Coastcare Point Cook

Coastcare Point Cook provides opportunity for locals to be a part of the restoration, maintenance and promotion of Point Cook’s coastal parklands. With a hands-on approach this community group is making a difference through a focus on preserving and enhancing natural, Indigenous and European heritage. The scope for group projects in the Point Cook Coastal Park is broad and members are charged with contributing to and supporting Parks Victoria’s future direction. Coastcarers tackle problems such as, revegetation, litter collection, weed removal, protection of endangered species habitats and public education programs about issues affecting coastal and marine areas.

This group has recently formed in 2023 and your interest and active support will help this group evolve into a thriving local community group.

Coastcare Point Cook operates as a special interest group of NatureWest.

If you have any questions regarding Coastcare Point Cook please email facilitator@naturewest.au

Keep you up to date with activities and general news join the CCPC Facebook group.

Marine Care Point Cooke

Marine Care Point Cooke (MCPC) is a community based ‘friends group’ who aim to conserve and promote both the environmental and biodiversity values of Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary for the ongoing benefit of current and future generations.
The group has held and been part of an array of activities within the sanctuary since the establishment of the group in December 2009, including snorkeling, diving, and conservation and monitoring activities.

Marine Care Point Cooke operates as a special interest group of NatureWest.

If you have any questions regarding Marine Care Point Cook please email andrewchristie@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Keep you up to date with activities and general news join the MCPC Facebook group.

Wyndham Litter Warriors

Wyndham Litter Warriors carries out litter clean-up events across all four corners of Wyndham City Council.  It works closely with Council staff to identify areas of concern and take appropriate action.  Working through a network of Local Litter Leaders, it can react to problem areas in an estate or suburb by promoting and supporting a community clean-up day. It is well equipped with enough tools and equipment to cope with teams of up to 120 volunteers.  The activities are fully insured, and community members are encouraged to involve whole families.

The team is also available to support community, school or industry groups who wish to be involved in one-off litter events.  If this sounds appealing to you, email litter@naturewest.au to start a conversation about choosing a spot, a time and date.

To keep you up to date with activities and general news about litter in Wyndham, join our Facebook group.

Wyndham Wildlife Gardens

A community group that support, encourages, and advocates for habitat gardens in the Wyndham area. Wyndham Wildlife Gardens are a group of Wyndham residents using indigenous, native (Australian) plants, and even exotic plants in their gardens to create a garden for wildlife in order to help protect local plants and animals. We enthusiastically share our experiences and knowledge with the local community. We collaborate with other community groups to protect, manage and enhance the natural heritage of Wyndham’s flora and fauna.

Wyndham Wildlife Gardens (WWG) operates as a special interest group of NatureWest.

If you have any questions regarding Wyndham Wildlife Gardens please email habitat@naturewest.au

To keep you up to date with activities and general news join the WWG Facebook group.

Eynesbury Environment Group

The Eynesbury Environment Group are a volunteer community group that formed in 2018 to protect and enhance the natural environment of Eynesbury and surrounds through advocacy, education and conservation activities.

The group run regular bird and nature walks, events, attend local markets, grow local native plants and work closely with the Eynesbury Primary School to embed nature and sustainability into the school environment. The group are also active participants in the national Swift Parrot surveys. A key focus for the Eynesbury Environment Group is the development of habitat gardens in backyards and the community to reduce the impact of urban sprawl on our native wildlife.

If you have any questions regarding Eynesbury Environment Group please email eynesbury.environment.group@gmail.com

To keep you up to date with activities and general news join the EEG Facebook group.

Friends of Skeleton Creek and Altona Bay Wetlands Inc.

We’re a family-friendly group who get together monthly with local council conservation rangers to put back indigenous plants or to do maintenance. The Friends of Skeleton Creek was initially formed in 1991 by a group of local people who wanted something done to protect and revegetate the creek environment.

