Following the Flow: Exploring Melbourne’s Urban Waterways

What can our waterways tell us about the future of our city?

About the field trip

Join Geography Victoria for an engaging field trip through Melbourne’s urban waterways. Travelling by bus, participants will visit five sites along Merri Creek, Moonee Ponds Creek and the Maribyrnong River to explore how these waterways reflect the changing pressures facing our city.

What you’ll explore

From the devastating 2022 Victorian floods to the challenges of pollution, urban development and climate change, discover how the way we design and manage our city shapes the health and resilience of its waterways.

Along the way, explore flood mitigation and restoration projects, investigate water quality and discover how geospatial technologies are helping scientists and planners understand risk and build more resilient communities.

How is climate change likely to affect rainfall and flooding?
Can our waterways be restored and protected?
How can geography and geospatial science help us plan for the future?

Come and explore the changing story of Melbourne’s waterways—and discover what their future might look like.

Trip leaders

Led by Adriana Abels (John Monash Science School), Dr James Driscoll (Monash University) and Professor Ian Rutherfurd (The University of Melbourne).

Who should attend

Suitable for any interested community members aged over 15 years
Participants under 18 must be accompanies by a responsible adult

Practical Information

A moderate level of fitness is required; all sites are paved and easily accessible
Please bring your own lunch
Restroom facilities are limited throughout the day
Maps, specific information for the day and field trip notes will be provided after registration

Places are strictly limited.

Cost: $25.00

This event is proudly supported by Inspiring Victoria and the Victorian Government - part of National Science Week and supported by the Royal Society of Victoria.

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