Bellarine and Geelong

Environmental Volunteering Calendar

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!

FOEP Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve St Leonards Weeding group activity 14 March 2023

FOEP Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve St Leonards Weeding group activity 14 March
2023

The Friends of Edward Point Reserve are eagerly looking forward to starting
our weeding activities for 2023 and would be delighted if you could join us. We
made great inroads focusing on the Western Sector in 2022 but there is a lot
more to do.

We’re stating our 2023 weeding, removing Fleabane from the Western Block.
Fleabane grows, flowers and seeds over summer so it needs our urgent attention.
It’s also a great weed to start off with because it is easy to remove, even if
the soil is dry.

We're meeting at the Dune St entrance at 9.30am,
but
if it is consistently raining or is too hot (30+%), then
we will cancel the weeding activity.

What to Bring

Gloves - We can provide you with gloves if you don't have any or forget to
bring them.

Hat

Appropriate comfortable shoes, or gumboots if it has been raining.

Sensible and appropriate clothes, preferably long sleeves, and pants (more
protection from the sun).

Even though it's early Autumn we still need to be mindful of UV so bring
sunscreen and insect repellent - we will also provide these, but you may prefer
to use your own.

Any personal medicine you may think you might need - we will have a first
aid kit with us.

Your own water. 

Please note, all children under 18 must be accompanied by a
responsible adult

If are are intending to join us we would really appreciate it if you could
either email or phone to let us know. If you do, we will be able to contact you
and let you know if the activity has been cancelled.

Come and join Bellarine Bayside and Bellarine Catchment Network on the beautiful Indented Head foreshore to see what treasures and creatures we can find.

Other info:

• Register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/cc/bayside-alive-1429819

• Suitable for all ages.

• This event may be rescheduled/cancelled at the last minute due to weather conditions.

• Please be SunSmart (hat and sunscreen), bring drinking water, and wetsuit boots will be supplied if you don't have your own.

For more information, please email contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au and include the name of the event and date in your message.

Come and join Bellarine Bayside and Bellarine Catchment Network on the beautiful Indented Head foreshore to see what treasures and creatures we can find.

Other info:

• Register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/cc/bayside-alive-1429819

• Suitable for all ages.

• This event may be rescheduled/cancelled at the last minute due to weather conditions.

• Please be SunSmart (hat and sunscreen), bring drinking water, and wetsuit boots will be supplied if you don't have your own.

For more information, please email contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au and include the name of the event and date in your message.

Come and join Bellarine Bayside and Bellarine Catchment Network on the beautiful Portarlington foreshore to see what treasures and creatures we can find.

Other info:

• Register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/cc/bayside-alive-1429819

• Free event and Suitable for all ages.

• This event may be rescheduled/cancelled at the last minute due to weather conditions.

• Please be SunSmart (hat and sunscreen), bring drinking water, and wetsuit boots will be supplied if you don't have your own.

For more information, please email contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au and include the name of the event and date in your message.

Come and join Bellarine Bayside and Bellarine Catchment Network on the beautiful Portarlington foreshore to see what treasures and creatures we can find.

Other info:

• Register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/cc/bayside-alive-1429819

• Free event and Suitable for all ages.

• This event may be rescheduled/cancelled at the last minute due to weather conditions.

• Please be SunSmart (hat and sunscreen), bring drinking water, and wetsuit boots will be supplied if you don't have your own.

For more information, please email contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au and include the name of the event and date in your message.

Come and join Bellarine Bayside and Bellarine Catchment Network on the beautiful St Leonards foreshore to see what treasures and creatures we can find.

Other info:

• Register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/cc/bayside-alive-1429819

• Suitable for all ages.

• This event may be rescheduled/cancelled at the last minute due to weather conditions.

• Please be SunSmart (hat and sunscreen), bring drinking water, and wetsuit boots will be supplied if you don't have your own.

For more information, please email contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au and include the name of the event and date in your message.

This is probably our last chance to remove more Flax Leaf Broom before it starts seeding. If you are free this Tuesday and would like to help us potentially stop tens of thousands of Broom seedlings germinating next year, you will be very welcome to join us.

The plan is to meet at the Dune St. entrance to the western block.

The work is not strenuous, and there are no expectations on you to do more than you feel up to do, and there is no pressure to stay for the whole session.

I have listed the weeding session details below however, if it is consistently raining then we will cancel the weeding activity.

As we are working on a Parks Victoria’s estate, we are required to meet the following conditions.

Registering on Park Connect

Parks would also like all volunteers to register on Parks Connect.

The first step is to register your detail on Park Connect. You only need to do this once

The second step is to register your intention to join an activity This will help us keep in touch with you and let you know if the weeding morning has been cancelled due to inclement weather

This is easy to do and will only take about 5 minutes. You can register via the below link

https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/

 Parks Victoria have implemented a mandatory requirement that all volunteers who are working in their Reserves hold a current Working with Children’s Check Card. This is easily obtained and is free for Volunteers and is very handy to have. You can now apply for the check via the Services Victoria App or via the below links.

Guidance for Volunteers on the WWCC application process You can download How to apply for a WWCC via Service Victoria app

Next weeding date

DATE: Tuesday 11 October 2022

TIME: 9.30am - 11.00am

MEETING: Dune St Entrance, Western Block

What to Bring

Gloves - We can provide you with gloves if you don't have any or forget to bring them.

Hat

Appropriate comfortable shoes, or gumboots if it has been raining.

Sensible and appropriate clothes, preferably long sleeves, and pants (more protection from the sun).

Now that its Spring, we need to be mindful of UV so bring sunscreen and insect repellent - we will also provide these, but you may prefer to use your own.

