Join us for a presentation by John Harris, Principle Ecological Consultant at Wildlife Experiences to learn more about the Local Birds of Warrandyte.
John has worked in both the environmental and educational sectors, so this presentation is sure to be engaging and interesting!
The presentation will get you prepared for the upcoming Aussie Backyard Bird Count which is run each year by Bird Life Australia and supported by Manningham. All level of bird knowledge is welcome.
Become a scientist this spring and help our scientific community record valuable information about Platypi in Manningham.
PlatypusSPOT is a citizen science platform that gathers information from the community on platypus occurrence. Locals know their area and we want to tap into your knowledge. PlatypusSPOT brings together all that valuable information in one publicly accessible website.
Platypus are difficult to study in the wild and we know very little about how platypus populations are faring. Platypus and their habitat are vulnerable to a variety of natural and man-made threats that are increasing with climate change and population growth. Understanding the distribution and occurrence of platypus is essential to develop effective conservation strategies with waterway managers.
To participate in this event, download the PlatypusSPOT app on your device.
Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park.
Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range. Some rare and interesting plants and animals, with a bit of history thrown in.
Approximate distance - 6km.
Difficulty rating - difficult with some steep areas and narrow tracks.
BYO water and snacks. Wear good walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
The location will be given at the time of booking.
Queensland Fruit Fly is now widespread in Manningham and is threatening fruit production in our local neighbourhoods.
Learn what damage Queensland Fruit Fly can cause and how we can be prepared for the upcoming Queensland Fruit Fly season.
This event will be held by the Doncaster Garden Club. The club meets monthly with speakers who talk about all things gardening in the Doncaster area.
They are a relaxed and friendly group and welcome new members.
This is a free guided nature walk, exploring a variety of bushland settings in Manningham. It is paced to allow participants to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
This nature walk is rated moderate and incorporates moderately steep and slippery sections.
The walk will cover approximately 3km and go for around 2.5 hours.
The meeting point for the nature walk will be provided at the time of registration.
Please note: nature walks will be cancelled on days of total fire ban or extreme weather warning.
Find information, links, resources and updates on important topics related to sport club operations and participation. ...
Manningham’s Resource Hub has been created to support our sport and recreation clubs both on and off the field. The hub provides key information, links, resources and updates on important topics related to sport club operations and participation.
Game Plan is a free online platform that allows sporting clubs of all sizes to get insights into their current capability in key areas of club administration, then supports ongoing club development with a suite of tools.
Club Help has been developed as a "one stop shop" for resources for local sporting clubs to support them in running a successful club.
The Good Sports program supports and inspires community sporting clubs to set up a better environment for players, volunteers, supporters and officials, helping tackle tricky topics such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, mental health and safe transport.
Vicsport's aim is to get as many people in Victoria engaging in sport and physical activity as possible. They are the peak body for sport and active recreation in the state and work closely with the Victorian Government to promote the many benefits sport has to offer.
A new free and interactive way to understand and comply with the 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards
Victoria's Child Safe Standards were put in place in 2016 to protect children and young people from harm and abuse.
Providing safe sporting environments for children and young people in Victoria is not optional, it is required by law under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
Celebrating and supporting everyday women to get active in ways that suit them — featuring a range of physical activity events designed to welcome beginners and those curious to try something new.
The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation (OWSR) is the first dedicated office designed to improve gender equality in sport and recreation in Australia. Their goal is to increase the number of women and girls participating in sport and active recreation, from grassroots through to senior
A toolkit to help sporting clubs and active recreation settings to take positive action towards gender equity and achieving fair access and usage of community infrastructure for all genders.
DSR's vision is to create a Victoria where all people with disability can choose and access any sport or active recreation activity they want to engage with.
Australia’s only dedicated referral and connection service for people with a disability to sports and recreational opportunities in Victoria. AAA Play work with the enquirer to identify what activity they wish to be involved in, what their disabilities are, and where they are located.
A national not-for-profit sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations at all levels with the inclusion of employees, athletes, volunteers and spectators with diverse genders and sexualities.
Championing inclusivity in sports. Sports Clubs can learn how to ensure inclusivity for every member, while Individuals can find opportunities to participate and connect.
In partnership with Proud 2 Play, Vicsport has created the Rainbow Roadmap to assist sport organisations in achieving rainbow ready status.
In partnership with Access Health and Community, City of Boroondara, Manningham Council, Whitehorse City Council and Leisure Networks we deliver the Inclusive Clubs project. The project includes an online webinar and two free 2-hour workshops with the completion of an inclusion assessment and action
All maintenance requests that are deemed a Council responsibility are to be reported via Council’s online request tool.
View the availability of Manningham’s sports grounds on our public calendar.
Council’s Recreation Capital Works Funding Program provides funding towards sporting facility infrastructure developments.
Need help? Contact us.
What amazing biodiversity is in your area? We'd love to know!
By the end of October, the natural world is on full throttle. Flowers are blooming, insects are emerging, birds are singing, and reptiles are coming out of their winter hibernation. It makes sense for the Southern Hemisphere to observe life at this time of year.
The purpose of the Great Southern Bioblitz is to highlight the immense biodiversity spread across the Southern Hemisphere in the flourishing springtime. Also, to engage the public in science and nature learning, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist.
To participate in the event you will need to download the iNaturalist app on your device.
