Volunteers cleaning up Gardiners Creek for over 26 years SUNDAY, 2nd March 2025 Gardiners Creek, between TH KING Oval and Tooronga Road, Glen Iris and surrounds 14 volunteers collected 19 CUAD bags of rubbish plus many larger items. 15 x CUAD (70 litre) bags of compressed general rubbish. 15 x 70 litres = 1050 litres …
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Breakfast with the Birds – SUN 20 OCT 2024
Note: This event overlaps with our regular monthly working bee on the same day.
Clean Up Australia Day 2024
Clean Up Australia Day Event 1 ** Edited 20 MAR 2024 to include more Clean Up results ** Clean Up Australia Day Event 1 was run by FoGCV on Sunday, 18th February 2024. This event was open to the General Public. Rubbish collected by 11 volunteers included one sofa, one bicycle, one ironing board, one …
Grill’d Camberwell supporting Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley Inc.
Drop into Grill’d Camberwell to try one of their burgers in December 2023 and support Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley at the same time by dropping your token in the Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley Local Matters Jar. https://www.grilld.com.au/restaurants/victoria/melbourne/camberwell 879 Burke Rd, CAMBERWELL, VIC, 3124 (Opposite Camberwell Station)
Wetlands and Wildlife Series: Waterbugs
Saturday, July 15 @10:00am – 12:00pm Waterbugs, the unsung heroes of our waterways, hold the key to deciphering the health of our aquatic ecosystems. Through their presence, behaviour, and diversity, we can gain valuable insights into the overall water quality. By attending this event, you’ll delve into the intriguing world of waterbugs and discover how they …
“Wetlands and Wildlife” series: Waterbirds, Frogs and other Wildlife
SAT 17 JUNE 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Experience the enchantment of water birds, frogs and other wildlife at the second of our “Wetlands and Wildlife” series, presented in collaboration with the Port Phillip EcoCentre and Melbourne Water. We extend a special invitation to you to become part of this captivating event, where we will embark …
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Human + Nature Clean Water Collaboration @ Glen Iris Wetlands
Saturday May 20, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join the Port Phillip Baykeeper and our Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley for a morning exploring the Glen Iris Wetlands. Wetlands are critical features of our landscape providing numerous benefits to us all. They are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, comparable to rain forests …
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City Nature Challenge – Gardiners Creek Guided Tour – SAT 29 Apr 2023 10:00am
Starting at the Glen Iris Wetlands Viewing Platform and walking along Gardiners Creek to Glenburn Bend Park. Tour guided by Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley. Places are limited and bookings are essential. BOOK HERE
Love Our Street 3145, 3146 & 3147 Clean Up Australia Day
(EDITED on 05 MAY 2023 to add Love Our Street Area Map) Love Our Street: Monthly litter pick up events in a postcode near you. 3145, 3146 & 3147. Over 50 people joined FoGCV, Love Our Street 3145, Love Our Street 3146 & Love Our Street 3147 for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 05 …
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Breakfast with the Birds, SUN 23 OCT 2022, 9:00am
To celebrate National Bird Week this month, the City of Stonnington is hosting a special free “Breakfast with the Birds event” at Glen Iris Wetlands on Sunday 23 October. Join local bird experts on a bird discovery tour to learn about the diverse birdlife that frequent the wetlands – and enjoy some delicious brekky too! Book your place …
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Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley 