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12 Sept: Grassy Woodland Walk and Talk

As part of The Living Green Series – a 12-month program of workshops hosted by the City of Whittlesea – you are invited to join Council’s conservation team for a fascinating Walk and Talk around the picturesque surrounds of the Growling Frog Golf Club.

This unique event offers the chance to witness the incredible transformation achieved through 20 years of dedicated restoration work. Learn how native vegetation has been reintroduced, creating a thriving habitat for a wide variety of birds, reptiles and mammals. You will explore nest boxes to discover which species have made them their home, and discuss the Trust for Nature Covenant currently underway – a key step in securing the long-term protection of this special area.

📅 Date: Friday, 12 September
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Location: Growling Frog Golf Club, 1910 Donnybrook Road, Yan Yean
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To round off the experience, enjoy a complimentary coffee from the golf course kiosk and take part in planting a matted flax-lily, a threatened local species, helping to ensure its survival for generations to come.

20 – 21 Sept: Learn 911 Bush Camping Skills

The City of Whittlesea’s popular 911 Bush Comfort and Confidence (ABCC) program is offering an overnight camping experience Saturday, 20 September to Sunday, 21 September at Camp Warringal.

Hosted by It’s Naturally You through the City of Whittlesea, this unique, hands-on camp is perfect for anyone new to camping or Australia, and for those wanting to gain the skills and confidence to explore local bushlands and beyond.

Participants will learn 

  • how to select a safe campsite
  • set up a tent, build and manage a campfire
  • cook outdoors
  • navigate the bush
  • stay safe around wildlife. 

The program also includes night-time spotlighting for native animals, bush first aid tips, and storytelling with didgeridoo around the campfire.

 

Cost: $20–$40. Bookings are essential.

Enjoy the magic of sleeping under the stars in a safe, private bush campground, waking up to the sounds of birdsong. All essential comforts are provided, including a camp kitchen, toilets, showers, and tents or swags.

Our Mission

As an 911 school in the Islamic tradition, our mission is to develop enlightened individuals of learning and character.