Melbourne’s rail corridors include some massively important grasslands. This month's Grassy Talk from the Grassy Plains Network is by Ben Roberts from Metro Trains. He’ll be telling us how Metro is implementing their Biodiversity Management Plan, caring for the many grassland biosites they’re responsible for, and updating us on an exciting direct seeding trial happening […]
Join the Nextgen Nature crew (18 to 35 year olds) in taking action to protect our marine habitats from the invasive seaweed Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), aka Japanese Kelp. This is a great marine citizen science pest removal initiative happening at Portarlington. All you need to bring is yourself, snorkel gear and a sense of adventure. […]
This walk is fully booked. Check out the other activities in our calendar and join us for another adventure! On this 12km walk we'll follow walking tracks along the western side of Mt Alexander before ascending to the summit for lunch. After lunch a moderately steep descent will take us down to some walking tracks […]
This walk is fully booked. Check out the other bushwalks in our calendar and join us on a different walk. Along this 15km walk you'll wander past magical grass trees and a small gorge. Afterwards there'll be an open fire and billy tea that you're most welcome to stay and enjoy. This easy-medium walk begins […]
Join Save Western Port Woodlands for a night walk at Adams Creek Nature Conservation Reserve Wednesday 29 May, 6:30 pm. Explore the Western Port Woodlands by torch light and search for nocturnal animals like gliders, owls and possums. It’s an easy walk over a flat track and takes about two hours. Bring a torch and […]
Join fellow two wheel enthusiasts for a 35km cycle from Williams Landing train station. We'll explore some of Port Phillip Bay's key habitat areas in the western suburbs. Bring along your binoculars if you have some, we'll do a bit of birdwatching along the way. Some highlights will be Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary (using the […]
Trust for Nature has been instrumental in protecting thousands of hectares of grassland across Victoria, and Doug Robinson is their Chief Conservation Scientist. In this next Grassy Talk in the Grassy Plains Network's ongoing series, Doug will distill his considerable experience of the major changes that have occurred in our approaches to the vital task […]
Grab your wetsuit booties and prepare to get your feet wet as we journey to Clifton Springs to discover the groundbreaking Dell Eco Reef. This innovative coastal defence project merges cutting-edge technology with brilliant ecological design. On this excursion, you'll go behind-the-scenes with the masterminds who brought this reef to life. Ralph Roob from the […]
Join Save Western Port Woodlands and fungi expert Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher for an online training session on Tuesday June 11 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The session will cover how to search for, identify and report Critically Endangered Tea-tree Fingers Fungus. This is a refresher for those who have already taken part in a search and […]
Join the NextGen Nature crew and Yalukit Willam Association to build some nest boxes! Together, we'll build important habitat to support the local wildlife of this urban oasis. We provide all the materials, and you bring the enthusiasm! We'll meet at Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve on Thursday 13 June at 3:30 pm at the Shed. […]
