BERG Mt Martha

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BERG Mt Martha Caring for Balcombe Estuary Reserves and Mount Martha Coastal Bushlands
http://www.berg.org.au

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Balcombe Creek & Estuary are approximately 45k southeast of Melbourne and is the last unspoilt waterway entering the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay (Nerm). The Estuary reserves cover 44 hectares of natural bushland along the creek’s lower reaches. The Mornington Peninsula’s traditional owners called the Balcombe Creek area Tji’tjin’garook – the voice of frogs. Balcombe estuary opens intermittently into the Nerm, midway along Mount Martha foreshore; predominately Coast Banksia Woodland, classified as vulnerable and depleted Coastal Dune Scrub, which are slowly being rehabilitated. A boardwalk and walking tracks run about 3.5 km through the bushland along the south bank, from the estuary to the Nepean Highway, with two bridges to the north bank creating a circuit. At the highway, the track connects with walking tracks in Briars Park.

Come along to our AGM, Saturday 24th October and hear our guest speaker, Rog Standen of "Meet the neighbours – garden bu...
14/10/2026

Come along to our AGM, Saturday 24th October and hear our guest speaker, Rog Standen of "Meet the neighbours – garden bugs". Explore the world of mini beasts of the gardens that surround us. What are they? How do you tell them apart? What roles do they play? How do they fit together? Why are they important? Which are the most beautiful and which seem a little brutish?
For catering purposes, register here: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1664442
Mount Martha House, Room 64, 9.30 am
Stunning photo by Lynn Murdoch.

The Creek is out now! Read all About It! Catch up on what’s happening around the estuary, wildlife note -Biolinks on the...
06/10/2026

The Creek is out now! Read all About It!
Catch up on what’s happening around the estuary, wildlife note -Biolinks on the Peninsula, Mt Martha Bundy, Bird Flu update, Bee Hotels, Galaxias, Field News and a Vale for Terry Denton. Plus all the latest from our volunteer teams. Thanks to everyone who helps keep our bushland thriving.
https://www.berg.org.au/bergmm/wp-content/uploads/Creek-30.3-Spring-2026-digital-version.pdf

OCTOBER SUNDAY WB - THIS SUNDAY 11th OCT. 9.30am - 11.30amWHERE: Along the boardwalk below Ferrero OvalsPARK: Ferrero Ov...
06/10/2026

OCTOBER SUNDAY WB - THIS SUNDAY 11th OCT. 9.30am - 11.30am
WHERE: Along the boardwalk below Ferrero Ovals
PARK: Ferrero Oval carpark, end of Seppelt Ave.
WHAT: Follow-up w**ding of Angled Onion.
WHY: Angled Onion is a declared Noxious w**d across Victoria
It Smothers Native Groundcovers, Stops Forest Regeneration, Disrupts the Local Ecosystem & Causes Soil Erosion
Check out the full information from The Yarra Rangers
https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Trees-and-vegetation/W**ds/Common-w**ds-in-Yarra-Ranges/Angled-Onion
Wear Long pants and sturdy shoes/boots.
Any queries, ring Eric Smalley – 0403 863 616 or Liz Barraclough – 0408 388 430
*Ring or check emails if you think the weather is questionable!

Tips and advice on removing Angled Onion.

Vale Terry DentonBy Anni DowdBERG Mt Martha is much saddened by the death of our patron Terry Denton on 21st September.A...
27/09/2026

Vale Terry Denton
By Anni Dowd

BERG Mt Martha is much saddened by the death of our patron Terry Denton on 21st September.

An award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, Terry was best known for his work on the popular ‘Treehouse’ series of books, as well as the ‘Just’ and ‘Gasp’ series and many more.

He was a local, living in Mornington, but had also long owned a block of land backing onto the Balcombe Estuary reserves, and he accepted BERG’s invitation to become Patron in 2018.

Terry shared his quirky, strange, hilarious illustration style and techniques with many of our local kids at two wonderful BERG workshops in 2018. He was fun, he had a cheeky, larrikin nature and the kids absolutely adored his unbridled spontaneous, wacky sense of humour!

How lucky they were to be in the presence of such an authentic original fun-loving person.

Terry will be missed by so many, but he leaves an indelible legacy to the children of Australia and the world.

https://c.org/sCRcTrpQH7Thousands of volunteer hours have been spent removing this w**d across multiple regions, includi...
10/09/2026

https://c.org/sCRcTrpQH7
Thousands of volunteer hours have been spent removing this w**d across multiple regions, including the Balcombe Estuary Reserves and the Mount Martha Coastal Reserve. This sustained labour demand demonstrates its high national impact, the difficulty of control, and the need for coordinated, long‑term management — fully consistent with the criteria for listing as a W**d of National Significance. Every signature helps strengthen the case for national action. Every signature helps - Please support BERG Mt Martha.

Declare Polygala myrtifolia a w**d of national significance

The classic quote is: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Save the Date, 27...
16/07/2026

The classic quote is: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Save the Date, 27th July, and support Sunshine Reserve Mount Martha. Lots of fun and a wonderful chance to meet other community members and Friends Group volunteers, plus plant now!

🌿 Preparations are well underway...

The countdown is on!

Behind the scenes, our volunteers have been busy preparing Sunshine Reserve for National Tree Day. From organising hundreds of native plants to getting the site ready, it's all coming together.

Soon, this space will be filled with neighbours, families and friends, all working together to create new habitat for local wildlife.

If you've been thinking about coming along, we'd love to have you.

📅 Sunday 26 July
🕘 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 End of Sunview Way, Mount Martha (off Waterview Drive)

Bring your sturdy boots, bring a friend, and come be part of something that will grow for generations.

We can't wait to see you there. 💚

Today!
09/07/2026

Today!

Join our webinar where experts unpack the potential impacts of bird flu on at-risk species and ecosystems, and identify urgent actions needed today to improve Australia's response.

Sunday Working Bee time is here again! This Sunday, 13h June. 9.30 am - 11.30 am-ishWhere we will be working: Back at...
10/06/2026

Sunday Working Bee time is here again!
This Sunday, 13h June. 9.30 am - 11.30 am-ish
Where we will be working: Back at Mt Martha Bowling Club, car park boundary fence, off Latrobe Dve.
Activity: Maintenance work - removing emerging baby Agapanthus, cleaning up around new indigenous plantings, and, if time allows, we'll do some work in the Reserve.
Park: Mt Martha Bowling Club off Latrobe Dve.

https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Trees-and-vegetation/W**ds/Common-w**ds-in-Yarra-Ranges/Agapanthus?fbclid=IwdGRjcASVu5ljbGNrBJW7kmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHl_YhOI4KK0_uKjjl1b1_QiSUuVnAk6V8fQZEJqGiJ8Gp0QYB5lGK3lXTTIO_aem_1ArCZboYLA0Q3IhYIvTXNw

Tips and advice on removing Agapanthus

17/05/2026

See one? Maybe in the Estuary.

Join us to celebrate Anni Dowd’s stunning art for our new Birds of Mt Martha booklet on Friday, May 22. See all 77 image...
14/05/2026

Join us to celebrate Anni Dowd’s stunning art for our new Birds of Mt Martha booklet on Friday, May 22. See all 77 images, meet the artist and order fine-art copies of any of the paintings. Book via the QR code on the flyer attached. We look forward to seeing you!

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Balcombe Estuary Reserves & Mount Martha Bushland Reserves
Mount Martha, VIC
3934

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