Breathe with the Birrarung returns

Our Yarra, Birrarung: one living entity, cared for by many, caring for all.

Want to experience a nature connection and therapy session that celebrates our connection to the natural world and the Birrarung (Yarra River)?

Come along to our third ‘Breathe with the Birrarung’ event, this time on the magical Herring Island in partnership with Parks Victoria. Run by local mindfulness teacher and counsellor, Marion Miller, this free event invites you to slow down, breathe, immerse your senses in nature, and learn to appreciate the Birrarung as a living entity.

Event details

Meet at Como Landing (near Kanteen café) for boat transportation to Herring Island

Saturday 13 September

Session 1: 10am-12pm

Session 2: 12.30-2.30pm

Places are limited, and bookings are essential.

Breathe with the Birrarung is part of the 2025 Birrarung Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Melbourne Water.

To learn more about the Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo (Yarra Strategic Plan), visit: https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Community/Sustainable-Stonnington/Creating-a-Sustainable-Stonnington/Caring-for-our-waterways

Celebrate the life of the Yarra, Birrarung at one of 60+ events from the source to the sea from 6–28 September.

Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, paddling, photography, wildlife spotting or music, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Check out the full program here.

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