Wildlife Conservation Society UniMelb

Wildlife Conservation Society UniMelb Connecting people and wildlife through awareness, understanding and experience.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is an UMSU-affiliated club based at the University of Melbourne. Our mission is to promote, protect and conserve the world's wildlife and wild places through education, discussion, and volunteering. Watch this space for volunteering, networking, and learning opportunities in 2022!

🌱 Working Bee with Friends of Royal Park 🌱Join us for an afternoon helping out at the Royal Park nursery! We’ll be “pric...
08/04/2026

🌱 Working Bee with Friends of Royal Park 🌱

Join us for an afternoon helping out at the Royal Park nursery! We’ll be “pricking out” seedlings and transferring them into larger tubes for future planting 🌿

📅 Date: Tuesday 21 April
⏰ Time: 1:30–3:30pm
📍 Meeting point: Walmsley House, 161 Gatehouse St, Parkville (easy walk or tram from uni)

All equipment provided + afternoon tea included ☕

Come along, get your hands dirty, and contribute to local conservation 💚

🌊 Jawbone Marine Sanctuary WalkTime for another healing nature walk!! Join us for an afternoon exploring Jawbone Marine ...
17/03/2026

🌊 Jawbone Marine Sanctuary Walk

Time for another healing nature walk!! Join us for an afternoon exploring Jawbone Marine Sanctuary and looking out for local wildlife along the shore

🕒 Walk starts: 3:00PM on Tuesday 24th of March
📍 Location: Jawbone Marine Sanctuary

🚆 Travelling with the club?
Meet at Flinders Street Station around 2:00–2:10PM (train ride is ~45–50 minutes)

🚗Own transport?
Feel free to meet us directly at the sanctuary at 3PM.

🌅The walk will wrap up around 6 PM

Come along for a relaxed afternoon of nature, fresh air and of course wildlife

Our WCS merch might be making a return! 🐨🌿If you’d be interested in getting some beautiful hoodies (made sustainably ofc...
10/03/2026

Our WCS merch might be making a return! 🐨🌿

If you’d be interested in getting some beautiful hoodies (made sustainably ofc), please fill out the expression of interest form before due date!!

✨ Link in bio
⏰ Express of interest closes 22nd of March

🌿 Bioblitz at Royal Park 🌿Join us as we explore, observe, and learn about the beautiful biodiversity right here in Melbo...
02/03/2026

🌿 Bioblitz at Royal Park 🌿
Join us as we explore, observe, and learn about the beautiful biodiversity right here in Melbourne’s Royal Park!🦋🌼🐞
Our Bioblitz will simply work like this
1. We explore an area
2. Photograph or record wildlife that we encounter
3. Observations are uploaded to an app called iNaturalist

When & Where❓Monday 9th of March. Meet at 9:30am at the Royal Park Train Station (around 14 minutes from Parkville campus) The event will run until around 12pm

Bring❓Just curiosity and some comfy shoes

Hope to see you there!!

It’s time for the classic first event of the year, the WCS welcome picnic 🙈🍾 🙌 Remember to come say hello and meet the 2...
28/02/2026

It’s time for the classic first event of the year, the WCS welcome picnic 🙈🍾 🙌

Remember to come say hello and meet the 2026 WCS!! You will spot us by our WCS banner at South Lawn and stack of pizzas 🫡

WCSers!! It's almost time for our AGM!! 🥳 Have a say in electing the new committee members who will lead WCS into the ne...
31/08/2025

WCSers!!

It's almost time for our AGM!! 🥳

Have a say in electing the new committee members who will lead WCS into the new year! 🗳️ OR, if you're keen on being more directly involved in events planning, logistics and leadership, step up and run for a position by filling out the corresponding link in bio! (You can also nominate yourself during the actual AGM.)

🗓️ 24 September
⏰ 4pm - 5:30pm
📍Chemistry Building West Wing, L1 Room 158

Online zoom options are also available, and the details are shared with you in a related email ✉️. However, we strongly encourage members to listen to our nominees and participate in elections in person! Food will be provided to all attendees! 😉

We look forward to seeing your nominations 🤩💚

WCSers!! It's almost time for our AGM!! 🥳 Have a say in electing the new committee members who will lead WCS into the ne...
31/08/2025

WCSers!!

