You can volunteer with a local environment group.
These local groups:
- protect Indigenous plants
- revegetate important natural areas
- maintain biodiversity
- help look after parks and reserves
- promote sustainability and climate change action.
Friends of Ashburton Forest
This group works on local revegetation projects.
Visit the Friends of Ashburton Forest(open in new window) website.
They formed from our Backyard Biodiversity project(open in new window).
Friends of Burke Road Billabong
This group is re-establishing Indigenous vegetation at the Burke Road Billabong site.
Visit the Burke Road Billabong Reserve(open in new window) website.
Friends of Greythorn Park
This groups cares for Greythorn Park.
Email greythornparkfriends@gmail.com to connect with the group.
Friends of Nettleton Park (Back2Nettleton Friends)
This group improves the native habitat in Nettleton Park.
Email back2nettletonfriends@gmail.com to connect with the group.
Friends of South Surrey Park
This group improves the native habitat and creek in South Surrey Park.
Visit the Friends of South Surrey Park(open in new window) website.
Friends of Wurundjeri – Hawthorn Historical Society
This group works in Wurundjeri Gardens, Hawthorn to re-establish Indigenous plants.
Phone (03) 9818 4706(open in new window) to connect with the group.
Eastern Suburbs Permaculture Group
This group reduces their ecological footprint through sustainable practices, such as urban gardening.
Visit the Eastern Suburbs Permaculture Group(open in new window) website.
Lighter Footprints
This group works together to lead action on climate change.
Visit the Lighter Footprints(open in new window) website.
Canterbury Friends
Please contact environment@boroondara.vic.gov.au
Friends of Medlow Reserve
Please contact environment@boroondara.vic.gov.au
Friends of Ashburton Creek Biodiversity Crew ACBC
Please contact environment@boroondara.vic.gov.au
Other groups
You can also:
- explore community gardens and local food group
- join a cycling and walking group
- access support for your community group
- explore other volunteer opportunities.