Help us restore the biodiversity of this new reserve!
The Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk currently meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the fantastic new reserve; Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk reserve (formerly the Bellarine Basin) 
Each month, the dedicated Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk volunteers undertake bush regeneration works through the removal of weeds, log bird, plant and fungi sightings on citizen science apps and monitor the regeneration of indigenous plants. It's a great way to get early access to this awesome site, learn about indigenous and weedy plants, spot some cool birds or meet new people. And we always finish the session with morning tea!
We always meet at the north west corner of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk, 280-324 Swan Bay Road, Wallington, Wadawurrung Country. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/awNXUZQRbBUDG3ND9
Wear a hat, long pants and a long shirt. Gumboots are advised in autumn and winter. BYO water bottle. Morning tea (tea, coffee, biscuits) will be provided.
Email info@bcn.org.au for questions. This program is made possible with support from Barwon Water and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation as well as the Victorian Government via the Nature Fund.
Help us restore the biodiversity of this new reserve!
The Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk currently meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the fantastic new reserve; Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk reserve (formerly the Bellarine Basin)
Each month, the dedicated Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk volunteers undertake bush regeneration works through the removal of weeds, log bird, plant and fungi sightings on citizen science apps and monitor the regeneration of indigenous plants. It's a great way to get early access to this awesome site, learn about indigenous and weedy plants, spot some cool birds or meet new people. And we always finish the session with morning tea!
We always meet at the north west corner of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk, 280-324 Swan Bay Road, Wallington, Wadawurrung Country. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/awNXUZQRbBUDG3ND9
Wear a hat, long pants and a long shirt. Gumboots are advised in autumn and winter. BYO water bottle. Morning tea (tea, coffee, biscuits) will be provided.
Email info@bcn.org.au for questions. This program is made possible with support from Barwon Water and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation as well as the Victorian Government via the Nature Fund.
Help us restore the biodiversity of this new reserve!
The Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk currently meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the fantastic new reserve; Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk reserve (formerly the Bellarine Basin)
Each month, the dedicated Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk volunteers undertake bush regeneration works through the removal of weeds, log bird, plant and fungi sightings on citizen science apps and monitor the regeneration of indigenous plants. It's a great way to get early access to this awesome site, learn about indigenous and weedy plants, spot some cool birds or meet new people. And we always finish the session with morning tea!
We always meet at the north west corner of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk, 280-324 Swan Bay Road, Wallington, Wadawurrung Country. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/awNXUZQRbBUDG3ND9
Wear a hat, long pants and a long shirt. Gumboots are advised in autumn and winter. BYO water bottle. Morning tea (tea, coffee, biscuits) will be provided.
Email info@bcn.org.au for questions. This program is made possible with support from Barwon Water and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation as well as the Victorian Government via the Nature Fund.
For more than a hundred years, Victorians have been battling invasive animals. There is a high cost associated with feral animals including cats, pigs, foxes, rabbits and now deer. We are all affected - our ambiance is altered, our health-promoting environment is not as it should be, agriculture has extra costs, and we are losing indigenous flora and fauna.
Just why do we need to ‘deal with’ invasive species, and why is it so hard to deal with them? What do we need to do and why? Are there things we are not seeing in the landscape that can make a difference? Who needs to be involved in managing the environment? ….
You are invited to join us as we work our way through a very good presentation by Professor Euan Ritchie, discussing what he thinks are important things to understand from the scientific perspective. He joins others in warning us that success in one aspect can mean unwanted consequences in another.
We will have panelists leading the discussion and we will encourage you to offer your perspective and critique our plans and activities with respect to invasive species.
6.30 pm, August 14, 2024. Marcus Hill Hall, corner of the Bellarine Highway and Banks Road. Make it a date! There will be tea and coffee and some snacks.
Please bring your neighbors, friends, anyone who is related to the special landscape of the Bellarine Peninsula. All welcome.
Help the Geelong Field Naturalists Club remove Boneseed
The club’s ongoing commitment to controlling Boneseed in this part of the You Yangs is an example of what can be achieved through perseverance in the face of what many consider an insurmountable undertaking.
NOTE: When travelling from the Rockwell Rd access gate to our assembly area Parks Victoria requires all vehicles to have HAZARD LIGHTS OPERATING. This is due to many hikers/ families using Rockwell Rd as a walking track so the road is considered a shared zone. Please be mindful of this if you arrive late or leave early and adjust your speed accordingly i.e. 20 km or less.
Bring: Gloves, eye protection (some safety glasses will be available if you don’t have any), mattock or fork (optional). Wear suitable clothing i.e. long sleeves/trousers, high visibility vest/top and robust footwear. Bring morning tea/lunch.
Extras: sunscreen, hat, rain gear (depending on weather forecast), camera, and binoculars (birdlife can be good).
Rob Beardsley 03 5241 1951 mobile number 0455 432 353. On the day/days Rob Beardsley on his mobile.
Help the Geelong Field Naturalists Club remove Boneseed
The club’s ongoing commitment to controlling Boneseed in this part of the You Yangs is an example of what can be achieved through perseverance in the face of what many consider an insurmountable undertaking.
NOTE: When travelling from the Rockwell Rd access gate to our assembly area Parks Victoria requires all vehicles to have HAZARD LIGHTS OPERATING. This is due to many hikers/ families using Rockwell Rd as a walking track so the road is considered a shared zone. Please be mindful of this if you arrive late or leave early and adjust your speed accordingly i.e. 20 km or less.
Bring: Gloves, eye protection (some safety glasses will be available if you don’t have any), mattock or fork (optional). Wear suitable clothing i.e. long sleeves/trousers, high visibility vest/top and robust footwear. Bring morning tea/lunch.
Extras: sunscreen, hat, rain gear (depending on weather forecast), camera, and binoculars (birdlife can be good).
Rob Beardsley 03 5241 1951 mobile number 0455 432 353. On the day/days Rob Beardsley on his mobile.
Our local Ramsar listed wetlands are recognised as internationally
significant and provide habitat for a diversity of plants and animals,
including almost 30 species of migratory birds.
Artisans of Australia, the Bellarine Landcare Group and the Bellarine
Catchment Network are hosting four weeks of art and craft to celebrate
these habitats.
Artists are invited to contribute works. Contact sophie@bcn.org.au for registration form and information.
www.artisansaustralia.com.au
🌾💧Wetland & Waterway Series💧🌾Join us for National Science Week at Sparrovale Wetlands, a collaborative effort with Geelong City Council to restore and protect this vital ecosystem connected to Lake Connewarre, an internationally significant RAMSAR site. Open to all, our event celebrates National Science Week by engaging in a bio-blitz activity to log the unique biodiversity of this site! Paired with a clean-up activity and data collection for CSIRO research. Together, we'll strengthen climate resilience at our wetland sites, contributing to a healthier planet for all.
** Key Highlights ** Weeding invasive species and logging vegetation. Litter and data collection for CSIRO research. Collaboration and team bonding with like-minded community members. Free lunch included.🔬Mark your calendar and be part of this impactful environmental initiative.🔬 Register now to secure your spot and join us in making a difference.
Join the Friends of the Bluff at this special 'conservation conversation' event featuring Dr Samantha Sherman talking about sharks and rays. Samantha will be discussing the conservation of these animals in Australia and beyond.
There will be drinks and snacks provided. For more information, email reimaginebluff2022@gmail.com
