Join us for an exciting evening by the Werribee River and Davis Creek as we explore the incredible biodiversity of Melbourne’s urban waterways. Spot, identify and record frogs, platypuses, and macroinvertebrates during this immersive, hands-on event!
Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in the lower Werribee River. Platypus Watch is being run in partnership with Victoria University, whose researchers and specialist Environmental Engineers will guide citizen scientists over a 12-month period to test water quality. The sessions will happen …
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This monthly conservation group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, February to November to support the health of the lower Werribee River. On Thursday May 1, we will be improving the biodiversity and vegetation within Presidents Park. We will be mulching, removing tree guards and litter. We will be working in ‘Millennium Forest …
Friends of Cobbledicks Ford is a monthly Landcare group that for this beautiful biodiversity hotspot every 2nd Friday of the month (from March to Nov). Join us for on Friday April 11 as we undertake activities such as litter clean ups, weeding, mulching, maintenance and watering, alongside Wyndham City Council. To get involved, you really …
Join us for a glimpse into the fascinating world of freshwater microfauna. These tiny creatures are the basis of the foodweb for all life based around wetlands and waterways. This talk is presented by Dr Rob Walsh of Australian Waterlife, an expert on aquatic biology and wetland science. The talk will cover the fundamentals of …
This monthly conservation group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, February to November to support the health of the lower Werribee River. For our March session we will be improving the biodiversity and vegetation within Presidents Park. We will be mulching, hand weeding and removing tree guards. We will be working in ‘Millennium …
To commemorate World Water Day, we are hosting our popular Paddle the River event. The Werribee River is a beautiful place, and one of the best ways to experience it is on the water. Join us at Riverbend Historical Park for a 45 minute paddle, heading upstream and returning. We will pass by huge river …
Catch a Carp Day is on again at Manor Lakes Reserve. Help protect our waterways by removing this invasive species and enjoy a great day outdoors with a free fishing day for families and community. Learn how to fish, or brush up on your skills with presentations throughout the day from Happy Fisherman. Suitable for …
Come make a positive impact along the Werribee River. 9.30am – 11am Thursday 27 February 2025 Registration and parking adjacent to 12 Davis Rd, Tarneit – the end of Davis Rd, near the Werribee River. Refreshments to follow at Little Growling Café, 180 Davis Road, Tarneit A Werribee River Association event, supported by The Grove. …
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Join Imran from Westend Photography, Watton Street businesses, the Werribee River Association, and Wyndham City Council for a Business Clean Up Event in celebration of Australia’s biggest Business Clean Up Day! We’ll be cleaning up the Werribee CBD area, including the river and Wyndham Park, all while appreciating their beautiful natural surroundings. This is a …
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