Sunshine Reserve Mount Martha

Sunshine Reserve Mount Martha https://sunshinereserve.com.au At a time when the creek was far less entrenched than today, a few families spent the summer months camped at the creek mouth.

In the Past

The Ngruk willam, a band of the Boonerwrung Ianguage group of Aboriginal people, called Sunshine Creek, Ballern Ballern. The name Ballern Ballern, is thought to be an Aboriginal word Balun, meaning ‘creek’. Because another smaller creek enters the bay close to Sunshine Creek, Ballern Ballern probably means ‘place of two creeks’. The creek’s first European name was Granite Gully. Qua

lity granite was quarried for building purposes along the creek’s southern banks in the 1800s. Evidence of quarrying can be seen today. The area was officially reserved as a drainage reserve in the 1830s, in anticipation of future residential expansion of Mt Martha. The creek reserve’s name is most probably coincident with the naming of Sunshine Drive as part of residential development in the area during the late 1950s and early 1960s. – Malcolm Gordon

WORKING BEE TOMORROW! Looking for a great way to spend your Sunday morning? Join us at Sunshine Reserve from 9am–11am to...
30/05/2026

WORKING BEE TOMORROW!

Looking for a great way to spend your Sunday morning? Join us at Sunshine Reserve from 9am–11am tomorrow (last Sunday of May)!

Meet at the Mid McLeod Road entrance (picnic table).

We’ve got:

🌳 50 new gum trees to plant (thanks to MPKoala!)

🪏Plenty of weeding to tackle

🍄‍🟫 Join our Local Lorax Pia Spreen and learn about our incredible bushland, native plants, and local biodiversity

Whether you’re a regular volunteer or it’s your first time, we’d love to see you there.

Every pair of hands makes a difference 🫶

Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle.

Together, we’re helping Sunshine Reserve thrive 💚

Hello friends of sunshine! ☀️ Already looking forward to seeing you at our monthly working bee 🐝 next Sunday.Date: 31st ...
22/05/2026

Hello friends of sunshine! ☀️

Already looking forward to seeing you at our monthly working bee 🐝 next Sunday.

Date: 31st of May
Time: 9-11am
Location: meeting at the McLeod road picnic table.

See you there 💚

12/05/2026

Thank you Naturelinks 💚

Grab a cuppa and enjoy our latest sunshine newsletter 🗞️ 🌞 🦉 🍂
27/04/2026

Grab a cuppa and enjoy our latest sunshine newsletter 🗞️ 🌞 🦉 🍂

We were thrilled to receive this message along with incredible footage captured by Naturelinks of a Powerful Owl. As Australia’s largest owl, Powerful Owls rely on healthy bushland, mature trees, and connected canopy to hunt and move safely. Their presence is a strong indicator that our efforts ....

26/04/2026
21/04/2026

New to grants? No worries — we’ve got you! 🙌

Ahead of the 2026–27 Community Investment Funding opening on 13 July, we’re hosting FREE Grant Information Sessions and Grant Writing Workshops across May and June 📅

Are you part of a Mornington Peninsula community group, club or organisation? Planning an event or local project? This is your chance to build your skills and apply with confidence 💡✨

📍 Upcoming session:
🗓 Tuesday 5 May
⏰ 10am–12pm
📌 21 Marine Parade, Hastings (Olivers Room – Foyer)

All sessions are free, but bookings are strongly encouraged ✔️

👉 Check out the full schedule and secure your spot today! For more information, visit: https://mornpen.link/Fc

Working bee this Sunday 9am 🐝 Hello lovers of Sunshine ☀️ working bee back at National Tree Day site with some weeding ...
20/04/2026

Working bee this Sunday 9am 🐝
Hello lovers of Sunshine ☀️ working bee back at National Tree Day site with some weeding around our thriving plants! 🌱 McLeod road and Hall street fire access track .. hope you can make it 💚

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