Join Bellarine Catchment Network at this free, 2-hour weed workshop at the unique Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk.
This workshop is funded through Agriculture Victoria's Partnerships Against Pests program and will include:
Please wear enclosed shoes, a long sleeve top, long pants and a hat.
Morning tea will include vegan and gluten free options.
Email naomi@bcn.org.au for more information.
Join Bellarine Catchment Network and Bellarine Landcare at this family-friendly activity at Lake Lorne, Drysdale. Be immersed in the beauty of nature, learn about the local wetland birds of Lake Lorne using binoculars and listen for nearby frogs. This event will also feature a citizen science session on how to use apps like iNaturalist, eBird and FrogID to help observe and learn about local wildlife. Kids will be amazed by local animals by playing Biodiversity Bingo and enjoying craft activities with a nature theme.
Find out about the threats facing the Bellarine Rail Trail and how we can protect local plants and animals.
Date: Wednesday the 23rd of April 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Lake Lorne. Park at the Drysdale Railway Station and walk towards the boardwalk where you will see a BCN stall.
This event is supported by the City of Greater Geelong, the Bellarine Railway and VicTrack.
Join Bellarine Catchment Network and the Friends of Edwards Point at this fantastic reserve to go on an interactive wildlife walk! This walk will be all about wildlife: what you can find in Edwards Point, what makes wildlife special and what we can learn from exploring our local plants and animals.
This is a family friendly event but ideally would suit children aged 10 and above. All children must be supervised at all times by a parent and/or guardian.
This event is supported by Landcare Australia via the Victorian Landcare Program as well as Parks Victoria.
What's involved: Participants will go on a walk along sandy tracks within the reserve, looking for wildlife. Binoculars and identification brochures will be provided to all participants to help with wildlife discovery. Participants will do a circuit of the reserve ending on the beach where we will explore intertidal life
Please BYO: hat, sunscreen, water and booties or enclosed shoes like sneakers (no flip flops or sandals). Please wear long pants and a long shirt.
Access: The meeting location is at the entrance to Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve, opposite 26 Beach Road, St Leonards. There is plenty of parking on the grassy area available. All participants will be emailed 1 day before the event with confirmation details.
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.
Bellarine Catchment Network acknowledges the Wadawurrung, the 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 this evening excursion with the Geelong Field Naturalists Club. This is a follow up of the successful BioBlitz in April 2024, with the aim of recording the plant and animal life at Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve. It's a combined event with Bellarine Bayside Coastal Management.
Meet at 5:00 pm opposite 135 Point Richards Road in Portarlington (parking along the roadside)
There will be multiple activities. No need to attend for the whole evening.
Daylight Bird Walk 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Plant ID 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
BYO Picnic Meal 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Set up Mothing Sheets, Acoustic Recorders and Harp Nets 7:30 pm onwards
Twilight Nature Walk 7:30pm onwards
Pack Up 10:00 pm
Bring Chairs, insect repellent, sunscreen, evening meal, binoculars, reference books, appropriate clothing. We plan to have some extra binoculars to share
Toilets available nearby at Point Richards Boatramp
Event will be cancelled if there is a total fire ban.
Have you ever wondered what those horse-shoe shaped jelly things are? If sharks lay eggs? What local plants and animals you can find? These questions and more will be answered at this free, family-friendly stall featuring information, craft and activities. All are welcome to learn about our beautiful coast.
Join Bellarine Catchment Network, Barwon Coast and Ocean Grove Coastcare at this fun, interactive coastal stall. We will be set up from 10am - 2pm at Ocean Grove main beach with activities including:
Join Bellarine Catchment Network and the Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine at this interactive walk and talk along the Point Lonsdale foreshore. Find out all about the special beach-nesting birds that share our shores, the Hooded Plover. This event is family-friendly and participants will be provided with binoculars to see these tiny birds!
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 walk along the Point Lonsdale foreshore looking for Hooded Plovers and learning about their biology and conservation. 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: Location in Point Lonsdale TBC. All participants will be emailed 1 day before the event with confirmation details.
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 Borough of Queenscliffe who work to protect the coastline of Point Lonsdale and Queenscliffe and the Friends of the Hooded Plover who volunteer to conserve our special birds.
Bellarine Catchment Network acknowledges 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.
