Nursery

• Sale of indigenous plants to the local community, general public, conservation groups and re-vegetation companies;
• Conservation of rare and threatened species;
• Collection of seeds;
• Propagation of indigenous plants;
• Educating the public on local flora and fauna;
• Providing expertise and advice on planting;
• Nursery repairs and maintenance;
• Monitoring rare and endangered species;
• Provision of local province plants;
• Having a great time every Thursday with other nursery enthusiasts.

Pollinator Garden

We have established a Pollinator Garden at the Nursery.  The health of bushland depends upon insect pollinators; without this free service many plant species would be lost.  Click here for more information.

Frogland

Originally created in 1992, from a weed-infested bog, adjacent to the Nursery, it is now an indigenous plant garden, home to frogs, lizards, and many small creatures.  Click here for more information.

Environmental / Conservation

• Planting, weed control, fencing and other tasks as needed in the Park by our Thursday Activity Group volunteers;
• Study of Eltham Copper Butterfly and Imperial Butterfly: location and lifecycle;
• Erecting coupes for endangered species;
• Assisting other Friends groups;
• Working with community groups on special projects;
• Flora and fauna identification and recording;
• Providing social activities and group support.

Information trailer at Warrandyte Riverside Market

We have an information trailer at the monthly Warrandyte Riverside Market held at Stiggants Reserve on the first Saturday of each month.  Volunteers provide information about the Park and its environs - a variety of brochures, postcards, books, and local plants are available.

Educational

• Research on flora and fauna;
• Information trailer at the Warrandyte Festival;
• Plant identification;
• Planting days in schools;
• Building nest boxes for possums;
• Research on rare and endangered species.