GET OUT INTO NATURE
Getting some sunshine or getting your hand dirty – these groups know how to roll up their sleeves.
For seasoned green thumbs or first-timers, there’s an activity for you
Carome Community Garden
10 Hathfelde Blvd, Mernda VIC 3754
0475 454 133
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The Carome Community Garden turns up rain hail or shine, to tend to their beautiful veggie patch. With a cafe next door, what’s not to love!
Mernda Community House Gardening Group
2 Heals Road, Mernda VIC 3754
0475 454 133 (Community House)
www.merndanh.org.au
[email protected]
10:00AM - 11:00AM, every Thursday during school terms.
Cares for the beautiful local reserve at Plenty Gorge.
Address: Plenty Gorge Park
Phone: 0437 386 642
Friends of Toorourrong
Cares for the historic Toorourrong and Yan Yean Reservoirs.
Address: 120 Jacks Creek Road, Humevale, VIC, 3757
Phone: 0427 510 092
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The Upper Plenty Merri Catchments Landcare Group volunteer on vital planting projects - and have a lot of fun while doing it.
Upper Plenty Merri Catchments Landcare Group
0412 408 048
(Secretary: Michael Watson)
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0413 855 490
(Landcare Facilitator: Chris Cobern)
www.mcmc.org.au
Facebook - UPMLG
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"We meet at 6.30pm on the third Wednesday of the month (except December/January) at “the shack” - 1240 Wallan Road Upper Plenty Vic 3756.
We are actively involved in community and private land projects to reduce weeds, pest and erosion and where appropriate, plantings of natives to restore and maintain biodiversity, and on farm productivity. We are always looking for new members and volunteers."
Upper Plenty and Heathcote Junction, and encompassing parts of Bruces Creek, Dry Creek, and the upper reaches of Merri Creek.
Community Conservation at Wollert Community Farm
Address: Wollert VIC 3750
Phone: 0481 945 111
Volunteer days: Wednesday from 10:00am- 1:00pm
www.whittleseacommunityconnections.org.au/collectiveaction/whittlesea-community-farm/
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Whittlesea Community Garden
Address:Whittlesea Secondary College, 55 Laurel St, Whittlesea VIC 3757
Phone: (03) 9716 3361
Community gardens are a great idea for people who don’t have room to garden at home.
communitygarden@whittleseach.com.au
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Wallan Environment Group
Address: Wallan VIC 3736
Phone: (03) 5783 1325
WEG are who we have to thank for the beautiful native planting along Watson Street.
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https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/wallan-environment-group-inc/
Whittlesea Agricultural Society
"The Whittlesea Agricultural Society Inc are a volunteer organisation. Our biggest event of the year is the Whittlesea Show, one of the largest Agricultural shows. Our wonderful group of volunteers contribute to a range of activities and projects across the year, in all areas of the Show and other events from art, photography and homecrafts to cattle, horses, heritage engines and more. Whether you have a little time to contribute or a lot, come along and meet some like-minded people."
Address: Administration Building, Gate 1, McPhees Road Whittlesea VIC 3757
Phone: (03) 9716 2835
www.whittleseashow.org.au
www.whittleseashow.org.au
www.facebook.com/whittleseashow
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Office hours: Monday 9.30am-2.30pm.
Whittlesea Landcare/Camp Warringal Junior Landcare
Phone: 0437 345 475
Landcare Facilitator: Emma Bennett
[email protected]
Melbourne Arboretum
Address: 305 Bridge Inn Road, Mernda VIC 3754
Phone: 0455 481 551
www.melbournearboretum.org.au
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