Any personal medicine you may think you might need - we will have a first aid kit with us.

Your own water.  We will provide safety glasses if you don’t have your own as well as hand sanitiser (although you may prefer to bring your own), as well as any appropriate gardening tools. 

Graeme O'Leary

Phone: 0497 601 255

Email: graemeoleary24@gmail.com

The plan is to meet at the Dune St. entrance of the Western Block and remove some more Flax Leaf Broom from the the Western Sector of the Reserve.

You are welcome to join us. The work is not strenuous, and there are no expectations on you to do more than you feel up to do, and there is no pressure to stay for the whole session.

I have listed the weeding session details below however, if it is consistently raining then we will cancel the weeding activity.

As we are working on a Parks Victoria’s estate, we are required to meet the following conditions.

Registering on Park Connect

Parks would also like all volunteers to register on Parks Connect.

The first step is to register your detail on Park Connect. You only need to do this once

The second step is to register your intention to join an activity This will help us keep in touch with you and let you know if the weeding morning has been cancelled due to inclement weather

This is easy to do and will only take about 5 minutes. You can register via the below link

https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/

 Parks Victoria have implemented a mandatory requirement that all volunteers who are working in their Reserves hold a current Working with Children’s Check Card. This is easily obtained and is free for Volunteers and is very handy to have. You can now apply for the check via the Services Victoria App or via the below links.

Guidance for Volunteers on the WWCC application process You can download How to apply for a WWCC via Service Victoria app

DATE: Sunday 25 September 2022

You are welcome to phone or email me if you have any questions

Graeme O'Leary

PH 0497 601 255\

Email: graemeoleary24@gmail.com

TIME: 9.30.am to 11.30am

Our next scheduled weeding day for 2022 in Edwards Point Reserve is this Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 10.00 am

The plan is to meet at the Dune St. entrance of the Western Block and remove some more Flax Leaf Broom from the grass areas on the circuit behind Calk Tce.

We would love to have you join us. The work is not strenuous, and there are no expectations on you to do more than you feel up to do, and there is no pressure to stay for the whole session.

I have listed the weeding session details below however, if it is consistently raining then we will cancel the weeding activity.

As we are working on a Parks Victoria’s estate, we are required to meet the following conditions.

Registering on Park Connect

Parks would also like all volunteers to register on Parks Connect.

The first step is to register your detail on Park Connect. You only need to do this once

The second step is to register your intention to join an activity This will help us keep in touch with you and let you know if the weeding morning has been cancelled due to inclement weather

This is easy to do and will only take about 5 minutes. You can register via the below link

https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/

 Parks Victoria have implemented a mandatory requirement that all volunteers who are working in their Reserves hold a current Working with Children’s Check Card. This is easily obtained and is free for Volunteers and is very handy to have. You can now apply for the check via the Services Victoria App or via the below links.

Guidance for Volunteers on the WWCC application process You can download How to apply for a WWCC via Service Victoria app

DATE: Tuesday 6 September 2022

You are welcome to phone or email me if you have any questions

Graeme O'Leary

PH 0497 601 255\

Email: graemeoleary24@gmail.com

TIME: 10.am to 11.30am

MEETING: Dune St. Entrance, Foreshore Section

What to Bring

Gloves - We can provide you with gloves if you don't have any or forget to bring them.

Hat

Appropriate comfortable shoes, or gumboots if it has been raining.

Sensible and appropriate clothes, preferably long sleeves, and pants (more protection from the sun).

Even though it's early Spring we still need to be mindful of UV so bring sunscreen and insect repellent - we will also provide these, but you may prefer to use your own.

Any personal medicine you may think you might need - we will have a first aid kit with us.

Your own water. 

Our next scheduled weeding day for 2022 in Edwards Point Reserve is this Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 10.00 am

The plan is to meet at the Dune St. entrance of the Western Block and remove some more Flax Leaf Broom from the grass areas on the circuit behind Calk Tce.

We would love to have you join us. The work is not strenuous, and there are no expectations on you to do more than you feel up to do, and there is no pressure to stay for the whole session.

I have listed the weeding session details below however, if it is consistently raining then we will cancel the weeding activity.

As we are working on a Parks Victoria’s estate, we are required to meet the following conditions.

Registering on Park Connect

Parks would also like all volunteers to register on Parks Connect.

The first step is to register your detail on Park Connect. You only need to do this once

The second step is to register your intention to join an activity This will help us keep in touch with you and let you know if the weeding morning has been cancelled due to inclement weather

This is easy to do and will only take about 5 minutes. You can register via the below link

https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/

 Parks Victoria have implemented a mandatory requirement that all volunteers who are working in their Reserves hold a current Working with Children’s Check Card. This is easily obtained and is free for Volunteers and is very handy to have. You can now apply for the check via the Services Victoria App or via the below links.

Guidance for Volunteers on the WWCC application process You can download How to apply for a WWCC via Service Victoria app

DATE: Tuesday 6 September 2022

You are welcome to phone or email me if you have any questions

Graeme O'Leary

PH 0497 601 255\

Email: graemeoleary24@gmail.com

TIME: 10.am to 11.30am

MEETING: Dune St. Entrance, Foreshore Section

What to Bring

Gloves - We can provide you with gloves if you don't have any or forget to bring them.

Hat

Appropriate comfortable shoes, or gumboots if it has been raining.

Sensible and appropriate clothes, preferably long sleeves, and pants (more protection from the sun).

Even though it's early Spring we still need to be mindful of UV so bring sunscreen and insect repellent - we will also provide these, but you may prefer to use your own.

Any personal medicine you may think you might need - we will have a first aid kit with us.

Your own water. 

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