Upcoming Activities:
Bushcare Morning
on Sunday May 24th 10.00am – 12.00 noon
The Warranwood Landcare Group would welcome your help to remove environmental woody weeds growing on a Land for Wildlife Property in Merrill Crescent.
The property is part of the State Significant, Maroondah’s Site of Biological Significance No. 16 which in turn is part of a much larger habitat that includes other Maroondah Sites of Significance and Manningham Biosites extending to Warrandyte Park.1
The main weed to be removed is Pittosporum undulatum, Sweet Pittosporum.
Where the plant cannot be pulled out of the ground, but is cut, the cut surface will need to 'painted' using a 'dabber' with herbicide.
TOOLS
dabbers, including rubber gloves, will be provided.
ALL WELCOME,
,but children should be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them at all times.
This is a chance to join like-minded people, to help care for the creeks in the reserve, which are headwaters of Jumping Creek, which, in turn, flow into the Yarra just upstream of Warrandyte.
If you are unable to come for the whole time, we would appreciate whatever time you have available.
WEAR
Strong Shoes or boots. Long sleeves and trousers recommended.
FREE
Morning Tea.
The Landcare Group consist of local residents, and would welcome new members, and those that
just want to help for the 'morning'.
For more info about the Landcare group or details of the 'morning' including the property address
Phone
Margaret 9876-3094 or on the 'day' 0427 090 925, or
Email warranwoodres@hotmail.com
Note: If the day is declared a 'Total Fire Ban Day', the activity will be cancelled.
1 Biodiversity in Maroondah by Dr Graeme Lorimer, PhD
Web: http://www.warranwoodreserve.org
Powerful Owls in the Reserve.
Powerful Owls have often been observed in Warranwood Reserve and were recently photographed by one of our local residents, Wim van Eyk who has kindly granted us permission to display them on our website, so please understand that these photos are copyright and may not be used by others without his express permission.
Warranwood Reserve.
Warranwood Reserve is an 11 hectare (27 acres) bushland reserve located in the City of Maroondah, some 26 km east of Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, Australia.
It is situated in a primarily urban area, although larger than average blocks along its eastern boundary allow an extended tree cover and reduce the population pressures which might otherwise exist. Much of the reserve was set aside for drainage purposes and there has been considerable modification to the natural drainage lines and removal of vegetation due to the installation of drainage and sewerage pipes. Despite these site alterations, the reserve still contains a diverse and fascinating variety of flora and fauna, mainly because of its steep slopes and varied aspects.
The reserve is managed and maintained by the Maroondah City Council together with
the participation of the Warranwood Landcare Group's community of volunteers .
With the approval and assistance with Maroondah Council, we organise regular activities to maintain and improve Warranwood Reserve and surrounding areas which may negatively impact Warranwood Reserve. Our focus is on weeding & replacing weeds with indigenous plants. No experience is needed. Medium fitness is required. Volunteers should wear sturdy boots and weather appropriate personal, protective equipment. We supply all required tools. These activities help to promote community engagement by enhancing the amenity of the area.
Please follow the links on this website for more detailed information on various aspects of the reserve ( eg location, flora & fauna, activies, walks, maps etc. ).