Join us for this family-friendly event to create an indigenous garden at the community centre. You will learn about grassland and wildflower plants, the creatures that benefit from these gardens and why growing indigenous plants is important. Tools and gloves are provided, and attendees can choose a free plant to take home and add to …
A science workshop for kids and families, featuring Perri, our taxidermied platypus, and hands-on activities looking at real waterbugs. Find out about the lives of the mysterious platypus found in the Werribee River and the many other creatures that call this home. All proceeds go towards our work caring for and regenerating the Werribee River …
Bring along the toys, books and clothes your family has grown out of and swap them for new, at our kid’s clothes, books and toy swap. The session will include origami and nature play with Eat My Garden member Miwako Okumura and a specially curated Sustainability Storytime with the Wyndham Libraries. Ages 0-12 Swap times: …
Join us these winter school holidays, for an accessible sensory walk around Davis Creek, getting to know the plants and animals that call this part of the world home, including the endangered Growling Grass Frog. We’ll have some bags, tongs and gloves to remove some of the litter that’s found its way to the creek, …
Join us for a sensory walk and meditation session by the Werribee River, exploring the sounds, sights, plants, and animals that bring this special eco-system to life. Amongst the river red gums, we’ll find a quiet spot to sit. Here, spoken word artist and singer Jag will guide us through some techniques and prompts to …
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Cobbledicks Ford conservation activities occur on the 2nd Friday of the month between 10am – 12noon between March and October. All welcome to get involved in activities that include litter clean up, weeding, maintenance, plantings and watering. Cobbledicks is a beautiful part of the Werribee River. A historic site and a biodiversity hot spot. Wear …
As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month to analyse the quality of water flowing from the farms via three drain outlets into the river. We test for pH, nitrate and phosphorus levels and turbidity, building …
As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month to analyse the quality of water flowing from the farms via three drain outlets into the river. We test for pH, nitrate and phosphorus levels and turbidity, building …
A guided walk with local experts over Laverton Creek, through woodlands to the summit of nearby Truganina Park hill. Here there are panoramic views over wetlands to Point Cook, and east to the beaches and city beyond. This area is a haven for birds, with dozens of species recorded here – bring your binoculars! This …
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks and care for Country. The group runs the 2nd Tuesday of the month and is free to join, however bookings are required. The next session will be taking place on Tuesday May 9 at the …
