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Busy Bees

On the second Sunday of each month the Friends has a busy bee at the lake. Typical activities include weeding, rubbish collection and planting. So come along and join us.
Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes, long pants and sleeves. Please bring appropriate sun protection and gloves. Please sign on at the start of the morning. Busy bees generally start at 9am and last about 90 minutes.
​Children and young people under 18 years are very welcome and must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

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Sunday December 14th
Details to be confirmed.

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October 2nd 2025 - Quarterly Newsletter
We've done a bit of a wrap of what's been happening at Galup in our first edition of our Newsletter. We trust you'll enjoy this update of what you may have missed over the last few months. You can download it now!​
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September 19th 2025 - Invasive Fish Removal - Galup and Perry Lakes
The Town of Cambridge is undertaking a feral fish control program at Galup and Perry Lakes to help protect and restore the ecological health of the lakes. This will include electrofishing which is expected to occur in late November. More details can be found at the Town of Cambridge project page for this work at: 
 www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Community/Infrastructure-Works-Projects/Invasive-Fish-Removal-Galup-and-Perry-Lakes

September 10th 2025 - Environment Students visit to Galup with the Friends of Galup
A great day at the lake with 35 Masters students from UWA and their lecturer, Cristina.  Perfect weather to look at the issues that confront us when a shift to restoration and respect for people, place, flora, and fauna is the agenda. These young people will be the vanguard of the next phase at Galup.​
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September 16th 2025 - Quiz Night Fund Raiser 
A quiz night fund-raiser to benefit the Friends of Galup / Lake Monger was held at Albert's Respite and Refreshments in Wembley. A fun night was had by all and the funds will go towards the work of the Friends group.

21st June 2025 - Fundraising Sausage Sizzle.
Despite rain and gales we had a profitable fundraiser at Bunnings Subiaco. We are grateful to Wembley IGA for their generous donation of food and drinks. Thanks to our brave volunteers, and supporters who came along to buy a hot dog.

17th June 2025 - Restoration of Lake Name to Galup
Effective from 17th June Lake Monger has been restored to its original Whadjuk Noongar name, Galup (pronounced Kaarlup). This follows formal endorsement by the Geographic Names Committee, an independent advisory body to Landgate and the Minister for Lands.
The Friends of Galup / Lake Monger supports this change. For the Friend's group itself, you will see a gradual transition of our naming etc. to reflect this welcome change.
More details are available at the Town of Cambridge website at:
 www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/About/News/Latest-News/2025/Galup-Officially-Restored-as-Iconic-Reserves-Name

8th June and 14th June - 2025 Winter Planting
Thanks to the 80 plus volunteers who turned out before 8.30 on Sunday June 8th at Galup/Lake Monger to plant 2900 sedges. A wonderful sense of community spirit in action. It's so heartening to see families, including children, participating in these activities. 
Many different organisations were involved including The Flower District West Leederville, West Leederville Primary P&C , Lake Monger Primary School, Transition Town Vincent and so many other individuals - thanks to you all!
A similar number of people also attended on the following Saturday June 14th. Local families, school groups and the Friends team made quick work of another few thousand plants. Thanks to everyone.​
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