Working bees

Next date: Thursday, 04 April 2024 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

3 women carrying plants and shovels at a park

If you have a passion for protecting and preserving Kingston's open spaces, bushland, and foreshore reserves, come and join us for a working bee. You'll pick up some great skills and learn about our beautiful environment.

Activities on the day can range from litter collection and hand weeding through to revegetation of indigenous plant species.

All you'll need is weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle and a hat. Gloves will be provided if you don't have a pair of your own.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Dates and Locations

Consider walking, cycling or using public transport options, leaving your car at home.

Bonbeach foreshore

Coast Care Community

2 June 2024 - Meet at the end of the beach access, Monica ave

28 July 2024 (National Tree Day) - Meet at the north side of Patterson River on the beach, access via the pedestrian path.

6 October 2024 - Meet at north side of Patterson River on the beach, access via the pedestrian path.

When

  • Sunday, 02 June 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Sunday, 28 July 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Sunday, 06 October 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Bonbeach: Kingston Indigenous Nursery

101-105 Scotch Parade, Bonbeach 3196

Friends of Kingston Indigenous Nursery

Currently at capacity and not accepting new volunteers.

Learn how to grow and maintain indigenous plants sourced from within the municipality. Each year council grows approximately 30,000 indigenous plants for planting within our bushland and foreshore reserves.

When

  • Tuesday, 13 February 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 27 February 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 09 April 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 07 May 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 21 May 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 04 June 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 02 July 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 30 July 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 13 August 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 27 August 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 10 September 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 24 September 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 08 October 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 22 October 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 05 November 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 19 November 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 17 December 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chelsea: Tarella Road

19 Tarella Road, Chelsea 3196

Friends of 19 Tarella Road

Meet at old house site (20m from Kangaroo Rd entrance).

When

  • Saturday, 09 March 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 11 May 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 13 July 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 14 September 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cheltenham: Kingston Heath Reserve

285 Centre Dandenong Rd, Cheltenham 3192

Friends of Kingston Heath Reserve

Meet in the Car Park located at the end of Farm Road unless otherwise stated.

Contact: Helen Fischer
hefischer01@gmail.com
0413 392 441

When

  • Sunday, 04 February 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday, 07 April 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday, 02 June 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clayton South: Grange Heathland Reserve

136-176 Osborne Avenue, Clayton South 3169

Friends of the Grange Heathland Reserve

The Grange Heathland Reserve is rare suburban bushland. The Friends assist Kingston bush crew to preserve and promote its natural splendour.

Meet at the notice board located at the entrance to The Grange Heathland Reserve located off Osborne Avenue, Clayton South.

When

  • Saturday, 10 February 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 13 April 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 11 May 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 01 June 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dingley Village: Rowan Woodland Reserve

13A Teralba Close, Dingley Village 3172

Friends of Rowan Woodland Reserve

Volunteer with this group to maintain and improve the Rowan Woodland Reserve.

Meet at the notice board located at the entrance to Rowan Woodland Reserve off Teralba Close, Dingley Village.

When

  • Saturday, 17 February 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 20 April 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 15 June 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Highett: Sir William Fry Reserve

Friends of Sir William Fry Reserve


Sir William Fry Reserve, Nepean Highway, Highett 3190

Volunteer with this community group to maintain and improve the Sir William Fry Reserve.

Meet at the northwest corner of the reserve.

When

  • Thursday, 01 February 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday, 04 April 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday, 06 June 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday, 01 August 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday, 03 October 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Mordialloc: Bradshaw Bushland Reserve

Corner White Street and Nepean Highway, Mordialloc 3195

Friends of Bradshaw Bushland Reserve

Meet at the reserve shed.

When

  • Saturday, 17 February 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 20 April 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 18 May 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 15 June 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mordialloc: Epsom Grassland Reserve

Friends of Mordialloc Catchment

Undertake works at Mordialloc Creek, Yammerbook and Epsom Grasslands.

Meet at Jack Grut Reserve car park unless stated otherwise.

When

  • Saturday, 03 February 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday, 03 March 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 06 April 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 04 May 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 01 June 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Parkdale foreshore

Coast Care Community

Meet at the north side of Parkdale Yacht Club, on the Bay Trail.

When

  • Sunday, 03 March 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Sunday, 05 May 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Sunday, 01 September 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Mordialloc foreshore, 12 Bowman Street, Aspendale 3195

Coast Care Community

Meet at Mordialloc Sailing Club on the south side grass area.

When

  • Sunday, 07 April 2024 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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