Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Blackburn, Victoria
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Birds in the 'Burbs - Sunday 27 April 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Dr Jacinta Humphrey from the Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University, will present her research on this important topic, covering issues such as: how do different bird species respond in the 'burbs, the role of canopy trees, and finally what can we do for the birds in our 'burbs? If time permits, we will go for a walk around the Sanctuary. Join us at the Visitors Centre for a 2 pm start. This will be a popular session - bookings are required on Eventbrite here. This event is part of City Nature Challenge month. To learn more visit Whitehorse Council's website here.
Spotlighting - Saturday 26 April 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm start
An evening of spotlighting to see what we can find. Meet at the Visitors Centre, bring a torch and binoculars if possible. Wear warm clothes and solid footwear. For those practicing their photography skills, night photography will be required with no flashlights or white lights. Kids please bring an adult - not suitable for the very young or prams. Booking is required on Eventbrite here. This event is part of City Nature Challenge month. To learn more visit Whitehorse Council's website here.
Autumn Wildflower Walk - Saturday 26 April 10 am to 12 pm
Join us for an Autumn Wildflower Walk (Waring, or Wombat Season on Wurundjeri Country). Meet at the Visitors Centre. Bring your phone or a camera to record species for the City Nature Challenge. Booking is required on Eventbrite here. This event is part of City Nature Challenge month. To learn more visit Whitehorse Council's website
here.
Autumn bird survey - Saturday 29 March 8.00 am - 10.00 am
Join us at the Visitor Centre for our Autumn bird survey where we venture off around the Sanctuary to tally up the Autumn bird species. Bring binoculars if you have them, and kids, please bring an adult. Stay on after and join our walk leaders, Ian and Greg, for raisin toast and a cuppa. Please register your attendance to [email protected] and meet us from 7.30 am.
Wetland regeneration update - now Sunday 9 March 4.00 pm onwards
As we begin the 2nd year of the 3-year Wetland Regeneration project, an invitation is extended to all in the community who would like to hear about the project and would like to help in the planned planting of over 4,000 locally grown plants. Volunteers at the Bungalook nursery, our local indigenous nursery in Blackburn South, have been busy propagating these plants ready for working bees during the year.
Mark down Sunday 9 March at 4pm (rescheduled due to the Total Fire Ban on 23 February) to come along to the Visitor Centre and hear about the project, what you can do and share in some light refreshments with other like-minded members of the community.
Water bug identification - Saturday 8 March 11.00 am onwards
Join us for some fun and adventurous water bug identifying. We will start at 11.00 am at the front of the Visitor Centre. Everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Adults and kids of all ages are welcome. Equipment and identifying charts and books will be provided. How many water bugs will you be able to find?
Saturday morning working bees
Our Working bees are held on various Saturday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 am. We meet at the Visitor Centre, and a morning tea follows. Our focus is on the Wetland Regeneration project.
Dates for 2025 are:
15 March - weeding and preparation for planting in Wetlands
12 April - weeding and preparation for planting in Wetlands
3 May - weeding and preparation for planting in Wetlands
31 May - weeding and preparation for planting in Wetlands
14 June - weeding and preparation for planting in Wetlands
5 July - community planting day in Wetlands
2 August - community planting day in Wetlands
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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.