Program Description
The Friends of Toolern Creek have transformed a once neglected stretch of creek frontage in the shadow of the Western Highway overpass in Melton into a people friendly park for families to visit. In 2005 this place was a focus of anti-social activity and vandalism, and rubbish was dumped regularly. The site has been transformed dramatically over a relatively short time into a park that is both a haven for native wildlife and a pleasant park where families can visit for passive recreation, enjoying the natural beauty of our local environment. The ancient red gum trees leaning over pools of water in the creek create an atmosphere of tranquility. The Friends group has been in operation for only a few years but they have conducted extensive plantings of locally indigenous plants, and they conduct planting and maintenance activities on a weekly basis throughout the year.
We regularly work with corporate volunteers, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Centre Link Clients and many others.
We also work closely with Melton Shire, Melbourne Water, (including Water Watch), Parks Victoria, Western Water, Southern Rural Water, CFA and other authorities.
In October we hold a community Environmental Festival called the “Platypus Festival”. The festival brings environmental issues and the activities of local environmental groups to the local community. It showcases the work being done to enhance our environment by local volunteers
Commitment & Duration
We have regular planting days we work approx six hours per day
National Tree Day is on August 1st 2010
Platypus Festival students to help in our marquee to promote Friends of Toolern Creek October 9th 2010.
Who we look for
Anyone can do the work we are doing; we have different people from all walks of life helping us.
Application Details
Contact Lyn Holdsworth
Mobile 0412 321 848
Email lynholdsworth@optusnet.com.au
Contact Details
Website: www.fotc.com.au
Email: friendsoftoolerncreek@hotmail.com
Phone: (03) 9747 0525
Facebook Friends of Toolern Creek
Location
Enter Toolern Creek at gate Tamar Drive and Raymond Street Melton South
Testimonials
“… really enjoyed helping the environment and finding out about the amazing wildlife on our doorstep.”
“[I] really liked helping the Friends of Toolern Creek…watering and fitting tree guards to new plants to help the environment of Toolern Creek.”
“When I was tree planting I had good times laughing with mates.”
“I learned how to plant a tree properly, and I had laughs with my mates.”
