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 Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre for a free guided snorkel session between the piers at Queenscliff beach.
Minimum age is 8 and children MUST be accompanied by an adult in the water (so for example you need to book for 2 people if it is one adult and one child joining the session)
Call 1800 878 965 or email marine.discovery@vfa.vic.gov.au
Wednesday 15th of April
10AM - 12PM (limited spots available)
or
12PM - 2PM (spots available)
Dr Sanja van Huet is a geologist who specialises in sand dunes, swamp and riverine environments.
This walk will investigate the dune systems along the Point Lonsdale coastline. We will look at dune formation, history and fragility. Sanya will briefly expore how climate is and will continue to affect the Bellarine coast and possible methods to slow the process.
Be prepared to walk for about 4kms. If you park at Fellows Road and carpool to the Lighthouse with others you will shorten the length of the walk.
Proceeds from this walk will be donated to the Australian Conservation Foundation Community Geelong.
This event is supported and facilitated by The Swan Bay Environment Association. The Swan Bay Environment Association works with the community to protect Swan Bay, an internationally significant marine wetland. To learn more please visit https://swanbayenvironment.org.au/
Have you ever wondered what those horse-shoe shaped jelly things are? If sharks lay eggs? What shells are what? Why algae comes in different colours? These questions and more will be answered by Bellarine Catchment Network at this free, family-friendly event at Steeles Rocks in Portarlington.
This activity is aimed at both children over 5 and adults, so all are welcome. Adults need to accompany children under 12 and supervise children at all times. There are limited spots registration is essential.
What's involved: Participants will go on a beachcomb on the foreshore lead by experienced staff, looking at all the weird and wonderful marine animals and plants. Participants may be able to enter the water up to their knees if wearing booties (either BYO or provided) and if conditions are appropriate. Aquascopes (underwater viewing devices) will be provided if conditions are suitable. At the end of the session, participants will also receive educational resources such as posters, brochures and more at the end of the session.
Please BYO: hat, sunscreen, water and if possible, booties or enclosed shoes like sneakers (no flip flops or sandals). It is suggested to wear bathers or shorts if intending to enter the water.
Access and Parking: The meeting location is at Steeles Rocks in Portarlington. There is some parking but may be limited, so ti is suggested to park at the top of the entrance to Steeles Rocks Boat Ramp and walk down towards the beach until you see a registration table. Please see the map below. All participants will be emailed 1 day before the event with confirmation details.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MSstAzecp8ffFfos5
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.
This event is supported by the Victorian State Government 'Tiny Towns Fund' in support of Bellarine Catchment Networks 'Pride in Place' project.
Pride in Place is an opportunity to educate, foster pride in place, encourage volunteering, upskill individuals and build connections for under-represented communities.
For more information, please email us at info@bcn.org.au or visit www.environmentbellarine.org.au
This event is supported by the Bellarine Bayside who manage and care for the coastline of Portarlington. 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.
Wednesday 15 April 9.30 - 11.45am @ The Second Dell, Clifton Springs.
Scan QR code for updates or visit https://linktr.ee/csc.coastcare
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.
We're excited to announce that the One Planet Festival is back for 2026!!
The One Planet Festival is a vibrant, community-led celebration of local solutions for a thriving, fair, connected future.
Through hands on workshops, engaging talks, family fun, and inspiring performances, the festival will bring together people of all ages to imagine- and help create- the world we want to live in!
In 2026 we're going even bigger- more zones, interactive activities, live demonstrations and much more! We have something for everyone with food and drinks, and a great music line-up.
Join us and help reimagine a future, where we all come together- building a thriving, inclusive, positive, climate-wise future for all!
Join us for a morning guided walk at Edwards Point Nature Reserve. We'll be spotting birds and plants. The Friends of Edwards Point will join us to share about their activities in the reserve.
This 6km walk covers flat, sandy terrain and along a board walk.
BYO binnos, water bottle & snacks. We'll also have binnos for you to borrow. Please RSVP on humanitix link or contact Sophie 0457 333 727.
Right now the rabbits are winning. A single pair can produce 180 bunnies in 18 months - if none die, a pair can produce 1,000,000 in ten years.
Use of the limited number of effective control techniques available will have to work very hard to even maintain rabbit ZPG (zero pop growth). If the rabbit numbers are reduced, what will it mean for our environment? What about the birds, the plants, the insects, and the ’soil’ (not to mention the cats and foxes)?
Rabbits degrade our opportunities but what if some indigenous wildlife is restored? Can indigenous wildlife survive or even thrive in peri-urban areas, such as the Bellarine? What do indigenous animals need and what would they do to the environment?
This evening will offer a chance to explore the research, to consider the opinions of experts, and to learn about the benefits of not having rabbits.
This event has been funded through an Environmental Sustainability Grant from the City of Greater Geelong.
The Bellarine Landcare project Rabbit Sweep, is also funded through a 2-year Agriculture Victoria grant - Partnership Against Pests to work with neighbourhood clusters.
Join the Clifton Springs Curlewis Coastcare and the Geelong Nature Reserve Team for a working bee to restore native vegetation at the new Beach Vista Nature Reserve. We will remove weeds around last year's planting and prepare the ground for new planting later this year.
Date / Time: Wed 18 March, 9:30am – 11:45am
Location: Curlewis clifftop, opposite 17 Beach Vista Drive. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rz4hbfoqLiHCkZ9T8
Details: Meet 9:30am on the clifftop grass area opposite 17 Beach Vista Drive, Curlewis.
Check for updates https://linktr.ee/csc.coastcare
