Community Planting Day
Description
The Friends of Edendale are looking for volunteers to join the first community planting day for 2025
Essential to the success of this revegetation is the involvement of our community volunteers who have very generously supported us since the inception of the project in getting some 2000 plants into the ground. Our target for 2025 is an additional 1000 plants planted on our community planting days.
The implementation of this exciting project focusses on the vital importance of the Diamond Creek as a wildlife corridor / bio link. This project started in 2022 under the generous support of Melbourne Water through their Planting4Platypus initiative.
Over the three years 2024 to 2027, this project is being funded by the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, with the support of Edendale Farm (Nillumbik Shire) and the Friends of Edendale.
This funding is enabling us to continue revegetation to restore the riparian indigenous vegetation community and the opportunity to expand our revegetation to the steeper banks of the Diamond Creek to rehabilitate the potential for platypus habitat. We will also be able to develop signage that explains the project and the role it plays providing information on the flora and fauna and a range of activities that encourage active participation in learning about the environmental importance of waterways as wildlife corridors.
Please wear / bring along:
- Long pants - not leggings - that come down to cover your ankles and the top of your footwear
- Long sleeved shirt
- Sturdy footwear and socks to cover ankles
- Broad brimmed hat
- Sunscreen
- Raincoat if required
We would love to see you there.
Booking a Ticket
Booking a spot is important so that we know the numbers of people attending and can plan the extent of planting on the day, and also inform you of any changes or additional information important to the day.
But ‘drop ins’ are welcome to register and attend on the day too.
Please note that children must be accompanied by adults at all times.
We would love to see you there.
Location
- Edendale Community Environment Farm at the front entrance. Look for the big blue Friends of Edendale banner.
What you will learn
- Meet like-minded people and learn about looking after new plantings
What you will get
- The opportunity to participate in regeneration and caring for the environment
While there is some parking available at the front of Edendale we would encourage you to investigate some more sustainable transport options including:
- Riding your bike
- Public Transport
- Walking
- Car pooling
Some overflow parking may be available at Eltham North playground. Plan your visit
What to bring
- Suitable clothing for working outdoors and a pair of gloves. Wet weather gear if appropriate.
What to wear
Casual
Appropriate for
home gardeners, environmentally concerned
Edendale is a Community Environment Farm on 6 hectares of land adjacent to the Diamond Creek in Eltham.
We are open 7 days a week 10am to 4.30pm.
Entry to the farm is by Donation at one of our electronic tap points around the farm.
Along with our animals, indigenous plant nursery, school environmental education program, events and workshops, Edendale plays an important role as a hub for the local community to learn and share ideas about sustainable living, caring for nature and climate action.
Edendale offers:
- Local native plant nursery
- Preschool and school education programs
- Community sustainability workshops
- Family activities and events
- Cafe Eden and spaces for picnics
- Close proximity to Eltham North adventure playground reserve
- Volunteer opportunities
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund or transfer or credit note.
Terms & Conditions
Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Edendale Farm or organised by Edendale Farm must agree to these terms and conditions.
1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Edendale Farm
2.) PHOTO & VIDEO
I agree to give Edendale Farm unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs, videos or recordings taken at Edendale Farm classes and events or on Edendale Farm premises. (For use of Edendale Farm marketing materials).
Photos and videos recordings will not be taken of children without written permission from parents or guardians.
3.) REFUNDS
Edendale Farm requires 72 hours notice in writing prior to the class commencing for a refund, transfer or credit.
4.) CANCELLATIONS
In the event that a class is cancelled by Edendale Farm, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund, transfer or credit.