Upcoming Events
🛠️ Monthly Working Bee
Meet at the Visitors Centre, bring gloves and water, and lend a hand in caring for the reserve. It’s a great way to connect with community, enjoy the bushland, and make a real difference.
🛠️ Monthly Working Bee
Meet at the Visitors Centre, bring gloves and water, and lend a hand in caring for the reserve. It’s a great way to connect with community, enjoy the bushland, and make a real difference.
Clean Up Australia Day 2026 at Yarran Dheran
Join us for Clean Up Australia Day 2026 at Yarran Dheran, 9.30 am to 11.30 am, and help care for the reserve by collecting litter and improving the health of our local bushland and waterways.
This family-friendly event is a great way to take practical action for the environment alongside your local community.
📍 Where: Yarran Dheran Visitors Centre - 1A Ashburton Drive, Mitcham, Victoria
🕘 When: Clean Up Australia Day 2026, 9.30 am – 11.30 am
Register your interest here: yarrandherancommittee@gmail.com.
Quarterly Frog Survey with Frank Gallagher
Join us on Sunday 25 January at 8.00 pm for our Quarterly Frog Survey with Frank Gallagher. Listen for frog calls, learn to identify local species, and contribute to important citizen science monitoring in the reserve.
📍 Where: Yarran Dheran Information Centre
🕘 When: Sunday 25 January, 8.00 pm – 9.30 pm
🎟️ Register: For details and to register, see flyer quarterly frog survey in Yarran Dheran – Summer 2026.
Monthly Bird Survey with local birdwatcher Frank Gallagher
Join us on Tuesday 20 January at 9.00 am for our Monthly Bird Survey with local birdwatcher Frank Gallagher. Enjoy a relaxed morning spotting and recording the diverse birdlife of the reserve.
📍 Where: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve
🕘 When: Tuesday 20 January, 9.00 am
🎟️ Register: Contact the Secretary for details and to join this group.
🚶♂️🌳 Walk the Bushland – Yarran Dheran & Antonio Park
Join us on Sunday 12 October, 9.00 am – 12 noon for a guided walk through two of Whitehorse’s treasured reserves — Yarran Dheran and Antonio Park.
Explore the diverse habitats, learn about local flora and fauna, and enjoy a morning immersed in nature.
🛠️ Monthly Working Bee at Yarran Dheran
Meet at the Visitors Centre, bring gloves and water, and lend a hand in caring for the reserve. It’s a great way to connect with community, enjoy the bushland, and make a real difference.
🦉 Who Lives in Hollows in Yarran Dheran?
Join us on Thursday 25 September, 4.00 – 5.30 pm for a fascinating session exploring the hidden homes within tree hollows at Yarran Dheran.
Discover which animals depend on hollows for shelter and survival, and learn why these unique habitats are so important to the reserve’s biodiversity.
📍 Where: Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve
🕓 When: Thursday 25 September, 4.00 – 5.30 pm
🎟️ Register: See flyer Who Lives in Hollows in Yarran Dheran for details and Eventbrite link.
🌿 Wildflowers and Orchids in Yarran Dheran 🌸
Discover the seasonal beauty of the reserve, learn how to identify local species, and gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse flora that makes this bushland so unique.
🌙 Nocturnal Wildlife Prowl with Ian Moodie
📅 Wednesday 10 September
🕡 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Step into the reserve after dark with naturalist Ian Moodie for a special Nocturnal Wildlife Prowl. As part of the Birrarung Riverfest 2025, this guided walk reveals the secret life of Yarran Dheran’s nocturnal animals—spot possums, gliders, owls and more as they come alive under the night sky.
🔦 Bring a torch, wear sturdy shoes, and prepare for a memorable evening in the bush.
You must register: This is a popular event, book early! All details and registration details
🌸 Spring Wildflowers Walk with Ian Moodie
Celebrate the beauty of spring with a guided wildflower walk led by naturalist Ian Moodie. Discover the colourful native wildflowers blooming throughout Yarran Dheran, learn how to identify them, and hear about their role in the reserve’s ecosystem.
Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone wanting to connect with the bush in springtime.
🛠️ Monthly Working Bee
Roll up your sleeves and lend a hand at our Monthly Working Bee. Together we’ll care for the reserve by weeding, planting, and maintaining tracks—helping to keep Yarran Dheran thriving.
👩🌾 What to bring: gloves and a water bottle
🛠️ We provide: all tools and guidance
It’s a great way to give back, get outdoors, and meet others who love the reserve.
🌼 Celebrate Wattle Day – Identify the Wattles of Yarran Dheran
Celebrate Wattle Day with a guided walk led by Mart Hagel, exploring the diverse wattles of Yarran Dheran. This walk is a chance to enjoy the vibrant yellow blooms of spring, learn how to identify different wattle species, and discover their importance in the reserve’s ecosystem.
Bring your curiosity (and maybe a camera!) for a colourful and informative morning in nature.
💧 Waterwatch – Creek Health Monitoring
Help monitor the health of Mullum Mullum Creek by joining our Waterwatch program. Volunteers collect and test water samples, check for aquatic life, and record results that contribute to long-term environmental data.
It’s a hands-on way to:
Learn about water quality and local ecosystems
Support conservation and citizen science
Enjoy a relaxed morning by the creek with like-minded people
No experience required—training and equipment provided on the day.
🐦 Monthly Bird Survey with Frank Gallagher
Join local bird expert Frank Gallagher for our monthly survey of birdlife at Yarran Dheran. This is a great way to:
Spot and learn about native bird species
Contribute to important conservation records
Enjoy a guided walk through the reserve in the morning light
Whether you’re an experienced birder or just curious, everyone is welcome. Bring your binoculars, a notebook, and comfortable walking shoes.
📧 For details, contact: