Walking Tour: Restoration of Merri Creek
Sunday 17 September, 10am-12pm
East end of Lorne St, Fawkner – see Google map
Register: FB Event
Find out about the history and future plans for creek restoration and maintenance along the southern section of Merri Creek, Fawkner.
Featuring Michael Longmore, MCMC Ecological Restoration Program Manager, and Anne Frost, Coordinator of Friends of Merri Creek’s Wednesday Volunteers. Wear shoes suitable for light walking (approx. 3.3km) and BYO water and snacks.
Note: At all times, children must be in the company of, and under the direct supervision of, their parent or guardian. Please don’t attend if you are feeling unwell and have any cold or flu-like symptoms. Organised by Friends of Merri Creek and supported by MCMC.
Kids discovery: Birds on Wurundjeri Country – Two events
Wednesday 20 September
10.30am-12pm, or 1-2.30pm
Hawkstowe Picnic Area, Plenty Gorge Parklands, Sth Morang – see Google map
Get to know local birds with drawing and stories.
Choose one of two events below to learn about the role of indigenous habitat for birds such as Sacred Kingfishers who visit Merri Creek in the Wurundjeri seasons of Porneet- Buath Garru (Sept to Dec) after their long journey from Indonesia. Create your own clip-on Sacred Kingfisher to take home. Suits ages 8-14 years.
Bookings essential – choose one of these two times:
For 10.30 am to 12pm: Register HERE
For 1pm to 2.30pm: Register HERE
Funded by City of Whittlesea and organised by MCMC. (Photo: B Fair)
Sustainable Fawkner 