Working bees

Next date: Thursday, 05 October 2023 | 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

Planting day

Meeting point: southern end of Williams Grove car park.

Parking available at Williams Grove car park (paid) and Williams Grove and Harding Avenue.

When

  • Wednesday, 27 September 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 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, 29 August 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Carrum foreshore

Invasive weed control

Meeting point: end of the beach access from Progress Avenue.

Parking available at Progress Avenue or street parking Nepean Highway.

When

  • Sunday, 29 October 2023 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Chelsea: Tarella Road Reserve

9 Tarella Road, Chelsea 3196

Friends of Tarella Road Reserve

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

When

  • Saturday, 09 September 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cheltenham: Kingston Heath Reserve

285 Centre Dandenong Rd, Cheltenham 3192

Friends of Kingston Heath

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

Contact: Helen Fischer
hefischer@optusnet.com.au
0413 392 441

When

  • Sunday, 01 October 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clayton South: Grange Heathland Reserve

136-176 Osborne Avenue, Clayton South 3169

Friends of the Grange

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, 14 October 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 11 November 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dingley Village: Rowans Woodland Reserve

13A Teralba Close, Dingley Village 3172

Friends of Rowan Woodland

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

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

When

  • Saturday, 21 October 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Highett: 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 north west corner of the reserve.

When

  • Thursday, 03 August 2023 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday, 05 October 2023 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday, 07 December 2023 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Mordialloc: Bradshaw Bushland Reserve

Corner White Street and Nepean Highway, Mordialloc 3195

Friends of Bradshaw Park

Meet at the reserve shed.

When

  • Saturday, 16 September 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 21 October 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 18 November 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mordialloc: Epsom Grassland Reserve

Friends of Mordialloc Catchment

Undertake works at Mordialloc Creek, Yammerbook and Epsom Grasslands.

Epsom Grassland Reserve meeting point at the information board opposite 1 Treeby Boulevard.

When

  • Saturday, 07 October 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, 04 November 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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