Join us for an end of year celebration, sharing food, ideas, and hope for a waste-free Wyndham. Â We’ll hear from local Wyndham resident and recycling maestro Melissa Cook about how you can reduce what you send to landfill. Melissa is a private drop off point for Terra Cycle, helping community to recycle items that can’t …
We love our cats but sadly, they are not part of our natural landscape and cause rapid declines in populations of native animals. Did you know that cats have been responsible for the extinction of 34 native Australian mammals and currently pose a risk to the extinction of a further 123 species in Australia alone? …
Cat Conversations: how to be a cat lover and nature steward Read More »
Bring along pre-loved clothes, toys, books, pots or pans to our much-loved swap table and exchange them for something new! This is an IRL version of our online community swap pages, a space that diverts items from landfill, and keeps money in your wallet. All items must be in good and clean condition with no …
War on Waste Space at the Sustainability Day Festival Read More »
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational conservation 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 take place on Tuesday November 14, at Cobbledick’s …
Help protect our waterways by removing this invasive species and enjoy a great day outdoors with a free fishing day for families and community. Spend more time fishing and less time filling out forms on the day by pre-registering. Download and complete the registration form below and send it back to jess.fairfax@werribeeriver.org.au by Monday November …
Kevin Hoffman Walk is a passive, scenic trail with significant native and indigenous vegetation. The gardens of the Kevin Hoffman Walk are split into two distinctly different areas – the older, Australian native gardens and the newer, indigenous plantings gardens. This walk will be guided by the Friends of Kevin Hoffman volunteers who care for …
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Werribee Bowls Club as we share a meal together and find out how we can give a little love to poor old Ballan Rd. A notorious spot for rubbish dumping, without much of a surrounding community to advocate against such behaviour, is there a way …
The Wyndham Waste Alliance Presents: A Little Love for Ballan Rd Read More »
Keen to find out more about the dredging that takes place at the mouth of the Werribee River? The Werribee River Association are hosting an online conversation with representatives from Wyndham City Council, Better Boating Victoria and Parks Victoria to explore why dredging is necessary, what the impacts and benefits may be and how a …
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational conservation 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 October 10, exploring …
Join the Werribee Riverkeeper for a guided nature walk along the river trail at Presidents Park. This expansive parkland is a haven for urban birds and wildlife, with huge river red gums and restored areas of woodland plants. The river is home to one of Australia’s most incredible and elusive creatures, the platypus. Find out …
