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Moth Night with the Entomological Society of Victoria

Join us for a fun evening of moth watching with the Entomological Society of Victoria at Moth Night!...

Join us for a magical evening of moth watching at Currawong Bush Park!

Bring your flashlight and a sense of wonder as we discover the diverse and colorful moths that call the park home. This is a great opportunity to learn from experts and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.

We will also go on a spider walk and talk, so don't miss out on this unique event!

This event is hosted by Manningham Council and the Entomological Society of Victoria.

Holly Green Reserve

Holly Green Reserve connects Holly Green Close to the Eastern Freeway Linear Park. There is a picnic table amongst some attractive landscaping and the reserve acts as a buffer for local residents and users of the linear park from the EastLink freeway development. ...

Holly Green Reserve connects Holly Green Close to the Eastern Freeway Linear Park. There is a picnic table amongst some attractive landscaping and the reserve acts as a buffer for local residents and users of the linear park from the EastLink freeway development.

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Brent Reserve

Brent Reserve is a small (1,327m2) local park that provides pedestrian access between Brent and Bicentennial Courts. Additional tree planting is the only recommended development. Allara Reserve, located 300 metres away, is a larger park with a playspace. ...

Brent Reserve is a small (1,327m2) local park that provides pedestrian access between Brent and Bicentennial Courts.

Additional tree planting is the only recommended development. Allara Reserve, located 300 metres away, is a larger park with a playspace.

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Iona Reserve

Iona Reserve is a 1.3 hectare Pine tree covered reserve along a natural drainage line in the heart of Park Orchards. A meandering informal path winds through pine trees and creates a pleasant, relaxing space for partipating in informal recreation opportunities. ...

Iona Reserve is a 1.3 hectare Pine tree covered reserve along a natural drainage line in the heart of Park Orchards. A meandering informal path winds through pine trees and creates a pleasant, relaxing space for partipating in informal recreation opportunities.

The Significant Landscape Overlay which applies to the Reserve recognises the landscape character value of pine trees in the local area.

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Whipstick Gully Reserve

Whipstick Gully Reserve is fairly steep and has limited access to the land at either end. The adjacent road provides the pedestrian link between Yarra Street and Warrandyte State Park and also provides carparking for the Park and Yarra Street shopping strip. ...

Whipstick Gully Reserve is fairly steep and has limited access to the land at either end. The adjacent road provides the pedestrian link between Yarra Street and Warrandyte State Park and also provides carparking for the Park and Yarra Street shopping strip.

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Park furniture gets a boost

We’re upgrading park benches and picnic tables to make our public spaces more welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for everyone....

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We’re upgrading park benches and picnic tables to make our public spaces more welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

As part of our Park Furniture Renewal Program, we’re rebuilding, repainting and installing new furniture in parks throughout Manningham.

This means more comfortable places to sit, gather and enjoy our stunning natural environment.

The upgrades come from a park furniture review, which found that it was smarter to rebuild items than it was to replace them. This approach saves around $3,000 to $5,000 per item and is less environmentally intensive.

What you’ll see

Over the next 6 months, we will:

rebuild 48 benches and tables
install 21 new pieces of park benches or tables
repaint or stain dozens more to extend their life.

We’re also repositioning some furniture to better suit mobility needs, so our parks are inclusive for all.

These upgrades are part of our commitment to creating sustainable, well-maintained parks that support a connection to our environment and each other.

Parks, Reserves and Playgrounds

Intro to lawn bowls for women and girls

… participate will be provided by the club. Where to park: parking is available at the club. Free parking is also available on J.J. Tully Drive. No …

Come down and try lawn bowls with experienced coaches at Doncaster Bowls Club.

Lawn Bowls is a sport that can be played all year round.

This event is suitable for women and girls of all ages. No previous experience required.

What to wear: casual clothing and flat sole shoes.

What to bring: nothing, everything you need to participate will be provided by the club.

Where to park: parking is available at the club. Free parking is also available on J.J. Tully Drive.

No registration necessary, just turn up on the day.

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Youth

Lyndal Reserve

Lyndal Reserve is a large (0.8 hectare), attractively landscaped park, centrally located in a residential area. A path network links residents to four neighbouring streets, Deep Creek Drive, Silvana Court, Vivienne Court and Lyndal Court, and indirectly to the Mullum Mullum Linear Park. ...

