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Planting at Toolern Creek

2 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Friends groups

Volunteer planting day

2 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Friends groups

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A friends group is a team of people who are interested in and support a particular park, conservation reserve or species of native flora or fauna.

There are hundreds of friends groups helping to maintain and protect Victoria’s parks.

Friends groups vary in size, activities and structure. Some groups have weekly activities, others have monthly activities. Some groups have formal membership, but it is not necessary to belong to a group to join in its activities - visitors are welcome.

Friends groups are autonomous, but work in partnership with Parks Victoria.

For information or assistance with establishing a friends group visit the Victorian Friends Network.

Friends groups can be found through the A-Z listing or under 'related groups' on the relevant park page .

Volunteer and Friends Information Kit

The Volunteer and Friends Information Kit is a resource for newly formed volunteer and friends groups as well as established groups. It provides useful hints and information on:

  • activities
  • incorporation
  • health and safety
  • GST
  • grants programs.

The kit was developed by Parks Victoria and the Victorian Environment Friends Network Committee.

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Major essential services upgrade for Point Nepean

22 Feb 2012

Point Nepean will receive $13.88 million for essential services and to improve direct access for visitors to the historic Quarantine Station. The upgrade at Point Nepean is the largest investment in a core infrastructure project to be delivered for a Victorian national park by Parks Victoria.. Since the army left the …

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Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize 2011 Winner’s Solo Exhibition

16 Feb 2012 10:00am - 15 Apr 2012 5:00pm

Artist Ma Late, winner of the 2011 Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize, will bring her first solo exhibition to the Point Nepean National Park from 16 February – 15 April 2012. The exhibition will be held in the Point Nepean Information Centre, open from 10.00am to 5.00pm daily Originally from Burma, Ma Late spent twenty …

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Mountain Bike Orienteering

25 Feb 2012 5:00pm-6:30pm

Mountain Bike Orienteering Event. 75 minute score event starting at Flinders Peak car park. Maps supplied with marked course.

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Green Walks in the Park - Woodlands Historic Park

28 Feb 2012 10:00am-11:30am

Explore new green spaces each month with guided Green Walks in different parks across Victoria. Green Walks in the Park is a fun and active way to spend time with family and friends in parklands and open spaces. The walks are free and suitable for all ages. Green Walks in …

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Monthly Flying Fox Count

7 Mar 2012 7:30pm-8:30pm

The bat count is held once a month at dusk when the whole colony of 10,000 -20,000 bats fly out to feed around Melbourne’s suburbs. New counters are very welcome and much appreciated. Experience is not necessary as training is provided on the night. Wear comfortable shoes for walking, dress …