Blog Posts - Friends of Glenfern Valley Bushlands

Upcoming: Bush Restoration August 2025

10/8/2025

You are all welcome to our weekend Bushland Restoration Morning, to be held on Sunday August 17th, from 9:30am - 12:30pm. We'll meet at the central entrance with the rock wall, to walk through area 4.

You are very welcome for all or part of the morning; or if you are unable to participate in the work, do feel free to join us at 11am, when we stop for morning tea and an informative talk about a plant, animal, or other aspect of the reserve.

Please bring sturdy shoes, gloves, drinking water. We'll provide you with morning tea, tools, and hand sanitiser.

Hope to see you there!

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Bush Restoration Photos, July 2025

25/7/2025

The low winter’s sun cast wonderful shadows across the clumps of grass throughout area 5, where we removed pittos, boneseed and blackberries, to name a few. There was plenty of time to take in the serenity of the day as weeds were few in number.

Thanks to our volunteers for coming out to take part in the morning, and for the always-excellent morning tea that was provided.

You can join us next time, on Wednesday 6 August at 9am, and/or Sunday 17 August at 9:30am. 🌿

Photos by Daniel

Upcoming: Bush Restoration July 2025

14/7/2025

You are all welcome at our weekend Bushland Restoration Morning, to be held on Sunday July 20th, from 9:30am - 12:30pm. We'll meet at the central entrance with the rock wall, to walk through area 5.

In addition to the usual weeds, Sallow Wattle has been seen in that area. This wattle is native to NSW, but is behaving like an invasive weed in parts of VIC. We'll be shown how to recognise Sallow Wattle at the start of the morning. Its flower spikes are very distinct, and if not flowering yet, the bright colour of the leaves helps to identify it. Parks Victoria has an information sheet on this wattle.

You are very welcome for all or part of the morning; or if you are unable to participate in the work, do feel free to join us at 11am, when we stop for morning tea and an informative talk about a plant, animal, or other aspect of the reserve.

Please bring sturdy shoes, gloves, drinking water. We'll provide you with morning tea, tools, and hand sanitiser. 🌿

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Bush Restoration Photos, June 2025

19/6/2025

Last Sunday morning we ventured into areas 12 and 3 where a few interesting weed finds were made. (See the photos below for the juicy details.)

We spent morning tea at Jill’s Rest, the lovely flat area at the bottom of Area 12 with a bench seat, close to the Archery Club entrance. A local magpie joined us as Linda gave a talk on Veronica gracilis AKA Slender Speedwell, a lovely flowering perennial herb with a spreading habit. We also were witness to a mob of kangaroos making their way through the reserve. A lovely morning in all, and we give our thanks for the volunteers that helped out.

You can join us next time, on Wednesday 2 July at 9am, and/or Sunday 20 July at 9:30am.

Photos by Daniel J

Upcoming: Bush Restoration June 2025

9/6/2025

You are all welcome at our weekend Bushland Restoration Morning, to be held on Sunday 15th of June, from 9:30am – 12:30pm. We'll meet at the central entrance with the rock wall, to walk through areas 2, 3, and 12.

You are very welcome for all or part of the morning; or if you are unable to participate in the work, do feel free to join us at 11am, when we stop for morning tea and an informative talk about a plant, animal, or other aspect of the reserve.

Please bring sturdy shoes, gloves, drinking water. We'll provide you with morning tea, tools, and hand sanitiser. 🌿

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Midweek Conversation & Conservation Photos, 4 June 2025

4/6/2025

Thanks to all the enthusiastic volunteers at today's working bee. It was a beautiful morning to be in the bushlands. 🌿

Photos by Jackson E.

Upcoming: Midweek Conservation & Conversation, June

29/5/2025

This coming Wednesday June 4th we'll hold our midweek Conservation & Conversation morning from 9am - 11am, followed by morning tea.

Please note we'll meet at the depot end, Melway 74 G11, to walk through areas 6 and 7.
Please bring gloves, drinking water, sturdy shoes. We will provide you with tools and morning tea!

Our weekend working bee for June will be held on Sunday June 15th, and we'll send out a reminder.

Photo by Daniel J

Bush Restoration Photos, May 2025

28/5/2025

Area 15 welcomed us across Ferny Creek to remove the weeds that had taken root over the past twelve months. We lovingly ripped them out and carted them away to make space for indigenous flora. Agapanthus, pittos, Verbena and ivy were some of the usual culprits, along with some surprises such as a golf ball and a coconut husk. At morning tea, Jackson educated us about the methods Eucalypts use to survive harsh conditions.

It was another stunning May morning and a pleasure to be out in the reserve. Thanks to the volunteers that joined us.

You can join us next time, on Wednesday 4 June at 9am, and/or Sunday 15 June at 9:30am. 🌿

Photos by Daniel & Nicole

Upcoming: Bush Restoration May 2025

17/5/2025

You are all welcome at our weekend Bushland Restoration Morning, to be held this coming Sunday 18th May, from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Please note we'll meet at the depot end, Melway 74 G11, to work in area 15 across the creek.

You are very welcome for all or part of the morning; or if you are unable to participate in the work, do feel free to join us at 11am, when we stop for morning tea and an informative talk about a plant, animal, or other aspect of the reserve.

Please bring sturdy shoes, gloves, drinking water. We'll provide you with morning tea, tools, and hand sanitiser. 🌿

Newsletter #51 Autumn 2025

7/5/2025

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