Lyndal Reserve is a large (0.8 hectare), attractively landscaped park, centrally located in a residential area. A path network links residents to four neighbouring streets, Deep Creek Drive, Silvana Court, Vivienne Court and Lyndal Court, and indirectly to the Mullum Mullum Linear Park.

The reserve also links residents to bus stops and the shared path on Andersons Creek Road. The reserve accommodates a range of activities including a small playspace, basketball, netball, ample flat open space suitable for ball games and seating around the park.

Suitable age group: 2-8 years

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St Denys Reserve

Children can have fun on the swings, spinner and combination unit. Enjoy the views or roll down the steep hill. St. Denys Reserve is close to Wonga Park shopping strip with an informal pedestrian link between St. Denys Crescent and Yarra Road, via the adjacent church property. ...

Children can have fun on the swings, spinner and combination unit. Enjoy the views or roll down the steep hill. St. Denys Reserve is close to Wonga Park shopping strip with an informal pedestrian link between St. Denys Crescent and Yarra Road, via the adjacent church property.

Suitable age group: 3-8 years

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Snap Steps to Cure

… or donate today! Registration is free. Register now. Parking is available onsite. The main carpark is on Victoria Street. There is also ample street parking available on neighbouring streets. Those who decide …

Snap Steps to Cure is a fundraising charity walk aimed to raise funds for cancer research in Tour de Cure's mission to find a cure.

Please join Snap Heidelberg and Ringwood for this family friendly event and walk for a cure!

10.00am start - Victoria Street playground side.

Join us as a participant walker, sponsor or donate today!

Registration is free. Register now.

Parking is available onsite. The main carpark is on Victoria Street.

There is also ample street parking available on neighbouring streets. Those who decide to take public transport, the bus stop is on Victoria Street.

Peace of Mind: Organise, Plan, Prosper

… A Hand to Help Dianne Grace from Dianne Grace Family Law Parking available at The Pines Learning Centre car park. Some disabled parking places are available. Places are limited and …

The upcoming event will feature three expert speakers offering valuable insights for seniors and their families.

Join us for this practical, actionable, professional and motivating triple bill event featuring:

Ilya Egorov from Balance Financial Group - a Financial Advisor
Professional Organiser, Veronica Kennedy from A Hand to Help
Dianne Grace from Dianne Grace Family Law

Parking available at The Pines Learning Centre car park. Some disabled parking places are available.

Places are limited and registration is essential.

Contact The Pines Learning Centre on 9842 6726 or visit our website.

Seniors

Doncaster Park and Ride closure

Doncaster Park and Ride will close from Sunday 12 January 2025, with temporary bus stops to be put in place along Doncaster Road....

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Doncaster Park and Ride will close from Sunday 12 January 2025, with temporary bus stops to be put in place along Doncaster Road.

This is part of NELP’s upcoming redevelopment of the facility, which will connect it to the Eastern Busway – a new dedicated busway along the Eastern Freeway.

Doncaster Park and Ride has been a valued service for many years, providing convenient parking and bus services for hundreds of commuters daily.

Manningham Council recognises the closure of the Doncaster Park and Ride will significantly impact the Manningham community. We are actively advocating on your behalf to improve alternative commuter options.

Though we have made several requests to NELP, we’re disappointed with the State’s lack of alternatives for impacted commuters and will continue advocating for further options to minimise disruption.

Bulleen Park and Ride opened in April 2023 to provide replacement parking and other travel options, while the Doncaster facility is closed for upgrades.

However, as the Bulleen facility has been consistently operating near capacity, there are limited car spaces available to accommodate commuters affected by the Doncaster facility’s closure.

As the Doncaster Park and Ride bus services will now operate from the newly constructed temporary bus on Doncaster Road from 12 January 2025, we also encourage you to check before you travel and plan your journey via the PTV Journey Planner.

If you do have any questions or concerns, please contact NELP on 1800 105 105, call or see further details at the Big Build website.

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Launders Reserve

Launders Reserve is a small area between the Wonga Park shopping centre carpark and Yarra Street that functions as an urban plaza. It has a pedestrian path, seat, picnic setting and a horse hitching post beneath three large pines, and remnant vegetation which forms a buffer to the adjacent Freyne Street Biosite 7. ...

Launders Reserve is a small area between the Wonga Park shopping centre carpark and Yarra Street that functions as an urban plaza. It has a pedestrian path, seat, picnic setting and a horse hitching post beneath three large pines, and remnant vegetation which forms a buffer to the adjacent Freyne Street Biosite 7.

