🌿 Friends of Werribee River Park – May 17, 2025: First Planting Event of the Year!

The Friends of Werribee River Park (FOWRP) is a community-driven friends of group dedicated to enhancing the natural environment of Werribee River Regional Park. Operating from May to September, the group engages in activities such as planting, weeding, and mulching to restore habitats and promote biodiversity along the Werribee River .

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Princes Fwy turn left into Farm Road, which runs through the Western Treatment Plant. Follow it to the end where it turns left onto a gravel road. This road will take you to the car park and start of the walk. (Melways: 224 J5). Proceed down the Boardwalk.
👥 All ages welcome!
🧒 Kids-friendly activities provided.
🥤 Refreshments available.

🌱 Event Overview:

Join us for the first planting event of the year as we kick off our monthly Landcare activities at Werribee River Park! Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or a first-timer, your help is invaluable in restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of this 280-hectare park along the Werribee River. Together, we’ll plant native species to support local wildlife and improve habitat connectivity.

🧤 No experience required – all tools and guidance provided.

✅ Volunteer Requirements:

To ensure a safe and coordinated effort:

• Check-in with our Regeneration Coordinator before attending.

• Working with Children Check is required (free to apply online).

• Wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. Be sun-smart and bring a water bottle and your own gloves.

🌿 Why Volunteer?

Your participation helps:

• Enhance biodiversity along the Werribee River.

• Restore native vegetation and improve habitat quality.

• Connect with like-minded community members passionate about environmental conservation.

🔗 How to Register:

• Online Registration: Register to Volunteer

• Contact: [email protected] for more information.

We look forward to seeing you there as we work together to make a positive impact on our local environment!