Rug up and ditch the screens it’s time to get outdoors to explore your local waterways this winter with The Werribee River Association. Learn about our local river resident, the platypus and check out some cool freshwater bugs under the microscope! Contribute to a new indigenous community garden or hone those fine motor skills with …
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The Werribee River Association are excited to launch The Wyndham Waste Alliance, an initiative that aims to build the skills, networks and capacity of local Wyndham residents to tackle the waste crisis. Building on the work of our Litter Blitz groups, the Alliance aims to address the crisis at a strategic level, advocating for change …
Findings from monthly water quality testing in the lower Werribee River. Since 2008 The Werribee River Association has been undertaking monthly water quality testing at Bungees Hole as part of Melbourne Water’s Waterwatch program. The program asks local volunteers and community groups to collect water samples to test for nitrates, phosphates, pH levels and turbidity. …
Grasslands once covered much of the Victorian Volcanic Plains, that stretch from Melbourne to the South Australian border. A mix of grasses and wildflowers, they were habitat for many native species such as the Plains Wanderer, the Eastern Barred Banidcoot, Bettong and Striped Legless Lizard. The grains, tubers and yam daisies were important food sources …
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The Werribee River Association aims to create opportunities for the community to connect with their local waterways. Along with guided walks and educational sessions, the organisation have run a number of creative workshops that use the arts as a way to observe, listen and connect with nature. Photo by Jacqui Reid, taken at our nature …
On Saturday 25 February 2023, we were alerted to the rescue of two adult ringtail possums from a possum or bird box, which had been fixed to a tree in Riversdale Drive Werribee. Passers-by summoned some local help to reach and remove the two distressed animals. The box had to be pulled apart in order …
Cats are a treasured pet for many families in Australia, with around 23% of households owning one or more. But for our native creatures, cats can be a menace! Even the most docile cat indoors may be a ruthless hunter. Birds, skinks, frogs, bats, insects and possums are all potential targets. This has major impacts …
On Tuesday Feb 21, The Werribee River Association attended Strengthening Farming in Wyndham. The forum was put together by Sustain, a not-for-profit organisation, aiming to explore the challenges and potential solutions to strengthening farming in Wyndham. The Werribee South Market Gardens are part of Melbourne’s food bowl, producing 85% of the state’s cauliflower, 53% of …
