528 0439 or jayme.sewell@rockingham.wa.gov.au to organise a gate key ($50 key bond).

Please be aware that the Forest is a public park so there is still likely to be visiting public using the facilities.

Activities: During WA school terms the community group Baldivis Children’s Forest Inc holds community events, planting days, schools activity days and a volunteer program. The Forest is a beautiful venue for picnics, walking, bird watching, exploring and playing.


December 2012. Winner of the BHP Billiton Nickel West and the Baldivis Community Association Forest Ambassador for 2012 announced - Emily Rayner from the Baldivis Children's Forest Education Sub-Committee representing Comet Bay College.	December 2012 - participants were treated to an up close and personal encounter with our Threatened Species Community Event, proudly sponsored by BHP Billiton Nickel West and the City of Rockingham.	September 2012 - completed the BHP Billiton Nickel West School Activity Day series for 2012. Over 1500 students from 18 different schools have participated.	August 2012 - Forest hosts a Kid Teaching Kids 'Inspiring Future Environmental Leaders' mini conference. Proudly sponsored by Firestarter Pty Ltd, a Federal NRM Caring for Our Country grant, BHP Billiton Nickel West and NAB Schools First.

July 2012 - Fungi in the Forest. A WA Naturalist Club led Fungi Survey saw Community members foraging the forest for fungi. Proudly sponsored by a DEC ECG Grant.	July 2012 - NAIDOC celebration held at the forest, participants were enthralled by the dances from the Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance Group and listened to Aboriginal stories around the fire.	June 2012. Bush Survival and Reds Roving Australian Wildlife Display Community event proudly sponsored by the City of Rockingham and a DEC Environmental Grant.	June 2012. The Baldivis Children's Forest was named a winner in the 2012 UNAA World Environment Day Awards for Sustainability Education. click for Media Release - Winners Announced

May 2012. Baldivis Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade participated in a planned burn for a weed trial section of the forest. Sponsored by a DEC Environment Grant and with the assistance of the City of Rockingham. Students will study the regrowth of this area.	April - May 2012. Over 500 students have so far participated in this years series of BHP Billiton Nickel West School Activity Days. Students enjoy a range of environmental activities and assist with planting. Over 4000 seedlings are planned to be planted during this years series.	March-April 2012. Over 180 participants have enjoyed a series of community events including a 2 night stalks and our a infamous Dinosaur Dig, sponsored by BHP Billiton Nickel West, City of Rockingham and Federal NRM Caring for Country Grant.	December 2011. Winner of the BHP Billiton Nickel West and the Baldivis Community Association Forest Ambassador for 2011 announced - Ryan O'Keeffe from Baldivis Primary School.

Link to Friends of the Forest Newsletter

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Copyright: 2008 © Baldivis Children's Forest Inc.
ABN: 89 465 657 145
1399 Mandurah Road, Baldivis, Western Australia 6171
Postal Address: C/-Baldivis Primary School, Baldivis, Western Australia 6171
This site was last updated by BCF Management Committee Wednesday 13th March 2013