Warburton Valley Market: Art & Music by the Birrarung

Come along to The Warburton Valley Market along the banks of the Birrarung and join Emma from the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for a fun-filled day of hands-on experiments and nature exploration perfect for kids and families!

Discover the magic of the water cycle through interactive water experiments, learn how to stop stormwater pollution with cool rain garden demos and become a plant detective as we explore the amazing variety of plants growing along the Yarra/Birrarung river.

Find out how these incredible plants survive in their unique environment and why they're heroes for keeping our rivers healthy and thriving. Come play, learn, and get your hands dirty!

Accessibility: This event is wheelchair friendly. Riverfest welcomes everyone—we’re committed to making our events accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities. If you have accessibility needs and require support to attend, please email carolyn.tate@yarrariver.org.au

About Riverfest

This event is part of the 2025 Birrarung Riverfest. Celebrate our river at one of 60+ events hosted over three weeks from 6–28 September. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association.
Check out the full Riverfest program here.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Yarra Riverkeeper Association acknowledges that the lands and waterways of the Yarra, Birrarung catchment, are the unceded territories of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong peoples. We pay respect to Traditional Owners, who have, and continue, to care for Country. We acknowledge that the river now called Yarra has always been known as the Birrarung by its custodians.

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