Come and discover your amazing local grasslands in Epping, Wollert and Aurora! Did you know that beneath every step you take lies a hidden world teeming with life and history? From the microscopic marvels in the soil to the ancient volcanic forces that shaped our landscape, the ground beneath our feet tells an extraordinary story. […]
Join Friends of Campbells Creek, Connecting Country and us for National Tree Day! You'll help restore habitat along Campbells Creek, near Castlemaine and celebrate local nature. Come along and: – Plant native plants to help create habitat – Create a 'mini forest' with your kids – Dive into other nature craft activities – Enjoy a […]
Keen to find ways to help nature? Meet other like-minded people? Come and join us for a Nature Stewards course in Geelong! You'll delve into the fascinating realms of animals, plants, and fungi. You'll explore the intricacies of rocks, soil and the changing seasons. And you'll learn ways to connect, be curious and contribute in […]
The grasslands of northern Victoria are almost as endangered as those of the Victorian Volcanic Plain. But that’s where many of the similarities end. Rainfall, soils, and many of the plants and animals differ, and wow do they do soil crusts! Join Dr Paul Foreman for an exploration of this remarkable ecosystem. Paul’s a highly […]
Explore Braeside Park and its three distinct habitats on this 8km walk. Heath, grassy woodlands and wetlands. We'll be using public transport to explore this metropolitan park. BYO lunch, water and wet weather gear (if the weather demands it). Sneakers will do for this walk. The details We'll meet at 8.40am adjacent to the Baguette […]
Join a 11.5km walk in the Great Otway National Park! You'll meander along a loop track past Distillery Creek and ironbarks, melaleucas and tree ferns. You'll enjoy views of Airey's lighthouse, Currawong Falls and the ocean. And you might even spot a Koala along the way. This easy walk begins about 130km from Melbourne. This […]
Join a 12km walk in the Brisbane Ranges! You'll explore the Ted Erry walk and spot some Spring wildflowers – Grevilleas, Correas, and maybe some orchids. The details: – Starting from Anakie Gorge Picnic Area you'll walk along the gorge for 700m and then turn left off the Gorge walk to ascend on Nelsons Track. […]
Keen to find ways to help nature? Meet other like-minded people? Come and join us for a Nature Stewards course in Ballarat! You'll delve into the fascinating realms of animals, plants, and fungi. You'll explore the intricacies of rocks, soil and the changing seasons. And you'll learn ways to connect, be curious and contribute in […]
Come and discover your amazing local grasslands in Epping, Wollert and Aurora! What happens when you slow down and really see the land around you? In this Sunday Ramble, join artist and nature journaler Claire Mosley for a creative, hands-on session exploring the beauty of Epping’s native grasslands through art, observation, and reflection. Nature journaling […]
We're not supposed to pick favourites, but Evans Street is one of the finest of Melbourne's grasslands, and puts on a great show. Join us in lovely Sunbury to marvel at what once was and what, with enough love, our other grasslands could come to be. Join us on this small group tour, guided by […]
Join a base camp long weekend at Cape Conran Coastal Park! What is a base camp weekend you ask? It's where you set up camp and then do day walks in different parts of the park, returning to camp at night. What a great way to search for wildflowers and explore woodlands at Cape Conran! […]
Dive into an overnight hike in the future Mt Buangor National Park! Join Victorian National Parks Association and the Victorian Mountain Tramping Club for a 21km overnight hike along the Beeripmo walk. Visit cool fern gullies and alpine plateaus. Soak up the beautiful views across to Langi Ghiran and the Grampians (Gariwerd). Explore this soon […]