Merri Creek Management Committee

Local walk into the Galada Grasslands - National Threatened Species Day 7 September 2017

walk in Galada NTSD2016 Come along on this exciting free walk and talk amongst the grasslands and the mighty Merri creek. We will be walking through the beautiful Galada Tamboore, a natural bushland that is home to local threatened species including birds, frogs, reptiles, and rare plants. Come discover and learn more about these fascinating species that are part of our bushland backyard. This event is free and suitable for adults and children (aged 4 and above). There will be walks on the day so please bring appropriate clothing for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring binoculars if you have them. Lunch will be provided (please notify us of any dietary requirements).

This event is proudly supported by the City of Whittlesea

Nature play for younger children - Thomastown

nature play picsm Open your child to the wonder and learning local nature provides, with a free program for two to five year-olds (carer or parent must attend). To highlight the importance of National Threatened species day, children will be introduced to some of our threatened animals (furry, scaly and slimy!) as well as having nature items to feel, listen and see! There will be opportunities for children to make their own nature discoveries in a safe, bushland setting close to facilities. We will listen to frog calls and even meet a local frog. This event is proudly supported by the City of Whittlesea

Merri Open Space Under Threat

VicRoads land at McBryde Hood Streets Merri Creek open space is again under threat from a government authority declaring creek-side land 'surplus' to its requirements. In this latest case, VicRoads is preparing to sell land in Fawkner, zoned Public Park & Recreation Zone (PPRZ), for residential development. A sub-standard creek corridor reserve is part of the proposal. The lack of leadership and vision at the State-level for our waterway corridors is deeply worrying, especially when it concerns a creek of Merri Creek's significance.

Wildlife Gardening - in Summer

Lessons from a suburban front yard:
Over summer, a fascinating array of insect life visited the wildlife garden at the Merri Creek Management Committee (MCMC) depot in East Brunswick. Their presence in the garden illustrates some valuable principles of wildlife gardening. See the pdf article.

Keeping the Merri on the Map

Gorse Phalaris mapping Merri Creek Management Committee (MCMC) has been awarded $45,000 from the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation to update our mapping capabilities. The 90 year-old charity aims to make ‘a real and lasting impact on the big challenges facing Melbourne’. Currently, one of its key areas is protecting water eco-systems.

The Elder Mother

Leaf and stem cuttings for propagation The native White Elderberry, cousin of Europe’s Black Elderberry, is now a rare plant along the Merri Creek. The European plant has a rich folklore and a new MCMC project aims to secure the local plant’s future. Read more.