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Explore Ngarri-djarrang Native Grasslands

Chris Clarke owns this pic of Roos at Ngarri djarrang Saturday 28 April, 10.00-11.00am

Explore Darebin’s most significant remnant grassland with Merri Creek Management Committee's Ecological Restoration Planner, and learn more about this fine example of a plains grassland. It has state conservation significance due to the high diversity of flora - with 121 native plants recorded, including some endangered. Remember to wear closed shoes, a hat, and bring water and sunscreen. Registration required - here. Located at Cnr Davidson & Dawson Streets Reservoir - map here.

Discovering the Frogs of Westbreen Creek

Saturday 28 April, 5-6:30pm
Come celebrate World Save the Frogs Day by learning more about Westbreen Creek’s local frogs and helping us collect important citizen science data on our frog populations. This event is suitable for all ages. There will be frog activities, and a walk and talk of the Westbreen Creek. KW Joyce Reserve, off Northumberland Avenue, Pascoe Vale - map here. Bookings essential - see below. This event proudly supported by Melbourne Water.

Calling all green thumbs!

Native Bee and Dianella sp. aff. longifolia Benambra Pascoe Vale d Could you be a foster-carer to a new generation of the Merri's wildflowers? The Friends of Merri Creek's Secret Seven project is seeking committed individuals with a green thumb to help increase the seed supply of some local rare plants. In 2018- 19 volunteers will be sought to tend plants that will produce seed for reintroduction into the Merri environs.

How does it work? Seven locally rare plant species will have ‘Seed Production Area' (SPA) populations established from cuttings and seeds sourced from the last survivors on the Merri and nearby. Some of these SPAs will be in the ground near the Merri Creek, others will be maintained by nurseries, and some by the Joe’s Garden team at CERES. These precious plants will be pampered and carefully tended to maximise production of seeds which can then be used to expand the population of these plants in secure reserves near the Merri. Some species are suitable for growing in containers. We believe volunteers (like you?) can make good foster-carers for these growing seed banks.

MCMC's 2017 Annual Report is out now

MCMC Annual Report 2017 small Check out Merri Creek Management Committee's 2017 achievements by reading our latest Annual Report. In summary we:

organised 29 community events ranging from plantings, sowing seeds, weed management, ecological surveys, and walks and talks;
reached 5,600 people in hands-on and education activities;
publicised 108 community events (our own and other groups');
commented on 25 planning permit applications;
supported 'Friends of' groups and hosted numerous volunteers;
achieved an 88% success rate for grant applications;
our financial bottom line was positive!
Read more ...

2017 Waterwatch Report

low res Ebina monitor on the Edgars Creek The MCMC Waterwatch program, funded by Melbourne Water and Darebin, Moreland, Whittlesea and Yarra Councils, supported volunteer monitoring of waterway health at 13 sites across the Merri, Moonee Ponds and Darebin Creek catchments, and the lower Yarra. Our Waterwatch Report summarises the key findings of the Waterwatch volunteers’ hard work collecting monthly water quality results.

Flora and Fauna appreciate restoration efforts

Yellow Ochre butterfly The 49 flora and fauna sightings recorded by MCMC staff or reported to us by the community between October 2016 and end of September 2017 hint at habitat improvements along Merri Creek. They also document the discovery of previously overlooked species and verify the results of conservation efforts.