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 and events that use the arts as a way to observe, listen and connect with nature. In February 2024, the organisation produced Café …
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 …
