Come along to our first planting day of the season!
(Meet at the Boat Road entrance to
Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve)
Details:
Family-friendly, all ages welcome - parental supervision required.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
BBQ lunch provided!
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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.
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 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.
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/
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/
