By: Graham van Leeuwen, Vice President (ARMA)
The Australian Recreational Motorists Association (ARMA) is pleased to see the Wilbinga Conservation Park Clean-Up highlighted in the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ 2025-26 Volunteer Impact and Recognition report.
The Wilbinga clean-up at a glance
- When: Saturday 2 May 2026
- Where: Wilbinga Conservation Park, Western Australia
- Who: around 100 volunteers, double the original target of 50, including four-wheel drivers, clubs, recovery teams, businesses and local families
- What: rubbish collected, abandoned vehicle wrecks recovered and 4WD tracks maintained across the park
- Recognised in: DBCA’s 2025-26 Volunteer Impact and Recognition report (page 6)
A volunteer effort worth recognising
The feature recognises a volunteer effort that brought together around 100 participants to remove rubbish, recover abandoned vehicles and undertake track maintenance within the park.
Responsible recreation in practice
For ARMA, this is an example of what responsible recreation looks like in practice. Four-wheel drivers, community groups, businesses and local volunteers worked side by side to improve the condition of a valued public recreation area while supporting its ongoing conservation.
Too often, recreational motorists are only noticed when concerns are raised. The Wilbinga clean-up reminds us that many in the 4WD community actively contribute to the places they enjoy, investing their time, effort and resources to protect access and care for the environment.
Volunteers and land managers working together
ARMA congratulates everyone involved in the clean-up and applauds the collaborative approach taken by volunteers and land managers. These partnerships demonstrate that conservation and responsible vehicle-based recreation can work hand in hand, delivering positive outcomes for both the environment and the community.
Protect. Participate. Preserve.
That’s the ARMA way.
Read the full report
The Wilbinga Conservation Park Clean-Up features on page 6 of DBCA’s 2025-26 Volunteer Impact and Recognition report, alongside volunteer projects from across Western Australia.
