There is a quiet but powerful force driving conservation in the Esperance region: our volunteers. This National Volunteer Week (18-24 May), the nationwide theme is "Your Year to Volunteer", a call to make 2026 a year of meaningful involvement and to recognise how giving our time and talents creates connection, purpose, and stronger communities. Here at Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary, we see that positive change every single day. From monitoring bird populations to restoring native habitats and...

There is a quiet rhythm to the bush at night. While the rest of the world sleeps, the wildlife sanctuary comes alive. Bandicoots rustle through the undergrowth, nocturnal birds like Tawnt Frogmouths and Owlet Nighjars call from the canopy, and hidden movements trace across the landscape. But alongside our native species, less welcome visitors are moving through the shadows. Feral fox prowling around Lake Warden in the dark. To effectively protect a sanctuary, you first need to know exactly...

The roots of a forest are rarely seen, but they are what give it strength. Beneath the soil, roots stabilise the ground, share nutrients, store water, and support life through changing seasons. In many ways, resilient communities work the same way — connected through shared effort, mutual support, and care for the future. That idea sits at the heart of Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary’s Roots of Resilience Project. Supported through funding provided by CBH and the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay,...