Skeleton Creek, which drops around 60 m over its 15 km length, eventually flows into the Cheetham Wetlands (also known as Altona Bay Wetlands), a site of international significance for migratory birds, then into Port Phillip Bay.

If you have any questions regarding Friends of Skeleton Creek please email friendsofskeletoncrk@gmail.com

To keep you up to date with activities and general news join the FOSC Facebook group.

Little River Community Landcare

Working with the community to enhance and protect the natural environment around Little River.

Little River Community Landcare (LRCL) have monthly meetings at the Mechanics Hall in Little River, often including a guest speaker. They also carry out a variety of on-ground works throughout the year.

If you have any questions regarding Little River Community Landcare please email littleriverlandcare@outlook.com

To keep you up to date with activities and general news join the LRCL Facebook group.

Melton Environment Group

Melton Environment Group (MEG) welcomes everyone who shares our love of the outdoors and our commitment to preserving Melton’s unique environment.

To educate and foster public awareness on environmental issues, enhance and protect natural resources for the environmental, social and economical benefits of the community and future generations.

If you have any questions regarding Melton Environment Group please email daryljpolyanthemos@outlook.com

Connect with MEG using the below links.

NatureWest Inc.

NatureWest Inc. works with local community groups, businesses and government bodies to achieve on ground improvement work in natural areas. Recently concentrating on sites along Skeleton Creek. They also provide community engagement activities and educational facilitation for Western Melbourne’s diverse and growing population.

If you have any questions regarding NatureWest please email coordinator@naturewest.au

To keep you up to date with activities and general news join the NatureWest Facebook group.

Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group

Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group (PLEG) is concerned with the restoration of native grasslands and grassy grey-box woodlands, including the grassy woodland of Pinkerton Forest, the nearby native grassland in Mulla Mulla Grasslands (Bush’s Paddock) and of the adjacent section of the Werribee River Volcanic Gorge, (which adjoins Western Water Treatment Plant at Surbiton Park) within the City of Melton, Victoria, Australia.

If you have any questions regarding Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group please email daryljpolyanthemos@outlook.com

Connect with PLEG using the below links.

Toolern Vale Landcare Group

Toolern Vale Landcare Group (TVLG) is a vibrant volunteer organisation with over 35 active families as members. We recently celebrated our 20th year during which we have proudly conducted revegetation projects, delivered a strong educational program with our General Meetings and brought the community together through BBQs and Field Days.

If you have any questions regarding Toolern Vale Landcare Group please email jason@remarkabletress.com

Connect with TVLG using the below links.

Werribee River Association

The Werribee River Association (WRA) is a vibrant community environmental organisation that is working with a growing and diverse community, to support them to connect and protect the waterways of the west.

The Werribee River Association began in 1981, led by a group of vocal community members who were concerned about the degradation of the Werribee River. We have now grown into a small team of professionals, supported by hundreds of members and volunteers, and dozens of partners and stakeholders.

We work with the land and water managers, and the local community, to help build the biodiversity of the waterway ecosystem, and to support the iconic platypus. We also invest in programs that build community connection and strength as we believe that healthy communities and healthy waterways go hand in hand.

If you have any questions regarding Werribee River Association please email admin@werribeeriver.org.au 

Connect with WRA using the below links.

Looking for another way to help 

Landcare Victoria is one of the largest environmental volunteer organisations in Victoria, fostering community-led action. We represent 600 member groups, 17,000 households and 60,000 individuals.

We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation that relies on external funding to enable our members to keep doing their valuable, meaningful on-ground work.

Your support can help our members to continue their efforts to improve and conserve Victoria’s natural environment.

There are a number of ways you can show your support:

• Make a one-off gift
• Become a regular donor by giving monthly or annually
• Leave a gift to Landcare Victoria in your will

You can choose to nominate for your funds to go to a particular group.

All gifts of $2 or more to the Landcare Victoria Fund are tax deductible. Payment processing is secure.