Links
Last Updated on Monday, 29 March 2010 12:44
Links to nearby Conservation Societies:
Friends of Warrandyte State Park (FOWSP) - http://fowsp.org.au/
Conservation and revegetation work along the Yarra River near Warrandyte, indigenous plant nursery, walks, etc.
Warringal Conservation Society
Revegetation in areas of the City of Banyule such as Warringal swamp and Banyule flats.
Riverlands Conservation Society
Hands-on work in areas in the City of Banyule such as Wilson Reserve and Yarra Flats.
Friends of Burke Rd Billabong
Re-establishing indigenous vegetation at this Yarra billabong site just downstream of Burke Road.
Click onto Conservation
Provides links to a range of environmental groups.
Victorian Environment Friends Network
Resources for Friends Groups and a list of all Friends Groups
Links for the Yarra River and its Parks:
Parks Victoria Welcome page
From there you can select any of the Yarra Valley Parks: Banksia, Birrarrung, Candlebark, Sweeneys Flat, Westerfolds, or Yarra Flats.
Parks Victoria Education Page
Information for teachers and students.
Environment Victoria's "Your river" page
An on-line living record of Victoria's river systems and the people who care for them. Yarra story is on line now - a range of interesting personal stories that cover important Yarra River issues.
Fungimap Australia
Members of the public contribute location records of 100 target species of fungi.
Yarra Riverkeeper Association
The Yarra Riverkeeper Association is the community-based association that is working to look after the long-term health of the Yarra River from its source to its mouth.
Links for general topics:
The Victoria Naturally Alliance
This alliance of 8 environment groups, led by the Victoria National Parks Association, is working with government and the community to solve Victoria's biodiversity crisis. Read about biodiversity projects and perhaps subscribe to the eBulletin to hear the latest news and to see details of interesting walks and events around Victoria.
Waterkeepers Australia
A national network of people offering care and protection for our waterways
Sustainable Gardening Australia
To help Australians garden in a way that has a positive environmental impact.