Event description Next up in our series of merri merri walks, we'll be identifying and learning about invasive plants around the creek. We'll again be led by ecologist Michael Longmore from Merri Creek Management Committee, and follow our same route—up to and around the confluence of Edgars and Merri Creek. By learning about these invasive […]

Nature Book Week is a series of exciting nature storytelling events for all ages from 12–20 October! Storytelling is a form of connection. Not just between us humans, but to places and animals. On 19 October, join us on a day trip to visit Victoria's Dandenong Ranges. Bring your friends and family and walk the […]

The University of Melbourne and the Friends of Burnley Gardens invite you to our Burnley Gardens Open Day and the launch of Michèle Adler’s book Burnley Gardens: Their Design and the People who loved them on Sat 19 October (10:30am -3 pm)  Join us to celebrate the magical Burnley Gardens: 10:30 – 11:15 am: Launch of Michèle […]

We are finishing-up building our wicking beds; setting up irrigation; building storage and possibly compost containers; putting in a gathering place shed; and planting! For details of working bees check out our Facebook Page. More information: For more information or to register to attend, visit facebook.com/footscraygardenlearningplace  

Celebrate DIVRS's (Urban Food Program) journey and achievements over the past decade with food, music, stories, a seedling potting stand and seedling giveaways. The formalities will be at 2.30pm.   About DIVRS Here at DIVRS’s Urban Food Program, we know the value of food. Thats why we have a range of urban food programs aimed […]

We welcome you to join the Friends of Salt Creek and Banyule's Bushland Management Team to help protect some local indigenous plants within Rosanna Parklands. This event will be to hand weed around previously planted indigenous vegetation where you will get the opportunity to learn about these species and meet some amazing local people. All […]

We’re not supposed to pick favourites, but Evans Street is one of the finest of Melbourne’s grasslands, and puts on a great show. Join us in lovely Sunbury to marvel at what once was and what, with enough love, our other grasslands could come to be. Remember to wear closed shoes, dress sensibly for the […]

Members and supporters are warmly invited to our 72nd Annual General Meeting RSVP on website by Tuesday 15 October. Please indicate whether you’ll attend in person or online* and provide any dietary requirements. Alternatively you can email support@vnpa.org.au or phone Kristian on 03 9341 6506. *If you’re unable to attend in person, join online via […]