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Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 1)

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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Friends of Lower Werribee River – Weeding/Maintenance

Ross James

Come join the Friends of Lower Werribee River for conservation work in Presidents Park. A fun and social environment on the 1st Thursday of the month, 10am – 12noon, March to October. We will meet at President’s Park, Shaw’s Bridge carpark. We undertake weeding, mulching and planting work to improve biodiversity and extend the plantings

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Friends of Cobbledicks Ford working bee

Carolyn Jones

Monthly Friends of Cobbledicks Ford volunteer working bee 10am-noon Friday the 13th Bring gloves, wide brimmed hat, water bottle and sturdy closed toe shoes. Meet at the parking lot. For more info email regeneration@werribeeriver.org.au

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Moorabool Mushroom Festival

Carolyn Jones

Join us at the Moorabool Mushroom Festival! WRA will be having a stall at the event on the Saturday. Feel free to drop by for a chat and learn more about our activities and how to get involved. TICKETS AVAILABLE: Purchase here: https://thq.fyi/se/0d3e3ec0cdbc Join us for a celebration of all things fungi in Bacchus Marsh

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Friends Of monthly regeneration events

Carolyn Jones

Love getting outdoors and making a difference? Join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford, Lower Werribee River, and Werribee River Park for monthly river restoration fun! We’ve got everything from planting days and weeding sessions to exciting citizen science activities – count birds, spot insects, listen for frogs, or help with rabbit spotlighting. No experience needed,

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Rabbit Spotlight Count – Thursday Night

Carolyn Jones

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Rabbit Spotlight Count – Friday Night

Carolyn Jones

Join us for a Rabbit Spotlight Count at Cobbledicks Ford! Open to everyone, this citizen science event helps protect our river regeneration efforts by monitoring rabbit populations that threaten our revegetation work. We’ll provide all the training you need to spot and count rabbits along the riverbank – your data will directly support habitat restoration and inform pest management strategies. No experience required, just bring a torch, your enthusiasm and conservation hat. Come contribute to real science while learning about the challenges and triumphs of restoring the Werribee River. Meet at Cobbledicks Ford carpark:

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Seaweed Safari and Shoreside Stewardship

Carolyn Jones

Werribee River Association – SUMMER BY THE SEA EVENT SEAWEED SAFARI AND SHORELINE STEWARDSHIP Date: Sat JAN 17th, 10.30 – 12.30pm Tickets free, but spaces limited so bookings essential Come along for a Seaweed and shoreline discovery safari at Werribee South River mouth where the river meets the bay. Join Werribee River Association and experienced

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Children’s Week Picnic

Ema Corro

WRA is excited to be part of Wyndham City’s biggest family event! Visit our stall at Wyndham Park for nature-based activities and learn about local waterways. Enjoy live performances, food trucks, art workshops, and roving entertainers. Free, tickets essential from October 13 Children’s Week Picnic | Wyndham City

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Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre Open Day

Ema Corro

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with WRA at Truganina Explosives Reserve! Visit our stall and connect with Robert Walsh to learn about wetland ecology and conservation. Enjoy guided walks, live music, art workshops, and more. Free entry, family-friendly fun!

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