Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve

Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve New members welcome & needed! We meet each month on the second Saturday from 10am-12pm.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners of Koolunga Native Reserve. It’s a privilege to work on this traditional land and help restore the biodiversity. FOKNR Vision: A strong and healthy environment, providing essential habitat for a larger connected landscape

FOKNR Mission: Preserve and enhance the unique flora and fauna of Knox,

into the future

FOKNR Priorities:
-> Preserve the diverse flora of Knox Improve habitat for wildlife
-> Pest species control
-> Advocating for environmental outcomes and connectivity in Knox
-> Engage and educate our local community Improve creek health

FOKNR Values: Stewardship, Community Focused, Teamwork

Koolunga Native Reserve is located in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges National Park and is one of the early catchments for Blind Creek and later the Dandenong Creek. These both flow through Knox and further south east and provide a key wildlife corridor linking the national park through suburbia. The native reserve provides critical habitat and breeding options for over 50 recorded bird species. Other important animals that call Koolunga home include two frog species, galaxias fish, short-finned eels, echidnas, sugar gliders, possums and a large range of insects and water bugs. In 1994 local residents established the Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve and the community have continued volunteering to preserve and enhance its unique indigenous bushland. We work closely with Knox City Council on local issues and environmental management. We also assist Council on occasion at a nearby location, Wirrianda Reserve, a small triangle of bushland near a very busy road intersection.

13/08/2026

Brown tree frogs along Wayut Creek!

12/08/2026
Thank you to the 17 enthusiastic volunteers for a great morning together with planting, w**ding & mulching!Two FOGO bins...
08/08/2026

Thank you to the 17 enthusiastic volunteers for a great morning together with planting, w**ding & mulching!

Two FOGO bins were completely filled with w**ds and we planted in four different sites mostly where w**ds had caused damage and gaps. Adding back diverse plant species will support overall biodiversity and native wildlife, especially the smaller creatures like butterflies and insects.

It was great to welcome new volunteers and finish with a tasty snack while sharing stories!

🌱 Join us to improve wildlife habitat! 🦎We’re focussing on ground covers & shrubs that provide habitat for skinks, small...
06/08/2026

🌱 Join us to improve wildlife habitat! 🦎

We’re focussing on ground covers & shrubs that provide habitat for skinks, small birds and echidnas. 🌱🪲

We still need the Mulch Spreaders & Delicate Weeders so there’s something for everyone.

Looking forward to the social catch up at the end! 🍪🧁

Meet us at the car park near Wayut Creek (intersection of Old Forest Rd & Hutton Ave FTG). 👣🚲🛴🚗

We have digging tools and gloves but feel free to bring your favourite pair if you prefer. ✂️🧤

😊 See you there!

We're pleased to see Knox City Council delivering more actions from the Koolunga Native Reserve Management Plan by plant...
05/08/2026

We're pleased to see Knox City Council delivering more actions from the Koolunga Native Reserve Management Plan by planting Yellow Box trees (Eucalyptus melliodora).

The esteemed Dr Graeme Lorimer rated this action as High importance as it supports overall tree canopy, provides shade and other benefits of tree cover, and increases the number of robust tree species.

Looking forward to more:
✅ Shade in summer ☀️🌳
✅ Food & habitat for wildlife 🐛🦋🐦
✅ Tree hollows in the future🦉

Please keep an eye on them and make sure they're looked after.

Robyn Madsen was observed by a Kookaburra whilst working in Koolunga and managed a few close up photos.
01/08/2026

Robyn Madsen was observed by a Kookaburra whilst working in Koolunga and managed a few close up photos.

Winter colours in Koolunga.
25/07/2026

Winter colours in Koolunga.

Join our friendly neighbours this Saturday!
23/07/2026

Join our friendly neighbours this Saturday!

FROGY Working Bee Saturday 25th July. Please join us at 10am to 12. No experience required. We are a small friendly group and we can provide tools if required. Please BYO gloves. See you there!😊

Please keep an eye out for this w**d. If found, add an observation to iNaturalist then dispose of it.
22/07/2026

Please keep an eye out for this w**d.
If found, add an observation to iNaturalist then dispose of it.

Address

Old Forest Road
Ferntree Gully, VIC
3156

Telephone

+61397583112

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