Launders Reserve upgrade

We're upgrading Launders Reserve.

What's included in the upgrade?

The upgrade will include:

new seats
new picnic table
new charcoal coloured concrete path
rocks and planting.

The existing hitching post and pine trees will be retained.

When will it be done?

Construction is scheduled to begin in mid 2024 and will take up to a month to complete, depending on weather conditions. Construction will generally occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays.

Works starting

Works will begin from the 5 August. This includes the footpath and furniture upgrade.

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Outdoor exercise sessions

Outdoor exercise equipment fitness session

Join staff from Aquarena for a fitness session using the body weight fitness station at Ruffey Lake Park. ...

Join staff from Aquarena for a fitness session using the body weight equipment at the Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station at Ruffey Lake Park.

Sessions run for 45 minutes and are suitable for people of all genders aged 18 years and over.

No experience needed and all fitness levels welcome.

The Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station can be accessed through the Victoria Street or Church Road South entrance. More information, including a map link to the exact location, can be found on Ruffey Lake Park.

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Active Manningham

Ringwood Warrandyte Reserve

Ringwood Warrandyte Reserve contains a natural drainage line, an underground Council drain and a steep hillside at the rear....

Ringwood Warrandyte Reserve contains a natural drainage line, an underground Council drain and a steep hillside at the rear.

It joins directly to Andersons Creek at the eastern end and supports remnant vegetation at its western end as a buffer to Andersons Creek/Colman Park Biosite 27 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012.

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Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series

Intergenerational Music Session - Templestowe

… together. Percussion instruments will be provided. Some parking is available on site, with off street parking also in the area. Kids and Family Seniors … …

Join us, with your children (from newborn and upwards), to dance and have fun with residents.

Be a part of the singalong with songs from The Wiggles to Elvis!

A musical playgroup for the young and young at heart to sing, dance and make music together.

Percussion instruments will be provided.

Some parking is available on site, with off street parking also in the area.

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Seniors

Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series - An introduction to sharing your garden with wildlife

Our local wildlife is struggling with the impacts of urbanisation and the removal of habitat. But with a few simple changes, a garden can become an inviting space for fauna to visit and live in. ...

Our local wildlife is struggling with the impacts of urbanisation and the removal of habitat. But with a few simple changes, a garden can become an inviting space for fauna to visit and live in.

Learn how to become a ‘Wildlife Champion' by incorporating food sources, water, shelter and nesting places in your garden for our indigenous animals.

Topics covered:

Key elements of a habitat garden: food, water, shelter and nests
Garden structure
Indigenous plants
Avoiding harsh garden chemicals
Managing garden pests
Pets and wildlife
Fruit tree netting to minimise harm to birds
The possum challenge

Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series

This series of workshops by Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to give you the skills and knowledge to plan and build a wildlife friendly garden at home. All seminars are at Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, Reynolds Road Doncaster East. Supper is at 6:45pm and the seminar begins at 7:00pm sharp.

Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series - Weeds in the garden

Weeds are the bane of the home gardener but also a serious threat to local native flora and fauna. Whether in private or public gardens, or in the natural environment, weeds compete with preferred plants for space, light, nutrients and water and often are designed to win in the battle....

Weeds are the bane of the home gardener but also a serious threat to local native flora and fauna.

Whether in private or public gardens, or in the natural environment, weeds compete with preferred plants for space, light, nutrients and water and often are designed to win in the battle.

In this community workshop participants will learn how to identify and control weeds using an integrated approach that minimises negative impacts on the environment.

Topics Covered:

What is a weed?
Issues with chemical control of weeds
An introduction to Integrated Weed Management – A hierarchy weed controls with chemicals as the last step, not the first
Disposal of weeds
Edible Weeds
Common weed profiles

Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series

Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series - Attracting mammals into the garden

Australia is blessed with wonderful mammals, marsupials and monotremes....

Australia is blessed with wonderful mammals, marsupials and monotremes. While we might not all see a large mammal like a kangaroo in our garden, there are many smaller mammals that may visit our garden – especially at night.

Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia, this workshop will introduce you to the world of mammals, tips on building garden habitat, and the do’s and don’ts to invite this special wildlife into your garden.

Topics covered:

An introduction to our local mammals
The role of mammals in your garden's ecosystem
Building habitat elements in your garden for mammals
What to do if you come across injured wildlife

Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series