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.
August 2026
Annual General Meeting and cuppa - 20 August
Join us at the Sanctuary Visitors Centre for our Annual General Meeting to hear what we've been up to for the year and what we hope to achieve in the coming year - we welcome everyone to come along, and to consider getting involved. Please RSVP for catering purposes to blackylakesanctuary@gmail.com
Park Appreciation Walk - 23 August
Join us for a 'Park Appreciation Walk' around the Sanctuary. We will meet at the Visitors Centre.
Book launch 'The Okay Fray' - 30 August
The Okay Fray is a children's book for adults - about a whimsical journey to the village of joy, hope and reconnection. Join author Margaret Hepworth for the book launch.
September 2026
Whitehorse Biodiversity month - throughout September
A range of activities are planned for September's biodiversity month throughout the city of Whitehorse. These include events at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary including Wattle Day Forest Therapy, Nature Journalling, and Nature at Night to explore creatures after sunset. Visit Whitehorse Council's website for more information.
Working bee - 12 September
Come and join us for a working bee. We meet at the Visitors Centre and enjoy a morning tea together afterwards.
Possum prowl - 18 September
Meet at the Visitors Centre for an evening of spotlighting to find possums and gliders in the Sanctuary.
October 2026
Wildflower walk - 4 October
A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon - encountering the wildflowers of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with expert guides. We meet at the Visitors Centre.
Spring bird survey - 10 October
Learn, and help us spot and hear the birds of the Sanctuary for our Spring bird count. No experience needed, simply your eyes and ears (and cameras if you wish). We meet at the Visitors Centre and will enjoy morning tea afterwards.
Working bee - 11 October
Come and join us for a working bee. We meet at the Visitors Centre and enjoy a morning tea together afterwards.
Working bee - 24 October
Come and join us for a working bee. We meet at the Visitors Centre and enjoy a morning tea together afterwards.
November 2026
Working bee - 8 November
Come and join us for a working bee. We meet at the Visitors Centre and enjoy a morning tea together afterwards.
Park Appreciation Walk - 16 November
Join us for a 'Park Appreciation Walk' around the Sanctuary. We will meet at the Visitors Centre.
Twilight Working Bee - 26 November
Join us for our final working bee for the year at our Twilight event, a light supper follows.
Recent events
A look at what's been happening at the Sanctuary over the past few months.
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/
Working Bee
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.
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.
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.
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