Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Blackburn, Victoria
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Advisory Committee meeting - Thursday 5 February 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Our advisory committee meets on the first Thursday of each month. Come along to learn what we do and send us an email to let us know you plan to attend [email protected].
Twilight working bee - Thursday 19 February 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Join us for our first working bee for 2026 ending at twilight, with some supper to share. We meet at the Visitor Centre. Please bring a plate of food to share.
Park appreciation & discovery walk - Sunday 22 February 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Join us for a 'Park Appreciation Walk'. Would you like to join in a walk with others to enjoy the park? To exercise, to get some fresh air, to enjoy the animals, insets and wildflowers, to meet others from the local community? These regular walks will be led by a member of the Advisory Committee, who will encourage everyone on the walk to share what parts of the Sanctuary they appreciate or have noticed. We meet at the Visitors Centre.
Clean Up Australia Day - Sunday 1 March 10 am to 12 pm
Join us to clean up the Sanctuary. We will meet at the Visitor Centre. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring gloves. A light (late) morning tea will follow.
Advisory Committee meeting - Thursday 5 March 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Our advisory committee meets on the first Thursday of each month. Come along to learn what we do and send us an email to let us know you plan to attend [email protected].
Working bee - Saturday 14 March 10 am to 12 pm
Join us for a working bee, with a late morning tea to follow. We meet at the Visitor Centre.
Eucalyptus identification walk - Sunday 22 March 2 pm to 4 pm
There are over 700 species of Eucalypts (often called Gum Trees) in the world and while they vary enormously, they can be difficult to identify. Join Tony Slater for a walk to identify the many eucalyptus varieties at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. The walk will start at the Visitors Centre.
Autumn Bird Survey - Saturday 28 March 8 am to 10 am
Join us for our Autumn Bird Survey where we set out across the Sanctuary to listen and see the many bird species that live or pass through the Sanctuary. Bring binoculars or a camera if you like. We will come together after the walk to share what we observed and enjoy some raisin toast and a cuppa. The survey will start at the Visitors Centre.
Working bees in 2026
The dates for our working bees in 2026 are below. For those who have been frequent attendees you will notice we are alternating this year between Saturday and Sunday working bees to enable more people to join in. You can join our mailing list to keep in touch. Meet at the Visitors Centre. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring gloves. Events will be cancelled or postponed on Total Fire Ban days or if extreme weather occurs.
Thursday 19 February Twilight 6 to 8 pm
Sunday 1 March Clean Up Australia Day, 10 to 12 pm
Saturday 14 March 10 to 12 pm
Sunday 12 April 9.30 to 11.30 am
Saturday 9 May 9.30 to 11.30 am
Sunday 24 May 9.30 to 11.30 am – wetlands planting
Saturday 13 June 9.30 to 11.30 am – wetlands planting
Sunday 28 June 9.30 to 11.30 am – wetlands planting if needed
Saturday 11 July 9.30 to 11.30 am
Sunday 9 August 9.30 to 11.30 am
Saturday 12 September 9.30 to 11.30 am
Sunday 11 October 9.30 to 11.30 am
Saturday 24 October 9.30 to 11.30 am
Sunday 8 November 9.30 to 11.30 am
Thursday 26 November Twilight 6 to 8 pm
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The Blackburn Lake Sanctuary is a special place that sits at the origins of the Kooyong Koot tributary.
This Country, its creatures, lands, skies and waterways, has been continuously loved and cared for by the Wurundjeri peoples for over 60,000 years. We hope to walk with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung in caring for this place.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung as the First Peoples of this area and pay our respects to their spirits, ancestors and elders.