We'd love you to join the Swan Bay Environment Association to remove invasive woody weeds and restore coastal habitat in the beautiful Borough of Queenscliffe.
Sunday July 6: 9.30 - 11.30am. Meet at the Queenscliffe Railway Satation, on the Bellarine Rail Trail.
Please wear sturdy shoes and gardening gloves are recommended. Morning tea provided!
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.
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.
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to wear enclosed shoes, long sleeves and pants, and all tools including gloves and safety glasses will be provided by BCN.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information:
Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark at the southern end of Hesse Street near the lookout. 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.
Volunteers will be guided by experienced conservation field staff. Volunteers will need to wear enclosed shoes, long sleeves and pants, and all tools including gloves and safety glasses will be provided by BCN.
All activities are subject to weather warnings and considerations.
Additional Information:
Meet at Shortlands Bluff (Queenscliff Lookout) Carpark at the southern end of Hesse Street near the lookout. The BCN team will be set up in the grass patch at the back of the carpark.
Join us and the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre on this free canoe of Swan Bay, a Ramsar wetland with international significance. Swan Bay is made up of mudflats, saltmarsh, seagrass meadows and sand dunes within the area support a high diversity of fish species, wading birds and waterfowl including species protected under Japan Australia Migratory Birds Agreement and China Australia Migratory Birds Agreement international migratory waterbird treaties. It also provides an important breeding and nursery area for fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other marine organisms.
Swan Bay is also a lovely place to enjoy the beauty of nature and try your luck at spotting an Orange Bellied Parrot!
These canoe sessions are suitable for ages 12+ and must use supplied canoes (no BYO).
Canoe trip is on Wednesday the 9th of April. Please meet at the Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club located at King St & Nankervis Parade, Queenscliff.
To book, marine.discovery@vfa.vic.gov.auÂ
These free canoe sessions are made available through support from the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and their Ramsar funding and supported by the Marine Discovery Centre.
