Darebin Creek Bundoora Park George Cct Community Planting Day

Hosted by Darebin Creek Management Committee, OzFish & Friends of Darebin Creek

Come along for a rewarding day outdoors—plant native seedlings to help restore wildlife habitat along the beautiful Darebin Creek in Bundoora Park, learn about 'fish motels' supporting aquatic life, and try your hand at drawing native plants!

We’ll be planting a mix of shrubs, sedges, and rushes between George Circuit and Darebin Creek (NW of Bundoora Park Dam), helping to strengthen the habitat corridor and create vital stepping stones for local wildlife. This work supports small native animals like the Eastern Spinebill, Spotted Pardalote, Rakali, Growling Grass Frogs and Sugar Gliders.

Curious about 'fish motels'? Join OzFish to discover their purpose and learn how to build one - soon to be placed in the Darebin Creek to support important in-stream habitat!

Then join Craig from Draw Plants Together for a FREE, relaxing plant drawing workshop after the planting. Get to know the unique plants of the Darebin Creek and learn more about the natural environment through observation and drawing. You might like to bring some lunch and a picnic rug or chair if you stay for this session.

• Help restore and enhance local biodiversity

• Learn about native plants and creek ecology

• Connect with your community and enjoy the outdoors

• Be part of a larger effort restoring a habitat hotspot

All are welcome—no experience needed! Come solo, or bring your friends, family, and a love for nature. Tools and guidance provided.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a healthier, more connected Darebin Creek.

Please wear: sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather (warm jacket, raincoat, sun hat etc.)
Please bring: plenty of drinking water and gloves if you have them (or use ours).
Meet: George Cct, Bundoora Park (NW of Bundoora Park Dam)

Parking is available on Fairway Drive opposite the golf car park. The site is approximately 500m walk along George circuit (see map)

Visit the Accessibility section to learn more about accessing the site.

By registering, we can keep you updated in case of any last-minute changes. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need any support to volunteer with us – phone (03) 9499 4454, or email info@dcmc.org.au

The Darebin Creek Habitat Project is an OzFish/DCMC partnership funded by Microsoft and the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, with the support of the City of Darebin, the Friends of Darebin Creek and Draw Plants Together.