Wonthaggi Urban Landcare

28/10/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Wonthaggi Urban Landcare Group has secured a small grant from the Wonthaggi Seed Bank & Nursery!

The grant will support our Tank Hill Wildflowers Project. The project will see removal of w**ds at Tank Hill Reserve and planting of more than 1,000 locally indigenous wildflowers and herbs. 🌸🌼🪷🌾🪻

Over the past years, w**d infestation has become a large problem in areas of Tank Hill Reserve and it is now time to send these imposters packing and welcome back our locally native understory plants!

The project will be a major focus for our w**ding and revegetation efforts for the coming 12 months. We will be arranging information, w**ding and planting days in the coming months, so keep an eye out and don't forget to join our group! See our website www.wonthaggiurbanlandcare.org for how to join and information about upcoming events :)🌱🌿🌳

Thank you to Wonthaggi Seed Bank & Nursery!!

20/10/2026

Calling all bird watchers !!! Don't forget to participate in the Great Aussie Bird count 19th - 25th October. Register at this link...

Celebrate National Bird Week by taking part in the biggest citizen science project to hit Aussie shores. Join thousands of people from across the country, heading out into their backyards, local parks or favourite open spaces to take part in the Aussie Bird Count.

17/10/2026

Did you know WULG members get 10% off seed bombs at Native Seed Box when you buy online?

Native Seed Box is an award-winning Wonthaggi business that makes a range of lovely things featuring native seeds.

Joining Wonthaggi Urban Landcare Group is just $20 per household per year and you are helping our local natural environment as well as belonging to a great group of like-minded people. Visit our website here to join! https://www.wonthaggiurbanlandcare.org/

Shop Australian native seed bombs, plantable seed paper, eco-friendly gifts and classroom resources. Australian made, award-winning and designed to help grow beautiful native gardens.

12/10/2026

WULG members get 10% off bulk mulch, soil, stone, sand (1m3 minimum and not combined with any other special offer) at Wonthaggi Garden Supplies !!!

Thank you Wonthaggi Garden Supplies for being such a generous and supportive partner.

Joining Wonthaggi Urban Landcare Group is just $20 per household per year and you are helping our local natural environment as well as belonging to a great group of like-minded people. Visit our website here to join! https://www.wonthaggiurbanlandcare.org/

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08/10/2026

Fabulous Free Froggy Event coming up!!

** Sorry, this event is now Booked Out **

Join us for a Frog Walk (not a frog march!) at Wonthaggi Wetlands, led by frog expert Dr Brendan Casey!

Wednesday 4th November: 6:30pm - 8:00/8:30 pm

You will listen to and learn about the different frogs we can hear and also learn how to record frog calls and upload these to the FrogId and iNaturalist apps so that you can participate in FrogId Week - which is Australia’s biggest frog count!

Numbers are very limited and bookings are essential for this free event. Please click the link below to book

Click https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1654662

*IMPORTANT EVENT NOTES*
-Cancellation: This activity is weather dependent and may be postponed if the -weather is unsuitable. You will be emailed, if the event is cancelled or re-scheduled. Please check your emails before attending the event.
-Wear: sturdy walking shoes, insect repellent and dress for the weather.
-Bring: insect repellent, water, your smart phone, and a torch.
-Catering: This activity is not catered. Please bring your own water/refreshments :)
-Toilets: There are no public toilets at this location
- If you wish to learn how to upload your frog observations, upload the FrogId and iNaturalist apps to your smartphone prior to this event!

06/10/2026

Calling all w**ders ... we are w**ding out at Wonthaggi Wetlands tomorrow 10am to 12:30. Our schedule for the next month is up on our website here https://www.wonthaggiurbanlandcare.org/activities-calendar

Weeding is an important part of what we do - but we know it can seem a bit off-putting and everyone has different levels of mobility! It is, however, a great way to get out into nature and move your body around! We only spend a bit less than 2 hours in a session and then stop for a cuppa and bikkie and a chat.

There are no expectations around coming every week, we are thankful for any help you can offer :) Meet us at Wonthaggi Wetlands car park (off South Dudley Road) just before 10am tomorrow!

06/10/2026

Thank you to the Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve for inviting us to join their Wildflower Walk last Saturday. So many wildflowers were pointed out to us - just in the first 50 metres!! The knowledge of our guides was astonishing - including wonderful anecdotes and memories of the history of this special place. How about that gorgeous small grass tree?! We also saw many donkey orchids, greenhood orchids, sun orchids (not quite opened up) and a brown beak orchid.

Yes, it was a bit wet and windy - but that's part of living in this wild and beautiful place. We are hoping to plan another walk for November so stay tuned! Part of our mission is to connect local residents to the beauty of our nature reserves. Many people who live in our local area have never visited these places. So - come along and learn about the nature on your door step! :)

Photos: Brown beak orchid; small grasstree; our dedicated wildflower spotters! We also saw many donkey orchids and sun orchids (not quite open).

02/10/2026

Wildflower Walk will go ahead this morning, but may be cut short - depending on weather. It will be very windy there, so please dress for windy and wet conditions!! A beanie is highly recommended :)

02/10/2026

Hello and Reminder!! Come along and join us for a guided Wildflower Walk through Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve tomorrow morning.

Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve are delivering and leading this guided wildflower walk. The Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve is famous for its orchids and other wildflowers and this is a great time of year to see some beauties! More than 20 different orchid species have been recorded at this reserve.

Starting 9:15 am.

This event is free but bookings are required.

All event details are available at the booking link:
https://www.trybooking.com/DQDVE

just copy and paste into your browser, if the hyperlink isn't working.

See you there!

26/09/2026

Next Saturday! 3rd October ...
Don't miss out on this guided Wildflower Walk at Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve!

Saturday 3rd October: 9:15am - 11:30am

Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve are leading a guided wildflower walk through this incredible reserve.

This is a great chance to see some of the beautiful native orchids and other wildflowers the Heathlands are famous for.

Numbers are limited and bookings are essential for this free event.

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1654722

*IMPORTANT EVENT NOTES*
- Bring: your own water/refreshments, insect repellent, phone/camera, binoculars !
- Wear: sturdy snake-proof shoes, sun hat, long sleeves/pants (not T-shirt or shorts), sun screen
-Toilets: There are no public toilets at this location
- Car-parking is restricted. Please car pool if possible. For those who can, we ask you to meet at Wonthaggi Wetlands car park at 8:50am and share a ride from there (departing 9am for Chisolm Road)
This event is being delivered by the Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve.

Friends of Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve are leading a guided wildflower walk through this beautiful reserve.

The reserve is home to many h