Join Council's Biodiversity Planner Cathy Willis for a walk identifying most Manningham’s eucalypt species in the field.
Details:
If you can no longer attend, please cancel via Eventbrite.
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
This event is running all throughout spring!
Get involved in our community frog monitoring program, and collect data to help us manage frog populations and raise awareness of waterway health issues.
The Frog Census Program collects frog data from community members who record their calls at a local waterway. This data is added to the Atlas of Living Australia and the Victorian Biodiversity Atlas and is used to manage the health of Melbourne’s rivers and creeks.
For more information, visit Melbourne Water.
Download the Frog Census App:
The Equiculture program is loved by horse owners throughout Australia (and beyond) as an evidence-based approach to keeping horses and land healthy.
Topics covered:
What you will learn
Practical land management advice for horse owners.
What you will get
Tools and ideas to implement sustainable horse property management strategies.
Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park. Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range, visit the Blue-tongue Bend Chapel and then traverse the shaly escarpment to the old Stane Brae farm. Enjoy morning tea at the best beach in Wonga Park before returning past a 400+ year old Red Box tree near the old dairy.
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.
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
Please note: this repeat session of the Home Insurance workshop will be held in Mandarin.
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.
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.
Stuart Myers of Equiculture is delivering this full-day workshop on keeping horses and land healthy and happy.
The Equiculture program is loved by horse owners throughout Australia (and beyond!) as an evidence-based approach to keeping horses and land healthy.
Topics covered:
There is also a two-part evening workshop in Yarra Glen if you are unable to attend the full-day workshop.
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.
We are funding in person energy advice consultations to help residents make the switch to an all-electric home. The sessions are one-on-one with a qualified energy adviser, and will run for 20 minutes.
On behalf of Manningham Council, Caroline Burgess from Be Comfy will be delivering the consultations. These sessions are available at no cost to Manningham residents.
A 20 minute one-on-one advice session can help you:
In this webinar discover easy and practical ways to make your home more energy efficient including draught sealing, insulation, double glazing and appliances. The webinar also covers energy monitors, how to use a thermal camera and finding the best energy deal.
Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of changing to a more energy efficient home.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Victoria’s first Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is now operating.
The Scheme will help to reduce litter in local streets and parks.
Visit the CDS website to find out more.
You can now return eligible beverage containers for a refund. Reverse vending machines and over the counter and depot refund points are operating in Manningham.
Browse the list of sites below or view sites on a map.
Reverse vending machines are automated, purpose-built and can capture up to 10,000 eligible containers each day. They can be used from 7.00am to 8.00pm daily and include sound proofing and external lighting.
Mullum Mullum Reserve
1 - 41 Springvale Road, Donvale, VIC 3111. Located in the Donvale Bowls Club carpark.
Pettys Reserve
61 - 77 Reynolds Road, Templestowe, VIC 3106.
Rieschiecks Reserve
125 - 149 George Street, Doncaster East, VIC 3109. Located in the Tom Kelly carpark.
Ted Ajani Reserve
284 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower, VIC 3107.
Templestowe Reserve
94 - 140 Porter Street, Templestowe, VIC 3106.
Over the counter refund points are located within local businesses and organisations, once you hand over your containers, they will count them and provide a refund.
Jiamei Asian Food Lower Templestowe
3 Macedon Road, Templestowe Lower, VIC 3107
Park Orchards Milk Bar
588 Park Road, Park Orchards, VIC 3114
Depots are able to sort and count large loads of eligible beverage containers and you can either walk-through or drive-through to get your containers counted.
The Grange Mini Mart Templestowe
2 The Grange, Templestowe, VIC 3106
Wonga Park Cellars and General Store and Fuel Station
323 Yarra Road, Wonga Park, VIC 3115
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.
Come join Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elders Uncle Bill Nicholson Jr and Uncle Dave Wandin at Currawong Bush Park. Learn about the significance of scar trees, the traditional practices of creating a scar tree and the tools used.
The Uncles will answer questions about the importance of connecting with Country.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day, including closed-toed footwear.
Bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.
Currawong Bush Park is protected habitat, dogs are not permitted in the park at any time.
This event is part of Manningham's 2024 Spring Outdoors Series.
