2010 Activities and Events
Williamstown Festival
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March
Where: Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown. Melway 56 D9
Did you know that different types of water bugs have varying sensitivity to different types of pollution? Come down to the Waterwatch trailer to catch water bugs and find their life cycle.
More Information: >> click here to visit the Williamstown Festival website.
Weerama Festival
When: Sunday 14 March
Where: Werribee Racecourse, Bulban Road, Werribee. Melway 205 E9
Visit the Waterwatch Marquee at the festival to participate in fun, free Waterwatch activities.
Melbourne Water is holding the Western Treatment Plant Open Day tours as part of the Weerama Festival. At the Open Day you can learn about life on the wetlands and visit one of Victoria's largest working farms. You can also discover how sewage is treated and how we produce renewable energy. Visit melbournewater.com.au or phone 13 17 22 for further information or to make a booking.
More Information: >> click here to visit the Weerama Festival Website.
Bayside Festival
When: Sunday 21 March, 12:00 - 4:30 PM
Where: Cherry Lake Reserve, Millers Rd, Altona. Melway 54 K9
Find out what lives in Cherry Lake! Visit the Waterwatch Trailer to see our sample of live water bugs and hear the sounds of Melbourne's frogs.
More Information: >> click here to visit the Bayside Festival website.
Platypus Information Night
When: Monday March 22, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Civic Centre, Wyndhan City Council, Princes Hwy, Werribee. Melway 206 B7
Join us for an envening with Dr. Rodney Armistead to hear all about the playpus, current trends in the local population and the threats these animals face.
Bookings Essential: (RSVP by Friday March 19) Mikala Peters, phone 9742 9254
More Information: >> click here to download the flier
Bird Identification Training
When: Saturday March 27, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Altona Library, Sargood St, Altona. Melway 54 G11
Join us in a workshop with experienced bird watchers from Bird Observation and Conservation Australia for practical, field-based training.
Bookings Essential: (RSVP by Wednesday March 24) Mikala Peters, phone 9742 9254
More Information: >> click here to download the flier
Frog Discovery Night
When: Thursday 29 April, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Alistair Knox Park, corner Panther Place and Main Road, Eltham, Melway 21 J6
Come down to Alistair Knox Park wetland for a night of discovery with Waterwatch. Identify different frog calls, learn about the local duck species and find out how the wetland works to clean stormwater. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear and bring a torch.
Bookings Essential: Georgia Ramsey, phone 9433 3210
Diamond Creek Waterwatch Bike Ride
When: Sunday 2 May, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meeting Point: Edendale Farm, Gastons Road, Eltham Melway 22 A1
Join Waterwatch for a 12km (moderate level) bike ride along the Diamond Creek with stops along the way to test the water and learn about environmental issues affecting the creek. All ages are welcome and lunch is provided. Please bring your own bike, helmet and water bottle.
Bookings Essential: Georgia Ramsey, phone 9433 3210 |