Bellarine Catchment Network and the Borough or Queenscliffe are inviting community members to attend at this community day of Shortlands Bluff to participate in bush regeneration works and find out out about recent conservation works happening including weed control and biodiversity monitoring.
Activities will include:
No need to register, just turn up. Please BYO gardening gloves. We can provide safety glasses, booklets and water.
For more information contact Bellarine Catchment Network at info@bcn.org.au
Join the 'Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk' on the first Wednesday each month and participate in bush regeneration at this excellent new site. Join Bellarine Catchment Network and Barwon Water 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 and volunteers are notified 24 hours before an activity. If you require assistance or support, please email us at info@bcn.org.au.
For more information, download our flyer here or contact info@bcn.org.au. This is supported by the Victorian Government through the Nature Fund.
Join the 'Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk' on the first Wednesday each month and participate in bush regeneration at this excellent new site. Join Bellarine Catchment Network and Barwon Water at this special reserve on Wadawurrung Country, formerly known as the Bellarine Basin.
Join the Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk at this special Easter session for all - including families with kids of all ages! The Friends of group, Bellarine Catchment Network and Barwon Water will be hosting this special day where adults can learn about bush regeneration and kids can explore the joys of the bush including special creatures like birds and Echidnas.
This event 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 and volunteers are notified 24 hours before an activity. If you require assistance or support, please email us at info@bcn.org.au.
For more information, download our flyer here or contact info@bcn.org.au. This is supported by the Victorian Government through the Nature Fund.
Join the 'Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk' on the first Wednesday each month and participate in bush regeneration at this excellent new site. Join Bellarine Catchment Network and Barwon Water 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 and volunteers are notified 24 hours before an activity. If you require assistance or support, please email us at info@bcn.org.au.
For more information, download our flyer here or contact info@bcn.org.au. This is supported by the Victorian Government through the Nature Fund.
Join the 'Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk' on the first Wednesday each month and participate in bush regeneration at this excellent new site. Join Bellarine Catchment Network and Barwon Water 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 and volunteers are notified 24 hours before an activity. If you require assistance or support, please email us at info@bcn.org.au.
For more information, download our flyer here or contact info@bcn.org.au. This is supported by the Victorian Government through the Nature Fund.
💧🌊Coastal-Wetlands Series🌊💧 We are partnering with Beach Patrol for a special plastic reduction day! Join us for a unique coastal clean-up at Avalon Coastal Reserve, known for its incredible birdwatching and RAMSAR wetland status. Dive into the pristine shores and help protect the habitat of endangered birds by clearing plastic debris. We hope to remove macro and micro plastics from this internationally and culturally significant site. Help protect shorebird habitat and collect crucial litter data for CSIRO research from this beautiful site.
** Key Highlights ** Meet and learn from the dedicated Beach Patrol team. Discover bird watching opportunities in a tranquil RAMSAR setting. Learn about CSIRO litter collection methods and take part in protecting our unique wetlands. 🐟 Join us in this coastal clean-up endeavour to clean and pristine our shorelines 🐟
💧🌊Coastal-Wetlands Series🌊💧Discover the wonders of one of Victoria's vital coastal wetlands. In partnership with Parks Victoria, we invite you to a Wetland Walk and Talk where we are joined by an expert from Birdlife Australia. Learn about the significance of this RAMSAR site for migratory birds, its unique ecology, and how we can protect their habitats. Engage in bird watching, lend a hand in a weeding session, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. This event is perfect for adults, families, students, and anyone passionate about environmental conservation.
** Key Highlights ** Explore this RAMSAR-designated site with a guided wetland talk. Delve into birdwatching and uncover diverse avian residents. Hands-on weeding to safeguard this unique ecosystem. Lunch provided!🦅 Come be a part of this meaningful day for our wetlands and the incredible birds that call them home.🦅 contact ledwards@cva.org.au for more information.
Join CVA and Parks Victoria for bird watching and weeding at Avalon Coastal Reserve, renowned for its exceptional birdwatching and RAMSAR wetland status. Engage in a bird monitoring activity, where we'll spot shorebirds and record this valuable data. Get hands-on with conservation efforts by weeding out invasive species, contributing to the preservation of this natural habitat. Help protect the diverse shorebird population and explore the incredible birdlife of this secluded haven.
** Key Highlights ** Discover bird watching opportunities in a tranquil RAMSAR setting. Share camaraderie and refreshments during morning tea. Explore the flora at this unique coastal saltmarsh reserve. 🕊🦤🦅 Come conserve and connect with nature to make an impact on the well-being of our wetlands and their winged inhabitants 🦅🦤🕊 Contact ledwards@cva.org.au for enquiries.
Join the 'Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk' on the first Wednesday each month and participate in bush regeneration at this excellent new site. Join Bellarine Catchment Network and Barwon Water 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.
Join a citizen science program dedicated to highlighting an issue that is almost invisible to the naked eye!
The Southern Ocean Environmental Link (SOEL) has partnered with AUSMAP (the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project) to empower community members to conduct vital scientific research to help save our river systems and coastlines.
By gathering critical new data about microplastic in our waterways, AUSMAP is creating vivid maps of microplastic pollution hotspots around Australia. Your work will enable communities and government to implement behaviour change, regulate industry, and develop better waste management systems!
Join us at the Santa Casa Beach on Sunday 10 December 2023 to participate in a microplastics survey and collect data on the microplastics situation on our local beaches.
All equipment provided, just wear appropriate outdoors clothes and footwear.
When: Sunday 10 December 2023 , 12pm-2pm
Where: Santa Casa Beach car park (at the end of Henry St, Queenscliff)
