Mount Ridley has glorious Grassy Eucalypt Woodland and flowering grassy meadows, as well as riparian habitat. It's a real highlight of Melbourne's north. There will be lots of opportunities to talk about management challenges too! After lunch, around 1:00pm, we'll drive to Malcom Creek, meeting at Malcolm Creek Parade opposite Beckett Way. Remember to bring […]
Come and discover your amazing local grasslands in Epping, Wollert and Aurora! From tiny insects to elusive mammals, our local native grasslands are home to a surprising range of wildlife. And they all play a vital role in our web of life. But how well do we know the neighbours we rarely see? Join us […]
This grassy tour is fully booked! Head to our activities calendar to find another activity to join us on. Join us, Griffin Clements and Merri Creek Management Committee for a grassland tour! We're heading to two of the most inner of Melbourne's grasslands on the mighty Merri Creek. Merri Creek Management Committee have been looking […]
Rail lines are a last stronghold for Victorian grasslands. Join us to visit a very diverse grassland near St Albans Station. Then we'll head to the rail line on St Albans Road about 500m south of Ginnifer Station (near the Ring Road) where Metro Trains have been doing some very innovative cap-and-sow restoration along this […]
Rail lines are a last stronghold for Victorian grasslands. Join us to visit a very diverse grassland near St Albans Station. Then we'll head to the rail line on St Albans Road about 500m south of Ginnifer Station (near the Ring Road) where Metro Trains have been doing some very innovative cap-and-sow restoration along this […]
According to prominent grassland ecologists this little-known grassland (or savannah according to some) is likely the best in the state. It's full of orchids, lilies, featherheads, daisies, banksias, and a stunning array of tiny weird "inch flora" that used to be common across all grasslands. Join us for a day trip to look at all […]
Join us to visit Royal Park, the site of several grassland restoration projects being led by University of Melbourne researcher Katherine Horsfall and colleagues. Katherine’s first wildflower meadow in Parkville was on Gatehouse Street. Next, she turned her attention to Oak Street, equipped with ever-evolving knowledge about how to approach modified urban soils and dry […]
Join us for our second tour this year to these truly magnificent grasslands out towards Bacchus Marsh, between the rail line and the Werribee River. Bursting with flowers, Featherheads and swaying grassheads, this privately owned country property is a real eye-opener. If you've been before, come again! Let's see what's happening there this year. To […]
Join us to visit an amazing roadside in Toolern Vale, in the City of Melton. Its glorious grassy action has been protected and encouraged by being burnt every year by the local CFA brigade as a firebreak to protect the township. The details: We have to be careful parking to avoid damage to grassland. Park […]
Iramoo is the centre of grassland action in Melbourne's west. Home to a native nursery and seed production facility, the grassland is a great example of a dedicated group effectively restoring a large urban grassland. Remember to wear closed shoes, dress sensibly for the weather and bring sunscreen and water! This event is being run […]
Hobsons Bay is home to some incredible grasslands. Join us and visit three along the rail line. Maidtone Street is a very well maintained little remnant. Doreen's Grassland (where we'll begin) is getting some love after some years of neglect. Ajax Road North Grassland is facing neglect. Remember to wear closed shoes, dress sensibly for […]
Come and discover your amazing local grasslands in Epping, Wollert and Aurora! What if the most important plants you’ll ever meet are growing just down the road? Often overlooked, the native grasses and wildflowers of our local grasslands are beautiful. They're also vital to healthy habitats and full of surprising stories. In this final Sunday […]