Friends of Damper Creek Conservation Reserve

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Damper Creek is an ecological corridor located on Wurrundjeri land in south-east Melbourne

30/10/2026

The Upper canopy of Damper Creek is humming with pollinators and moths & butterflies flutter between the flowering gums and dragonflies are darting over the creek. Remember to to come and admire the buzzing wildflower meadow behind the Park Rd houses next time you visit Damper Creek.

25/10/2026

24/10/2026

Today's (October) Working Bee is cancelled due to the wet weather. However the Creek and the parkland are loving the much needed rain.

21/10/2026

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Sharing acknowledgement and thanks for the work that Friends of Damper Creek do in Mount Waverley, along with our friends at Valley Reserve & Scotchmans Creek. Our creeks are part of the Kooyong Koot (Gardiners Creek) Catchment.

08/10/2026

The Friends of Damper Creek Conservation Reserve in Mount Waverley are inviting people to join us at our next weeding working bee on Sunday 25th October from 10am to 12noon. It is a great way to meet people or to just enjoy nature. We are meeting at the grassy dog off leash area on the upper path behind the houses (the tree symbol on the map below) - the nearest park entrances are Park Road or Bengal Crescent in Mount Waverley. Morning tea is provided.

02/10/2026

Join us on Thursday 8th October at 10am (to 12noon) for a guided walk through Damper Creek Conservation Reserve.
The 2km guided walk will start at Alvie Hall and finish back at the hall for a cuppa tea. Led by members of the Friends of Damper Creek Conservation Reserve, a dedicated volunteer group who help care for this special bushland. They’ll share stories about the reserve’s history, native plants and wildlife, and the important conservation work they do.
Please wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather conditions. Hat, sunscreen and water bottle are recommended and bring your binoculars if you have a pair.

Guided walk through Damper Creek Conservation Reserve. Learn about the nature of Damper Creek Conservation Reserve and be active outdoors during...

15/09/2026

The next weeding working bee is on Sunday 20th September at 10am until 12.30pm. Meeting point is at the dog off leash area on the upper path above the main pond (the closest park entrances are Park Rd or Bengal Crescent). Remember your hat and sunscreen (and watch out for our giant possums)!

15/09/2026

19/08/2026

Join us for our next weeding working bee on Sunday 30th August at 10am to 12.30pm. Meet at the Swayfield Road park entrance.

(Image - Owlet Nightjar in Damper Creek Corridor photographed last week by J.Carra)

05/08/2026

Join us at 7.30pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at Alvie Hall Mt Waverley to hear Clare Brace (Manager Sustainability) speak about the Monash Climate Resilience Plan and urban greening actions. This will be followed by the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Damper Creek Conservation Reserve Inc. and supper. For more information contact - [email protected]

Address

Damper Creek Conservation Reserve
Mount Waverley, VIC
3149

Website

https://www.friendsofdampercreek.org.au/

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