Upcoming Activities:
Bushcare Morning
Sunday March 29th 10.00am – 1.00pm
The Warranwood Landcare Group would welcome help at its Bushcare Morning to remove environmental weeds in, and beside, the main (South-North) creek in the reserve.
A group member will show participants the difference between the indigenous vegetation and environmental weeds, so no experience is necessary. Participants will learn more about our local bush and will help protect it, and in doing so, will meet some of their neighbours. So why don't YOU join us.
EVERYONE IS 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.
MEET
at the end of Eden Valley Rd. (foot of Braden Brae Drive).
FREE
Cuppa, cordial and biscuits.
WEAR
Strong Shoes (with closed toes) or boots. Hats, long sleeves and trousers recommended.
TOOLS
and garden gloves provided.
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 'morning' or the Landcare group, and to let us know you are
coming (to help with catering)
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.
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. ).