Find out about different aspects of the water quality of the creek and how we test it while enjoying a walk along one of the prettiest sections of our iconic Mullum Mullum Creek.
Please bring a water bottle and a snack.
Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and clothing appropriate for the weather.
Meeting point to be supplied on booking.
What amazing biodiversity is in your area? We'd love to know!
By the end of October, the natural world is on full throttle. Flowers are blooming, insects are emerging, birds are singing, and reptiles are coming out of their winter hibernation. It makes sense for the Southern Hemisphere to observe life at this time of year.
The purpose of the Great Southern Bioblitz is to highlight the immense biodiversity spread across the Southern Hemisphere in the flourishing springtime. Also, to engage the public in science and nature learning, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist.
To participate in the event you will need to download the iNaturalist app on your device.
Hear from expert Rodney Van Der Ree on local projects that are helping address the impacts of road and traffic on biodiversity, including fauna bridges, monitoring cameras and virtual fencing.
Manningham Council is actively working to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions through installing canopy bridges and virtual fences. These measures aim to protect local wildlife by deterring them from crossing roads and providing safer pathways for movement.
You can also attend the Manningham Environment Seminar Series - Endangered Species of Manningham on Wednesday 30 July.
Join us for this free hike following the Yarra River downstream through one of the most remote and least accessible parts of the Warrandyte Gorge. This walk involves a creek crossing and off track walking, but the reward is well worthwhile.
What to bring: enough water for the duration of the walk, lunch and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
This walk involves a car shuttle from the meeting point to the start of the walk, as the walk is one way.
The meeting point in Warrandyte will be advised on registration.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter – whether that's a suburban backyard, local park, patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week. Please complete each count over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count online or by using the Aussie Bird Count app.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week; we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week; we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
Event Cancelled due to severe weather forecast.
Join local ecologist John Harris as he takes you on a journey through Warrandyte State Park’s Fourth Hill. John will undertake a bird survey and help you identify birds found in the Warrandyte area.
Walk rating: 3km moderate, includes steep and narrow sections, creek crossing, slippery sections and tripping hazards.
What to bring: solid shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a water bottle and your own binoculars. Light breakfast will be served after the walk.
The meeting place will be at Gold Memorial Drive Picnic Ground. Please arrive 10 minutes before the walk starts.
Please note: the nature walk could be cancelled due to extreme weather.
Connect to the river paddling gentle moving water.
Practice ecological thinking floating on the Birrarung. Through the prism of birds and fish, learn to use relationships to find joy playing with forces beyond our direct control.
We will begin our dance on the Birrarung upstream of the Warrandyte bridge. When we are feeling confident the group will negotiate its path downstream and pull out before Pound Bend.
After the activity we will all take a 20 min stroll back to the starting point.
Location: The Birrarung just upstream of the Warrandyte Bridge
Duration: 90 min
Prepare: Dress for the conditions, spray jacket, shoes to get wet, keep cup, good energy and open minds.
All paddling gear and safety provided.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be. A suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week, we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
For more information go to the Aussie Bird Count website.
Join local ecologist John Harris as he takes you on a journey through Warrandyte State Park’s Fourth Hill. John will undertake a bird survey and help you identify birds in the Warrandyte area.
Key details
The meeting place will be at Gold Memorial Drive Picnic Ground, Warrandyte.
Please note: the nature walk will be cancelled in the event of extreme weather.
By going all-electric and improving the efficiency of your home, you can improve comfort and lower your energy bills.
Solar Savers is a local government initiative that helps residents go electric with trustworthy suppliers and quality products.
The Solar Savers program is expanding to provide greater choice, with more products and suppliers.
Join a series of informative webinars during August 2025 to learn about the exciting new offerings.
Session 1: Solar, batteries and EV chargers
In this presentation, the Solar Savers team will cover:
Learn how these products work and their benefits. You will also hear from Solar Savers' panel of trusted suppliers, who will answer common questions about these products.
Registration is essential.
Join us at further sessions throughout August:
| Heat Pump Hot Water Systems | Wednesday 20 August 12:00pm |
| Split Systems (Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning) | Thursday 21 August 12:00pm |
| Induction Cooktops | Tuesday 26 August 12:00pm |
| Insulation and Draught Proofing | Wednesday 27 August 7:00pm |
| Home Energy Assessments | Thursday 28 August 7:00pm |
Electrify Your Life
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
By going all-electric and improving the efficiency of your home, you can improve comfort and lower your energy bills.
Solar Savers is a local government initiative that helps residents go electric with trustworthy suppliers and quality products.
The Solar Savers program is expanding to provide greater choice, with more products and suppliers.
Join a series of informative webinars during August 2025 to learn about the exciting new offerings.
Session 3: Reverse cycle air conditioners (split systems)
In this presentation, you'll learn about reverse cycle air conditioning systems, how they work and the benefits of installing one. You will also hear from Solar Savers' panel of trusted suppliers, who will answer common questions about this energy efficient heating and cooling option.
Registration is essential.
Join us at further sessions throughout August:
| Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers | Tuesday 19 August, 7:00pm |
| Heat Pump Hot Water Systems | Wednesday 20 August ,12:00pm |
| Induction Cooktops | Tuesday 26 August, 12:00pm |
| Insulation and Draught Proofing | Wednesday 27 August, 7:00pm |
| Home Energy Assessments | Thursday 28 August, 7:00pm |
Electrify Your Life
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
