Immerse in well-being and biodiversity awareness at Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve, in conjunction with Parks Victoria. Craft seed bombs and cards with sustainable designer Emma Grace, filled with native plants to enhance biodiversity. Engage in a therapeutic weeding session for relaxation and nature connection. Focus on RAMSAR habitats supporting migratory birds and local Bellarine wildlife. Open to families and all ages, come support yourself and nature!
** Key Highlights ** Get outdoors and immerse your mind in nature. Free seed bombs & cards to take home for your garden. Explore stunning beach views at Edwards Point Reserve. Free morning tea & light lunch. 🌿🌸 Take a step towards well-being and conservation. Nurture your mental health, and contribute to a brighter, greener future 🌸🌿 Contact ledwards@cva.org.au for enquiries.
A Group Art Exhibition
Habitats are the places - homes - that allow native animals and plants to survive and thrive. The Bellarine Peninsula has outstanding diversity of habitats - rivers and lakes, heathy and grassy woodlands, coastal shrublands and wetlands of international importance - all within a relatively small area. Artisans of Australia, Bellarine Landcare Group and Bellarine Catchment Network are hosting four weeks of art and craft to celebrate these habitats.
Join us at Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve to help restore the last remaining stand of coastal woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula. We're teaming up with Parks Victoria for a day of weed extraction, followed by morning tea and the chance to explore and the stunning flora and fauna of the reserve. The reserve is a Ramsar site and an international flyway, making it an incredibly significant location to protect and conserve.
** Key Highlights ** Guided hands-on weeding for coastal conservation. Share camaraderie and refreshments during morning tea. Explore Two Bays Lookout with breath-taking views. Discover secluded beaches hosting diverse bird species.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Join Conservation Volunteers Australia at Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve to help restore the last remaining stand of coastal woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula. We're teaming up with Parks Victoria for a day of woody weed extraction, followed by morning tea and the chance to explore and survey the stunning flora and fauna of the reserve.
The Two Bays Lookout provides visitors with breath taking views of both Port Phillip and Swan Bay, where you can discover remote beaches that are home to resident and migratory wader birds. The reserve is a Ramsar site and an international flyway, making it an incredibly significant location to protect and conserve.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Discover the captivating world of the critically endangered Orange-Bellied Parrot at Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve alongside Parks Victoria Rangers. Immerse yourself in an educational session led by the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, experts dedicated to safeguarding this bird's habitat. Learn about the parrot's migratory journey, explore Edwards Point and its vital saltmarsh-wetland ecosystem, and make a direct impact through a hands-on weeding activity. Together, we can protect this species and its habitat for a brighter future.
** Key Highlights ** Educational session by Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. Habitat exploration at Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve. Guided hands-on weeding activity for habitat restoration. Free lunch and morning tea. 🦜🌎 All are welcome! Register now to be part of our Orange-Bellied Parrot conservation endeavour 🌎🦜 Contact ledwards@cva.org.au for enquiries.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the GFNC starting to control Bone Seed at our patch in the You Yangs.
In recent years, depending on the state of 'our hill', the August working bee has been a one day, or both days of the weekend event. It's essential that we complete at least one day of the weekend to remove any regrowth that has occurred since our last outing in May. A Saturday outing is planned, however, if weather conditions on the day raise safety concerns then it'll change to Sunday
After entering the You Yangs Regional Park take the sealed road to the Turntable which is clearly marked with Parks Vic signs. Our assembly area is reached via the Turntable car park access to Rockwell Rd and the entry gate to Rockwell Rd is located to the right of the toilet block.
The gate will be unlocked at 8.45 a.m. and at 9.00 a.m. we will travel in convoy to our assembly area, likewise at 3.00 p.m. for our return .
If you arrive after 9.00 a.m. the gate will be closed but unlocked.
The Park Ranger is happy to leave the gate unlocked provided it is closed after you enter or exit.
There will be a witch’s hat in front of the gate to stop visitors parking over the NO PARKING sign.
Remove and reposition it as required after entry or exit.
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 ie. 20 km or less.
If you plan to come then please contact us at info@gfnc.org.au , or follow the link to register via Park Connect
Bring : Gloves, eye protection (some safety glasses will be available if you don’t have any), mattock (optional). Wear suitable clothing i.e. long sleeves/trousers, high visibility vest/top and robust footwear.
Plus bring morning tea/lunch, sunscreen, hat, rain gear (depending on weather forecast), plus camera, binoculars (if you want to include some nature watching)
Join us for a day of wetland rehabilitation at Murtnaghurt Lagoon, adjoining Lake Connewarre. This culturally significant area for Wadawurrung Traditional Owners provides important feeding and breeding habitat for native fish and a number of wetland-dependent bird species, including rare and endangered flora and fauna.
Together with Parks Victoria rangers we will be hosting a day of weed extraction where volunteers can actively help preserve and protect this important wetland. Followed by a morning tea and the opportunity to explore and survey the stunning flora and fauna that call this area home.
Registration essential.
Join the the very first activity of the 'Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk' on the first Wednesday each month. Bellarine Catchment Network will be working at this special reserve on Wadawurrung Country, formerly known as the Bellarine Basin.
We would like invite you to be become a 'friend' to this special place and help us preserve and protect its unique biodiversity value. Each month, we will be facilitating the friends group to participate in activities like weeding, flora surveys, citizen science and more. This new 'Friends of' group is supported by Barwon Water and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.
Image: The launch of the new friends of group - Barwon Water
The Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk will be able to participate in:
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses). All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
For more information, download our flyer here or contact info@bcn.org.au. This is supported by the Victorian Government through the Nature Fund.
Looking for volunteering opportunities out in nature? 
The #BoroughCoastcarers are a monthly volunteering group based in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. These passionate people focus on the removal of invasive weeds such as Myrtle-leaf Milk-wort (Polygala myrtifolia) and Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus). Their efforts help protect Coastal Moonah Woodland, a threatened plant community that is home to many special plants and animals along our coastline.
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses). All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations. Meet at the Narrows Beach carpark, Queenscliff (opposite 6 Bellarine Hwy). Email info@bcn.org.au for more information.
Supported by the Borough of Queenscliffe and the Swan Bay Environment Association.
Looking for volunteering opportunities out in nature?
The #BoroughCoastcarers are a monthly volunteering group based in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. These passionate volunteers focus on the removal of invasive weeds such as Myrtle-leaf Milk-wort (Polygala myrtifolia) and Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus). Their efforts help protect Coastal Moonah Woodland, a threatened plant community that is home to many special plants and animals along our coastline.
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to BYO safety gear (enclosed shoes, gloves, glasses). All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations. Meet at the Point Lonsdale Rip View Carpark, east end of Ocean Road, Point Lonsdale. Email info@bcn.org.au for more information.
Supported by the Borough of Queenscliffe and the Swan Bay Environment Association.
