Biodiverse Nature Strips by Rotary Club of Balwyn Inc.

18/08/2026

Pretty good tips!

If you'd like to test how good connecting with nature is for our well being - join Friends of Belmont Park Balwyn this Saturday 22 August at 11 am!

A little less scrolling, a little more time among the trees 🌿🌳

What else would you add to this?

17/08/2026

Join the Yarra Riverkeeper Association to learn more about pollution!

Ever wondered what actually happens when pollution enters the Birrarung? Join Environment Protection Authority Victoria and the City of Melbourne for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at how pollution is detected, monitored and prevented.

Follow pollution from street to river on an interactive drain chase, test water quality with real field equipment, and explore the EPA Pollution Response Vehicle up close. You'll also hear about the Swimmable Birrarung Project, and the work being done to make the river healthy enough for people and wildlife to enjoy.

Perfect for curious minds of all ages, whether you're passionate about the environment or just after a fun, hands-on family activity.

📅 Sat, 17 Oct | 🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm | 📍 Birrarung Marr Landing, Melbourne

Comment 'Pollution Patrol' and we'll DM you the registration link.

Big thanks to our major partners: Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo and Water4Good.

08/08/2026

11 am every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month - a wonderful group of community volunteers come together at Friends of Belmont Park Balwyn to care for country and connect with each other.

Our focus is ensuring that the newly planted small habitat shrubs aren't overrun by the prolific w**d - Panic Veldt.

Interested in joining us - drop us a message!

29/07/2026

Balwyn Rotary Caring for Country at Belmont Park.

We were joined by RC Kew environment chair - Pam and Rotary Club of Camberwell Inc. president - Daya - to connect with nature and each other.

Thanks Marc and Ann for the delicious sandwiches!

Join Friends of Belmont Park Balwyn 11 am on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.

25/07/2026

A little rain didn't stop us today. Thanks everyone who pitched in!

12/07/2026

10/07/2026

This is a real honour for Balwyn Rotary . Please join us.

Join Balwyn Rotary to hear from Meriki Onus - Co-Chair Gellung Warl - First People's Assembly of Victoria.   Meriki Onus (Gunnai and Gundijtmara) is a Member for the Metro region and Co-Chair of Gellung Warl, living on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country.  Their work champions Indigenous ways of doing ...

08/07/2026

A productive morning at Belmont Park, with plenty of hands making light work. 🌿💪

This time we had a photographer in tow, who managed to capture some fantastic moments throughout the day. It's always great to see the hard work, teamwork, and community spirit reflected in beautiful photos.

A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to help keep Belmont Park beautiful!

28/06/2026

On 13 June Friends of Belmont Park Balwyn had their first Community Planting Day.

Around 40 volunteers planted 800 small bird habitat plants in a bit over 1 hour!

An amazing effort particularly in view of how bad the weather forecast was.

Yesterday we cleared more of the Panic Veldt (bright green grass in the pictures) - that is happily setting seed - around the perimeter of this newly planted bed (Zone 2) and mulched the w**ded area.

This will hopefully reduce the likelihood that our new plants get smothered by w**ds.

09/05/2026

Before today's Friends of Belmont Park Balwyn bi monthly working bee - I spent 5 minutes picking up litter from the gutter.

Keeping our waterways healthy literally starts at home.

Picking up litter from the gutter is an easy and effective way for everyone to be part of the solution.