Reprieve for VicRoads-owned Merri Creek land

Photo: Community members gather at Leonard St Fawkner to save the parkland, May 2018

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Muddy Merri Troubles

A dramatic change in the colour of Merri Creek - from its usual darkish hue to a worrying, pale-yellow - had concerned locals contacting MCMC, posting on Facebook and reporting the issue to the EPA. The spate of yellow muddiness began after rain in mid-May and continued for more than three weeks, an unprecedented time. 'Old hands' said that the turbidity (sediment load) in Merri Creek was much worse than anything they'd seen in their decades of creek-watching. What caused this massive pollution event? Was it 'natural', or the result of disturbance from urban development activity? 

Photo above: Merri Creek at Blyth St, Brunswick East, 15 May 2018

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Wildflower Walk & Weed

Sunday 22 July, 1-3pm
Meet at the Murnong Patch, Connolly Ave Coburg, south of Murray Rd bridge (Melway 18 A11 - see map).
The Merri Murnong group will show off their wildflower patch including the endangered Murnong or Yam Daisy and, if you like, you can help weed the plot. Contact: Melissa 0417 255 873 or www.facebook.com/meccarg.

Yarra City Council National Tree Day Planting

Sunday 29 July, 10am-1pm

Celebrate National Tree Day by planting indigenous understorey species into the bushland areas of Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Blvd, Burnley (Melway 59 B1 - map here). Free BBQ provided.

Organised and funded by Yarra City Council, supported by Merri Creek Management Committee. 

Would you like to care for Merri Creek on Wednesdays?

Are you interested in joining a new group of volunteers to gather monthly on a Wednesday morning to help care for the Merri Creek? No skills required, just a willingness to work!
The group would work with skilled Merri Creek Management Committee staff to undertake a range of tasks.
Depending on the time of year, activities could include:

• planting;
• handweeding;
• jute mat installation;
• erosion control coir log installation;
• search and destroy missions for South African Weed Orchid;
• weed mapping and vegetation assessment;
• woody weed removal.

If you'd like to be part of this new  group, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and put 'Wednesday Group' in the subject line.

National Threatened Species Day - Nature Play

Friday 7 September, 9:30-10:30am
Open your child to the wonder and learning local nature provides, with a free program in a nature setting 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, explore and make crafty creatures with. There will be opportunities for children to make their own nature discoveries in a safe, urban bushland setting close to facilities. Registration essential - under Read more.
This event is proudly supported by the City of Whittlesea.
Whittlesea Public Gardens, end of Barry Road Thomastown (Melway 8 C4 - see map) - meet near the car park.

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