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Friends of Herring Island

Friends of Herring Island meet on the first Sunday of each month. Visit http://www.vicnet.net.au/~herring/ for conservation day dates and times.

Bring along a trowel, small spade or small mattock for planting.

Planting is undertaken in June, July and August and weeding and general maintenance is undertaken from September until May.

Contact at Parks Victoria is Ranger Julian Stockbridge, ph. (03) 9426 4666.

Address
7 Shamrock Street, Richmond 3121
Contact
Damian Curtain
Phone
(03) 9428 8620
Email
barker_sv@yahoo.nospamhere.com.au
Website
www.vicnet.net.au/~herring

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Bushfire fuel reduction works along Arthurs Seat Road

08 May 2013

Parks Victoria is undertaking fuel reduction works along Arthurs Seat Road over the next few weeks including the manual removal of woody weeds such as Boneseed, Sweet Pittosporum and Sallow Wattle across parts of the northern face of Arthurs Seat. The fuel reduction works form part of Parks Victoria’s …

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Botanical Drawing and Painting Art classes

11 May 2013 10:00am - 8 Jun 2013 2:30pm

This course is an intensive introduction to Botanical Drawing and Painting. Develop observation skills and learn about tonal values, pencil and ink rendering, composition, colour, watercolour and gouache' Explore, develop and understand a variety of techniques to create your own detailed botanical studies. Time: Saturdays 11 May to 8 June, 5 x 4.5 hours = 20 …

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Jells Park South Farmers Market

18 May 2013 8:00am-1:00pm

Monthly market (every third Saturday of the month except January). Fresh local and regional produce including some plants. Up to 50 stalls.

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AGM FoLD

18 May 2013 10:00am-3:00pm

AGM of FoLD, BBQ lunch and guest speakers. Discussion to improve signage in the NP. New members welcome.

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Million Paws Walk

19 May 2013 8:00am-3:00pm

An annual event where pets take their owners for a walk around the lake to raise funds to support RSPCA services.