What's on
Upcoming events, walks, working bees and activities at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Join us for walks, working bees, bird surveys, and community events at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. All events are free and everyone is welcome.
June 2026
Wetlands Regeneration Project — Community Celebration
Celebrate the completion of the Blackburn Lake Wetlands Regeneration Project! Over 2.5 years we have transformed the wetland. Join us: 2.30pm walk to the wetlands, 3.00pm presentation, followed by afternoon tea. Everyone welcome. Supported by the Victorian Government through DEECA’s Green Links program.
Working Bee - Wetlands Planting
Join us for a working bee as we continue the Wetland Regeneration project.
July 2026
Working Bee
Join us for a working bee as we continue the Wetland Regeneration project.
Complimentary conservation strategies for the protection of native flora
Join Dr Andre Messina at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitors Centre for an engaging talk exploring the benefits of in-situ (on country) and ex-situ (off country) conservation strategies. Andre will introduce the Victorian Conservation Seedbank (VCS), briefly outlining the seedbank process and the type of projects undertaken by the VCS. He will also cover the flora recorded at Urimbirra and potential for future projects in collaboration with the VCS and Urimbirra to help conserve plants in the Wimmera/Mallee region. Andre’s Bio: https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/science/science-staff/andre-messina/
August 2026
Working Bee
Join us for a working bee as we continue the Wetland Regeneration project.
Park Appreciation Walk
Join us for a 'Park Appreciation Walk' around the Sanctuary. We will meet at the Visitors Centre.
Recent events
A look at what's been happening at the Sanctuary over the past few months.
Working Bee - Wetlands Planting
Join us for a working bee as we continue the Wetland Regeneration project.
Working Bee - Wetlands Planting
Join us for a working bee as we continue the Wetland Regeneration project.
Park Appreciation Walk
Join us for a 'Park Appreciation Walk' around the Sanctuary.
Working Bee
Join us for a working bee as we continue the Wetland Regeneration project.
Working Bee
Join us for a working bee as we continue the Wetland Regeneration project.
Autumn Bird Survey
Always a favourite, come and spot our beautiful birds with other bird lovers.
Eucalyptus Identification Walk
Learn about eucalyptus and how to identify them around the Sanctuary.
Stay connected
Stay tuned for more events. You can keep in touch through:
- The Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Facebook page
- The Visitor Centre noticeboard and flyers at information points around the Sanctuary
- Contact us to join our mailing list