- Sale of local indigenous plants to the local community, general public, conservation groups and re-vegetation companies
- Conservation of rare and threatened species
- Collection of seeds
- Propagation of indigenous plants
- Educating the public on local flora and fauna
- Providing of expertise and advice on planting
- Nursery repairs and maintenance
- Providing nursery facilities to other Landcare groups
- Monitoring rare and endangered species
- Provision of local province plants
- Having a great time every Thursday with other nursery enthusiasts
- Helping stabilising & re-vegetating areas recently burnt out in Kinglake, Strathewen and St Andrews.
Educational
- Research on flora and fauna
- Educational seminars
- Participation in Clean up Australia Day
- Warrandyte Festival
- Warrandyte monthly markets
- Plant identification
- Anti-litter campaigns
- Planting days in schools
- Building nest boxes for possums
- Research on rare and endangered species.
Other
- Fauna counts
- Study of Eltham Copper Butterfly and Imperial Butterfly: location and lifecycle
- Weed and vermin control
- Rubbish removal and recycling
- Erecting coupes for endangered species
- Assisting other Friends groups
- Mapping of weeds for removal with Park Rangers
- Working with community groups on special projects
- Flora and fauna identification and recording
- Weed control using canoes on the Yarra River
- Providing social activities and group support.
Books
Pamphlets
For a list of our current scheduled Activites, click
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