Friends of Edwardes Lake

Friends of Edwardes Lake The Friends of Edwardes Lake is a group of locals who aim to preserve, restore and manage the ecosystems associated with Edwardes Lake, Reservoir.

The group facilitates activities such as community planting days, clean up days, bird surveys, frog walks.

Under the watchful gaze of the resident Tawny Frogmouths these amazing volunteers installed 1,250 plants and guardsThank...
21/06/2026

Under the watchful gaze of the resident Tawny Frogmouths these amazing volunteers installed 1,250 plants and guards

Thank you to all the helped out today in various different ways.

The species planted today were Kennedia prostrata aka Running Postman, Austrostipa elegantissima aka Feather Spear-grass, Austrostipa mollis aka Soft Spear-grass and Rytidosperma fulvum aka Copper-awned Wallaby-grass - all fantastic species to support insects. Native insects not only pollinate our ecosystems and food plants but are an important food source to species like the Tawny Frogmouth.

And yes.. there are tree guards back on the slope.. welcome to stage two of the slope plantings.. the install of grasses and wildflowers. We’ll love not to install tree guards but the lake is home to over 65 Swamphens.. who love to pull out plants.. we forgive them for the extra work.. the world would be dull without them.

We’ll be back at the slope for w**ding tomorrow and more planting on Sunday - come and join us to restore Country, support wildlife and hang out with some wonderful people.

Today one of the lake’s residents, a Silver Gull was discovered tangled in fishing line hanging from a tree near the spi...
20/06/2026

Today one of the lake’s residents, a Silver Gull was discovered tangled in fishing line hanging from a tree near the spillway.

The community was quick to act by calling Wildlife Victoria. A rescuer with the help of some amazing volunteers and community members was able to rescue the bird and remove the majority of the fishing line - estimated to be at least 30m long

The Silver Gull appears to be ok and will spend the evening in care.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in helping this individual, your efforts will ensure they see another sunrise.

This is not a new story, wildlife is harmed by fishing line every week at the lake and wetlands, we currently have 3 more birds with some sort of fishing line wrapped around their body that are unable to be caught - if you want to help get in touch with the council and tell them you want more patrols and signage immediately.

If you’re fishing at the lake and wetlands.. don’t.

On Sunday 21st June @ 9.00am we’ll be planting by hosting a planting day There will be 2,000 plants to install, come one...
19/06/2026

On Sunday 21st June @ 9.00am we’ll be planting by hosting a planting day

There will be 2,000 plants to install, come one, come all!

Join us at the Slope

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8HNT2MuKZ89ysao6A

If you do wish to participate in the planting, please sure that you;

1. Bring your own gloves

2. Wear suitable sturdy, closed toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants

3. Are sun smart with a hat, protective clothing and sunscreen.

4. Register your details via the QR Code when you arrive (name, email address and phone number)

Join us at 4:00pm on Monday 15th June at the Slopehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ywtbpfij2fxr6BNv7We'll be;WeedingIf you do wis...
14/06/2026

Join us at 4:00pm on Monday 15th June at the Slope

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ywtbpfij2fxr6BNv7

We'll be;

Weeding

If you do wish to participate, please sure that you;

1. Wear suitable sturdy, closed toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants

2. Are sun smart with a hat, protective clothing and sunscreen.

3. Ensue you have drinking water

All ages and abilities welcome! There is no expectation to stay for the length of time you wish to w**d for, every bit helps! We'll have the tools and gloves.

Join us at 8:00am on Sunday 14th June at the Insect Hotel Areahttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ywtbpfij2fxr6BNv7We'll be;WeedingI...
12/06/2026

Join us at 8:00am on Sunday 14th June at the Insect Hotel Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ywtbpfij2fxr6BNv7

We'll be;

Weeding

If you do wish to participate, please sure that you;

1. Wear suitable sturdy, closed toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants

2. Are sun smart with a hat, protective clothing and sunscreen.

3. Ensue you have drinking water

All ages and abilities welcome! There is no expectation to stay for the length of time you wish to w**d for, every bit helps! We'll have the tools and gloves.

Join us at 3:00pm on Monday 8th June at the Insect Hotel Areahttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ywtbpfij2fxr6BNv7We'll be;WeedingIf...
07/06/2026

Join us at 3:00pm on Monday 8th June at the Insect Hotel Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ywtbpfij2fxr6BNv7

We'll be;

Weeding

If you do wish to participate, please sure that you;

1. Wear suitable sturdy, closed toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants

2. Are sun smart with a hat, protective clothing and sunscreen.

3. Ensue you have drinking water

All ages and abilities welcome! There is no expectation to stay for the length of time you wish to w**d for, every bit helps! We'll have the tools and gloves.

Happy World Environment DayToday these wonderful volunteers in partnership Darebin bush crew and rewilding team planted ...
07/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day

Today these wonderful volunteers in partnership Darebin bush crew and rewilding team planted 1,200 wildflowers, grasses and small shrubs at the bee hotel area and did a spot of w**ding

Thank you those who contributed today from
digging holes, planting, pulling w**ds, hammering in guards or packing up.

We’ll be w**ding tomorrow from 3:00pm in the same area. We hope to see you there

On Sunday 7th June @ 10.00am we’ll be celebrating World Environment Day by hosting a planting day in partnership with th...
04/06/2026

On Sunday 7th June @ 10.00am we’ll be celebrating World Environment Day by hosting a planting day in partnership with the City of Darebin Bushland Team.

We'll be planting in the bee hotel area at Edwardes Lake

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HX73o2a1BSZaR5Ja7

If you do wish to participate in the planting, please sure that you;

1. Bring your own gloves

2. Wear suitable sturdy, closed toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants

3. Are sun smart with a hat, protective clothing and sunscreen.

4. Register your details via the QR Code when you arrive (name, email address and phone number)

Join us at 4:00pm on Monday 1st June at the Insect Hotel Areahttps://maps.app.goo.gl/ywtbpfij2fxr6BNv7We'll be;WeedingIf...
31/05/2026

Join us at 4:00pm on Monday 1st June at the Insect Hotel Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ywtbpfij2fxr6BNv7

We'll be;

Weeding

If you do wish to participate, please sure that you;

1. Wear suitable sturdy, closed toed shoes, long sleeves and long pants

2. Are sun smart with a hat, protective clothing and sunscreen.

3. Ensue you have drinking water

All ages and abilities welcome! There is no expectation to stay for the length of time you wish to w**d for, every bit helps! We'll have the tools and gloves.

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