Join Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine to discover the beautiful, but endangered, Hooded Plover.
Meet us at the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse for a relaxed Walk ’n’ Talk to areas where breeding pairs are often found. Guided by passionate volunteers, we’ll use binoculars and scopes to search for active nests and observe these remarkable birds safely from a distance.
Along the way, you’ll also learn about the indigenous flora that supports our coastal habitats and explore how we can work together as a community to protect these precious environments.
Note: Please do not attend if you are unwell. This event is also subject to weather conditions and will be postponed if weather is not safe or unfavourable. All participants will be notified 24 hours before. Any cancellations must go to info@bcn.org.au ASAP as limited spaces are available.
This event would not be possible without the support and funding by the Victorian State Government and Coastcare Victorias Summer by The Sea program.
This event is supported by the Borough Of Queenscliffe. For more information, please email us at info@bcn.org.au or visit www.environmentbellarine.org.au
Bellarine Catchment Network acknowledges the Wadawurrung; Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their ability, cultural background, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, intersex status or sexual orientation.

Volunteer with Bellarine Catchment Network to restore native habitat and remove weeds in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. We are inviting community members to join the conservation group 'Borough Coastcarers' where you can give nature a hand by restoring critical habitat and removing invasive weeds while spending time outdoors.
Why should you be a Borough Coastcarer?
Get to know your local area in your own time Meet like-minded people in your area Learn about indigenous and weed plant species Help restore local habitat for our wildlife
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses) and abide by relevant Covid-19 regulations.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information: Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark. The BCN team will be set up in the grass patch at the back of the carpark.
Volunteer with Bellarine Catchment Network to restore native habitat and remove weeds in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. We are inviting community members to join the conservation group 'Borough Coastcarers' where you can give nature a hand by restoring critical habitat and removing invasive weeds while spending time outdoors.
Why should you be a Borough Coastcarer?
Get to know your local area in your own time Meet like-minded people in your area Learn about indigenous and weed plant species Help restore local habitat for our wildlife
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses) and abide by relevant Covid-19 regulations.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information: Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark. The BCN team will be set up in the grass patch at the back of the carpark.
Volunteer with Bellarine Catchment Network to restore native habitat and remove weeds in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. We are inviting community members to join the conservation group 'Borough Coastcarers' where you can give nature a hand by restoring critical habitat and removing invasive weeds while spending time outdoors.
Why should you be a Borough Coastcarer?
Get to know your local area in your own time Meet like-minded people in your area Learn about indigenous and weed plant species Help restore local habitat for our wildlife
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses) and abide by relevant Covid-19 regulations.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information: Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark. The BCN team will be set up in the grass patch at the back of the carpark.
Volunteer with Bellarine Catchment Network to restore native habitat and remove weeds in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. We are inviting community members to join the conservation group 'Borough Coastcarers' where you can give nature a hand by restoring critical habitat and removing invasive weeds while spending time outdoors.
Why should you be a Borough Coastcarer?
Get to know your local area in your own time Meet like-minded people in your area Learn about indigenous and weed plant species Help restore local habitat for our wildlife
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses) and abide by relevant Covid-19 regulations.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information: Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark. The BCN team will be set up in the grass patch at the back of the carpark.
Volunteer with Bellarine Catchment Network to restore native habitat and remove weeds in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. We are inviting community members to join the conservation group 'Borough Coastcarers' where you can give nature a hand by restoring critical habitat and removing invasive weeds while spending time outdoors.
Why should you be a Borough Coastcarer?
Get to know your local area in your own time Meet like-minded people in your area Learn about indigenous and weed plant species Help restore local habitat for our wildlife
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses) and abide by relevant Covid-19 regulations.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information: Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark. The BCN team will be set up in the grass patch at the back of the carpark.
Join Will Johnston from the Swan Bay Environment Association for a golden-hour walk around Lake Victoria, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the incredible migratory shorebirds that visit Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale.
For more information head to https://swanbayenvironment.org.au/
Volunteer with Bellarine Catchment Network to restore native habitat and remove weeds in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. We are inviting community members to join the conservation group 'Borough Coastcarers' where you can give nature a hand by restoring critical habitat and removing invasive weeds while spending time outdoors.
Why should you be a Borough Coastcarer?
Get to know your local area in your own time Meet like-minded people in your area Learn about indigenous and weed plant species Help restore local habitat for our wildlife
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses) and abide by relevant Covid-19 regulations.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information: Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark. The BCN team will be set up in the grass patch at the back of the carpark.
Join Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine to discover the beautiful, but endangered, Hooded Plover.
Meet us at the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse for a relaxed Walk ’n’ Talk to areas where breeding pairs are often found. Guided by passionate volunteers, we’ll use binoculars and scopes to search for active nests and observe these remarkable birds safely from a distance.
Along the way, you’ll also learn about the indigenous flora that supports our coastal habitats and explore how we can work together as a community to protect these precious environments.
Note: Please do not attend if you are unwell. This event is also subject to weather conditions and will be postponed if weather is not safe or unfavourable. All participants will be notified 24 hours before. Any cancellations must go to info@bcn.org.au ASAP as limited spaces are available.
This event would not be possible without the support and funding by the Victorian State Government and Coastcare Victorias Summer by The Sea program.
This event is supported by the Borough Of Queenscliffe. For more information, please email us at info@bcn.org.au or visit www.environmentbellarine.org.au
Bellarine Catchment Network acknowledges the Wadawurrung; Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their ability, cultural background, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, intersex status or sexual orientation.

Volunteer with Bellarine Catchment Network to restore native habitat and remove weeds in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. We are inviting community members to join the conservation group 'Borough Coastcarers' where you can give nature a hand by restoring critical habitat and removing invasive weeds while spending time outdoors.
Why should you be a Borough Coastcarer?
Get to know your local area in your own time Meet like-minded people in your area Learn about indigenous and weed plant species Help restore local habitat for our wildlife
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses) and abide by relevant Covid-19 regulations.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information: Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark. The BCN team will be set up in the grass patch at the back of the carpark.