We're off to Railway Parade Grasslands, a small remnant next to the new Deer Park Train Station (good parking!). It's immediately west of the station on the north side of the tracks. From there we'll head west along Railway Parade to the end of the road and Bon Thomas Reserve. Spring flowers are popping so […]
Feral deer are trashing our forests. They're ringbarking trees and chewing through shrubs and ferns. They're causing erosion and destroying areas where threatened wildlife are just clinging on. Yet they're protected under state nature legislation. Join Dr. Alex Maisey, lyrebird expert and VNPA campaigner Jordan Crook for a webinar and find out more about the […]
This activity is fully booked! Head to our activities calendar to find another activity to join us on. Join a bushwalk along the Werribee Gorge Circuit, soaking in the surrounding landscape. We'll experience the Werribee Gorge State Park at varied elevations - getting great views of the gorge and meandering river from above, as well […]
Our salty ReefWatch team have a cameo at the Tidal Seafood Festival in San Remo. Come and visit our stall to learn all about amazing ocean wildlife local to the San Remo area! We'll also be talking about a pesky seaweed invader that makes for a delicious seafood snack. We'll be there all day on […]
Join us for a tour of 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 get there, drive […]
Dingoes are iconic Australian wildlife. They're a fundamental part of our intricate web of life. They hold deep culture significance for First Nations communities.And they're listed under our state legislation as wildlife threatened with extinction. They should be protected. Instead, they're being killed right across Victoria. Join us and population geneticist Dr. Kylie Cairns for […]
We were blown away by our visit to Woorndoo's grasslands early August and vowed to return to see their progression through the season! Nothing beats these grasslands for outstanding interest. Come and spend the day looking at Woorndoo Common, the cemetery, and the fabulous roadsides of the Woorndoo area (near Lake Bolac). The Woorndoo Chatsworth […]
Time to dive into soils! Kim Deans will run us through a soils-focused, whole of system approach to restoration. We'll hear about soil health, above and below ground succession, weed management and the effects of fire and herbicide. Kim is a holistic agricultural extension professional with over 30 years of experience working with agricultural businesses […]
This activity is fully booked! Head to our activities calendar to find another activity to join us on. The forests of Victoria’s Central Highlands now have a chance to recover from native forest logging. But we need to identify areas of critical threatened wildlife habitat to make sure they're protected into the future. Join us […]
The Grassy Plains Network, Iramoo Young Stewards and NatureWest say let’s get together for some grassy celebrations! Come and meet your fellow grassland lovers in the real world and catch-up on all things grassy and otherwise. Join us for: • A wildflower walk in Iramoo Grassland • Checking out the Iramoo Nursery and their great […]