It's almost time for our AGM!! 🥳

Have a say in electing the new committee members who will lead WCS into the new year! 🗳️ OR, if you're keen on being more directly involved in events planning, logistics and leadership, step up and run for a position by filling out the corresponding link in bio! (You can also nominate yourself during the actual AGM.)

Online zoom options are also available, and the details are shared with you in a related email ✉️. However, we strongly encourage members to listen to our nominees and participate in elections in person! Food will be provided to all attendees! 😉

We look forward to seeing your nominations 🤩💚

Hey WCSers,It is our delight and privilege to host 5 of some of the most accomplished individuals in wildlife conservati...
26/08/2025

Hey WCSers,

It is our delight and privilege to host 5 of some of the most accomplished individuals in wildlife conservation to speak at our Conservation Careers Panel! 🙌 Grab your tickets from the link 🔗 in bio FAST; you don't want to miss this coveted chance to hear these experts share their brilliant work and the journey they embarked on to get to where they are! 💪

Be inspired by the diverse career opportunities open to you and get your burning questions answered! Food will also be provided for all attendees. 🥪 🍕

So, if you're keen to jumpstart your career in wildlife conservation, head on down to join us at the panel!! 💚

📅 Date: Monday 1st September
🕑 Time: 6-8.30pm
📍 Location: Singapore Theatre, B1 Glyn Davis Building

Hi WCSers! A lot of you have been wondering what volunteering activities we have coming up next, and we're excited to an...
23/08/2025

Hi WCSers!

A lot of you have been wondering what volunteering activities we have coming up next, and we're excited to announce that we're partnering with Friends of Royal Park for a working bee on August 27th!! 🐝

We'll be helping them with revegetation to help support native ecosystems 🌱🪏, so dress in comfortable but protective clothing fit for the occasion! Equipment will be provided (along with morning tea kindly sponsored by FoRP!! ☕️💚) Check the images above for more details!

Click the link in bio 🔗 to secure your spot now!!

Calling all future Unimelb students! Interested in contributing to conservation efforts and learning more about native w...
16/08/2025

Calling all future Unimelb students!

Interested in contributing to conservation efforts and learning more about native wildlife while studying at uni? 🌿🐨

Come find us at Open Day!⚡️We'll have a booth set up at the Student Experience Hub from 10am-4pm where you can see what we're all about! 💚

Hey WCSers! Thank you to all who signed up for our Mt Rothwell volunteering field trip! ⛰️ Most of you should have recei...
13/08/2025

Hey WCSers!

Thank you to all who signed up for our Mt Rothwell volunteering field trip! ⛰️ Most of you should have received the emails confirming your attendance by now. For those who are coming, here's a reminder of what you'll need to bring on the day itself:

* A packed lunch, snacks & water bottle  🍱🚰
* A small torch 🔦
* A sun hat and sunscreen 🧴
* A warm jacket and wet-weather gear  🧥
* A gold coin donation to support Mt Rothwell’s wildlife conservation 🪙
+ wear comfortable clothed that you wouldn't mind getting a little dirty in!

Due to overwhelming demand, we were only able to accommodate some of you, BUT WAIT!! There are still opportunities for you to join us👇:

If you are able to drive and have a car 🚗 that you wouldn't mind ferrying members around in, sign up via the link in bio 🔗 now or email us ✉️ to gain priority to the event! And don't worry, we'll cover your petrol! 🫡 The club would greatly appreciate the help. 💚

See you guys on Monday! 🍃

n need of touching some grass? 🌾Luckily for you, we're planning a duo of wildlife walks at Yarra Bend Park, a vibrant po...
09/08/2025

n need of touching some grass? 🌾

Luckily for you, we're planning a duo of wildlife walks at Yarra Bend Park, a vibrant pocket of nature located right here in the city! Known for it's colony of grey-headed flying foxes 🦇, this is a valuable opportunity to be taken on a guided tour to learn more about the nature we have in urban Melbourne 🌳🏙️. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to secure your spot via the link in our bio 🔗!! (Only 14 August tickets remaining!)

Don't forget to bring these on your tour🎒:
1. Your myki card (if you are travelling with us)
2. Binoculars (if you have them!)
3. Water bottle
4. Sunscreen
5. Hat
6. Umbrella

See you there!

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