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Save Western Port Woodlands is dedicated to preserving Bass Coast's remnant coastal forests.

31/10/2026

We were really fortunate to observe a small group of Blue Winged Parrots at the Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve. They allowed to us get quite close as they fed on seeding grasses.
Many aspects of the movements of the Blue-winged Parrot are poorly understood. There is a definite passage of Blue-winged Parrots to and from Tasmania after breeding each year, leaving in March to April and returning in August to October. Some birds, however, over-winter in Tasmania or on the Bass Strait islands.
Blue Winged Parrots are classified as a Vulnerable Species considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Andrew Keir

28/10/2026

And so say all of us. Come on Minister Kilkenny, the community's waited long enough. It will cost the Government nothing and win the Labor Party some fans.

21/10/2026

It's been a very good few weeks for observing our woodlands wildlife breeding. First Blue-winged Parrots, Koalas, then Powerful Owls, and now Lace Monitors. A walk in the Adam's creek reserve yesterday produced two Lacies, one that was approximately 90 cm long which is reasonably small for a Lace Monitor (and probably only a few years old), and the second lizard was very likely a gravid (pregnant) female. They can lay up to a dozen eggs so let's hope we have babies running around in approximately 8 or 9 months time.

11/10/2026

A perfect day to go hunting for orchids and wildflowers in the Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve this morning.
We started with Donkey Orchids in the car park and ended with Flying Duck Orchids on the track back.
In between we saw Blue Waxlip Orchids, Spider Orchids, Pink Lady Fingers, Spotted Sun Orchids, Fringe Lilies, Milkmaids and Button Everlastings.
If you'd like to be added to our email list for woodland walks and news of the campaign, email [email protected]

08/10/2026

Wow, we hit the jackpot last night - two fledgling Powerful Owl chicks in our Woodlands ! Sensational to know these rare, majestic birds (vulnerable in Victoria) are breeding in our very own Western Port Woodlands. The State Government needs to act now and protect this area and its inhabitants forever. We have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt just how valuable this remaining bush is. Not only does it contain endangered and vulnerable species, but they are successfully breeding here as well !

06/10/2026

What if you looked at the bush and saw not just trees, orchids and grasses but a supermarket, pharmacy, toolkit and classroom?
On a walk through The Gurdies, Bunurong ranger Ross Henry reveals the deep knowledge embedded in the landscape – from plants used for food, medicine and weaving to the relationships between fire, fungi, insects and regeneration.
A fascinating glimpse of Country, culture and the intricate connections that shape the bush.

Read Catherine Watson’s story in the Bass Coast Post:

On a walk through The Gurdies, Bunurong ranger Ross Henry reveals a landscape where every plant has a story and most have a use.

03/10/2026

Kelly Smith from the Western Port Koala Corridor Project is running a koala workshop tomorrow at the Adams Creek Nature Reserve. She’ll be showing volunteers how to spot koalas, before heading out to look for koala s**t.

Koala workshop
Sunday 4 October, 10am
Adams Creek Nature Reserve
Park at the Equestrian Carpark at the end of Hookers Road, off the South Gippsland Highway.

We will walk for approximately 2 hours through the reserve.
Please bring boots, long pants, a hat and water. There may be snakes, and we may occasionally leave the tracks and walk through the bush, so gaiters are recommended if you have them.

Find out more
https://www.basscoastpost.com/enviroblog/the-koala-detectives
@ Western Port Biosphere
@ South Gippsland Conservation Society

Western Port Woodlands koalas are part of the special Strzelecki genetic lineage, but there is still much to learn, writes Kelly Smith

27/09/2026

A beautiful morning for a walk in the Grantville Nature Conservation, with a chorus of birds, spectacular lichens, grass trees and so many orchids,
Many a year we've seen lots of orchid leaves, and somehow never quite timed it right to catch them flowering.
This year is different. The flowering bird orchids are like a carpet in the Grantville Nature Conservation Reserve.
Email [email protected] if you'd like to be added to our email list for news of events including woodland walks.

Phillip Island Conservation Society
South Gippsland Conservation Society
Friends of Corinella Foreshore Reserve

26/09/2026

WOODLAND WALK TOMORROW – GRANTVILLE – SUNDAY 10AM
Where: Grantville Nature Conservation Reserve
When: Sunday, September 27, 10am
Meeting place: Park at the end of Stanley Road, near the Freeranger egg farm.
Walk: About 4kms return, easy walking on a made track. Turn back when you’ve had enough.
Highlights: Grass trees and Bird Orchids. A koala mother and joey have been spotted in the vicinity recently.
All welcome but please remember you’re responsible for your own safety.
Email [email protected] to be added to our email list for woodland walks and other events.

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Western Port Woodlands
Grantville, VIC
3984

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+61401817796

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http://www.savewesternportwoodlands.org/

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