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We educate, connect and inspire people to care for land, water, wildlife and community wellbeing.

The Port Phillip EcoCentre works with community and government to protect and improve Port Phillip Bay and the urban ecology of Greater Melbourne in the traditional lands and waters of the Kulin Nation. Our dedicated team of scientists, educators and volunteers design and implement innovative environmental programs. We use the physical world as our classroom to connect people with their local nature. Since 1999 our collective impact has transformed the way Melbourne understands wildlife, waterways and wellbeing in the age of climate change. Join the EcoCentre community:
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Twitter - twitter.com/ecocentrestk
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/port-phillip-ecocentre

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Make a donation:
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08/10/2026

Whats on this weekend with the EcoCentre?

Beachkeepers! Marine Pest Patrol
🗓️ Saturday 10am -12pm 📍Green Point, Brighton
We are seeking volunteers to join our Marine Pest Patrol this Saturday. Come along for a hands-on morning of marine biodiversity exploration and citizen science.
Register here: https://www.ecocentre.com/events/event/beachkeepers-marine-pest-patrol-at-green-point-brighton-10oct26/

Share&Swap Shop
🗓️ Saturday, 12-2pm📍EcoCentre, St Kilda
Bring up to 5 pre-loved, non-bulky items and browse for new-to-you treasures. Think clothes, books, kitchenware, plants, toys, art supplies and more. Best of all, everything is free!
Find our more here: https://www.ecocentre.com/events/event/oct-share-swap-shop/

St Kilda Repair Cafe & St Kilda Bike Kitchen
🗓️ Sunday, 2-5pm 📍EcoCentre, St Kilda
Got a broken household item, clothing needing mending, or a bike that needs some TLC? Bring it along and learn from volunteer fixers while helping reduce waste and keep valuable items in use.
Find out more here: https://www.ecocentre.com/events/event/st-kilda-repair-cafe-and-bike-kitchen/

01/10/2026

Love telling stories of people, planet, programs and possibilities?

We're looking for a Comms & Marketing Coordinator (3 days/week) to join the EcoCentre. They will bring outstanding storytelling skills, content production experience, design and digital literacy, rapid rapport and strategic thinking to lift organisational profile and build engagement.

Applications close 12 October.

Find out more here: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/EcoCentre/communications-and-marketing-coordinator-1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=noreply%40ethicaljobs.com.au

24/09/2026

What do a $50 note, dog balls and nurdles have in common? 👀

We find them all in our storm drain sorts! We’re looking for volunteers for the next round of Let’s Strain the Drains, a joint project with Tangaroa Blue , helping us track plastic pollution making its way to Port Phillip Bay.

📅 Wednesday 30 September
📍 Port Phillip EcoCentre
Morning session: 10am–1pm
Afternoon session: 1:30–4:30pm
(Join us for the morning, afternoon, or both!)

No experience needed, just curiosity! Register via the link in the comments.

22/09/2026

Carrying a lot of climate feelings?

This Saturday, join us around the table at our Climate Cafe, to experience a supportive space to share these feelings, or just be in the presence of others who care.

Our Climate Café is a small, supportive space to talk about the things that can be difficult to say elsewhere - climate grief, anxiety, anger, uncertainty, hope and care. There is no expectation to do or fix, just an open invitation to share and listen.

☕ Saturday 26 September, 1–2:30pm
📍 Port Phillip EcoCentre

Free, with just 10 places available. Book via the link in the comments.

21/09/2026

Want to get involved in climate action but not sure where to start?

Come along to the EcoCentre on Sunday 4 October for a free afternoon of conversations, connections and ideas for taking climate action in your local community.

Climate action speed dating! 🌏

Meet eight local climate and environment groups and spend the afternoon chatting, asking questions and finding out what’s happening locally. Whether you’re already involved or just curious about where to begin, there’s plenty of ways to get connected.

You’ll have the chance to discover:
🌿 What you can do as an individual or family
🤝 What local groups are working on
🌏 How you can get involved in local action

Come along, meet some like-minded people and find a climate action pathway that feels right for you.

Free refreshments provided!

📅 Sunday 4 October
🕑 2pm – 4pm
📍 EcoCentre, St Kilda
🎟️ FREE

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/connections-for-climate-action-want-to-take-action-on-climate-change-in-port-phillip

Jointly organised by Port Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network and Port Phillip EcoCentre.

16/09/2026

Why do birds suddenly…fly away?

This Saturday, join us for this month's Community Science Lab Drop-In Session: Birds in Flight.

Have you ever noticed that different species of birds fly away from you at different distances when you walk towards them? This flight response is related to fear and can cost birds a lot of energy.

In urban areas, particularly urban coastal areas birds are often in close contact with humans and other disturbances such as artificial light at night, so how does this impact their flight responses?

Join us at the EcoCentre along with Deakin researcher Emily Russo to learn more about what flight responses are, why researchers study them and what factors of our urban environment are affecting shorebird health.

Open to citizen scientists of all ages!

Register Here: https://www.ecocentre.com/events/event/community-science-lab-drop-in-session-birds-in-flight/

14/09/2026

Electrifying opportunity this week!

We’re so excited to be attending ‘Our Electric Connection’ this week, a FREE community expo from Electrify Southside and the City Of Port Phillip .

You can visit stallholders, hear from panels of experts, and learn how your home, business, community group, or sports club can:

- Save money on your energy bills
- Improve building comfort and performance
- Play a role in creating a more climate-resilient community

Visit the EcoCentre stall to learn more about the sustainable design of the new EcoCentre, our work greening urban spaces, and the range of programs we offer to support environmental action.

When: 5.30 to 8.30pm Thursday 17 September
Where: St Kilda Town Hall

Learn more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/our-electric-connection-pop-up-mini-expo

Address

EcoCentre, 55A Blessington Street
Melbourne, VIC
3182

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.ecocentre.com/

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