Spring Planting Day

A spectacular day greeted 50 keen community volunteers on Threatened Species Day joining forces with the River Reserves, UY Landcare and Warburton Environment in a river planting day.  Combined with the Warburton Primary School and Warburton Kinder planting day earlier in the month, we have planted 2500 locally native plants that will provide much needed habitat overlooking the Yarra. 

A huge thanks to all the dads that got their hands dirty on Fathers Day!  The plants are all establishing well and have been watered in by the recent Spring rains.  We couldn't have done it without everyones help!

Thanks also to both Melbourne Water and Yarra Ranges Council who supported our event.

Spring community Planting Day – Sunday 7 September

Come along to the Warburton Community Spring Planting Day to be held on Sunday 7th September on the banks of the Yarra River, behind the Warburton oval. Bring the whole family and treat Dad to a free sausage for Father’s Day after the event! All other attendees are also eligible for a free sausage!

It is also Threatened Species Day, so there will be some educational talks about the habitat we are supporting with our planting and the bigger picture of locally threatened forest creatures- like the Leadbeater's Possum.

Bring old clothes, and gloves, a hat and a water bottle.

Meet at the Warburton Hardware Carpark for a 10 am kick off.  

 

Planting site is beside the football oval along the river Melway: 290 C3.

Time: From 10am till 12pm. FREE BBQ after 12pm

Collapsed Boardwalk - TRACK CLOSED

Over the past 18 months our Committee of volunteers has been liaising with the state government, Edgewater Resort developer, Melbourne Water, residents and Council regarding the collapsed boardwalk behind the old Sanitarium factory. 

It is our pleasure to finally let everyone know that we are reconstructing and realigning the riverside track to ensure the safety for users and the stability and sustainability of the river riparian environment. 

The project will also include new fencing, native plantings, weed control, new track and re-shaping the river bank.  We are pleased to have support from everyone mentioned above and continue to thank the Warby residents for their understanding during the time we have the track closed from 23rd October until mid-December. 

We'll let you know via this blog when the track is reopened.  Works will be dependant on weather, contractor availability and operational success of construction works.

If you have further queries, please don't hesitate to contact us via email. 

 

Building Bridges

Since our Committee entered into an agreement with Yarra Ranges Council in December 2012, the Warburton River Walk has seen considerable upgrades.  The latest support has included the replacement of a once narrow ramp leading to Bramich Bridge, behind the footy oval.

We wish to acknowledge and thank Council for their ongoing support to the community in the maintenance and upgrades required in-order to keep the river walk a safe, accessible and attractive destination for locals and our visitors.

Seeking New Committee Members

Do you have an interest in our Yarra River’s health and beauty??

Our Committee is asking for your help. We need people that walk the tracks regularly and do not mind monitoring the condition of the reserve. We'd like a friends group that will report via email, scribbled note, phone, or talk to us about any of the following:

 Broken boards on boardwalks - Graffiti - Rubbish too large for you to pick up - Tripping hazards - Muddy conditions - Fallen trees from storms

 

If you are interested we have the opportunity for you to join our committee or we may form an informal group with no formality’s but a conduit to the formal committee for advice and assistance in improving this iconic piece of Warburton.

Applications are currently being lodged with Department of Environment and Primary Industries. 

 

For further information please email Gordon Buller, gsbuller@tpg.com.au or Jess Baillie on jessbaillie@gmail.com

Golden Whistlers are often seen by the Yarra in Warby

River Helping Hands

Spring sunshine flooded the river planting site along Dammans Rd last Saturday when 40 locals gathered to plant, investigate, learn, make friends, meet old friends and generally have fun.  The 'group hoot' (owls) as part of the threatened species talk was a highlight along with seed pod craft and learning about local plans to expand our National Park.  Ferns were planted, a new rain garden or 'bog' will trap sediment and filter nutrients before they enter the Yarra and special connections were forged by both children and adults alike.  Thank you for your whole hearted involvement and contributions.

Enthusiastic water monitors!

 

 Threatened Species - Warburton Environment talk

Thank you

Melbourne Water                                 Wild Thyme

Yarra Ranges Council                         Warburton Golf Club

Warburton Environment                      Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater 

Warburton Community Market            EcoRepair