The Swan Bay Environment Association has continued its planting of the pocket parks in the Borough. With the help of local residents and interested community members, three Parks have been completed, Douglas Court, Jennifer Crescent and Bezzant Reserve. We are planting indigenous shrubs and ground covers to increase the habitat for a range of wildlife and to create a more enjoyable green space for neighbouring residents.
At each park we hold community meetings with nearby residents to together develop a planting plan that they are happy with and to encourage them to contribute to the care of the plants over the summer months.
If you would like to join us in completing planting at Downton Crescent on Sunday September 10 at 10.30 am you would be most welcome. The work is not onerous and there is no obligation to stay for the whole session and we will finish with a cuppa!
Wear sturdy shoes and bring your gardening gloves.
Celebrate National Tree Day with us and join our Tree Planting Event. Help restore the private land around Lake Connewarre, a remarkable site that backs onto one of Victoria's most significant wetlands. Together, we can make a positive impact to increase natural habitats for our native birds.
Participate in a native flora and tree planting blitz, followed by a morning tea and a site tour of the stunning lakeside property. We'll also have a look out for native birds around the site so bring your binoculars and enjoy the beautiful scenery. All ages are welcome, bring the family and have a fun day out!
Register for exact location. Registration essential.
Planting around farm dams for improved water quality, carbon storage & habitat for turtles and other native wildlife. This project is a part of Bellarine Landcare's Project Long-necked Turtle - working with landholders to fence off and revegetate dams - and is supported through the Victorian Landcare Grants.
Lunch provided. BYO gardening gloves and wear gum boots and warm clothes for the conditions.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration essential (see link).
Planting around farm dams for improved water quality, carbon storage & habitat for turtles and other native wildlife. This project is a part of Bellarine Landcare's Project Long-necked Turtle - working with landholders to fence off and revegetate dams - and is supported through the Victorian Landcare Grants.
Lunch provided. BYO gardening gloves and wear gum boots and warm clothes for the conditions.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration essential (see link).
Revegetating around farm dams for improved water quality, carbon storage and habitat for turtles & other wildlife.
Lunch provided. BYO gardening gloves and wear gum boots and warm clothes for the conditions.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration essential (see link).
Come and join us for an exciting opportunity to help restore the ecosystem surrounding Lake Connewarre! This magnificent wetland, home to migratory birds and other native fauna, is in need of our help to maintain its biodiversity.
We will be participating in a massive tree planting event, where you will have the chance to get your hands dirty and plant native flora. After the planting, enjoy a delicious lunch provided by our gracious landholders, and take the opportunity to explore the surrounding property.
Come and celebrate World Environment Day with us at Lake Connewarre! We're inviting all volunteers to join us in restoring the ecologically significant wetland by planting native seedlings. With your help, we can make a positive and lasting impact on this remarkable Ramsar site for migratory birds.
Our grateful landholders will provide all equipment and a delicious lunch, so all you need to bring is yourself. We're excited to work together to maintain and restore habitat connectivity and biodiversity of the wetland's surrounding ecosystem. All ages welcome.
Please join The Swan Bay Environment Association for the culmination of the first phase of this habitat restoration project on the shore of Swan Bay.
Following weeding and site preparation, we will be planting out the Indigenous Garden at the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre. The garden is designed to showcase the ecology of our coastal plants and the plants of cultural significance to the Wadawurrung.
Please wear suitable clothing for this work - long sleeved shirts and trousers, sturdy covered shoes, hats, sunscreen and sturdy gardening gloves. Bring a water bottle and we will provide afternoon tea. We will provide the necessary tools.
Come and be part of the change we all would like to see in this magnificent part of the Bellarine.
Join us among the beautiful Coastal Moonah Woodland and help us rehabilitate this threatened habitat by planting local indigenous plants at Queenscliff Cemetery, Corner of Point Lonsdale Rd and Jordan Rd Point Lonsdale.
This community event is open to all and will involve:
Just turn up on the day or to book or for more info, contact matt@bcn.org.au, Bellarine Catchment Network
